Ven'z is the most popular restaurant in the area for a reason! They have a ton of selection, mostly…read moreof the traditional Filipino fare, and their food is quite flavorful with a multitude of ingredients, especially as it applies to a province standard. Their portions are also a bit larger than normal and for the price it is a steal! They even offer vegan dishes which is unheard of in the Philippines. Honestly though, after seeing the poor living conditions of most Filipinos -- and knowing that most would starve with the mandatory lock down that was soon to come with the pandemic -- I don't ever want to be vegan. Alas, I digress... You could tell that they place freshness in high regard as all of their seafood items must be placed well in advanced. I was sad I could not order their kinilaw in that light, but their *Chicken Afritada* (P200) did provide a superior level of comfort! They use real chicken breast, which might have been a tad over done and therefore dry, but it did not matter since the tomato-based stew was rich and well-developed. I thought it was SUPER cute how they shaped the rice into a heart. The *Mango Float* came highly recommended and the fact that most people around us were ordering it gave us high prospects. They do pre-make these and freeze them as it would be difficult to craft the mango slices into what appeared to be a rose! Super crafty and the custard on the bottom was to die for! Ven'z certainly provides a finer dining experience which isn't always the case of most restaurants and eateries in the province. They are an anomaly, but they have figured out a formula that has allowed themselves to be successful and thereby enable them to afford and source the multitude of ingredients needed to cook such tasty meals.

Great environment, and pretty good food! We wanted some authentic Filipino food while in town. The…read morereviews are correct when they say the pork sisig is fantastic. We also got a chorizo pancit dish that was a special which I could take or leave. The way the sausage was cooked was with a sweeter sauce that I didn't prefer and then the pancit itself was just fine.

I was in Moalboal for 3 nights and ended up at Veranda Restaurant and Bar a few times. It's located…read moreright along the waterfront with a perfect view. The inside is spacious and there's even a few tables along the beach/water that's hidden when you first walk in. They have TV's showing some sort of sports game. Staff is friendly and the cooks are good. The menu is long with a mix of Filipino and western food; breakfast, sandwiches & toastis, crepes, soup, pasta, pancit, rice dishes, salads, appetizers, sizzlers, meats, seafood, pizza and desserts. - Mango pancake (120 PHP) - Excellent! First pancake I've had in 6 months. Hit the spot with a great fluffy texture. - Chicken BBQ (200 PHP) - this dish takes about 10-15 minutes to cook. You choose from plain rice, garlic rice or French fries. Went with garlic rice which was delicious. The chicken was tender and well worth the wait. They love their sweet sauces here; the chicken is coated in it. - Banana pancake (90 PHP) - fluffy, airy texture with a good amount of bananas. You know it's good when you don't need to add much syrup. - Spanish omelette (150 PHP) - the omelette was excellent; flavourful and creamy. Inside, there was onion, green and red pepper, mushroom and cheese. Well worth a try, especially for their pancakes!

Location is great! By the ocean and amazing views. We decided to get a fruit shake and an order of…read morenachos to get started then decide if we wanted to stay for dinner. The picture of the nachos on the sign looked amazing. The drinks came out fairly quick and were delicious. Off to a good start .....then it went downhill. It took :50 to get the nachos and what they sat in front of us was not nachos! It looked like it might be a multi-layer dip but it was not even that. When we tasted it, well...it was canned spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese and ground beef. We asked the waitress and she said that is their nachos. I let her know it was spaghetti sauce and she told us it was the same... tomato and onion like pico and cheese. We talked to the manager and he said that was the nachos, I told him we expected what was in the picture. He asked where we saw the picture. I said on the large menu board out front. He walks over to it looks at it and with a straight face says that is just an example photo of what nachos look like but that ours was definitely the nachos. We paid and left, went down the street to a restaurant that served what they showed. We would never go back. Not just because what they served but that a manager would ignore their own signage. There are too many good places to eat in Moalboal to waste you time and money here. Best part of the experience was having a story of the worst nachos EVER!

Good food. Compare with other restaurant around, it can taste great Philippi cuisine.read more

Good food at good price! Spicy noodle soup is very appetising and the crispy intestine is also…read morevery good.

