The restaurant has many things to see. It's famous for its bird's nest soup. Each table is like a…read moreprivate bungalow. It's full of shade and some tables come with fans although it's not needed due to shade and a soft gentle breeze. It's a nice place to spend the afternoon.

My friend and I went here during our stay in Puerto Princesa. This art cafe was highly recommend to…read moreus by a friend who lived in Palawan at the time. Among all the restaurants in the "mini mall", Gypsy's Lair Art Cafe stands out because of its unique architectural design; the artsy and bright decor is inviting and interesting. :) The cafe is a bit off from the main road in Puerto Princesa. So, it is quite far from the other well-known restaurants. But, it is worth going to. Once you enter the place, you'll see many quirky artworks all over the walls, stairs...everywhere! Although my friend and I only stayed for dinner and a few drinks, this would be a good place to chill out either alone or with friends. The food did not disappointment. They have a variety of food to choose from. So, we asked the waiter for his recommendations. We tried their best-seller, the Ribs, which were very tender and the serving was enough for 2 people. Other dishes we tried were the Chicken Burrito (served fresh with salsa verde), Pin-Thai (the pinoy version of Pad Thai) and Tom Yum Soup (just the right amount of spicyness and sweetness, I finished that all by myself). Try their Pandan shake and Guyabano shake! Great way to quench your thirst on a hot day. :) Overall, this is really a great place to dine and watch the minutes go by. Nice upbeat music, good menu options and quick service are the highlights. It's a cozy place and one of the places you must visit in Puerto Princesa! :)

Wow, totally surprised. After enough Filipino food we stopped in after getting pearls next door…read more Great menu selection. We had the fried fish sandwich, green curry, and a ground beef dish I don't remember the name of. All were complex, flavorful, and well balanced. Didn't try the Mexican food but I think it would be a safe bet. Try it, you won't regret it. This place would be at home on Ventura Blvd or Melrose.

This place is right by the beach (clear water white sand beach) but I went at night and didn't even…read morerealize that it was by the water until I walked around. The place itself was really big and there are tables outside and landscapes, gardens, and of course the water. The restaurant is nice and spacious inside with a full bar and a patio area. I went on a Thursday night and the place was pretty dead at 9-10pm. They still had the full entertainment schedule going though with a cover band, pole dancer, and fire dancers. They keep the entertainment rotating constantly which is pretty cool. We ordered some food including the sisig and they were all pretty good. They came out hot and everything tasted pretty good. I ordered a red bull vodka but they don't have carbonated red bull there so it was really sweet and syrupy. Everyone that works there was pretty nice and hospitable. Pretty good place for a drink..snacks.. and entertainment.

After taking a van from Port Barton to PP, I was ready to eat. Balinsasayaw Restaurant looked…read morepromising and my hostel also recommended it so off I went. I dropped in on a Friday afternoon (around 4:15pm). The place is massive but I grabbed a table near the front. Some of the tables have a bell/shaker that you can ring to get the waiters attention. Clever. The menu is long: all day breakfast, sizzlers, soup, meats, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, combo meals and drinks. - Avocado mango shake (110 PHP) - they charge an extra 20 PHP to mix two fruits. Decent but the avocado wasn't creamy. - Garlic rice (30 PHP) - they gave me plain rice instead. Lame. - Grilled squid (265 PHP large) - three option sizes (small is 215 PHP and medium is 245 PHP). Might as well go large! I didn't expect the inside squid rings to be stuffed with red onion, tomato and cucumber. Nice but it gets a bit boring after a few bites. The grilled squid was excellently cooked. Great texture and fresh. This is a place where you want to go with a large group so that you can try several things. The garlic crab (495 PHP) looked promising.

I was wondering along the beachfront when I spotted Happy Bar. Their chalkboard menu of seafood…read moreoptions peaked my interest so I decided to stop in for a bite. I dropped in on a scorching Monday afternoon (around 2:00pm). They have tons of seats right on the beach but only two functional umbrellas for shade. They sat me by the small hut which had some shade cover. The menu is small with only 8 main dishes. They also have all day happy hour drink specials. - Grilled fresh squid (250 PHP) - comes with rice, vegetable curry (potatoes, green beans, carrots and eggplant in coconut milk) and lemonade. Reasonable set meal. Squid was legit; you get the tentacles and rings. Grilled well but the rice was mushy and lemonade watered down. Decent food but the drinks are better value. Buy a beer and get a free rum and coke!

If you wanna have a cozy and warm place while drinking coffee, gold cup is the right place!!read more

I have discovered the finest coffee roaster in Palawan, perhaps in all the Philippines! The best…read morecoffee in Puerto Princesa. The proprietor, Banch, really knows his coffee. He also took the time to ask me exactly how I like my coffee as well as what kind, flavors, brewing method, everything! Armed with that information, he created a remarkably enjoyable coffee experience that this well-traveled coffee lover will never forget. Tucked down the alley next to the "Dreamcare Massage" sign and across the street from Pinoy Litson Manok, this place is definitely worth seeking out. They roast themselves a variety of origins, including local Philippine coffee, and have desserts and snacks as well. Enjoy your coffee! :-)

This bakery is located on the 1st floor of the ala amid bed and breakfast. They bake fresh cupcakes…read moreeveryday and provide bread for the breakfast buffet for the hotel. They also sell coffee and food. It took us a while to get our order in because for some reason the waitress didn't come to us until we flagged her down. We got 2 cups of coffee...which took a bit to make because they do them one by one...but they tasted great. Overall a nice little place for a break or small meal if you don't want to go outside.

A fast food chicken and more place. That had the typical kiosk ordering station. They had…read morechicken, burgers, spaghetti, sandwiches, fries and drinks. Staff were very friendly and helpful. They even had a guard at the front door.

Compared to other Jollibee's in the Philippines, this one was rather small and had more outdoor…read moreseating instead. This isn't exactly a bad thing, but can be a problem when the weather is rainy. Therefore, I wished this place offered more indoor seating. While my partner and I managed to find indoor seats, the place does get cramped. There are also three self order kiosks which helps make the ordering process faster by separating those paying by card versus cash. Luckily, those who pay by cash like me are quickly attended to by the cashier. This surprised me since most of the time in the USA the cashiers will ignore me and point me to the kiosk. The food was good and I think it's cute how rice is served wrapped like a burger. In the USA rice is served in a plastic cup but the sizing between the two felt about the same. The burger steak I think is also smaller here but tastes better. The meat tastes fresher and the spicy chicken here has a little spice. Unlike in the USA the spicy chicken lacks any spice. It used to be spicier but I don't know why they changed it to where it's not noticeable. As a result, I liked the way food tastes at Jollibee in the Philippines a lot more than the USA. The only reason why I won't give this place five stars is because of the cramped venue and slower service compared to other Jollibee spots in the Philippines.

Located in the new HUE hotel. They have such friendly staff with a beautiful design. the place has…read morethe right style and vibe but no one knows it's here since I had to create the yelp page for it! It's decor has been the nicest restaurant I've seen so far on the island. It has a rustic yet modern vibe going on. Reclaimed wood matched with cast iron yet super clean. It was like in a high end restaurant in the states. Unfortunately, I was too into the food(breakfast) that I wasn't able to snap too many photos.

Matiz no longer exists, but the Hue Hotel restaurant still serves some tapas. The gambas ajillo…read morewere good.