We’ve been to the island of Siquijor quite a few times now, and we’re absolutely in love with it! On our latest visit, we decided to spend a little over a week re-exploring places like Salagdoong Beach, searching for new waterfalls, and once again putting ourselves in the hands of a mystical hilot, so we could continue expanding our comprehensive Siquijor Guide. Since we love good food and know that you like discovering the best restaurants on every island, we took the opportunity to track down the best restaurants and places to eat in Siquijor. From carinderias serving local delicacies to Italian restaurants that would be the envy of Rome itself, these are the places your taste buds simply can’t miss.
Since a large number of travelers choose to stay in or around San Juan, we’re going to divide this guide into two sections: one for those staying in that area (in case you’re looking for something close to your accommodation) and another dedicated to restaurants in other parts of the island. At the end, you’ll also find a few suggestions for bars in Siquijor, if you’re in the mood to party.
Stick with us because we’re about to reveal the best restaurants in Siquijor.
Where to eat in Siquijor: San Juan area
This whole part of the island is packed with restaurants and bars, so you certainly won’t be short of options. Here are our favorites among the ones we’ve tried.
Belle’s Beach Bar
Belle’s Beach Bar is one of those places that “has it all.” Set right by the sea, it offers one of the most chill spots to enjoy the sunset in Siquijor with a beer, cocktail, or fresh juice in hand. Directly in front of you, a few kilometers away, you’ll clearly see Apo Island; from the restaurant’s garden terrace, you can watch the sun set beside it.
But its prime views aren’t the only thing that makes this place stand out: the food is delicious too. We’re not exaggerating when we say we’ve had the best Spanish omelet in the Philippines here. You’ll also find homemade croquettes, hummus, falafel, pita, patatas bravas, pancakes, burgers… not to mention classic Filipino desserts like mango float. Are you vegan or vegetarian? You’ll have no shortage of options here—this is your place!
Need internet? In addition to a great menu and a fantastic vantage point for watching the sunset, they have Starlink satellite internet, so you can work without interruptions or video-call your parents to make them jealous.
Prices are around 200–350 pesos per dish, which seems pretty reasonable to us. The service is also friendly and fairly quick. They’re open from first thing in the morning through dinner every day except Monday.
Dolce Amore Siquijor
Just thinking about it makes our mouths water—what incredible food! Dolce Amore is not only one of our favorite restaurants and places to eat in Siquijor, but perhaps our favorite Italian restaurant in the entire country. We’re not exaggerating when we say that every one of its dishes strikes us as truly outstanding.
For us, the stuffed pasta is the star, but the pizzas, rice dishes, and desserts are every bit as good. If you don’t eat meat or fish, they have several vegan (including vegan mozzarella) and vegetarian options, and they’re always willing to adapt any dish for you.
The restaurant also stands out for its excellent service and for the wonderful young Italian couple who own it. They’re super attentive and very quick when it comes to cooking and serving—something that isn’t always the case in the Philippines.
The only downside is that, on our last post-pandemic visit to Siquijor, we found they’d really gone overboard with the prices… And not just the food: 90 pesos for one of those tiny bottles of water is crazy. They’re almost at European levels. The quality and service are still amazing, of course, but it has definitely become somewhere for a “special” occasion rather than a place to visit often—at least if you come to the Philippines expecting to spend a little less than you do back home.
They’ve built a seriously upscale resort with a pool: Dolce Amore Resort Siquijor
Aroi Makmak Thai station cafe and restaurant
In recent years, fresh new ideas have arrived on the island, and we’re finding better and better places to eat in Siquijor. One of the latest additions is this beautiful, carefully designed seafront restaurant specializing in Thai food—the real deal (except for the pad thai, which, although very tasty, isn’t like what you’d eat in Thailand). We’re told that one of the owners lived there and brings in many of the ingredients, which could have a lot to do with it.
We liked it so much the first night we went that we’ve returned several times since, and we can confirm that the curries are delicious and the servings are pretty generous. You can adjust the spice level if you’re not a big fan of chili. They also have a good selection of tofu dishes that are perfect for vegans and vegetarians.
Prices fall within the 250–450-peso range, in case you want to work out how much you’ll spend. The good thing is that they provide “service water,” so you’ll save a little.
Wonderland
This is one of our go-to spots on the island and somewhere we’ve visited several times. Seriously, the food here is INCREDIBLE. The menu has changed over time, but right now we can tell you that the “Scrambled Tofu Meal” is delicious.