Our friend treated us to a tasty dinner at Barrio Kusina in Dalaguete. It was outdoor dining, and…read morethe weather was perfect. We got there ahead of our friend. He ordered ahead, but we did not want to eat the entrees before he arrived. So thankfully the staff covered the entrees with plastic while we waited. Everything was delicious, but I did have two favorite entrees. Crispy Pata was worth every bit of bad cholesterol cause it was so yummy!! The Pinakbet was very flavorful and had lots of veggies! Terrific ambiance, friendly service, and delicious Filipino food! Barrio Kusina is a winner.

4 stars only because the San Miguel Lite Bottle that was first served to me was flat and I…read moredemonstrated it for him the difference and they still charged me. After the second bottle they ran out. In any case, I love this restaurant. Service was great. The food was amazing. The servers were very attentive and fast. I was super impressed with the details they put into building this restaurant. Stainless steel counters, rotisserie equipment, and all the decor. You can tell it was not rushed and they hired quality carpenters. The bathrooms super clean with toilet paper. I would definitely recommend this place. I ordered the spicy shrimp platter, shrimp tinola, and garlic rice. Omg the garlic rice was flavorful and I don't eat rice much. You can taste the garlic and butter. The butter as a nice touch. This was a nice surprise. We oslob after whale watching and stopped here for a quick bite.

This place is definitely really good. Comfort filipino Chinese food at its best. Prices are…read morereasonable, good portions and friendly staff. A must visit when in Alegría.

Came to this place because it was our closest choice from where we were staying. Either this or…read morehike Kilometers to the city. My belly could not wait that long. I was not exactly expecting much considering we were well beyond the city but boy I am entirely grateful that the food did not disappoint. We had ordered Calamares (fried squid) which obviously were fresh (so much different from our frozen ones in Toronto) which made the difference; the Chicken Pork Adobo - my go to food was made perfect with Garlic Rice; Sweet and Sour Pork - just as good. The Eggplant which I am not very fond of but actually turned out okay for me too which is a very good sign. Counting time when I can come and try the food. I hope they keep up the quality until my return.

Lechon is one of the Filipino "Must Eat" delicacies that you should try when visiting the…read morePhilippines. If you live in America, then you may have tried Lechon if you attended a party hosted by Filipino friends. Believe me, though, Lechon tastes so much better in the Philippines. Specifically, I think Cebu makes the BEST tasting Lechon in the world!! For those of you who do not know, Lechon is a whole roasted pig!! A true Filipino Delicacy!! We stopped in at the House of Lechon in Talisay, Cebu to try their version of Lechon. They make a regular Lechon and a spicy Lechon. Both taste fantastic!! Love the mixture of spices they use to make such flavorful lechon!! My favorite was the Spicy Lechon!! It was the best I tasted during our 3 week trip in the Philippines. I tried about a dozen of them!! Hey, there were a lot of parties that we attended and each one served lechon. Anyways, the House of Lechon in Talisay, Cebu is a wonderful place to try this popular Filipino delicacy! Their restaurant looks great inside. Beautifully decorated and the staff was awesome!! 5 stars for the House of Lechon!! They know what they are doing here!!

Harolds Rooftop Cafe is located, yes you guessed it, on the rooftop of Harolds Mansion in beautiful…read moreDumaguete! What makes this place great for me are the people, the warm reception and the 'all heart' approach which shines through the picking and choosing of mixed Western and Filipino dishes on their menu spread catering to tourists from all over the world. We met families from France, based in Manila for work, who were staying at the Hostel for a couple of days as they planned their trip around Harold's extensive island trip privileges and all so affordable, like swimming with their giant turtles around Apo island. I will have a different review specifically on that experience. (Harold, the owner of the hostel and cafe) operates/owns a diving and snorkelling expedition with his shop just by the entrance of the hostel where you can book day trips and rent gear for whatever activity you choose. We had the chance to meet Harold a couple of times as he is also based in L.A but was in town for a vacay. Harold is a gregarious local who ensures your stay in Dumaguete is gravitated outside the walls of his cafe/hostel which is why his love for the open water seeps through his warm smile as he passionately shares his virtuous take on salt water adventures that will entice visitors within the Philippines and from all over the world. Diving trips has a more intricate process as there are open water courses and certificates before your first dive with the crew. (Again will go into detail on a different review) I just wanted to give readers an insight of how Harolds Rooftop Cafe is the start and end to a fun filled day. My favourite picks from the menu are the Adobong Tuna and veggie lumpias. You cannot NOT have adobo when you visit the Philippines. Adobo is the ultimate dish which has all the fixings of garlic, soy sauce and vinegar simmered to perfection with seasonings to heighten the tenderness of any meat of your choosing, in this case the tuna. Sooooooo GOOOD! The second show stopper for me was the veggie lumpias and this cafe serves them BIG AND BOLD and stuffed to the max, fried to the perfect level of crisp and washing all that down with some ice cold beer while your wifi connection has a speed advantage on that rooftop so FaceTime with the parents was uninterrupted as I showcased my sun set view and authentic, good tasting grub. I mean everything else on their menu is portioned unsparingly compared to other restaurants in the area and you can't go wrong with quality. Price point on meals is important especially when your travel budget includes island hopping, travelling with family and excursions. Everything adds up quickly when you're on vacay mode so it's best to know places where it won't disappoint pockets and taste buds.

