Because of its wide draw of international travelers, Boracay has a wide variety of places to eat, including a surprising number of bakeries.
A1 Boracay, .The best coffee shop in Boracay serving only the best imported italian arabica coffee beans.
Andok's, .Andoks on Boracay offers 5 locations, offering rotisserie and fried chicken as well as favorite Filipino dishes.
A Loja Delicatessen. was for many years the only Deli on the island. A Loja Deli, working hand in hand with Heidiland Deli, caters today more to the wholesale market, but offers also a nice quiet place to eat sausages, sandwiches and drink wine in a quiet garden, away from the crowded front beach area. Wholesale prices also apply to visitors who buy in bulk.
Aria in "D' Mall". Delicious Italian food. If they don't give you the spicy olive oil bottle on the side for your custom made pizza make sure you ask for it.
Arwana Coffee Shop (near Station 3) is one of the nicest spots in the area for a tasty breakfast at a beachside table
Bamboo Lounge, near Station 1, serves a good selection of Chinese food in a relaxed beachfront setting.
Bistro Valhalla in the mall, . Is a newly refurbished steakhouse with a varied and interesting menu.
Blue Jade Cafe is in D'Talipapa and offers Asian and European cuisine. Customers can also shop in the market for fresh sea food and have it cooked for them at the restaurant.
Blue Mango, near Station 3, comes highly recommended. There are some interesting mango-inspired creations on the menu too.
Cocoloco bar/restaurant near Station 3 serves great Filipino and international cuisine in an attractive native-style setting.
Cowboy Cocina near Station 3 serves affordable and tasty steaks, ribs and other grilled dishes, and arguably the best burgers in Boracay.
Crafty's Rooftop Bar and Coffee Shop is on the top level of Crafts Department Store at D' Mall's main road entrance. There is an excellent menu of Indian food as well as international dishes, and there's also a wide selection of imported beers and ales. This is a great place to watch the sunset.
Cyma, in the new part of the mall. Excellent food and service at this Greek restaurant. Try the Mezedes Combination, the Spinach and Artichoke Fondue and the Chicken Souvlaki.
D'Talipapa The best and cheapest place to eat. Around the place are a variety of food stores that offers to cook for you, you could just buy Fresh sea foods/ etc (located just near the stores) then have the stores cook it for you with what ever way you like it. (Imagine you can get crabs for 250 Pesos for 1 kilo opposed to buying in restaurants that costs 130 pesos per 100 grams).
Deja Vu, Station 2. 10AM - 2AM. Deja Vu caters to all crowds whether you are looking for fresh seafoods or Pizzas and Burgers they got it all. Contemporary decor and big comfy lounge furniture it's really the first of it's kind in Boracay. �
Dos Mestizos This restaurant is the brainchild of respected Boracay chef & restaurateur Binggoy Remedios and his close childhood friend, Jose Ramon Valdes Nieto. Both owners have Spanish ancestors, hence the name "Dos Mestizos". This restaurant serves a selection of excellent Tapas dishes and is located between stations 2 and 3, behind the Tourist Center.
Fridays Boracay tel: +63 36 288-6200 fax: +63 36 288-6222 - all day dining, themed dinner, Friday night buffet, seafood grill, plus 3 cultural dance shows every week with fire dance.
Heidiland Deli - Next to the main plaza at the D'Mall Phase IV is a fully air-conditioned European style deli selling all kinds of deli food as cheeses, cold cuts, salami, yoghurt, wines and much more. Famous are the reasonably priced sandwiches.
The Hobbit House, - (Also located in D'Mall) is one bar and grill that you'll find a little different. With great food, drinks and folk singers, this place is the best. But the main draw is the midget staff.
Jammers, on the front beach of D'Mall. Up and running for more than 8 years, amazing burgers, hotdogs, fruit shakes and more! Open 24/7
Jonas Fruitshake in Station 1. Their fruit shakes are to die for!
Kasbah Authentic Moroccan cuisine serving exquisite tagines and couscous. Next to Discovery Shores, Station 1.
Kurt's restaurant and bar near Station 3 has a wide selection of good German and Filipino dishes and a friendly atmosphere.
Lemon Cafe, in D' Mall. A new addition to the island, this place serves a variety of breakfasts, lunches and light meals. The service and presentation is excellent. This place has also been rated one of the Philippines' best restaurants.
Lovells Swiss Bakery, Balabag (next to Pantelco and infront of the balabag main hospital). Boracay's first European bakery and pastry shop, founded and run by a Swiss guy since the early 1980s. �
Manana, near Station 1, serves large portions of tasty Mexican food. Guacamole is only available when avocados are in-season despite what the menu says.
Obama Grill Bar-Restaurant (Station 1), Beachfront & Main Road Frontage (across from Andok's Station 1 and Shore Time Hotel). Steak restaurant, opened April 2009. Some say it's expensive and the portions are small. �
Ole (located in D'Mall) is the place to go for Spanish tapas and other specialties. Beware - the main courses are enormous!
Real Coffee, near Station 1, serves a variety of pancakes, sandwiches, omelettes, baked goods and salads as well as freshly brewed coffee. The mother-and-daughter owners also get repeat customers all the time.
Rumbas, in D'Mall serves good steaks, pies and other English-style dishes. You can even order curry, fish and chips and sausage sandwiches while watching live sports on big screens.
Shantal's Resto Bar, in Station 3 at the pathway to Dave's Straw Hat Inn, Morenos, and Escurel. Revered, family-owned cantina on the beach with some of the best-value homemade food on the island. The menu offers a bit of everything and the friendly staff will go out of their way to make you feel right at home.
Smoke , located down one of the alleys opposite Lemon cafe in D'Mall is a very good budget eatery. Local dishes, meat and seafood dishes, omeletes and excellent sandwiches are on offer. Most meals cost around 70 pesos and are all cooked fresh. If you are around between 11AM and 2PM you get a free drink of iced lemon tea with every rice meal.
True Food, in Station 2, offers fiery Indian cuisine that will awaken the tastebuds. The place is cozy with straw mats and over-sized cushions. The staff is polite and very accommodating. For those who enjoy the spicier side of life, try the tandoori chicken.
Wind riders, on Bulabog beach, offers tasty food before and after you kiteboarding sessions. Everything is delicious and made with passion. Try "Rider's fish favorite", Tuna pasta, Cheeseburger and mango shake.
Zuzuni, near boat station 1, is the island's newest Greek restaurant, serving excellent cuisine in a romantic, beachfront setting. The service is friendly and extremely efficient.
Don't lose you opportunity to enjoy one of the best mangoes in the world. Climate in Philippines is perfect for mangoes, so you always get them mellow and sweet.
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