Whether or not you’re vegan or vegetarian, you have to give this place a try for its great value (okay, it isn’t cheap, but the portions are generous and they make so many things themselves, including the “cheeses” and tofu) and great vibe. It’s a hostel with a huge restaurant built entirely from wood, with low tables and very good internet. So don’t be surprised to see people working on their laptops, especially since they also serve pretty decent coffee. They also offer a good selection of board games, including Catan, special editions of Monopoly, etc.
If you’re looking for something more social in Siquijor, you should know that they run activities almost every night and the occasional yoga class during the day. As you enter, there’s a chalkboard on the right that you can check. Plus, this restaurant in Siquijor is on the way to Paliton Beach, the best beach on the island.
If you plan ahead, they also offer communal dinners for 400 pesos per person at 19:30. You need to sign up in advance.
Warung Balay | Asian and Vegetarian
Here’s one of our top recommendations for eating in Siquijor. It’s a cross between a carinderia and a warung—the Indonesian term for a local eatery—and serves ready-made food at fantastic prices (between 200 and 300 pesos, depending on how many options you choose). They always have several vegetarian and vegan options, and the menu changes from day to day, so you can keep coming back.
Bear in mind that, as it’s becoming increasingly popular, it’s common for them to run out of food by dinnertime, so going at lunchtime is best. They also provide fresh filtered water that is completely safe to drink.
Wakanda
At Wakanda, from the moment you walk down the stairs, the servers greet you with a huge smile and make you feel at home (especially if Rafa looks after you). The beautiful décor, music, atmosphere, and garden are just a prelude to a varied menu of dishes made with excellent ingredients. A burger? Anything from vegan to wagyu. Craving Spanish food? Order some salmorejo or patatas bravas. Cannelloni, meatballs, calamari… Take a look at the menu because they have everything, and don’t forget to try their cocktails.
But Wakanda isn’t “just about food.” In addition to its culinary offerings, they pack the week with different events, such as bachata classes on Mondays, live music on Tuesdays, a market on Wednesdays, and paella on Sundays. Sounds great, right?
Roch Cuisine, an intriguing little place to eat in Siquijor
We passed by every day and kept seeing a few little tables right by the sea surrounding a small food stand… It didn’t take us long to stop by and discover that it was one of the best places to eat in Siquijor. They only open in the afternoon, shortly before sunset, and the food starts running out a little before 19:00, so you’ll need to have a sort of early dinner, but it’s worth it.
The little candlelit tables by the sea, the friendliness of the people who run it, the wide variety of Filipino food (including plenty of vegan and vegetarian options), the prices, the great atmosphere, and, most importantly, the mango float—we love it all. 100000% RECOMMENDED.
Shaka
We’ve already told you about Shaka in lots of places (Where to eat in Siargao, Where to eat in Moalboal, Where to eat in Bohol…) because it’s a kind of healthy-food chain, specializing in smoothie bowls loaded with fruit and granola. Everything is vegan, and they have some tasty lunch options such as quesadillas and quinoa bowls. Prices are around 300-350 pesos, which doesn’t seem bad at all to us.
In Siquijor, they’re located in a really cool part of San Juan, on one of the best stretches of beach, where you can swim even at low tide. So eating here sounds like a fantastic plan to us, since you can take a dip while you wait for your food. Bear in mind that they don’t open for dinner, only from 7:00 to 18:00.
OceanBowls
Located at Barefoot Backpackers, a hostel beside the main road, this small restaurant opened in early 2025 and won us over with its huge burgers. Even so, as its name suggests, they also have rice-based bowls and other Filipino dishes such as kaldereta and sisig. They have loads of vegetarian and vegan options, and the value for money is excellent: for 200 pesos, you can leave completely stuffed.
On Wednesdays, from 19:00 to 21:00, they usually put on a buffet with live music, but it’s best to ask them on Instagram beforehand. The owner is also lovely and can speak several languages.
OceanBowls Bistro Siquijor
The previous restaurant has a little sibling on Paliton Beach, specifically on the smaller section of the beach, which appears on Google Maps as Cangbusyo Beach. It also serves bowls, burgers, and tacos at quite reasonable prices (200-250 pesos), with vegan and vegetarian alternatives. Admittedly, they’re anything but quick—the first time we ate there, our food took around 40 minutes to arrive—so it’s best to go there expecting a relaxing visit to the beach (it’s absolutely beautiful) and let your lunch arrive when it arrives.
