Restaurants

RESTAURANTS

The list of restaurants presented in this page is only a few among the MANY dining establishments in Boracay. We have enlisted here some of our favorites, but you are certainly free to try other restaurants as per your preference. 

The rule of the thumb is stroll along White Beach and D’mall and you can find there lots of restaurants, from fine dining to budget cafes. 

If you want to try fine dining with dance presentation and fire show, or just for a relaxing and romantic dining experience, then we suggest:

1. Fridays Restaurant

2. Ambassador in Paradise

3. Indigo Restaurant at Discovery Shores

4. Boracay West Cove Restaurant (better dine during sunset for an amazing view)

5. Nandana Restaurant

6. Caruso Ristorante Italiano at The District

7. Asya Premier Restaurant (better dine at the hilltop for a spectacular view of White Beach)

8. Don Vito Ristorante Italiano at Boracay Mandarin

9. Boracay Regency Restaurant (dancing chefs at 8:00pm)

10. Christina's Restaurant at Boracay Regency 
11. Mandala Spa Restaurant (vegetarian)
12. Solana at Shangri-la Boracay Resort

For ultimate seafood dining, we suggest:
1. Paraiso Grill, station 2 front beach
2. D'Talipapa seafood market (for fresh seafood), station 3

For authentic Filipino cuisine, we suggest:
1. Tito's Restaurant, station 2 front beach near Lapu-lapu Dive
2. Pamana Restaurant, station 2 front beach
3. Subo Restaurant, near La Carmela Hotel

For international cuisine or casual dining, we suggest:
1. Hama Restautant - Japanese, Dmall
2. Cyma Taverna - Greek, Dmall
3. Nigi Nigi Nu Noos - Portugal, Station 3 front beach
4. Kingdom of Boracay - Arab/Indian, station 2, behind BPI bank
5. Cafe Del Sol - Spanish, Dmall front beach
6. Dos Mestizos - Spanish, Station 3 near La Carmela Hotel
7. Mama's Bar - German, along main road to Balinghai, near Grand Vista Hotel
8. Aria Restaurant, Dmall front beach
9. Lemoni Cafe, Dmall
10. True Food - Indian, Station 2 front beach
11. Sa Neh Thai - Thai, Dmall
12. Queen Bee - Asian/Chinese, Dmall
13. Tilapia N Chips, besides Boracay Crafts Grocery Store
14. Bistro Valhalla, Dmall
15. Obama Grill, Station 3 front beach near Obama Grill
16. Ole - Spanish, Dmall
17. Rumbas, Dmall
18. BBQ Ribs, Dmall
19. Paradiso Grill at Boracay Uptown
20. Paradise Garden Dinner Buffet
21. Astoria Dinner Buffet
22. Gasthof - German, Dmall
23. Epic, Dmall front beach
24. Aplaya the Beach Bar & Restaurant
25. Thai Basil, Dmall
26. Kasbah - Mediterranean
27. Gerry's Grill
28. Nagisa Coffe Shop at Surfside Resort - Japanese, Asian
29. Crafts Rooftop Restaurant - Indian, European, Asian

For non traditional dining or if you prefer different ambiance, usually good for those who love to upload their photos on facebook, we suggest you try:
1. Lake town - mongolian buffet with show entertainment
2. Boracay toilet - food served on custom made "toilet"-wares
3.  The Hobbit House - friendly hobbit waiters serving

For the budget conscious tourists, there are lots of cafes, canteens and fast food restaurants along main road, such as:
1. Jasper Cafe, along main road near Boracay Crafts Grocery Store
2. Munchies Cafe, Road to Bulabog beach
3. Mang Inasal, Dmall
4. Andok's, Dmall, another branch in Station 3 along main road
5. Mangyan Kolai along main road
6. Hoy Panga Boracay, along main road Station 2
7. Shakey's Pizza, Station 2 front beach
8. Mc Donalds, Station 2 along main Road to Dmall, another branch in Boracay Regency Hotel
9. Subway, Station 2 front beach
10. Starbucks, Station 2 front beach
11. Army Navy Burger & Burito, Station 2 front beach
12. Pancake House, Dmall
13. Sbarro, Station 2 front beach at Boracay Uptown
14. Tapa King, Dmall
15. Yellow Cab Pizza - Station 3 & 2 front beach
16. Smoke Resto, Dmall
17. Plato D' Boracay

FOR FOREIGN TOURIST who would like to try authentic Filipino food, aside from seafood, here are other food that you could try:

Sinigang. It is the most famous Philippine soup, a little bit sour by taste. May contain fish, pork, beef, chicken and vegetables.

Adobo. The main ingredient is pork, chicken, beef or squid. Prepared with garlic and onions, with the addition of soy sauce, vinegar and a little sugar. The taste can vary from simple to spicy, depending on the amount of pepper added.

Crispy Pata. Marinated pork knuckle then deep fried until crisp.

Chopsuey. Vegetable stew made of cabbage, carrots, young corn, mushrooms, chicken/meat/shrimps or liver and sweet peppers.

Nilaga. This is traditional pork, beef or chicken soup with a twist because of other added native ingredients such as a special sort of banana, sweet potatoes and cabbage.

Pansit. The Filipino version of Chinese noodle dish but with a twist. Main ingredients: rice noodles, chicken or pork, cabbage, carrots with a dash of soy sauce and Philippine lime - calamansi.

Lechon. This is a dish with Spanish influence and is usually served during weddings and major holidays but in Boracay it is being served everyday at some restaurants.

Bistek. This is the Filipino version of beef steak, but actually this is pork stew in soysauce, vinegar, white onions and laurel leaves.

Kinilaw. Fresh fish marinated in vinegar, garlic, onion and chilies.

Sisig. Pork ears grilled and diced into small pieces with white onion, black pepper, mayonnaise and soy sauce. Usually this is served on a sizzling plate.

For those who love sweets, we recommend the following desserts:
Halo-halo. Crushed ice, ice cream, milk and a variety of additives such as jelly, banana, corn, sweet potatoes, breadfruit, and more.

Leche Flan (Custard). Holiday dessert made of whipped egg, milk and sugar.

Ube. Made up of purple yams (a type of root crop) cooked in milk with sugar.

Brazo de Mercedes. A type of cake with custard filling.

Suman. Sticky white rice wrapped in palm or banana leaves.

For adventurous eaters, we recommend the following exotic dishes:
Balut. Boiled duck egg with unhatched chick inside.

Street Barbeque. Different parts of chicken roasted over charcoal such as feet, head and intestines.