Here are some fun places to dine when in Davao City. There's Chinese, European, Irish, Filipino restaurants specializing in fresh seafood, grilled goodies and other native delicacies.
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Banana Leaf Asian Cafe
This restaurant is a union of Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai, Indian and Vietnamese culinary tradition. Try their famous Hainanese Chicken, Nasi Goreng (Malaysian rice with egg on top), Malayan Curry and Roti Canai (with curry sauce or condensed milk). For dessert, try their Fried Banana. Banana Leaf also offers lunch buffet every 1st day of the month.
type: International
tel: (082) 225-8898
address: Ground Floor Chimes Specialty Store, Governor Sales Street Davao City
Cafe Mediterranean
Known to its loyal patrons as the home of kebabs, gyros, hummus and pizzas, Cafe Mediterranean is a dining experience. The menu covers the best cuisines from the vast Mediterranean, the Middle East to North Africa to Italy, France and Spain. My personal favorites are Lamb Stew, Tunisian Fish, and Eggplant Parmigiana.
type: International
tel: (082) 225-8997
address: G/F Chimes Specialty Store, Governor Sales St. Davao City
Lotus Court
Located at the 5-star Marco Polo Hotel, Lotus Courst is the hotel's signature dining room serving the finest selection of authentic Cantonese cuisine highlighted by fresh quality seafood. The Lotus Court is the ideal location for business entertainment and social gatherings with Private Rooms that can seat from 20 to 100 persons.
Open:
Lunch
Daily - 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Dinner
Daily - 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
type: Chinese
tel: 63 82 221 0888
url: marcopolohotels.scriptmania.com
address: Marco Polo Hotel, CM Recto Avenue, Davao City
Claude's Le Cafe de Ville Restaurant
French and Continental dining.
type: French
Ah Fat Seafood Restaurant
Typical Chinese restaurant with very reasonable prices. The service is fast and the food is very good. Frequently you need to wait before being seated because of the many patrons. Because of this, they opened another branch.. Just behind the original! Yet, the 2 branches are never seen empty. That's how good their food is. ** **
type: Chinese
tel:
address: Victoria Plaza, Bajada District Davao City
Jack's Ridge
Located at the top of Shrine Hills in Matina, this place offers a spectacular view of the city, Davao Gulf and even Samal Island. Very nice place to eat especially at night, with cool breeze and bright twinkling city lights for a view. Specializes in local Filipino delicacies like sinigang, lechon, grilled tuna, barbeque chicken, spare ribs, etc. The order takes up to 30 minutes to be served but it is worth the wait.
Adjacent to the restaurant is Kai's, a bar featuring live bands almost nightly and Karlo's Coffee Station, a lovely coffee shop. There's also a piano bar that draws a relaxed evening crowd, making Jack's Ridge a one-stop spot for dinner and drinks with a view.
type: Local
address: Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City
Tsuru Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Serves Japanese dishes. A bit pricey by Davao standards. Be prepared to shell out about 20 USD for a good meal. Since yellowfin tuna is readily available in the city, be prepared to taste the best sushi and sashimi this side of Asia! There's also a buffet (eat-all-u-can) event every 15th and 30th of the month for about 10 USD per person.
type: Japanese
tel: +63 (82) 2210901
address: Door 3, Don R. Castillo Bldg., Legaspi St. , Davao City
Bistro Rosario
Serves a variety of food including Filipino, European and Continental dishes. Their main specialty are steaks of different kinds, to be cooked to your specification. Pastries, cakes and desserts are also available in their bakery, and are very delicious and often out of stock by afternoon due to high demand. Sandwiches, pasta and other snacks are also served up to 6pm. The prices are quite high for locals but not for dollar earners and servings are big. Service is excellent and food are served within 30 minutes after ordering.
type: International
tel: +63 82 221-7780
address: F. Torres St., Davao City
Banana Leaf Asian Cafe
This restaurant is a union of Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai, Indian and Vietnamese culinary tradition. Try their famous Hainanese Chicken, Nasi Goreng (Malaysian rice with egg on top), Malayan Curry and Roti Canai (with curry sauce or condensed milk). For dessert, try their Fried Banana. Banana Leaf also offers lunch buffet every 1st day of the month.
type: International
tel: (082) 225-8898
address: Ground Floor Chimes Specialty Store, Governor Sales Street Davao City
O'Flannagan's
An Irish Pub and restaurant serving reasonably good Irish food and drinks. The bar is loaded with the usual bar drinks plus authentic Irish thirst quenchers. Pub amiance with lots of Irish knick-knacks. Must try are the steaks and Irish specialties. Servings are huge, dishes are flavorful at reasonable prices. Now also open for lunch at 10 AM everyday.
type: European
tel: 300-1850
address: Ilustre St, Davao City (near Gaisano South Mall)
Zakoya Japanese Restaurant
**The 2nd best authentic japanese restaurant in Davao city...opens for lunch from 11am-2pm and serves dinner buffet from 6pm-10pm **
type: Japanese
tel: (+63)(82) 227.7760
url: www.zakoya.co.nr
address: Door #3 Davcon Autoville bldg. F. Torres St. Davao City
email:
Luz Kinilaw
Luz Kinilaw is authentic Davao cuisine! It's a seaside restaurant serving no-frills inihaw na panga (roast jaw of yellow fin tuna) and kinilaw (local version of the Japanese sashimi - bite-size chunks of raw fish marinated in vinegar with local vegetables) . The place is pretty bare and simple but the food more than makes up for the place, and the prices are very reasonable. If absorbing the local culture is your thing, then this is the ultimate Davao food trip for you!
type: Seafood
tel: +63 82 221-8377
address: Salmonan, Quezon Blvd., Davao City
Davao Hilltop Restaurant
With a great view of downtown Davao, this lovely restaurant serves Filipino delicacies.
Food for a not so expensive price! Excellent specially at night time. Great for dates and unquestionbly a "must see" when you visit davao
type: Local
address: Shrine Hill, Matina, Davao City
Mandarin Tea Garden
This is one of the first Chinese Restaurants in Davao City and it is known for its affordable prices and well-cooked meals!
type: Chinese
email: www.mandarin.com.ph
Thai Ming
Two locations, NCCC Mall and The Venue Compound. Excellent Thai food. The prices are reasonable and the orders are good for 2-3 persons. The restaurants have good ambiance and the personnel are helpful. Occasionally they have a buffet event.
type: Thai
address: The Venue Compound, Davao City
Regine's
****An excellent restaurant mainly featuring seafood. Also with an excellent Roasted Pig.
Regine's located on F. Torres Street, Davao City is no longer. It now called Coco's Grill. The have a great menu from pizza to lobster. This is one of many favorite restaurants in Davao for the wife and I. Great food and service.
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type: Seafood
tel: +63 82 222-3494
address: F. Torres St., Davao City
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type: Local
tel: 082-2254019
address: Lacson St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City
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