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Foodies Can't Miss These Summer-Themed Restaurants in Metro Manila
Get ahead of the summer season in these restaurants!
By: Eunice Sheene Fulgencio | March 26, 2019
French chef Auguste Escoffier once said, “Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.” It’s been decades since he passed away, but his words still ring true up until this day. A good meal has the ability to turn any bad situation into a better one and bring together people from different walks of life. If a restaurant offers this very thing, what else can make it more desirable? A running theme, complete from the décor to the food, of course! There’s just something so memorable about a place that cares enough to look the part.
And since the summer season is coming up, what better way to anticipate the hottest months of the year than by dining in summer-themed restaurants in Metro Manila? Read on to know where to find good grub all year long: check out these summer-themed restaurants in Metro Manila!
1. Sunset Bar by Sofitel Philippine Plaza
Location: CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
Operating hours: Open every day from 9 AM to 11 PM
Price range: PhP300 to PhP800
Table booking is accepted.
Image: Sofitel Manila Facebook Page
Sunset Bar will make you feel like you were transported from Metro Manila to a beach paradise. Offering a breathtaking view of Manila Bay, Sunset Bar also has live music and cultural shows for its guests. The resto’s specialty is all things grilled, and it offers different cuisines as well as Filipino favorites. A must-try is the chicken inasal (chicken marinated in a calamansi mixture) served with white rice, a soy-calamansi dip, and Annatto oil. Sunset Bar also has lighter menu options such as the Greek salad and the avocado tuna salad.
2. Artsy Café
Location: 36 Maginhawa Street, UP Village, Diliman, Quezon City
Operating hours: Every day from 11 AM to 10 PM
Price range: PhP120 to PhP330
Artsy Café opened in September 2014.
Images: Left, @ imgabriellac; Right, @byanxiee
Nestled in the food and culture haven that is Maginhawa Street is Artsy Café, a spectacular restaurant with eclectic interiors. Adorned with rustic pieces and high-hanging colored glass lamps, the place is every active Instagrammer’s dream. Artsy Café has a menu which offers everything from all-day breakfasts to steaks to desserts. Some of its best-sellers include the pumpkin soup, mango crepe, and T-bone steak.
3. The Wild Poppy
Location: 5666 Don Pedro Street, Poblacion, Makati
Operating hours: Monday to Thursday from 6 PM to 1 AM; Friday and Saturday from 6 PM to 3 AM; closed on Sunday.
Price range: PhP145 to PhP425
The Wild Poppy can be booked for private events.
Images: The Wild Poppy Facebook Page
Located in the bustling neighborhood of Poblacion, Makati, The Wild Poppy offers a casual and comfy dining experience in its spacious rooftop area. It offers the best of both worlds in a sense that indoor and outdoor seating are both available. Primarily serving modern Asian food, the resto’s menu covers the favorites from Korean to Japanese to Thai to Indonesian. A tasty appetizer is the Yaki Tomorokoshi which is grilled corn topped with kesong puti (soft, white cheese) and aioli sauce.
4. Uke Box Caffe
Location: Manhattan Parkview, General Malvar Avenue, Araneta Center, Quezon City
Operating hours: Monday to Thursday from 2 PM to 10 PM; Friday from 2 PM to 11 PM; Saturday from 11 AM to 11 PM; Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM
Price range: PhP90 to PhP280
Uke Box Caffe opened in March 2015.
Images: @ukeboxcaffe
Uke Box Caffe fulfills your fantasies of spending chill summer nights playing the ukulele. Aside from offering a beachy, laid-back vibe thanks to its décor, actual ukuleles can also be rented out for you and your friends to enjoy. Not only that, the establishment also holds music-themed events for its patrons. Going with the casual vibe of the place, Uke Box Caffe’s menu includes all-time favorites such as pastas, cakes, sandwiches, and coffee.
5. Rustic Mornings by Isabelo
Location: 11 Isabelo Mendoza Street, San Roque, Marikina City
Operating hours: Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM; Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 9 PM
Price range: PhP190 to PhP750
Have a hearty brunch in a charming location.
Images: Left, @ it45692; Right, @claireignas
For a lazy brunch spent with your closest family and friends, check out Rustic Mornings by Isabelo. While both indoor and outdoor seating is available, the view from outside is truly a sight to be seen with the rustic décor and lush greenery. One hearty offering from its Filipino-American menu is the Rustic Mushroom Soup which is decadent and creamy. Staple Filipino dishes can also be found in the menu including beef tapa (cured beef), breaded boneless bangus (milkfish), and longganisa (Filipino sausage).
To discover more themed restaurants in Metro Manila, check out Yoorekka!
Summer-themed restaurants are good not just for the food they offer but also for the ambiance they have. With places like these, summer doesn’t have to be during April and May anymore.
Prices may change without notice.
About Eunice Sheene Fulgencio
Eunice knew that she’d be writing for the rest of her life from a very young age. Naturally introverted, she is selective with how she uses her time and who she spends it with. Has a penchant for sweet treats, sentimental proses, and online personality quizzes. A true-blue INFJ.
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