2023 Guide: 8 budget-friendly restaurants in Cebu for Valentine’s

Love is indeed an investment, physically, emotionally, and financially. But sometimes, there are times where our wallets don’t always go with our plans, leaving us confused how to make up for it. Fortunately, there are restaurants in Cebu where you can take your date and keep it romantic, while not breaking the bank at all!

1. Balay sa Busay

The traditional bahay kubo served as inspiration for Balay sa Busay’s emblem, which also has a big window design reminiscent of older Philippine homes. When you approach the restaurant, you’ll be met with a friendly atmosphere, warmth from the staff, and the aroma of home-cooked food. The restaurant’s exterior resembles a typical family home.

But the outside dining area at Balay sa Busay is what really makes it stand out. Its outdoor dining area gives guests the chance to enjoy a meal while gazing at city lights, taking in the fresh mountain air, and dining beneath the stars. This area features eating arrangements for large and small parties, making it an ideal location for dating.

Other Information:

• Opening hours: 11 AM to 9 PM daily, Mondays to Sundays
• Contact number: (032) 354-7169
• Email address: N/A
• Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/BalaySaBusay/?_rdc=1&_rdr 

Exact location: Cebu Tops Road, Cebu City, Philippines

2. Top of Cebu

Top of Cebu, a restaurant in Cebu City with a setting suitable for romantic dinners and special events, is situated on a mountaintop in Barangay Busay. This Filipino restaurant gives customers a breathtaking perspective of Cebu City and an exceptional outdoor eating experience while taking in the city’s cityscape.

Other Information:

• Opening hours: 11 AM to 11 PM daily, Mondays to Sundays
• Contact number: 0920-986-6565
• Email address: [email protected]
• Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/topofcebu/?_rdc=1&_rdr 

Exact location: Transcentral Highway Busay, Busay, Philippines

3. Terrazas de Flores

With chairs, flower-covered trellises, and canopies over the walkways, the Terrazas de Flores botanical park offers a tranquil setting. Bees and butterflies can be seen flitting amongst various flowers.

It also features a cafe where you can have desserts and light fare. The cheese and cold-cut platter with wine is better than the coffee. A couch, a table, and curtains are provided in the cabanas for comfort and solitude. The viewing deck or café can be heard playing soft music from them.

Other Information:

• Opening hours: 7 AM to 10 PM, Monday to Sunday
• Contact number: 0939-193-9452
• Email address: [email protected] 
• Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/terrazasdefloresofficial/?_rdc=1&_rdr 

Exact location: Cebu Transcentral Highway, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

4. Albur’s Restaurant

Quality and delicious pizza, burgers, pasta, and other comfort foods are available at Albur’s Restaurant Cebu at reasonable prices. Forget about those branded products because Alburs offers a variety of options. These options include Chef Gerard Albur’s personal favorites, such as Truffle and Four Seasons Pizza, among others.

Other Information:

• Opening hours: 11 AM to 2 PM, back at 4 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Sunday
• Contact number: 0956-788-8281
• Email address: N/A
• Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/alburscebu/?_rdc=1&_rdr 

Exact location: Gen. Lim Street, Villa Aurora, Kasambagan, Cebu

5. Mr. A’s

In the steep barrio of Nivel Hills in the Busay district of Cebu’s capital city, Mr. A Bar and Restaurant may be found. With a 180-degree panoramic view of Cebu City, Mandaue City, and Lapu-Lapu City, your eyes will be treated to the stunning skyline from the shimmering lights of the skyscrapers, and your palette will savor their mouthwatering meals.

Many of their guests visit simply to enjoy the fresh wind away from the bustle and humidity of the concrete jungle, as they did tonight, because it is perched on a hillside overlooking the city.

Other Information:

• Opening hours: 11 AM to 11 PM, Monday to Sunday
• Contact number: 0917-123-9746
• Email address: [email protected]
• Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/Mr.ABarRestaurantCafePizzeria/?_rdc=1&_rdr 

Exact location: Mr. A Bar & Restaurant, Lower Busay Heights, Cebu City, Cebu City, Philippines

6. Maretes Cajun Seafood

The inside of the restaurant is decorated in a nautical style with New Orleans accents. The incredible ceiling centerpiece, an upside-down boat with lights hanging from it, will meet you as you enter. Nonetheless, they also have some incredible seafood items on their menu, like fried squid, mussels, and crabs.

Other Information:

• Opening hours: 11 AM to 3 PM and 5:30 PM to 10 PM, Monday to Sunday
• Contact number: (02) 503-9845
• Email address: N/A
• Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/people/Maretes-CAJUN-Seafood/100085862080480/ 

Exact location: Pres. Quirino St. Villa Aurora Kasambagan

7. 10,000 Roses Café

The modest hamlet of Cordova’s 10000 Roses Café & More, which is located just next to Lantaw Floating Restaurant, welcomed its first patrons in February 2017. It has a coffee shop and a restaurant selling a variety of foods, including pizza, pasta, pastries, sandwiches, salads, spaghetti, and a variety of pizzas and juices.

The Korean-owned café offers both indoor and outdoor dining areas with contemporary furniture in vibrant colors. Additionally, it includes a glass-enclosed viewing terrace that is the ideal place to take in the view of the white rose garden. From here, you can also see the mountains in the distance, along with Cebu City’s skyline and the skylines of its neighboring towns.

Other Information:

• Opening hours: 2 PM to 10 PM, Monday to Friday; 2 PM to 10:30 PM, Saturday to Sunday
• Contact number: 0956-839-9427
• Email address: [email protected]
• Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/10000RosesCafeAndMore/?_rdc=1&_rdr 

Exact location: Day-as Barangay Road, Cordova, Cebu, Cordova, Philippines

8. MIGAG Unli Samgyupsal (Minglanilla & Talamban)

There are two locations of Migag Unlimited Samgyupsal in Cebu. One is located in Minglanilla’s Plaza Margarita, and the other is on the second floor of Talamban Times Square.

Right now, customers can currently take advantage of a promotion that Migag Samgyupsal is running. You can now satisfy your unlimited demands for Korean beef for just Php299! With their most recent deal, they are among the least expensive Samgyupsal eateries in Cebu.

Other Information:

• Opening hours: 11 AM to 10 PM, Monday to Friday
• Contact number: N/A
• Email address: [email protected]
• Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/migagtalamban/?_rdc=1&_rdr 

Exact location: 2/F Talamban Times Square, Cebu City, Philippines