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

The crab is just great! I wish We had ordered more. Seafood…read moresoup, BBQ fish, Shrimp Shanghai rice are great. I am not a fan of puso salad (the one with banana bloom in it). It taste like kimchi and ginger in coconut milk. The spring rolls are fine. The oyster is straight to the point. Not too impressive, compared to the later plates.

Late lunch, took an unusually long time to get our food, the calamari was okay but tasteless…read morewithout the Thousand Island sauce, the Sizzling Marlin was tasty but too salty and very dry and tough. The mango shake was great as well as the San Mig Light beer. I do not recommend this place unless you have few other choices in the area.

I enjoyed my visit here when I went to the Philippines to spend time with family. We constantly ate…read moreout together, and this place was one of the most memorable restaurants, we even went twice in one week! Nothing tasted more like home than eating authentic Filipino cuisine in the city where I was born and raised as a kid. What made it even better was getting to enjoy this moment with my mom, aunt, and especially my grandma. Sometimes, it's not just about the food, it's about the people you share these experiences with. My dinner here will always be memorable because spending precious time with family especially after so many years apart is truly priceless.

I've been to the original place in Cebu but had never been to this location. It's a great place for…read moregroups and for celebrations. They have a lot of space and long tables. We ordered a few pitchers of different juices to try and got a number of entrees: crispy pata, different rice dishes, pinakbet, sweet and sour fish, baked scallops, lechón kawali, calamares, pancit, shrimp, chicken BBQ, tuna, and chopsuey. My favorites were the scallops, pinakbet, and calamari. Great spread of food. It all tasted fresh. It's a bit more of an elevated experience. The food wasn't exactly your typical home cooked version, but it was still very good. We had plenty of leftovers even for a party of 11. We had mostly one server. We got all our dishes but we did have to tag him a few times for hot water. No biggie. It seems stressful to work here. Parking was pretty easy. We found a spot next to it. Great location as it's right across the street from the ocean!

We were craving halo halo and Mang Inasal knew the assignment. The perfect halo halo to me is…read moretopped with ube ice cream and flan. The most important part! We enjoyed this dessert on a hot day and it was the perfect treat. It was the perfect day to spend with my mom, best friend, aunt, and uncle.

Not too happy about this branch. I had to wait 1/2 hour for my palabok. Worker barely used…read moredisinfectant spray to wipe table. Serving is also too small.

Expect the unexpected.. Been there last saturday and the food was not as yummy as we think…read more Especially the chicken

Interesting that Joe's Inato Chicken doesn't have any chicken on the menu…read more Good: lechon kiwali tasted good Not so good: Unfriendly Out of fish - only pork and beef were available. When asking if the ice used to make the watermelon shake was filtered or tap water, I was told tap water.

One of my all time favorite restaurants! We were driving back from my Lola's and stopped by to eat…read more We all ordered chicken inato. One of the best things to get here! It comes with rice and a papaya side dish. We also ordered kinilaw to share. So good. And the chicken is juicy with a fabulous marinade on it. The kinilaw is very much the Filipino version of ceviche. Light and refreshing. We also got halo halo. Decent. Not the best I've had but it's a good option. Could use more toppings. Still refreshing to eat on a hot day! They have hand washing stations outside which is helpful since the food is sticky and a bit messy to eat. Tons of covered seating here with great views of the ocean.

I can't give this place the 5 star review. I've been…read moreeating only Jos Inato at least once a day for over a month now. This is one of the most awesome views I've ever had from a restaurant. I simply don't like the food as much as the Bayawan branch. I think this is because they served their coke in cans whole Bayawan served theirs in glass bottles. A very picturesque setting that was ruined by horrible canned Cokes. The only Cokes that are worth a damn are Mexican Coke. The Philippines should take note. Mexico made Coke only use Mexican sugar in their Coke. Their glass bottles Cokes tastes OK. The canned Coke is HORRIBLE. They both list "Sugar and/or High Fructose Corn Syrup" I still think that is why everybody in America has diabetes. Unrelated I know. I just hate bad coke.

This location is in the Robinson's mall. The dishes were excellent and the service was superb. I…read morethink there may have been sounds of a blender from time to time which bothered me a little. I suggest installing discreet sound dampening panels to reduce unnecessary noise. Getting back to the dishes, the Homba was very tasty. The Guisado pancit was incredible. The unlimited rice is a goldmine!

Close to an hour serving time, and worse it doesn't translate to the taste of their food - average,…read moreheated. ​​​

If you're booking Bethel Guest House only for the cheap price and central location in Dumaguete, it…read moremay serve its purpose. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend it. While I know some guests enjoy the water-facing rooms, ours unfortunately faced another room's window, so we kept the curtains closed the entire stay. This made the room feel dark and uncomfortable. The room was extremely outdated and very cramped, especially with two twin beds--there was barely any space to move around. The overall atmosphere felt unsettling, almost as if the building had been converted from a hospital, giving it a creepy vibe. The bathroom was especially disappointing: -Black mold on the ceiling -Worn-down mirror and shower that felt more like a rundown hostel -The only positive was the complimentary shower shoes, which were very much needed The bedding was also an issue since the sheets felt itchy, and I refused to use the blanket. The air in both the room and lobby felt stuffy and old, and I found myself coughing throughout the night. I've heard the food is good and that there's a rooftop area, but after the overall experience, I had no interest in exploring further. Thankfully, we only stayed one night. Bottom line: This property is marketed higher than it should be and realistically feels like a 1-star hotel. It may work if you're only looking for a budget stay in a prime location, but if cleanliness, comfort, or atmosphere matter to you, I'd strongly suggest looking elsewhere.

Broken Toilet, Broken Hot Water heater for Shower, Broken Elevator which is the ONLY one for Hotel…read moreso 5th Floor exercise whether you desired or not. Food In Restaurant was inedible. This may have been the grand restaurant of Dumaguete 40 years ago, but its now in desperate need of new ownership, remodeling, and upgrades in every area.

This is my mother's favorite place to eat. Very authentic Filipino cuisine. Small buffet. My…read moredaughter loved their egg rolls (lumpia) and she is a painfully picky eater

Stopped in for lunch. First time! Service, cleanliness, and ambiance were the best things about the…read moretrip. The food was good. One guest felt the pork meat needed some marinade as the sauce was ok but didn't permeate the meat. The chicken was ok. It had a spice I couldn't identify. Wind dings were crunchy and the sauce that came with them tasty. We also had cream and cheese cake afterwards which were fine. They didn't have the pizza I ordered. So I guess I'll have to try that next visit. 2.300k with drinks.

Tasty food especially the pizza. Hot and ready. Waiters helpful and nice. Tables are clean. Been…read moregoing here for 6 years and the restaurant has never disappointed me. Love this restaurant.