Outdoor seating facing the street is always good. The vibe is busy - the staff cycles the dishes…read morereally fast. The art work on the wall is pretty cool. It's in the heart of Town. The tataki kuri marinated cucumber was very good I sense light use of soy sauce and sesame oil to flavor the cucumber but not overwhelm it. The seared salmon(arubi salmon maki) is cooked - a little weird, cooked sushi but you can get used to it. We had the salmon and tuna nigiri they were fine. Just like most restaurants already there are a lot more western than local. If you're in a rush good place to go. Most Filipino restaurants aren't this quick on service.

So without a doubt, this was my favorite place to eat in El NIDO. The food was all fresh and…read moreauthentic that it conjured up memories of Osaka, transporting back to the land of Takoyaki and Japanese curry.. yum. The balcony is the ideal spot to observe the tourist on their quest for the ideal souvenir or the best bar. Trust me, claim your seat at Osaka Castle's and enjoy one of the best dining experiences in all of NIDO.... Kanpai, my little foodie... kanpai

This was the best dinners we had in El Nido. Our server was awesome the first night. Josepha…read more The food was hot and delicious. We had the calamari which is a must have. Fish n chips bbq shrimp. There was plenty of food and it was a nice clean place. Love seeing all the fresh fish. The view was incredible as well. We went back the Next night too. The service wasn't as good as the night before but the food was still incredible. We had the BBQ shrimp, the chicken soup and of course the calamari lol. Thank you for serving good food.

There are few legitimately owned Filipino businesses in El Nido. Jarace's is one of the few! Your…read moremainstay for all things Filipino food and FRESH seafood. They are located right on the beach in Central El Nido on Rizal Street. Unlike other "Filipino" restaurants around town, you will actually see local Filipino families dining in. That's how you know it's legit! We visited twice while in El Nido. The 1st time around, we pointed at the fresh seafood outside to have it grilled up and served to us upstairs some time later. I had a Unicorn Fish, a sweet, slightly briny white fish native to El Nido. My friend had a fresh Yellowtail and we also opted for the biggest should-be lobster prawn they had. So delicious. The 2nd visit, we watched the sunset from a window side table as a close to our island hopping tours. On said visit, we ordered Sizzling Pork Sisig, Beef Kaldereta, and Crispy Pata. Each dish was absolutely ginormous and automatically comes with rice. The ultimate best value on the island! Yes, dishes such as Crispy Pata and Sisig are on the fluffier/ fattier side but that's what makes it GOOD. Beef Kaldereta was saucier than I am accustomed but I engorged myself in its richness. Keep in mind, dishes are 250-350 PHP but are served as family style portions. Service was hit or miss at least when it came to getting the bill, but you really gotta raise your hand and yell at them -- it is the way, the Filipino way! They are also more likely to cater to the locals first which may contribute to a wait, but with such a beautiful view in paradise and the bustling of the restaurant teeming with people watching opportunities including some adings coming around selling home-made pastillas de leche, there is just so much to distract while you wait the some times 20-30 minutes for your food.

This is one of the busiest restaurants in El Nido, and for good reason. Well-proportioned dishes…read morewith excellent flavor, service that moves quick, and a fantastic selection of options for people with dietary restrictions. I tend to always over-order, and I did here with too many prawns, and two desserts (I really only needed one). But it was a great meal, among the best I had in town.

Had late lunch here. At first, it looked strange because of how the restaurant is situated. Felt…read morelike we were walking through a tight alley and then up some stairs into a hole in the wall. When we got inside, that was not the case. Cozy place with a nice view of the beach. Clean restaurant. You can sit inside or on the balcony overlooking the beach. Food was great. Lots of flavor. Server was very attentive to our needs.

If you are looking to visit Palawan, by this point you have likely read El Nido has everything you…read moreare looking for in a Philippine island experience. To thoroughly enlighten your Philippine island experience, you may be assured the El Nido Boutique Artcafe can and will gratefully and comprehensively meet and or exceed your every need or wish. Vivian is a comprehensive resource for the amazing tour reservations and much more. Collaborating with Turtle Divers which is only a few yards away from the Artcafe's amazing shop and cafe. You certainly want to take full advantage of the Tours offered to experience fully the beauty of the islands and underwater sea scape and life. If you are really lucky you will have Rene' as your Tour guide. You will be amazed and delighted by the spread of local dishes provided on the tours. As well the Artcafe itself and staff are all wonderful with live music in the evenings Greg and Parker Parker- USA

We went here on a recommendation from our Airbnb host. The views were amazing but just keep in mind…read morethat they have two spots, one right in front of the water and one just across the street. The location right by the beach has great views but very little coverage from the sun and it's very hot. The other location is more shaded at the top level and might be more comfortable. The food was pretty good but if you're looking for a western breakfast it won't be exactly that so manage your expectations. Still, the service was great and we enjoyed our time there

We had the best meal of our entire trip at Angel Wish! This place was recommended to us by the…read moreowner of our hotel. It is on the beach but is not a place that would necessarily catch your eye if you were walking by. I had the fried calamari and then squid ink pasta. Everything was divine! So fresh, so well cooked. The service was good and we sat at the window overlooking the water which was a great experience and perfect way to end the day after island hopping. Highly recommend this place if you are in El Nido!

