If you think you’ve certainly had the taste of Cebu figured out, you might want to think again.
The gastronomic delights of Cebu have always been changing and improving. It takes us to a whole new journey of trying delicious dishes and various ambience.
If you, your friends and your family are certified foodies then these great finds that we have listed of outdoor dining places should be boxes in your bucket list for every holiday.
Here are ten (10) must-try al fresco restaurants in Cebu so you can safely relax and have fun without worries.
1. Parilya
Parilya is a restaurant that serves various grilled specialties. Some of which are the all-time favorite Lechon belly, a must-have fresh Seafood and BBQ which is why they are a go-to for Cebuanos
Staying true to their Mediterranean theme and beach colors feature, the aroma of the seafood they serve pairs well with the salty breeze of the sea where it is perfectly located. This tandem creates a unique experience of dining outdoors.
Exact Location: Il Corso FilInvest Lifemalls, South Road Properties, Cebu City
OTHER INFORMATION
- Operational Hours: 11AM – 8PM
- Contact Numbers: (032) 232-3418
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.lagunagroup.ph/our-brands/parilya/
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ParilyaPH/
- Current Promo: Salo-Salo Set: Boodle type for 4
2. Anzani
Classy, high-end and exclusive, Anzani offers you a collection of the most beautiful and artful dishes you’ll see in your plate.
Exclusive dining restaurants are rare and so having this beautiful restaurant all to yourself will definitely be one for the books. A family event or celebration made more epic.
In their Mediterranean dishes, fresh pasta and steaks are the must-haves to complete the dining experience. You can dine outdoor overlooking the communities in Lahug while watching the City skyline.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
OTHER INFORMATION
- Operating hours: 11:30AM to 2:30PM/ 5:30PM to 11PM (daily)
- Contact numbers: (032) 232-2375
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnzaniRestaurant
- Website: https://anzani.com.ph/
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact location: Panorama Heights, Nivel Hills, Lahug, Cebu City (Very close to Marco Polo Plaza Hotel)
3. La Casa Vieja
From the name itself, dining here will take you back to the times where houses are more like castles with their vintage furniture, household items, trinkets, vintage car and they even have a fountain.
You’ll get to taste their specialties of crispy pata and Larang in the Open veranda on second level or in the Garden view on third level. They also have an open-air bar set-up that is perfect for the rustic and comfortable ambiance set by the restaurant.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Operational Hours: 10AM – 2PM/5PM – 9PM
- Contact Numbers: (032) 233-1699/ 0998-3449369
- Email: n/a
- Website: n/a
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lacasaviejacebu/
- Current Promo: Buffet for minimum of 40
HOW TO GET THERE?
Location: J. Fortich Street, Banawa, Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City (Across Alliance of Two Hearts Parish Church / Beside The Courtyards Banawa)
4. Casa Verde
Casa Verde is already a household name which is why it’s no surprise that it’s here. It offers you a variety of Western dishes like big burgers, buffalo wings and of course the famous Baby Back Ribs that falls off the bones and melts in our mouth.
Casa Verde have always had the vintage and heritage nurturing vibes. Now, their patio was turned into a dining area with both roofed and open-air area as al fresco so you’ll have a view of the lush garden with fountain and the ancestral house.
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Opening hours: 10AM – 8PM (Mon-Thu)/ 10AM – 9PM (Fri-Sun)
- Contact number: 0917-1009990
- Email address: [email protected]
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CasaVerdePH
- Website: https://www.casaverdecebu.com/
- Current Promo: Set Meals for Takeout and delivery
HOW TO GET THERE?
Location: 69 LIm Tian Teng Street, Cebu City (Near McDonald’s Jones Avenue / Short distance from Velez Hospital)
5. F Café & Bar
This modern and stylish Resto Bar offers you delicious Filipino and Classic dishes and the promise of refreshing mocktails.
You can have their specialties shawarma and mocktails in the open-air dining area or the patio meant for drinking and lounging.
The view of the bustling Cebu IT Park and highrises makes for the perfect chill we all want to achieve on a rest day.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Operational Hours: 10AM – 10:30PM (daily)
- Contact Numbers: 0998-3767817
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://fcafenbar.wixsite.com/mysite
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fcafeandbar
- Current Promo: Free 2 mocktails for every pizza
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact location: 88th Avenue, Banilad Road, Cebu City (Across the National Food Authority office / Right next to Crossroads)
6. Serenity Mountain Café
Nestled in Busay is this quaint, casual and comfy café with views of the spectacular mountains of Cebu City.
