Posted by Mactan is a vibrant island located in Cebu province. It is politically divided into two towns- Lapu-Lapu City and the Municipality of Cordova. As a top destination for local and international tourists, you can choose up to more than 500 interesting restaurants in Mactan. We are enlisting our top favorites in no particular order. This list may go longer as we revisit Mactan next year and try other restaurant recommendations.
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1.) Uno Restaurant
Location: Waterfront Airport Hotel & Casino, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
UNO is true to its name as the ONE. During our stay in Waterfront Airport Hotel & Casino, we relished their breakfast, merienda and dinner buffet. This restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy local and international dishes before you hop on to your next flight. Our top favorites would be their baked scallops, cheese wheel and Cebu lechon. For booking queries, you may contact them at (032) 340-4888. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
2.) Belmont Cafe
Location: Belmont Hotel Mactan, The Mactan Newtown, Newtown Boulevard, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
Belmont Cafe is an all-day dining restaurant meticulously designed to create a warm, welcoming dining experience to locals and international tourists. During our visit, we tried their Filipino-Spanish dishes. For booking queries, you may dm them on facebook or instagram or contact 0917 861 1019 or email stay@belmontmactan.com.ph (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
3.) The Cove
Location: Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort, Buyong Road, Maribago Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
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. For booking queries, you may dm them on facebook or instagram or contact (032) 263 4410 or email maribago@bluewater.com.ph (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
4.) Tradewinds Cafe
Location: Dusit Thani Mactan, Punta Engaño Road, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
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)
5.) 5 Cien
Location: Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort, Punta Engaño Road, Mactan Island , Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
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. For booking queries, you may dm them on facebook or instagram or contact (032) 520 5500 or email sheratoncebu.reservations@sheraton.com (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
6.) Benjarong Restaurant
Location: Dusit Thani Mactan, Punta Engaño Road, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
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.) Delfino’s Pizzeria
Location: Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort, Buyong Road, Maribago Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
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. For booking queries, you may dm them on facebook or instagram or contact (032) 263 4410 or email maribago@bluewater.com.ph (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
8.) Savoy Cafe
Location: Savoy Hotel Mactan, The Mactan Newtown, Newtown Boulevard, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
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. For booking queries, you may dm them on facebook or instagram or contact 0932 494 4000 or email reserve@savoymactan.com (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
9.) Allegro
Location: Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort, Buyong Road, Maribago Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
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. For booking queries, you may dm them on facebook or instagram or contact (032) 263 4410 or email maribago@bluewater.com.ph (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
10.) Zenith Rooftop Bar
Location: T Shine Resort and Spa, Sitio Tribu, Suba-basbas, City of Lapu-Lapu, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines
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)
11.) Tides
Location: Shangri-la Mactan, Punta Engaño Road, Mactan Island , Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
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)
12.) Ayer’s
Location: Mactan Alfresco, Newtown Boulevard, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
Ayer’s is considered a hall of fame for being awarded as one of the most trusted lechon maker in Metro Cebu. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
13.) Cafe Cesario
Location: Promenade, Punta Engaño Road, Mactan Island , Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
Classic Pinoy faves in a cool and casual setting located at The Promenade in Punta Engaño, Mactan, Cebu. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
14.) Chicken & Beer
Location: The Mactan Newtown, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
A chicken and beer pub that guarantees a good time. (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
15.) Oishii Cebu Japanese Restaurant
Location: ML Quezon National Highway, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
One of the Japanese restaurants in Cebu that offers authentic ramen, sushi, maki, sashimi, rice toppings, bento, soba, udon and Japanese sake! (Swipe below photo for more pictures)
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