Besides OceanBowls, you’ll find several little stands here (pizza, cocktails, etc.), open roughly from 11:00 to 18:00, so you can enjoy a day at the beach.
Dagsa
The Dagsa restaurant is located right in the heart of San Juan’s restaurant scene in Siquijor. Its décor is one of its strongest points: its enormous lamps made from roots and warm lighting create a unique atmosphere. It also has different areas where you can enjoy both your food and the live music that accompanies dinner every night. You can choose between the tables closest to the stage to enjoy the live music, those farther away for a quieter evening, or an area full of cushions and beanbags where you can sit comfortably at floor level.
Because it’s a large venue with a somewhat small kitchen, you’ll very likely have to wait a little longer than expected for your food. So a cold beer, a little patience, and the live music will be your best allies while you wait. Although it’s very popular, we don’t consider its dishes epic or memorable, but the portions are generous and it’s a pleasant place for an enjoyable dinner, with options ranging from pizza to classic Filipino dishes.
Monkey Business
The Monkey Business restaurant, which also offers accommodation, is another of the most popular places to eat in Siquijor’s San Juan area. It’s located right in front of Dagsa.
As you’ll see on the menu, they offer a wide variety of burgers (pretty big and very tasty), alongside classics such as chicken curry, fried chicken with rice, adobo, and pancit. They also serve a few vegetarian dishes, so people who don’t eat meat have options too.
Monkey Business also frequently has live music, but the volume is a little too high for our liking, and if you’re close to the stage, you sometimes end up shouting to be heard. With a selection of starters that includes onion rings, nuggets, fried cheese sticks, and French fries (this place is heaven for anyone who loves fried food), it’s a good place to have a few beers and grab a bite after a day spent exploring Siquijor. The prices aren’t particularly cheap, but they aren’t outrageous either.
You can check the prices for their accommodation here: Stay at Monkey Business
White Villas Resort restaurant
As we explain in the post “Staying at White Villas Resort,” this hotel was our home for more than two weeks during our second-to-last visit. Its restaurant, which you can visit even if you aren’t a guest, hosts “dinners by the sea” several nights a week. If you fancy doing something different and special, this is a great opportunity. On those days, they serve their regular menu and also put on a large barbecue where they cook meat and fresh fish.
If you want the full experience, you can arrive a little earlier and take advantage of their happy hour. Sipping a daiquiri while watching the sunset in Siquijor is priceless!
If you want to stay overnight at White Villas Resort and enjoy its full buffet breakfast too, you can take a look here: White Villas Resort
Baha Bar
We’re heading a little way outside San Juan (though not too far) to continue discovering the best places to eat in Siquijor. Our first stop is Baha Bar, a restaurant we would have visited more often if it had been closer to our accommodation, since it has a really cool atmosphere and a varied, delicious menu that we like more than those at Dagsa or Monkey Business.
The menu includes options for children, plus gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian choices. The dishes range from burgers and pizzas (check out their wood-fired oven!) to classic Filipino cuisine with a modern twist. To “wash it all down,” they also have a good selection of craft beers.
We enjoyed everything we ate there, but we highly recommend trying their Eggplant Salad, a Filipino treat for your taste buds. If Baha Bar is close to your accommodation and you stop by for breakfast, you may be interested to know that, in addition to their different food options, they serve a wonderfully tasty Arabica coffee.
Napoli Caffè Ristorante Italiano
Napoli Caffè is another place that makes our mouths water just thinking about it as we write these lines. The restaurant is now in a revamped location with a cooler dining space. Sit down, take a look at the menu, and choose whichever crepe catches your eye (although its star dish, and the one we recommend, is the Crepe Parmigiani). Once you take a bite, you’re guaranteed an explosion of flavor.
If you happen to be there at the same time as the restaurant’s owners—a lovely Italian man and a very capable Filipino woman named Claudia—you can spend some time chatting with them and discover just how much they care about doing things well and how much effort he puts into bringing in the best products directly from Italy. He treated us to the best limoncello we’ve ever tasted and, best of all, he had made it himself using green lemons brought from Italy.
If you’re still hungry, or simply want to keep indulging your taste buds, you can try their shakes or finish off with one of their sweet crepes for dessert. We didn’t get to try their coffee, but many travelers have told us wonderful things about it and, based on our experience, we believe them 100%.