Here they offer you not only tasty coffee and desserts but also unique Asian Fusion dishes. When visiting the café don’t forget to try their specialties, the Ube Pie and Burnt Basque Cheesecake that would elevate your standards on desserts.
A warm cup of coffee and a superb set of desserts is just what we need for a successful café visit. Having the breathtaking view as well, is an icing on top.
OTHER INFORMATION
- New opening hours: 9AM to 9PM (Sun-Thu)/ 11AM to 10PM (Fri)
- Contact numbers: 0917-726-0776
- E-mail address: [email protected] / [email protected]
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SerenityMountainCafe
- Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2020/serenity-mountain-cafe/
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact location: Sitio Tiguib, Brgy. Malubog, Busay, Cebu City (Landmark: Malubog bridge)
7. Top of Cebu
Flaunts an almost 180-degree panorama of Metro Cebu, Top of Cebu ccertainly is one restaurant to visit.
Your day and night visit are two different experiences as you’ll have all the green and mountains and the blue sea in the far distance to look upon during sunlight and at night it transforms into a sea of city lights.
Their roofed open air main dining area and open-air balcony creates the free and relax ambience for the Top of Cebu experience. With the surrounding forest scenery, the restaurant’s industrial and stylish feature also reflects on how they take local favorites and famous international food and adds their own refreshing twist.
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Open hours: 11AM to 3PM; 5PM to 10PM Daily
- Make your online reservations here: https://form.jotform.com/202143245480042
- Facebook page: https://facebook.com/topofcebu/
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact numbers: 516-0718; 0906-297-6016; 0943-252-5244
- Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2021/top-of-cebu-restaurant-2/
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact location: Top Hill, Brgy. Busay, Cebu Transcentral Highway, Cebu City – just beside the popular Tops Lookout (20 to 30 minutes from JY Square Mall in Lahug)
8. La Vie in the Sky
The French dining experience in La Vie in the Sky will give you aesthetics and good fine wine. A literal high-end experience.
Elegant and luxurious, their specialty of artisan pizza, macarons, addictive gelato, and various wines will make you feel classy and posh in all the good way. Visiting here with your friends and loved ones will make it romantic and special.
And while you are dining on their delicious dishes offered, you can enjoy the beautiful skyline of Cebu City.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
OTHER INFORMATION
- Entrance fee: ₱100 per head (all consumable for food & drinks)
- Operating hours: 9AM to 11PM (daily)
- Contact numbers: 0917-6294003
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lavieinthesky/
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact location: Top Hill, Brgy. Busay, Cebu Transcentral Highway, Cebu City — along the road on the way to the popular Tops Lookout (20-30 minutes drive from JY Square Mall in Lahug, Cebu City)
9. Acacia Steakhouse
Loved by Cebuanos since it first opened its doors, Acacia Steakhouse gives homey and cozy vibe making the diners more relaxed while eating their best-tasting steaks.
Only serving quality and delicious steaks, you must definitely try the best sellers, Black Pepper Steak and Steak & Marrow.
They have placed an outdoor dining area built next to the original restaurant for a more casual and backyard feels where you can also enjoy watching the koi pond.
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Opening hours: 11:30AM–10PM (daily)
- Contact number: (032) 254-9946
- Email address: [email protected]
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/acaciasteakhouse
- Website: https://acaciasteakhouse.com/
HOW TO GET THERE?
Location: Acacia Steet, Green Valley Subdivision, Capitol, Cebu City (Close to Taoist Temple / Beverly Hills Subdivision)
10. The Pyramid
An attention-grabber, The Pyramid’s architecture will truly captivate you.
But more than just being a stunning structure is a restaurant that serves various sumptuous Korean dishes and good tasting wines.
They also offer pizza, pasta, salads, and other drinks that are perfect for a romantic date. Modern and minimalist in design but still so elegantly designed. And while dining you’ll have that amazing view of the Skyline to make dining more dreamy.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
OTHER INFORMATION
- Operating hours: 5PM-10:30PM (Mon-Fri)/ 4PM-10:30PM (Sat-Sun)
- Contact numbers: 0977-1419349
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepyramidcebu
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact location: Garden Bloc, Cebu IT Park, Cebu City (near Sugbo Mercado)
This set of amazing restaurants and cafes is just one part of the Alfresco Taste and Tour Circuits being developed by the Department of Tourism Central Visayas.
This project aims to give you choices on what establishments offer outdoor dining including alfresco restaurants with amazing views in the highlands of Cebu and diners with the seaside features of the South Road properties.
