This unassuming hole in the wall place surprisingly have great burgers! As a bonus, next door is a…read morecar wash, so drop your car off while you eat. The best thing about that, is you don't have to worry about parking, as most locals and ex-pats know is a challenge in Manila. Charlie's is the next best thing in the Philippines, as I was missing In N Out Burger.

Finally tried the burgers and milkshakes from Charlie's. The burger patty is real juicy and it best…read morepaired with their truffle fries.

Of the restaurants iin Estamzia, this is the one I go to the most. I simply cannot resist the…read morePepper Jack Steak Wrap. Occasionally bring my "adopted" family here, and the young kids love the wings and the variety of sauces. I have a Bistro card and get a very welcome discount. TIP: The sauce in the wrap drips out when eating. Made a mess on my shirt and pants first time. Lean over and eat above the serving basket.

I was actually invited to the launch of Buffalo Wild Wings in the Philippines, and I have seen how…read moreloud and busy the store could be when every nook and cranny is filled with people. It's total mayhem that I dpn't want to be in, unless everyone is wearing the colors that I support, or the jerseys that represent my favorite teams as well. It is one of the more respectable sports bars since their dozens of HD screens actually stream live events, plus other interesting sports-related stuff. Now, wouldn't it be fun if everyone gets into the sporting spirit and just have a place where they could catch a game? The food, though, needs some work .The price points are a bit too expensive for beer grub that you could get way cheaper somewhere else. The flatbread pizzas are good, though the texture of the crust could be improved as it could get tough as it cools. I have tried the pork sliders which come in threes, and the entire thing is still too "bitin". I would give mad props to the other burgers, though, because they are perfect as they are. If only they'd be a little cheaper... All in all, their servings are a bit small. I'm used to overwhelmingly huge servings in sports bars, which actually make it perfect for sharing with friends. My opinion of sports bar or sports diner food is something that could stay on the table for hours without turning soggy or limp. It should also be large enough to feed a brawny man like me. Now, that could be an unfair statement, since I didn't eat anything the whole day during my visit. Recently, I went back when the opening day euphoria has faded, yet the place is still really full - a testament that people actually love the feel, the ambience and the food.

I really love this restaurant the food is fresh and the service is great highly recommendread more

Beware do not go here. The staff huddle up like a middle school dance playing around with each…read moreother instead of being professional and respecting the fact people are paying a heavy pricetag to be there. Sad because I was a regular at the one in the USA in my city. I will never go back, this is a lousy knockoff of the stateside, respectable chain. I also was food poisoned here.

First time having a steak in the Philippines and this place just rocks!!! Great food and enjoyable…read moreatmosphere. Enjoyed the dancing from the servers. They even custom made me my favorite Lemon Drop Martini!! Thank you

I paid $80 (5000 pesos) for the last bone in rib-eye they had and still wound up taking it home to…read morecook properly for breakfast after taking a couple of bites. My sister's medium boneless ribeye came out more rare than my medium rare and she finally had to settle for ribs! Which were actually edible. Biggest problem was the cutlery! The serrated steak knives were so dull and bent, you couldn't even cut a tender steak if you got one. If you can't even give your customers a decent knife, don't complain when they send back a steak. I give the manager credit for apologizing and doing what she could but Expats beware. If you're craving a good steak, save your $ and go to Wolfgang's. I understand that things are different here in the PI. I'm amazed that there is so much variety among restaurants. But it is not the fault of the locals when the restaurant company gives them cheap tools and products just to cut costs! Bad cooking is something else, though. A horrible experience at a Mesa restaurant actually made my wife go back in the kitchen and show the chef in training how to make adobo! Overall, I love the PI and the local cuisine. I think I'll stick to the chain restaurants that I know for certain are consistent.

Popped into The Breakfast Club this past weekend for their Friday breakfast buffet, and wow, it hit…read morethe spot perfectly. Got there right around 7:30, snagged a nice window table with morning light pouring in, and dove straight into the spread. They had this killer lineup--garlic rice, longganisa that was juicy and not too sweet, perfectly fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy danggit, and some really good tapa that was tender and full of flavor. The free-flowing coffee kept coming without me even asking, which was clutch. Everything tasted fresh, nothing felt like it was sitting out too long, and the vibe inside is so chill and homey, like you're eating at a friend's place but better. Left feeling full, happy, and already plotting my next visit to try their all-day menu--heard the bibimbap and pancakes are next-level. Solid five stars, hands down.

What better way to start your day than with a breakfast buffet?…read more The Breakfast Club's cozy interior provides the perfect setting for putting things on hold in favor of a warm early morning meal. They have a breakfast buffet every Friday to Sunday which starts at 7 am and ends at 10 am. They don't have a lavish spread of items on the buffet to choose from, but they do have just the right amount of variety to keep your meal from becoming a dull repetition of viands. From my experience, they had breakfast items such as tocino, scrambled eggs, tapa, and fish fillet. They change the choices once in a while, and they have free-flowing coffee as part of the package!! So be early! If you miss the buffet, don't worry! They have lots of a la carte meals that will satisfy you as much as their buffet will.

Great burgers!! The…read moregrilled cheese cheeseburger is perfect with fantastic fries and the ice tea !

Hamburgers are very delicious…read more I recently had one of the best burger experiences I can remember. The patty was perfectly cooked -- juicy on the inside with a slight char on the outside that added just the right amount of smokiness. The bun was soft yet sturdy, holding everything together without falling apart, and had a slight sweetness that complemented the savory flavors.