Luca Loko
Luca Loko may offer the healthiest options of any place to eat in Siquijor. If you’re looking for those tasty, nutritious (and photogenic) breakfast smoothies made with a blend of fruit, seeds, and berries, this is the place for you. They also serve delicious Buddha bowls combining country-style potatoes, tofu, seasonal vegetables, and a tasty peanut sauce.
On top of all that, they offer a wide variety of lovingly prepared dishes of all kinds: gnocchi, meats, assorted salads, Italian cold cuts, a good range of vegetarian and vegan choices, and a “Fusion” section that combines international dishes with classic Filipino staples. Like Baha Bar, they have a craft beer menu worth checking out.
Expect prices between 250 and 450 pesos. It isn’t cheap, but with inflation and the island’s growing popularity, that’s more or less average.
Tahanan
Dolce Amore now has a formidable competitor nearby. This place’s pizzas are every bit as good as theirs and cost almost half as much, with prices ranging from 230 to 350 pesos. You can expect delicious Italian-style dough and quality ingredients. The place is also really cool, with a fantastic balcony overlooking Solangon Beach. That’s why we recommend trying to visit during the day or at sunset.
If you don’t feel like pizza today, you should know that they also have a selection of Japanese dishes, including gyoza (we can confirm that they’re delicious) and a variety of sushi.
Bars in Siquijor (San Juan)
We also want to share a few bar recommendations that we think are great whether you want to enjoy the sunset or are looking for something a little livelier.
BuCafe (Bukid Cafe)
This is possibly the best-known bar in Siquijor right now. As you can see in the photo, it’s located in the mountains but is easily accessible from San Juan, and offers wonderful views of the island itself, Negros in the distance, and, if you come at the right time, the sunset.
The bar is very spacious, with large tables, but the terrace is the star. There you’ll also find a net suspended out over the landscape where you can lie down and enjoy a front-row view of the natural spectacle. In addition to shakes (we didn’t love the mango one), they serve cocktails and cold beers. They also have food, although we can’t tell you about it because we only went for a drink.
Bear in mind that the service is a little slow and that this is one of the island’s most popular spots, so it’s essential to arrive well before sunset (we recommend being there at least 40 minutes beforehand) to get a good spot.
Jungle Kingdoms Cafe and Bar
Another option for enjoying a sunset with a view is the bar/restaurant at this charming little hotel, also on the mountainside. The décor is much cooler than BuCafe’s, although it’s also much smaller and sits at a lower elevation, so the sun disappears behind the vegetation and you don’t actually see it sink into the sea.
That said, they have tasty food options (especially the paninis) and a cocktail happy hour, which we really enjoyed. The internet connection is also provided by Starlink, so it works like a charm.
Coral Cay, perfect for sunset
On previous visits to Siquijor, we stayed at Coral Cay, a collection of basic but comfortable seaside cabins, and had the chance to eat at its restaurant. But although everything they cooked for us was tasty, that isn’t why we’ve included it on this list of where to eat in Siquijor. What we do recommend is going to Coral Cay to watch the sunset from one of our favorite spots in Siquijor. Grab a cold beer (or whatever you fancy) and marvel as the sun goes down on one of the islands with the most epic sunsets.
You can see the accommodation here: Coral Cay Resort.
JJ’s Backpackers
If you’re looking for a huge party, things get wild at this hostel on Fridays, and it isn’t just foreigners who go. Young people come from all over the island because there’s live music and a great atmosphere. They charge a 10-peso entrance fee, but it’s worth it, even if only to check it out or sit at one of the tables by the sea.
There’s also a party on Saturdays, but it’s more laid-back.
Rumbar
Rumbar is another option right on San Juan Beach and is perfect for watching the sunset if you’re after peace and quiet, since it doesn’t usually attract many people. As you can see below, they have several little tables right on the beach and serve cold beers, cocktails—including some made with imported drinks—and a few snacks. Don’t expect anything fancy, but it’s another option.
More bars in Siquijor
Here are a few other alternatives:
- Get Wrecked Beach & Sports Bar: a bar where expats in San Juan gather. It’s a good place to watch the sunset because the beer here is served ice-cold.
- Don Juan Bar and Restaurant: it’s true that finding cold beer can be tricky, but the bar is on such a beautiful stretch of San Juan Beach that we recommend it. They also usually have live music on weekends.
- Belle’s Beach Bar: we’ve already told you about it in the section on restaurants and places to eat in Siquijor, but it’s also a cool spot to go for a drink, especially at sunset, since the views from its clifftop terrace are beautiful. The juices (our favorite is the calamansi), shakes, and cocktails are all tasty.
