When one speak of steaks, it usually creates a lot of excitement because it is hard to find good…read moresteaks, and most of the time they are expensive. Then comes Sear, the newest steak house in Banawe. Sear offers high-quality steaks at very affordable prices.
Even at its soft opening, Sear doesn't disappoint. Being a large group, we ordered most of their menu. We tried Seafood Lasagna Negra, Halibut, Breaded Shrimp, Roast Lamb, Steak Classic, and their specialty, USDA Angus Ribeye on Stone Grill.
We got confused with the solo and double orders for their pasta, but it's nothing to worry about as we enjoyed the dish. We thought that the latter was bigger, but it turned out, solo is one dish and double is two dishes. The seafood lasagna negra is a seafood bounty. The pasta is filled with scallop, fish, shrimp, and squid, but really generous on the scallops. The sauce is squid ink and coconut milk which made it so creamy, then topped with really gooey mozzarella cheese.
The halibut did not disappoint as well. For the price listed, I thought the serving would be too little to recognize, but it was big enough to go over the plate. The halibut is fresh, tender, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. Breaded shrimp is tempura-style shrimp which doesn't go yuck when cold. Roast Lamb is fragrant and tender, like a roast lamb should be. I wasn't able to try the steak classic but judging from the plate, it was delicious.
At Sear, a customer's experience is also important. That is why, they offer a Stone Grill Series. It is basically your choice of steak, cooked on a stone grill, and at your table. Everything is fresh, even the aroma. The server is trained to cook these steaks to your liking. Apart from what we had, they also gave us complimentary soup, salad, and dessert. It was really a great experience!