A Foodie’s Beach Day: Best Restaurants in Boracay
Boracay is not just home to lovely beaches; it also boasts a plethora of unique restaurants offering cuisine from around the globe.
Whether you’re eager to indulge in local delicacies or yearning for the comfort of familiar dishes from back home, here are the best restaurants and places to dine in Boracay.
1. Dinibeach Bar and Restaurant
Address: Boracay Island, Din-Iwid Rd, Malay, Aklan
Contact: (036) 288 9710
Operating hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Price: ₱₱
Dinibeach Bar and Restaurant, located at Diniwid Beach, is a great place to relax and enjoy the amazing Boracay sunset. The bar serves a variety of dishes and drinks, and they also host enjoyable sunset-watching sessions on weekends.
Cafe Maruja serves sweet cocktails, refreshing fruit shakes, and a variety of comfort food like pasta. The crowd favorite is fish and chips, which stands out for its flaky and tender texture, making it an ideal snack to enjoy with a cold beer.
Pro tip:
Grab a lounge seat near the shoreline where you can sip on a drink while watching beachgoers have fun during sunset.
2. Subo
Address: Calle Remedios Station 3 Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact details: 0917 309 0738
Operating hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Price: ₱₱
Sometimes, there’s no better way to enjoy a trip to Boracay than by immersing yourself in the Filipino fare experience at Subo. This restaurant specializes in traditional cooking methods from the homeland while adding a creative touch!
Subo’s seafood selection is anything but lacking, with options like Aklan Oyster, which comes fresh from the province, and a creative take on kare-kare – a stew made with peanut sauce – using seafood.
They also serve a hearty and herby chicken binakol, which is a Filipino chicken soup made with coconut water, grated coconut bits, and lemongrass.
Pro tip:
Subo regularly hosts cultural shows that highlight the talent of indigenous groups through local dances and music.
3. Cafe Maruja
Address: Station 3 Beachfront, Casa Pilar Beach Resort Boracay Island, Malay, 5608 Aklan
Contact details: (036) 288 3202
Operating hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Price: ₱₱₱
Cafe Maruja is a quaint cafe along the beachfront of Station 3, making it a great place to unwind while sipping on a warm cup of coffee. What sets Cafe Maruja apart is its extensive list of coffees and juices, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
This cafe is renowned for its popular coffee options, including a rich and creamy Spanish latte, a sweet Nutella latte, and a classic cappuccino. For non-coffee drinkers, the Green Boost Detox is a refreshing option, blending banana and tropical fruits.
Pro tip:
If you’re looking for a perfect snack to go along with your drinks, we recommend trying their juicy Maruja House Burger.
4. Aplaya
Address: 380 Station 1 Boracay, Malay, 5608 Aklan
Contact details: (036) 288 2851
Operating hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Price: ₱₱₱
Aplaya is a resto-bar specializing in Italian fare mixed with a Mediterranean twist. The restaurant’s name is a Filipino word that translates to “beach,” which perfectly describes where you can find this lovely restaurant.
The resto-bar boasts an extensive menu comprising pizza, pasta, meat platters, and a variety of freshly caught seafood. Some of our must-tries include their Aplaya pizza, a cheesy flavor bomb with ham, and Frutti Di Mare, a hearty tomato-based seafood soup.
After eating, you can wash down your palate with a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We recommend their Yellow Sunshine drink, which is a combination of pineapple, apple, and mint, which really gives that island vibe.
Pro tip:
We recommend getting a seat in their outdoor area, which faces the beachfront, where you can watch the sunset while sipping some drinks.
5. Nonie’s
Address: Hue Hotels and Resorts, Station X, Boracay, 5608 Aklan
Contact details: 416-667-6295
Operating hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price: ₱₱₱
Most people believe that healthy food tastes bad, but Nonie’s is a restaurant known for its nutritious dishes that are incredibly good. The restaurant’s philosophy revolves around keeping things natural and simple, which is well-reflected in their hearty dishes.
Nonie’s has everything you can think of, from juicy meat dishes to healthy vegan options for the health-conscious. We highly recommend trying the chicken salad, a blend of adobo chicken breast, seasonal greens, and flavorful carabao cheese.
If you’re craving seafood, then Nonie’s fish and prawn curry should do the trick. This dish tastes as good as it looks, thanks to a combination of fresh-flaky fish, succulent prawns, black rice, and a homemade curry sauce with just the right amount of heat.