From the owner: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe located on the rooftop of Harolds Hostel. Serves local…read morefood including vegan dishes such as curries and salads. Also has raw vegan chocolates. Categories: Pizza, Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Asian, Bakery, Filipino, Non-veg

This eatery/ bar is located on the busiest corner in Moalboal so it is almost without a doubt busy…read morearound peak eating times. Seating is in the form of rickety plastic chairs just outside their stall and kitchen. The tables get messy fast but they were diligent about getting them clean for the next guest. During dinner time, they are apt to display "fresh" seafood roadside where you can pick and poke at each fish when you're trying to decide what to eat. The restaurant across the lane also does this, so competition looks intense. Despite initial reservations, the fish DID look freshly caught from that day but can't be sure HOW fresh. It might be reassuring that they don't sit on ice but they do pretty much sit out in the hot and humid night time weather the whole time. Despite this, I still pivoted to a steamed fish when learning that they didn't have one of their dinner entrees for the night (this happens commonly). I did ask for the red snapper but I think she gave me the grouper. I guess I should have just gotten up to pick my own... in any case, I think everyone orders the fish either grilled or steamed (as it appears on the menu), and there's only one steamer and one person grilling, so it did take a minute to get to me. My friend did request to have her fish fried and got hers within 10 minutes, so by the time she was finished, I did just barely get my fish. I did like the extra garnishing of onions and bell peppers. It was simmered in some type of brown sauce which was a little bland and just made the fish soggy. Usually when a place is busy, that's a good sign that the restaurant will have tasty food, but it wasn't exactly the case here.

Great service yummy food traditional to Iloilo. Just love it. Stopped by for lunch & what a great…read morehomecoming for me. Brought backed fond memories of my childhood. Ordered Crispy Pata, Kare-Kare, Fresh Vegetarian Lumpia, Ube Sago (Boba). Crispy Pata is pork leg with skin & bones boiled till tender & deep fried, crispy, so tasty. Be careful of bones tough on your teeth. Kare-Kare is beef stew with peanut sauce, thick & creamy with Pechay, like Bokchoy. Fresh Vegetable Lumpia is veggies wrapped in crepe like wrapper & rolled. Lumpia is not fried a healthy option. It comes with tasty sauce. Ube sago is more like Ube ice cream shake with Boba tapioca pearls. Ube is purple yam, Also good as a dessert drink. It's so rich, creamy & delicious. Nice ending to a great meal. Needless to say I rolled out of the restaurant with leftovers for my next meal in tow. The restaurant is in Robinson shopping mall with parking available. Free WiFi is available. This is my family's favorite traditional ilongo restaurant. Anyone visiting Iloilo must come & try this restaurant.

Another place for authentic Filipino staple favorites and Visayan food as well. They have several…read moresavory fried chicken,crispy pasta, Kare-kare, pinakbet, apan -apan (Visayan sauteed kangkong--a vegetable side dish). They serve tons of refreshing juices like Kalamansi juice, mango juice, fresh coconut juice. They also have special menu that's good for a party of 4 posted all around for a fixed price-all good for sharing. Just ask what portions best suits your party. The crispy pata is very good that has some crunchy skin and that perfect umami saltiness. This is located in the province of Iloilo where my in-laws are from. A very nice, upscale resto and oh, you can bring your own liquor and drink there even if it's a black label. They allow it and will even provide ice if you like that. It's a trendy place, clean, wonderful staff. I liked this place and all the foods we had. If you know your Filipino food like i do? I highly recommend this for a nice special dinner. This is a good place.