- Nakabalo Guesthouse: we haven’t tried the food, but this hotel a short distance from San Juan is a TOP spot to watch the sunset because of its elevated location. It has an incredible infinity pool, which you can use without being a guest for 1,000 pesos (500 of which can be spent on food and drinks).
Other places to eat in Siquijor (outside San Juan)
If you’re going out to explore the island (which we strongly recommend), here are some other recommendations for eating in Siquijor that you’ll enjoy.
NoyNoy’s Eatery
If you’re in the Lazi area visiting the church and the oldest convent in all of Asia, or coming from Cambugahay Falls, you’ll see that there aren’t many places to eat in this area. Besides its varied selection of tourist-oriented restaurants, Siquijor obviously also has carinderias, the typical Filipino eateries where you choose from the ready-made dishes displayed in small pots.
Well, we went to NoyNoy’s Eatery on one of our most recent visits and can confirm that the food is just as tasty as it was on one of our first visits in 2015. Don’t expect a fancy establishment (quite the opposite), but if you’re looking for good, flavorful food at low prices, come and eat here.
Twenty4 Restaurant and Burger Bar
We can tell you that, without the slightest doubt, this is currently one of the best restaurants in Siquijor. Almost hidden away on Lazi’s main street, this restaurant “blew our minds” with its thoughtfully prepared dishes, good prices, and amazing vegan/vegetarian selection. Unfortunately, there are very few places left in the Philippines where you can find smoothies and juices for under 100 pesos, but you can here, and they’re fantastic (try the pineapple, calamansi, and moringa one—it’s TOP).
As for the food, they basically have everything: Filipino dishes like humba, pizzas and sandwiches, falafel (very good, by the way), and inventive options like “fried fish” made with banana blossom (seriously, it’s delicious). Add the fact that prices are around 250 pesos and the bread is homemade (and not too sweet), and nothing can go wrong. Seriously, we highly recommend it.
This place has a branch just outside Lazi, on the road heading east. As well as offering the same menu, it sells delicious artisan bread, which can often be hard to find in the Philippines.
Salagdoong Cafe, the restaurant at Salagdoong Beach
We’re wrapping up this list of the best restaurants in Siquijor with a classic for anyone visiting the famous Salagdoong Beach. Siquijor’s most touristy beach not only has the well-known cliff you can jump from if you can summon enough courage, but it also has a sizable restaurant. Its menu focuses on classic Filipino food alongside the usual Asian dishes. If you don’t arrive hungry enough for a full meal, it’s also an ideal place for a few cold beers and some snacks such as lumpias, chicken fingers, calamari, and shrimp.
For an additional fee, instead of eating inside the restaurant, you can eat in one of the huts they have by the sea and also use it to leave your things while you go for a swim.
More restaurants in Siquijor
As we mentioned, there are more and more places to eat or go out partying in Siquijor. In fact, we predict that it will be among the islands experiencing the biggest tourism boom in the coming years. Here are a few more suggestions:
- Carenderia De Seanlhyan Fast Food: this is the restaurant at Tagbalayon Lodging House (a good, inexpensive place to stay), and it offers excellent value for money if you want to try freshly prepared Filipino food, since this isn’t one of those places with little pots of ready-made dishes. Tasty breakfasts too.
- Shikihoru: if you’re craving sushi, this is the place for you. They also have ramen, rice bowls, and a few vegetarian and vegan options.
- Mr. Sumo Siquijor: it’s more centrally located, but we like it less than the previous one, and it’s a little more expensive. Expect to pay around 320-350 pesos for 8 pieces. A bit pricey, but you get far more for your money than you would in other destinations.
- Jainin’s Cafe: a cute café with espressos for 70 pesos.
- Kape de Guyod: it’s almost the only place on the island with good coffee—expensive, but good. They also have crepes, pastries, cookies… It’s a good place for breakfast in Siquijor.
- Kahinam Coffee: less “elegant,” but the coffee is good, and so are the crepes.
- Charl’s Burger: if you pass through Siquijor “town,” this modest little place run by Charl and his son serves tasty burgers at almost laughably low prices.
Map of places to eat in Siquijor
To make it easier for you to locate all the recommended restaurants in Siquijor, we’ve prepared this map with each one marked. Enjoy!
And don’t miss our Siquijor guide, where we reveal all the little secrets of one of our favorite islands.
If you have any recommendations for places to eat in Siquijor, we’d love to read them in the comments!