I'd hear about Frankie's all over, especially from friends who were into sports, it seemed to be a…read moreplace where athletes flock to after a game or a training session - I was intrigued. I consider Buffalo wings to be one of my favorite foods, so when someone declares this place to be one of the best wings in town, I had to find out for myself. Frankie's set-up is like the typical wings diner: homey and pleasantly cluttered. I had the garlic parmesan as recommended by the waiter, and the Frankie's Classic Buffalo. As it was the one flavor that took the restaurant's name as its title, the Frankie's classic was definitely the better order of the two. Everything I've been hearing about the place was right; this might be the best Buffalo wings place in the city! The Frankie's classic is a masterpiece, I don't know how many kinds of Buffalo wings I've tried in my life, but this time I think I've found the perfect original no frills wings.

Among your list of happy food, there would be items that make you happier more than the others. For…read moreme, this would be Buffalo wings. Going further, some places would inevitably prepare the dish better than most. To me, this is Frankie's New York Buffalo Wings. I usually head to Frankie's after a night run. This could get as late as midnight. The place is open until 2 am, and by this time the horrible parking situation at the City Golf Compound would already be more manageable. (Of course, provided it's a not a weekend.) I always get the Classic Buffalo (spicy) with blue cheese dip, and ask for more blue cheese dips. (They charge extra). I like the chicken because of the way the skin has been cooked to a crisp, all the while keeping the meat rather tender; I think it's breaded. The sauce is spicy yet with just the right bite, meaning there is a dimension to the flavor and not just plain crazy-fiery. Like, I can still taste the butter and the vinegar all coming nicely together with the one-two punch of the hot sauce. Oh-yeah! The best part is you don't even have to worry about getting your hands dirty because they give away disposable gloves. To be honest, I don't really use it since I am used to working with utensils in dissecting my chicken, but I just think it's rather thoughtful of them. As my personal motto goes: it's the useless stuff that builds character.

Great service. My server was named Jobs, he did a great job…read more Steak was cooked correctly. My only gripe is the serving sizes of the sides. Could be better. The ambiance doesn't match the price or quality of the food either. Overall it was good tho.

It's always a toss up when dining in mall establishments, so I was a bit skeptical when we came…read morehere to Mamou Prime. Friends wanted to take us out to try some Prime steak in Manila so why not! A bit of a surprise for the food here. We came with a big group of friends so ordered a variety of plates to share. The Dry-aged bone in steak was decent quality for APAC, but the star here was the truffle cream pasta dish! Like a lot of recommendations from others, the cream pasta is packed full of umami flavors and done just right. The purple rice here was also notably good. Overall a decent mall dining experience. I think I've come to the conclusion that in SEA/APAC a lot of good restaurants and dining experiences are mall centric.

BETTER TO HAVE BEEN SELF SERVED. Service was ghastly. The…read morewaiter stood too close and as he spoke taking our orders, he stood closer as we moved further away from him to avoid getting SPAT at. The ribs, HARD corn on the cob and toast were served on a small platter. It was difficult separating the corn kernels from the cob using the butter knife. The Fish and Chips with vinegar. The "London" style came with mayo. The chips were french fry sized. When we asked for the vinegar, the same male waiter said "in a moment". The rest had almost worked halfway their sausage plate and ribs and the moment took more than four minutes. We approached the waiter who was picking up the order of rice for another table and again he said nonchalantly, "in a moment", squeezed his way in front and bumping into me trying to go across the counter. I told him, "could you not walk behind me" as the manager was handing the apple cider vinegar container. The waiter said "pacencia na lang" - I responded, I have no patience if I have to wait for service when I was the first customer on the floor with everyone already served. I MUST SAY, STAY AWAY FROM RACK'S for your safety ane peace of mind. The manager just watched and said nothing. Check the pictures of flying hard corn kernels. NEVER AGAIN TO THIS UNHEALTHY UNCLEAN PLACE.

This is definitely one of the great places to get really great ribs! Racks is very known for it!…read moreThis is also one of the places that has withstood changing times. Until now, they are still very relevant and that's a good thing. Before I talk about anything else, I have to mention their most awesome Onion Brick! It's a brick of deep fried thinly sliced batter covered onions. It has two dips - remoulade and bbq sauce. This Onion Brick revolutionized the typical basket of onion rings. It's so crispy and well seasoned. It's so good that we would order at least two. The Racks Baby Ribs just falls of the bone naturally! The barbecue sauce smothered on the ribs is so good. The meat is very soft and easy to eat. They just make the ribs the right way! I love eating here with my family. We all enjoy the food!

Another restaurant specializing in wings and it only fuels my addiction even more! So I was the…read moreproprietor again to invite a good friend of mine to check out this newly opened wing place and so she indulged by joining me! Although this restaurant is tilted more on the expensive side, at least when compared to its other competitors around the metro. I still believe that it's worth it somehow because it is big on flavor and you can really tell by the taste that they are banking on quality over quantity. Specific to Wing Stop, I appreciate their dry rubs on the wings more than the saucy ones for some reason. Apart from the wings, we also tried the Chicken Tenders which were served as thick strips of white chicken meat. I personally thought the white meat would be dry and bland but it was surprisingly filled with flavor! Another one worth noting is their dip, we had it with Ranch and it tasted similar to the garlic mayo they have at Shakey's! Maybe even better! But then again, maybe that's just me!