Looking for a place in Busay where you can slow down, share good food, and spend time with the people you came with? Brickwood is an open-air restaurant along the Cebu Transcentral Highway that brings together hearty plates, shareable dishes, private dining options, and a relaxed setting for different kinds of gatherings.
Whether it’s a casual dinner, a date night, a birthday, or a family celebration, there are plenty of ways to enjoy an evening here. Here are five things you can try at Brickwood on your next visit.
1. Starting With Eggplant Fries While Catching Up
Start the evening with dishes made for sharing. Brickwood’s starters can be placed in the middle of the table while everyone settles in, catches up, and waits for the rest of the order.
The Eggplant Fries offer a lighter option, while the Smoked Cheddar Croquettes come with bacon jam for those looking for something richer. These are easy additions to a dinner spread, especially when you’re dining with a group.
Starters:
• Eggplant Fries – ₱395
• Smoked Cheddar Croquettes with bacon jam – ₱495
2. Order Pizza for the Table
Pizza is another option for groups who want something easy to share. Brickwood serves several flavors, from the classic Margherita to Pepperoni, Mushroom and Onion, and Smoky Hawaiian.
The BBQ Chicken Pizza comes with charcoal-grilled chicken, mozzarella, red onions, barbecue sauce, and cilantro. For a cheesier or more indulgent option, you can also try the 4-Cheese or Prosciutto pizzas.
Pizza:
• Margherita – ₱650
• Pepperoni – ₱695
• Mushroom and Onion – ₱695
• Smoky Hawaiian – ₱695
• BBQ Chicken Pizza – ₱695
• 4-Cheese – ₱795
• Prosciutto – ₱795
3. Try a Hearty Main Course
If you’re coming hungry, Brickwood has plenty of mains and pasta dishes to choose from. The menu includes comfort food favorites such as Beef Stroganoff and Chicken Parmigiana, along with Truffle Farfalle Pasta, Pesto Spaghetti, and Chicken Under a Brick.
There are also options like Hawaiian Chicken and 6-hour Smoked Pork Belly for diners looking for a filling plate.
Mains and pasta:
• Hawaiian Chicken – ₱595
• Beef Stroganoff – ₱695
• Truffle Farfalle Pasta – ₱695
• Pesto Spaghetti – ₱695
• Chicken Under a Brick – ₱695
• Chicken Parmigiana – ₱795
• 6-hour Smoked Pork Belly – price upon writing
4. Go for BBQ, Seafood, or Steak
For a dinner with more variety, Brickwood also has barbecue, pork, seafood, and steak selections. The Crispy BBQ Ribs come with French fries, coleslaw, and whiskey BBQ sauce, while the Miso Pork Tomahawk is served with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and apple-mustard sauce.
Seafood lovers can choose from Salmon Poke, Smoky Soy Glazed Salmon, and Fisherman’s Stew. If steak is what you’re after, the menu includes USDA and Australian Wagyu cuts in different sizes.
BBQ and pork:
• Crispy BBQ Ribs with French fries, coleslaw and whiskey BBQ sauce – ₱745
• Miso Pork Tomahawk with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables and apple-mustard sauce – ₱895
Seafood:
• Salmon Poke – ₱625
• Smoky Soy Glazed Salmon – ₱795
• Fisherman’s Stew – ₱795
Steaks:
• 350g USDA Prime Striploin – ₱3,695
• 300g USDA Ribeye – ₱3,495
• 150g USDA Hanger Steak – ₱1,895
• 150g Australian Wagyu Rump Steak – ₱1,895
5. Make It a Celebration
Brickwood is designed with intimate gatherings and celebrations in mind, making it an option for occasions that call for more than an ordinary dinner table.
Guests can use the private dining rooms for smaller gatherings, while the entire restaurant can also be rented for events. Birthdays, bridal showers, family gatherings, year-end celebrations, and other occasions can be held in the space.
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The restaurant also keeps things relaxed with no dress code, so guests can come as they are. Walk-ins are welcome, and free parking is available for diners. Senior citizens and PWD guests can also avail of applicable discounts.
Drinks for the Evening
After choosing your food, you can pair your dinner with something from Brickwood’s bar menu. The selection includes cocktails and shots, gin, vodka, tequila, beer, rum, liqueurs, and whisky.
For those looking for non-alcoholic options, the restaurant also serves shakes, coolers, coffee, and chocolate.
Drinks include:
• Cocktails and shots
• Gin
• Vodka
• Tequila
• Beer
• Rum
• Liqueurs
• Whisky
• Shakes
• Coolers
• Coffee
• Chocolate
Plan Your Visit to Brickwood
Brickwood is open from Tuesday to Sunday along the Cebu Transcentral Highway in Busay. With its open-air setup, private dining spaces, extensive menu, and relaxed atmosphere, it can work for everything from a casual dinner with friends to a birthday or family gathering.
So the next time someone asks, “Asa ta dinner?”, you can add Brickwood to the list.
How To Get There?
Location: Brickwood, 11 Roosevelt Drive, Cebu Transcentral Highway, Busay, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
By Car: From Cebu City, head toward Lahug and take the Cebu Transcentral Highway going uphill toward Busay. Continue along the highway and use Google Maps or Waze to navigate to Brickwood at 11 Roosevelt Drive, Cebu Transcentral Highway, Busay, Cebu City. The restaurant is located just before the Temple of Leah when traveling uphill from the Cebu City side. Keep an eye on your navigation as you approach the area.
Free parking is available at the restaurant. Since the road toward Busay has winding sections, allow extra travel time, especially during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
By Commute: From Cebu City, travel toward the Lahug area and use JY Square Mall as a convenient starting point for the uphill journey. From there, visitors can take a taxi or motorcycle taxi directly to Brickwood along Cebu Transcentral Highway.
Give the driver the complete address and use the restaurant’s location on Google Maps or Waze to help identify the destination.
