Subic never stops growing in popularity. After all, the town is pretty hard to resist: It’s a beach getaway and a duty-free retail haven all in one! Top off this exciting trip with the best of the best Subic restaurants, and you’ll surely enjoy this enchanting city.
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Must-visit Subic restaurants
1. Seafood by the Bay
Subic Bay is abundant with high-quality seafood yields, some of which make their way to Seafood by the Bay. Here, diners can sift and pick out the seafood they would like to indulge in. Cooks would then recommend their recipes for your seafood of choice. It may take a bit of time to cook dishes here, but the gorgeous view of the bay will keep you occupied until the food is ready.
2. Texas Joe’s House of Ribs
When in doubt about what to eat, no one can go wrong with barbecued ribs. While anyone can expect their speciality just by their name alone, Texas Joe’s House of Ribs also has incredible mastery over comfort food. Their sandwiches fuse crunchy onion rings, creamy cheese, and barbecued beef in between buns for a satisfying meal that’s easy to eat.
3. Meat Plus Cafe
Meat Plus Cafe is a classic among Subic restaurants. Established in 1993, the quality of their steaks never diminished and their service only improved. If you’re pressed for time and in need of a good meal, Meat Plus Cafe is a smart and delicious choice for a quick lunch in the city.
4. Sit-N-Bull Bar and Grill
Due to Subic’s proximity to American military personnel, most Subic restaurants tend to be influenced by Western cuisine. Fortunately for homesick American servicemen, Sit-N-Bull Bar and Grill serves delicious food inspired and derived from Western cuisine. They boast a vast menu, so choices can be quite limitless for the indecisive. But regardless of your choice, you can bet that your meal is hearty when you let Sit-n-Bull serve you.
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5. Sakura Restaurant
One of the best Subic restaurants for authentic Japanese food is Sakura Restaurant. Sakura’s menu is vast and diverse. On one side you have the tempuras, katsudons, kari, and okonomiyakis — simple dishes that you mix with rice for a no-frills meal. On the other hand are the nabeyakis and their sushi platters, which should showcase a technical understanding and composition of the dish to execute properly. Whichever you would choose to indulge in, Sakura will not disappoint, especially when it comes to rich Japanese flavours.
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6. Xtremely Xpresso Cafe
Many caffeine-dependent people would do almost anything for a good cup of coffee. Thankfully, Xtremely Xpresso Cafe serves some of the best espresso-based beverages you’ll ever taste. This makes it one of the most invaluable Subic restaurants for coffee lovers out there. More than their coffee, Xtremely Xpresso Cafe serves casual but delicious bistro-style meals. Their pizza and roast chicken can be a reliable combination if you want a simple but classy meal.
7. Rali’s Restaurant
When you want to celebrate a special occasion, one of the best Subic restaurants to count on for good food is Rali’s Restaurant. Most of the dishes that come out of Rali’s look like a work of art. Plating is nothing short of impressive. But, once you take a bite out of their grilled Mediterranean chicken or seared halibut, the sensation can be unforgettable. The restaurant is beside the bay, providing an elegant view of the sunset as you dine.
8. Cocolime
Cocolime has interesting dishes inspired by a wide range of Asian cuisine influences. Some of the restaurant’s bestsellers are Thai chicken, pineapple fried rice, and sinigang na hipon. As you can see, Cocolime’s menu has a lot of items, but this diversity of choices makes exploring their dishes exciting — especially since their food is consistently good!
9. Seoul
Apart from American servicemen, Subic also cultivates a strong Korean community. This is why Korean restaurants have been growing in popularity around the city. But to make things easier, head to Seoul right away when choosing a restaurant for your samgyeup nights. The meat quality is so good that it only takes a few seconds to cook, and it still tastes sublime! Pair it with their freshest vegetables for a robust play of flavours and textures. The restaurant has certainly earned the South Korean capital’s name with food this impressive.
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10. Cork Room
One of the best activities to do in Subic is to revel in the thriving nightlife. What better way to get to know the city at night than by visiting one of its oldest bistros? Cork Room consistently serves its patrons the best beef salpicao in the city, along with a few formidable additions, like pizza and even baked oysters. Make sure to order their most delicious nightcap, their special margarita!
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A weekend getaway is never complete without delectable food. These Subic restaurants are always prepared to serve you their fantastic dishes in hopes that they can make your weekend better. Don’t enjoy the food too much though, or you might end up on a longer vacation in Subic… (Actually, that doesn’t sound bad at all.)
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