Subic Restaurants

If you are looking for that relaxing ambiance by the sea, you should check out Vascos restaurant in SBMA.

This hotel/ restaurant is situated right by the waters of SBMA. I suggest you have your dinner here not only for their sumptous meals but also for their cocktails. The theme of their restaurant is all about diving and sea living so be prepared to see everything about diving and ship inspired decorations. They also decorated the restaurant with canons which the divers got from their deep diving experience in SBMA. But what I like most about their restaurant decorations is their ceiling fans! They have this unique airplane flap like fans that they installed in their ceilings which me and my friends were arguing about on how they were operating it. One of my friends say that they have this guy who sits in a bicycle like apparatus which he pedales in order for the fans to work...I don't know if it's true but it's quite interesting.

Favorite Dish: My favorite dish there is not actually a dish. You should try Vascos Margaritas they're superb!

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The Reef is Camayan Beach Resort's inhouse restaurant & bar service. You may opt to eat inside the restaurant or outdoors with a good view of the beach. For day trippers, you can bring your own food and eat them in your rented native cottage. You can order additional food at the restaurant and bring the to-go styrofoam pack to your rented cottage. You can eat your ordered food in the restaurant but you cannot bring your "baon" (home-packed food) to the restaurant. Big groups can request for a special package of cottages + buffet service.

For non-hotel guests and day trippers, you can eat at the restaurant. You will just have to inform the security guard.

Favorite Dish: I used to like their grilled meats and chicken, but in our recent visit, our grilled "liempo" (pork belly) was quite tough and dry. I was also disappointed in their buttered prawns which was overcooked and therefore tough, with butter that tasted like cheap margarine. My daughter was disappointed in the pork "binagoongan" that was too-sweet and contained more fat that meat. The eggplant that went with it wasn't cooked well, too. My grandson enjoyed his grilled chicken fillet, though.

I wonder what happened. They used to have everything cooked right. Could it be because they put in too much effort on the buffet service for the 2 big groups that came for a day tour, that they hadn't put in their usual effort to please other diners?

My saving grace was the delicious watermelon shake ;)

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Since my daughter introduced us to the food at Xtremely Xpresso, we never fail to eat at least a day's meal at the coffeehouse. Actually, it is more than a coffeehouse; it serves pastas, meals, salads, pizzas and even cakes & pastries.

The ambiance is nice and homey, with eclectic decor and all sorts of collections (wine bottles, old typewriter, etc) displayed on the walls and counter. Diners have to wait to be seated by the receptionist, as the place is quite small and easily filled to capacity especially during summer and holidays. You can choose to eat indoors or al fresco.

Dining at Xtremely Xpresso is a delight because of the food, coffee blends and fruit shakes. In my first review of the place, I expressed my sentiment that "dining would have been superb if not for the staff who are as cold as their iced coffee blends. I never saw anyone smile; they look so harassed and in a hurry, and are quite difficult to call for additional orders. I hope they realize that their pleasant demeanor in serving customers is equally important to diners." In our recent visit, I am happy to note that customer service has improved a lot. The crew served with a smile, and orders were served faster. ;))

Favorite Dish: My personal favorite is their beef lasagna, really filled with beef and with great sauce! I also like their Chicken Caesar Salad. For dessert, I love their blueberry cheesecake...super delicious!

Teriyaki Boy's food is awesome, actually a good choice of Japanese Resto whenever you want to grab some Jap foods, but we are really disappointed on the service of Teriyaki Boy Subic, POOR AND SUPER SLOW SERVICE. Manager doesn't even know how to handle complaints

Terriyaki Boy is known for Japanese casual dining at its best at reasonble prices. The SBFZ Branch is quite small compared to the ones in Makati & Alabang, but has the same clean, simple ambience characteristic of Japanese restaurants.

Favorite Dish: Kani Salad, Ebi Tempura, California Maki, Assorted Sushi & Sashimi

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When we weren't that familiar with the restaurants in Subic yet, we went to Spanish Gate Resto which, by its very name gave us the impression that it specializes in Spanish Cuisine. We were all looking forward to eat authentic Spanish Paella...BUT once inside, we realized by its interior design that IT ISN'T a Spanish restaurant but in fact, a combined Japanese Resto and Wine Bar. It was probably named Spanish Gate Resto because it was just beside the REAL Spanish Gate.

Since we were all tired and hungry, we settled for Japanese food which wasn't very filling, so we ordered a lot of food. Food is quite expensive per person, and quantity wasn't worth the price. Service wasn't that impressive.

We never ate at Spanish Gate Resto again, that's why I almost forgot to write about it, but I'm posting this so others won't expect Spanish cuisine.

Favorite Dish: No particular dish that stuck in my mind and taste buds as favorite :-(

Our family just love pancakes, and we get our heart's content at Pancake House, where they have a variety of toppings for pancakes (from the classic maple syrup to blueberry or strawberry topping and even peanut butter). But there's more than pancakes at Pancake House; they serve pastas, salads, sandwiches and meals.

Like other Pancake House branches, the Subic branch is clean and has good ambience. It also has a big parking space at the back.

Favorite Dish: Pancakes w/ blueberry toppings;

Roast beef meal;

Chicken-potato salad;

Tacos

Mongkok Dimsum & Noodles at SBFZ is a small,cozy Chinese restaurant where you can satisfy your craving for Chinese food, from congee & other soups to rice toppings, Chinese specialty dishes and of course, dimsum & noodles.

Favorite Dish: Spring rolls, yang chow fried rice, beef w/ broccoli & assorted dimsums