Pro tip:
One of the best aspects of Nonie’s is that you can also bring home some of their vegan products, such as vegan chorizo, vegan bagoong (fermented shrimp paste), and vegan lavosh, a type of flatbread from West Asia.
6. Sunny Side Cafe
Address: Station 1 Beachfront Balabag BORACAY, 5608 Aklan
Contact: (036) 288 9843
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Price: ₱
One of our favorite places to grab a filling breakfast is Sunny Side Cafe. The cafe has a reputation for serving contemporary breakfast and a major cult following of foodies who love what they do.
A popular house favorite that people swear by is the bacon and mango cheese sandwich. This fascinating dish features a huge chunk of bacon drenched in a mango-infused sauce and comes with hearty tomato soup.
Another crowd favorite is their espresso-caramel pancakes, which combine the nuttiness of coffee and the fluffiness of pancakes into one conveniently delightful bite.
Pro tip:
If you love sweet, earthy, and dark coffee, don’t miss out on their Vietnamese-style iced coffee, which will give you your caffeine fix.
7. Spicebird
Address: Unit 1 Phase 3 D’Mall Plaza Boracay, 5608 Aklan
Contact: (036) 288 1005
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Price: ₱₱
If you’re craving something sweet, spicy, and juicy, then head to Spicebird and try some of their piri-piri chicken. This restaurant is all about piri-piri – a spicy Portuguese sauce made of chilis – with a menu of various dishes marinated in this addictive concoction.
Spicebird also makes a great drinking spot, as they have a variety of craft beers and wines that really blend well with their food. A great dish to partner with some beer is the restaurant’s sandwiches, which come with a side of salad and chips.
And don’t forget to try some desserts like the calamansi cheesecake, which features the local citrus fruit to give a delightfully sweet, sour, and creamy taste.
Pro tip:
If you’re not into meat, don’t worry; Spicebird also offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan options to add a delightful twist to your dining experience.
8. Mama’s Fish House
Address: Malay, Aklan
Contact: (036) 288 4311
Operating hours:
- Monday to Friday: 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Price: ₱₱₱
Mama’s Fish House is a restaurant along Diniwid Beach that prides itself on only using the freshest catch of the day in its seafood dishes!
Although paella is their specialty, they serve local dishes that are just as good, like their juicy bagnet – a deep-fried pork belly dish, and savory chicken adobo. Likewise, you’ll also find dishes from cultures around the world, like pad thai, nasi goreng, and more.
They also have many barbecue options like lapu-lapu, snapper, pork belly, and vegetable kebabs, to name a few. We absolutely love their grilled squid, which is just a blend of smokey, salty, and earthy flavors combined into one delicious bite.
Pro tip:
If you’re looking for worthwhile appetizers, the tuna rolls and calamari are delicious and highly recommended by their loyal customers.
9. La Sirena
Address: Station 2 Beachfront, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines
Contact: 09175893554
Operating hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday to Sundayday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Price: ₱
La Sirena is a small taqueria that’s right beside Jonah’s Fruit Shake! It’s one of the newer restaurants in Boracay, specializing in all things tacos.
They have several seafood-themed tacos that are really unique and delicious. We recommend their ceviche tostada, which features fish chunks and several veggies drenched in a limey sauce, served on a flat taco shell.
It’s also worth noting that tacos here use hard tortilla shells, which provide a lovely crunch.
Pro tip:
If you’re visiting on a weekend, make sure to order the birria queso tacos, as they aren’t served on weekdays.
10. ICE FLAKES Boracay
Address: Malay, Aklan
Operating hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Price: ₱
When the white sandy beaches of Boracay become too hot, we always take a step back to cool off at ICE FLAKES. This place is all about huge fruit-flavored shaved ice, and the best part is there are plenty of flavors to choose from.
We personally recommend their mango-coconut combo, as it strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. This combo is served with fresh mango slices, condensed milk, and roasted coconut chips, allowing you to customize the flavor to your liking.
Pro tip:
If you’re not into mango or coconut, we suggest trying their durian-flavored shaved ice, which keeps that custardy sweetness without the strong odor.
