Cebu offers a variety of gastronomic delights coming from its top restaurants. After staying for almost a month in Cebu City and Mactan, we are collating a list of interesting restaurants we have tried which we think are worth a visit. Here are our Top 15 Restaurants in Cebu Province, Philippines (in no particular order!)
1.) Hukad Kafe
Hukad Kafe is a homegrown Cebuano brand which offers creative renditions of our favorite Filipino foods. We first tried Hukad Kafe in its only branch in Metro Manila. We are very grateful that they have more branches here in Cebu. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
2.) The Cove
The Cove is one of the in-house restaurants of Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort. Our top favorites here are their seafoods, romantic ambience by the sea, and accommodating staffs. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
3.) Tradewinds Cafe
Tradewinds Cafe is located inside Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu. Tradewinds Cafe offers you a superb panoramic view of the sea while enjoying fine Filipino cuisine amidst a buffet of international flavours. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
4.) 5 Cien
5 Cien is the all-day dining and buffet restaurant of Sheraton Cebu Mactan. The restaurant serves Western, Asian, and Filipino cuisines for buffet and a la carte dining. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
5.) UNO
UNO is the in-house restaurant of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. Sample cuisines from around the world with their international dining options. We had our breakfast and dinner buffet in UNO restaurant which offers 7 stations offering international cuisines of the world. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
6.) Benjarong Restaurant
Indulge in a true Thai experience at the newest and most exciting Thai restaurant in the Visayas through Benjarong Restaurant located in Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort. Benjarong features a blend of traditional tastes and modern culinary techniques, prepared before you in an open kitchen. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
7.) Balay sa Busay
Balay sa Busay is one of our top favorite restaurants when in Tops Road, Cebu City. Apart from delicious creative renditions of our favorite Filipino foods, Balay sa Busay offers one of the best views of Cebu City. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
8.) Delfino’s Pizzeria
Delfino’s Pizzeria is one of the in-house restaurants of Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort. Delfino’s Pizzeria offers one of the best Italian cuisines in Mactan. It is also interesting that they are one of the few restaurants which still use a brick oven for their pizzas. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
9.) Savoy Cafe
Indulge in Cebuano specialties to global cuisine at Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown’s dining options. Our top favorites in their breakfast buffet would be fried danggit, danggit gulay and bistek. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
10.) Allegro
Allegro is one of the in-house restaurants of Bluewwater Maribago Beach Resort. It offers one of the best Filipino dishes in Mactan. Make sure to reserve your breakfast or dinner buffet in Allegro. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
11.) Zenith Rooftop Bar
Zenith Rooftop Bar is the in-house restaurant of T Shine Resort and Spa. We love their drinks and food! We tried their best sellers such as the Blue Lagoon, T Shine Splash, Carbonara, Sushi, Vegetable Salad and breakfast sets. Zenith Rooftop Bar makes it even more welcoming via their colorful Jeepney Installation and karaoke! (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
12.) Tides
Tides is one of the in-house restaurants of Shangri-La Mactan Cebu. Presenting an extensive International buffet, Tides caters to every taste with a wide choice of dining options. The restaurant is dotted with a variety of internationally themed stations offering exciting flavours from around the world in a lively and fun atmosphere. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
13.) AYER’S
14.) Chicken & Beer
A chicken and beer pub that guarantees a good time.
15.) Cafe Cesario
Classic Pinoy faves in a cool and casual setting located at The Promenade in Punta Engaño, Mactan, Cebu.