Upon arrival in El Nido, and a short walk from our hotel, we found this front beach resto. The food…read morewas delicious. We had seafood chowder, fresh crab, and steamed lapulapu. For dessert, we had fresh buko ( coconut). Service was excellent to say the least. Just a refreshing lunch experience with a front view of the beach and mountains.

This place is super cute! Food was delicious. Filipino fusion at its finest! I got the pancakes and…read moreit's came with caramelized bananas. It had a hint of crunchiness to it, which made it even more amazing!

Great live music on the beach and strip, we'll definitely visit again and make more friendsread more

Maa's Grill is a family-owned restaurant located in Central El Nido on the main drag. The…read morerestaurant is clean and refreshingly homey without that overdone, artificial Westernized appeal. Their menu offers the perfect range of dishes from fresh seafood to your typical meat and rice dishes. Prices are cheap and food is served with pretty fresh ingredients along with hearty portions. We had the Pork Sinigang which served 2 for 280 PHP. It did not come with rice which we ordered 2 for 60 PHP total (30 PHP each). With my ever constant Mango Shake, we had a delicious meal with an abundance of veggies, something that is hard to come by while on vacation. If you do not want Filipino food, they even have a Western 'fast food' menu. Not a bad option when it comes to Filipino food and Filipino food you should have while in the Philippines. Skip the Western options and support the Filipino businesses!

We ate here twice and were impressed by their grilled items like fish and shrimps. They also have a…read moresoup section where we had ginger fish soup which came with veggies. However the broth wasn't hot! Generous portions and good value. The place is usually packed with tourists around dinner time. Go early if you wanna a spot.

This was my last stop during my stay in El Nido, had a few hours to kill and this spot had good…read morereviews and air conditioning, win! The food was tasty and plentiful, but the ube latte was the true star, ever since then I've been obsessed with ube. Cute place where I was able to hang out and cool down for a while, and they also had several books available, which made my time there even more enjoyable.

Best coffee in the whole El Nido Area by far. Also we…read moreenjoyed the Ube (purple Yam) cheese cake a lot Also they have my favorite Gin ;) (monkey 47)

This is a nice change up if you want something different than Filipino food. The pizza is…read morewoodfired. I would say outside of Italy This was a pretty good pizza. I ordered the Hawaiian pizza by mistake, but it was actually good. The pineapples were fresh and The ham did not have a processed taste.. This has a nice casual date atmosphere. However, it can get a little stuffy as there is only one window and only one table for two near it. Surprisingly, it is right next to the beach but you wouldn't know it. the decor inside is nicely done. If you want some thing even more casual, they have another location across the street With an open air rustic environment. Fairly priced dinner menu.

zero stars if i could so impolite and rude wouldn't even give us the time of day to look for a…read moretable before they turned us down

We came here for dinner, as Sea Jane Resto Bar had a stand outside the shop, selling fresh seafood,…read moreready to be prepared and cooked as requested. The place was busy during the dinner hour, but we were able to be seated at one of the tables on the beach. My boyfriend ordered the Grouper, which he selected out on the stand, to be grilled. I ordered the Squid Adobo from the dinner menu. Food came as it was prepared, so my dish came out first since most people chose items to be grilled. The Squid Adobo was not something I'd order again. Sauce was good, but the squid was overcooked; so sadly, was not tender but had that rubber-y texture that squid gets when it's been cooked for too long. The sauce had great flavor from the soy sauce and garlic, so it was a shame that the protein in the dish was not enjoyable. Sitting out on the beach was fun and an experience to be had while in El Nido, but prepare for many street vendors to walk up to you, selling you goods. If you show any interest at all, they get aggressive and negotiate you for a price. All in all though, Sea Jane provided a nice beachfront experience, so get the beer and skip the seafood.

Really sweet beach front grill. You get to pick fresh catches and have it grilled and brought to…read moreyour table. It's a real cozy place. Grub really hits the spot!! I'd definitely recommend for anyone!!!