11. Dos Mestizos
Website: http://dosmestizos.com/
Address: Boracay Island Across Seawind Resort, Station 1 Main Road, Malay, 5608 Aklan
Contact: 0966 672 8077
Operating hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Price: ₱₱₱
If you’re looking for some of the best Filipino-Spanish dishes in Boracay, then a visit to Dos Mestizos is a must! This restaurant is quite popular for its paella, which comes in different versions but is consistent with its rich, earthy, and sweet flavor.
We recommend ordering the Paella Negra, which features perfectly cooked squid and squid-ink-infused rice with hints of lemon, providing a delightful flavor. They also serve an earthy duck fat and liver concoction called pate de pollo, which is a great appetizer.
Pro tip:
Although Dos Mestizos is one of the more expensive dining options on the island, it’s extremely popular, so we recommend reserving a table if you plan on visiting for lunch or dinner.
12. Pigout Bistro
Address: Boracay Tambisaan Jetty Port Rd, Malay, Aklan
Contact: (036) 288 9089
Operating hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price: ₱₱₱
Pigout Bistro is a Filipino-owned restaurant that’s perfect for anyone on a cheat day looking to indulge in various savory upscale dishes.
The restaurant is very creative, offering dishes like oyster burgers and sous vide lechon belly. What truly steals the show is the umami-bursting crab burger, featuring a deep-fried patty made of pure crab meat, tartar sauce, fried capers, and onions.
Aside from that, Pigout Bistro boasts a selection of exciting seafood dishes with a decadent twist. Their fluffy gnocchi with smoked salmon comes topped with ricotta and thick slices of salmon slathered in a balsamic sauce.
Pro tip:
If you have a seafood allergy, consider trying their humongous mushroom & bacon burger. Packed with a thick US chuck patty and complemented by black garlic and truffle compound butter, it’s sure to make your mouth water.
13. Meze Wrap
Address: Boracay Island 5608, White Beach Path, Malay, Aklan
Contact: 0919 005 6393
Operating hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Price: ₱
For hungry travelers around Stations 1 and 2 of Boracay, Meze Wrap is a great place to fill up your stomachs with great food. This inviting Mediterranean restaurant is one of the more affordable dining options that offers excellent food and great value for money.
The restaurant primarily serves various meze trays, which are basically plates of kebab skewers. You can choose from a variety of options, including beef, squid, chicken, pork, tofu, veggie, or kofta, making it a great choice for both vegans and meat lovers alike.
Pro tip:
If you want a light but delicious snack that won’t fail to satisfy your taste buds, give their Eggplant Hummus a try.
14. Little Taj
Website: https://cedarparkresort.ca/
Address: D’Mall Station 2 Balabag Boracay, 5608 Aklan
Contact: 0969 149 0070
Operating hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Price: ₱₱
True to its name, Little Taj specializes in everything Indian, so expect creamy dishes infused with a wonderful blend of herbs and spices and some refreshing drinks like kombucha.
The restaurant has a very chill and casual ambiance, which also makes it a popular place for beers with friends at night. Many of the restaurant’s dishes also make great beer snacks like their stuffed paratha, a flatbread stuffed with cheese or chicken.
We also recommend an order of kadai, a spicy curry with a tomato base that’s a great dip sauce for their generous serving of flatbread. In terms of serving size, it’s safe to say you won’t leave feeling hungry because of their plentiful servings.
Pro tip:
If you love Indian food and are looking to save money, purchase a voucher from Klook to score up to a 15% discount at Little Taj!
15. Los Indios Bravos
Address: White House Beach Resort, 704 Sitio Pinaungon Balabag Boracay, Malay, Aklan
Contact: 0917 176 4294
Operating hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Price: ₱₱₱
If you want to taste the world, then you don’t need to leave Boracay because Los Indios Bravos has something for everyone’s palate. The restaurant gives off a typical pub vibe, but it’s actually a restaurant serving up dishes from different cuisines around the world.
Despite its versatile menu, the restaurant doesn’t fall short when it comes to flavor and excellently delivers culinary delights. You’ll find dishes like pizza, samosas, and gyros served alongside Filipino food like kinilaw, a raw seafood dish made with vinegar.
Speaking of their kinilaw, it’s similar to the traditional dish but with a few twists that amp up the flavor. Los Indios Bravos’ version is a creamy and tangy concoction made with snapper, coconut cream, Spanish onions, and chili peppers – a delightful treat.
Pro tip:
For a filling appetizer, try the Indios platter, which offers a variety of fried food like croquettes, chicken goujons, chicken wings, and nachos.
