Dining

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
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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
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tel:	(082) 225-8997
address:	G/F Chimes Specialty Store, Governor Sales St. Davao City

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
rating:
tel:
address:	Victoria Plaza, Bajada District Davao City

Lotus Court

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.
Open:
Lunch
Daily - 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Dinner
Daily - 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

type:	Chinese
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tel:	63 82 221 0888
url:	marcopolohotels.com
address:	Marco Polo Hotel, CM Recto Avenue, Davao City

Tsuru Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar

 

Serving Authentic Japanese Food for almost 20 years already, Tsuru is the oldest runnig japanese restaurant in the city.  A bit pricey by Davao standards but well worth it. 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
rating:
tel:	+63 (82) 2210901
address:	j. camus street (beside Casa Leticia Hotel, Davao City
email:	tsuru.davao@gmail.com

Claude's Le Cafe de Ville Restaurant

French and Continental dining.

type:	French
World66 rating:

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
rating:
tel:	+63 82 221-7780
address:	F. Torres St., Davao City

Jack's Ridge

Karlo's Coffee Station at Jack's Ridge photo by: Manny

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.

type:	Local
address:	Shrine Hills, Matina, 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
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tel:	300-1850
address:	Ilustre St, Davao City (near Gaisano South Mall)

Coco'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
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tel:	+63 82 222-3494
address:	F. Torres St., Davao City

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
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tel:	+63 82 221-8377
address:	Salmonan, Quezon Blvd., 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
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email:	www.mandarin.com.ph

Davao Hilltop Restaurant

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
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address:	Shrine Hill, Matina, 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
rating:
tel:	(082) 225-8898
address:	Ground Floor Chimes Specialty Store, Governor Sales Street Davao City

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
rating:
tel:	(+63)(82) 227.7760
url:	www.zakoya.co.nr
address:	Door #3 Davcon Autoville bldg. F. Torres St. Davao City
email:	zakoyadvo@gmail.com

PALOVINCE PLACE

 

MUST TRY THE MOUTHWATERING HOUSE SPECIALTY... PAKFRY - DEEP FRIED PAKSIW NA TUNA BUNTOT. YOU NEVER BEEN TO DAVAO IF NEVER TASTED THE PAKFRY. WE ARE LOCATED AT NEAR VICTORIA PLAZA MALL, 15 MINS AWAY FROM DAVAO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR DINE TAKE OR TAKE OUT , CALL 082-2254019 OR TEXT 09228274168

type:	Local
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tel:	082-2254019
address:	Lacson St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City
email:	jeanne.sato@yahoo.com