I am a big chicken fan. It takes a lot for me to choose anything else. At SM San Mateo, this is the…read moreonly place I eat. They have got good peri-peri chicken, the best that I have tasted here in the Philippines and with the distinct peppery taste. I also like their ribs, the mac and cheese, and their coleslaw. The food is best bang-for-the-buck chicken you can get here in the greater Metro area.

Cutesy interiors and a charming menu that features some comfort food like beef tapa, nachos, and…read morepastries. You get a mug of salted popcorn, marshmallows and pretzels while waiting for your order-- only the first one is free though, as the next mug will cost you P25 even though, as a lone diner, you ordered more than one full entree and drinks. Cake slices and other desserts are generally P150- P200 per serving, while most entrees cost P230-P300. Fruit flavored Iced tea is P75, but can be upgraded to bottomless for an additional P15 but it was rather bland so you might as well just have water if you're trying to cut calories. Tables near the walls are thoughtfully provided with power outlets for your devices. They have a small play area with a tea set to keep little kids occupied as you have your coffee.

My friends from up north had long been buzzing about Stacy's, so when my mom asked me to pick out a…read morerestaurant for us to take our balikbayan relatives to last summer, I knew immediately where we were going. I called the place, made a reservation for a party of 20 (I know...), and off we went bound for the north. Wow. We weren't disappointed at all and I felt proud to have chosen Stacy's as our venue. I had the homemade chicken parmesan and when I revisited Stacy's later on, I also had a taste of their pancakes. Long story short, everyone was satisfied with their orders. Servers were very attentive, and I love the whimsical, innocent vibe of the place too. Kids in particular are sure to love this place - I know my niece and nephew did.

This place is legit, my friends…read more Engine 46 is a steakhouse that doesn't draw attention to itself. Maybe it's the way they've shaped the menu, or the locations they've chosen for this branch and one other in Loyola Heights. The food comes across as unassuming, if you pick from the inexpensive steaks, go for the pizza, or stick to typical fast food wings and fries everyone has these days. I've sampled a tomato soup (a steal at P60) and a tomato seafood pasta (sorry, not sure if it was Tutto Mare or Scampi), and they're not bad. Then I had a P200 US blade steak, cut thinly, like a minute or breakfast steak - for the price, a decent cut, good quality US meat, good seasoning. Same size cuts applied to my friend's local T-Bone steak, maybe half a centimeter thick, or a wee bit less, and my other friend's Delmonico steak. No complaints; you just feel that, per se, without extra sidings, the rice, buttered green beans, and gravy that come with the steak at no extra charge sort of lack the substance you'd expect. What you must order is their Certified US Angus Rib-eye steak, which, curiously, is not well advertised. They sell this by weight, Tender Bob's or Meat Plus or Meat Depot style, and they cook it for you for P150. Expect to get pieces costing P350-400 upwards; let your appetite guide you, and you can share. They let you pick. You see, folks, I'm just wondering why the world doesn't know they've got a really good cook who grilled my hefty, almost 12oz steak (P617, about 330g, plus the cooking fee), the way the boys would like it - seared at the right temperature, letting no juices escape. It was done medium, as I requested, which brought out the flavor of the meat (and which is why I hate rare steak). It was tender, with the right amount of caramelization, and a maddeningly thin, crispy trimming of fat on the side. Best of all, it was salted and peppered properly before cooking, and served on the plate with perfect crisscross grill marks. No need for gravy. No need for anything. I almost didn't want to write this review, it was so good. I almost wanted to keep it a secret. I didn't give a full five stars. When you visit, you'll know. It's not an upscale location. In the evening, it's next to an uncomfortable string of loud bars that isn't my thing - or some people's thing. If we were to talk strictly about the food, I'd say it's because they have such good steak, but it doesn't drive them (yet) to upsell their side dishes, or spruce them up to make them really special. So they have a cooking fee of P150, why not offer two or three lovely sides at a combo price of their own choosing? Instead, I see them push the usual rack o' ribs and mash, which I assume is doing well. But that is pork - not Certified US Angus beef. As for the local steaks, maybe adding eggs, or giving the steaks an all-day breakfast appeal would help - at mas makakabusog siguro siya. I hope you have the same experience I do, if you go. And I pray they keep their prices as is. Fingers crossed.

The had unli buffalo wings here. It was very cheap so we tried it. You had to pay extra for things…read morelike Unli rice, unli fries, and drinks. I paid for unli fries for 55 pesos on top of the 195. When i asked for sour cream, coz i didnt like their cheese flavor, the waitress told me, "No you cant choose the flavor. You can have what we currently have." Which is crazy coz the first ones they gave me where sour cream. The chicken is also not that good. You have to pay extra to get the soy garlic. I dont eat alot of spicy food but i didnt want to pay extra just to get the soy. Chicken was a little bloody, alot of veins and some a little burnt and dry. The ambiance was ok, the waitres kept interupting our conversation coz she keeps asking if we want a refill. Annoying part is that her question is "Ayaw nyo na?", which is like asking us to stop. I was going to rate them 5-stars because of the ospitality of the lady who entertained us while we were waiting. Guess it was a case of 'calm before the storm.

From the owner: 3rd strEAT specialize in serving best hot wings, premium burgers and premium fries. We want to give…read morethe best dining experience at a low price. Just eat , enjoy and relax!