Must-see restaurants in Mindoro

  • Arcobaleno Pizzeria & Ristorante

    Puerto Galera

    It doesn't look like much – basically a lean-to with just a few tables – but the medium-crust pizza here is the best in Puerto Galera, heaped with…

  • Veranda

    Puerto Galera

    Formerly on a cliff above White Beach, Veranda has relocated to a smaller location on the beach but remains one of Puerto Galera's best restaurants, with…

  • Tamarind Restaurant

    Puerto Galera

    Tamarind lures you in with the scent of steaks and seafood being fired up on its open-air barbecue – try the classic (water buffalo) steak or the prawns à…

  • Café del Jardin

    Mindoro

    This blissfully air-conditioned, traditionally decorated cafe is the best dining option in Calapan. In addition to coffee drinks and the full complement…

  • Puerto Galera Yacht Club

    Puerto Galera

    This is a hidden gem, perched among the trees on the west edge of Muelle Bay. Sunset drinks and a barbecue are the traditional way to celebrate Friday,…

  • Kusina ni Lea

    Mindoro

    Kusina has air-con (a rarity in San José), friendly service and a good seafood selection, including sweet-and-sour lapu-lapu (grouper), sashimi and…

  • Rumulus

    Puerto Galera

    The eponymous Filipino chef at Rumulus serves some of PG's best food out of a nondescript shack 100m behind White Beach. It's all about the specials here …

  • Bella Napoli

    Puerto Galera

    A Sabang eatery to file away in the ‘Damn, that was good but how did I just drop P1500?’ category. A robust wine selection (glasses from P140) tempts…

  • Papa Fred's Steakhouse

    Puerto Galera

    Hone in on Fred's seven-course special menus – there are four choices, usually including steak, seafood or a combination of the two. They're worth the…

  • Cargo Grill

    Mindoro

    The speciality at this bar and grill is carabao meat. It's served in many forms, most popularly carabao burgers. It's 2km south of the city centre in the…

  • Robby's Cafeteria

    Puerto Galera

    Straight-out-of-Bologna owner Roberto creates delicious pizzas, deli sandwiches and rich desserts. Eat outside overlooking the highway, or pop inside for…

  • Camalig

    Mindoro

    Easily the best restaurant in town, Camalig serves freshly prepared curries and other Filipino food under a soaring nipa canopy. It's just off the…

  • Tina’s

    Puerto Galera

    Swiss-tinged Tina’s has some of the best food on the beachfront, and the prices are good for PG. Do try the schnitzel.

  • Sabang Restaurant

    Puerto Galera

    A busy, longstanding restaurant on the main drag in Sabang. It's known for shakes and discount brekkies, but also doles out a surprisingly good range of…

  • Dutch Cafe

    Mindoro

    A colourful cafe serving coffee drinks, light meals, sandwiches and burgers. It's in a strip of bars and restaurants practically on the grounds of the…

  • Mira’s Bakery & Deli Shop

    Puerto Galera

    A hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop that also sells fancy meats, cheeses and other imported picnic supplies.

  • Teo’s Native Sizzling House

    Puerto Galera

    Open-air place with a comprehensive menu of sizzling dishes, Filipino classics, steaks and budget meals.

  • Night Market

    Mindoro

    The night market, on a lane near the City Market in the centre, is great for local budget meals.

  • GVD Kubo

    Mindoro

    Offers a mix of pre-made and cooked-to-order dishes. You can cobble together a takeaway lunch of cold chicken legs and other snacks for your Apo Reef trip…

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