There’s no shortage of amazing places to eat in Siargao! Here’s 22 of my favorites, from local gems to beachfront spots that are perfect after a day in the surf.
After a month of eating my way around Siargao (tough job, I know!), I’ve put together this guide to my favorite spots on the island. From beachfront restaurants with killer sunset views to hidden gems serving up the best local dishes, I’ve tried to cover all the bases.
What I love about Siargao’s food scene is how it manages to be both laid-back and outstanding quality at the same time. You can go straight from the beach to an amazing dinner – no fancy dress code needed. And while you’ll find plenty of traditional Filipino food, there’s also great international cuisine if you’re craving something different.
If you’re a foodie, a hungry surfer, or just someone who appreciates a good meal, here’s my list of the most incredible restaurants in Siargao.
At a glance: Where to eat in Siargao
Before we get to our list, here’s a quick look at some standout spots depending on what you’re after:
- Best for Date Night: NĀGA Siargao
- Best Local Flavors: CEV Ceviche & Kinilaw Shack
- Best Digital Nomad Spot: Sunday Siargao
- Best Night Out: Wild Siargao
- Best Healthy Eats: SHAKA Siargao
Of course, these are just quick picks. Each place has its own charm, and half the fun is trying them all out yourself!
1. NĀGA Siargao
- 📍 Location: Tourism Road
- 💲 Price range: $15 – $30 per person
- 🍽️ Cuisine Style: Modern Filipino / Southeast Asian Fusion / Cocktail Bar
- 🔥 Standout Features: Creative Filipino/Asian fusion, stylish/tropical ambiance, craft cocktails.
- 🎯 Perfect For: Adventurous foodies, trendy island dining, and unique flavorful cocktails.
Get ready for a flavor explosion that’s as vibrant and exciting as Siargao itself at NĀGA Siargao! This stylish spot in General Luna is serving up incredibly creative Modern Filipino and Southeast Asian fusion cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds.
You’ll certainly want to explore their inventive menu. Diners consistently rave about unique dishes like the Naga pork adobo, flavorful kinilaw (Filipino ceviche), and the creative seafood laksa. Their craft cocktails are also a must-try.
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2. Kermit Surf Resort and Restaurant Siargao
If you’re after the real Siargao vibe, Kermit is practically an institution. It’s famous for its wood-fired pizzas (the Prosciutto Funghi is a lifesaver after a long surf session) and their homemade pastas are to die for. Their open-air, rustic set-up basically invites you to hang out barefoot all night, and there’s always a hum of laughter around the communal tables. Don’t sleep on happy hour – their Kermit Special cocktails go down dangerously easy. Cloud 9 is a short tricycle ride away, so it’s a great warm-up for a big surf day. My go-to here? The truffle pasta with a cold craft beer. Pure magic.
3. CEV: Ceviche & Kinilaw Shack
- 📍 Location: Tourism Road (beside Kudo Surf)
- 💲 Price range: $10 – $20 per person
- 🍽️ Cuisine Style: Filipino Ceviche (Kinilaw) / Seafood
- 🔥 Standout Features: Specializes in fresh kinilaw/ceviche, casual beachfront/shack vibe, locally sourced.
- 🎯 Perfect For: Fresh seafood lovers, authentic kinilaw fans, and light zesty beachside.
Dive into the freshest flavors of the sea at CEV: Ceviche & Kinilaw Shack! This beloved General Luna spot is all about celebrating kinilaw (Filipino ceviche) and its Latin American cousin, ceviche, using incredibly fresh, locally sourced seafood.
A meal here requires you to try their signature kinilaw, often featuring tuna or other local fish “cooked” in vinegar with ginger, onions, and chili. Their various ceviche preparations, like the “General Luna’s Kilaw” and the “Santa Fe Ceviche”, are also fantastic.
4. Bravo Restaurant
Gorgeous by day, casually cool by night, Bravo is where Mediterranean-inspired eats meet island chill. The seafood paella easily feeds two and is as vibrant as the Siargao sunset, while their chorizo burger is a juicy stand-out. Bean bags and low seating around the pool keep the atmosphere playful, with live DJs or acoustic sets amping up the energy after dark. If you’re staying in General Luna, Bravo is an easy walk from most hostels. Honestly, I lost count of how many nights I ended up lingering over sangria here – it’s just that comfy.
5. Las Barricas Siargao
- 📍 Location: Purok 5
- 💲 Price range: $20 – $40 per person
- 🍽️ Cuisine Style: Spanish Tapas / Wine Bar / Mediterranean
- 🔥 Standout Features: Authentic Spanish tapas/pintxos, extensive wine selection, cozy/rustic ambiance.
- 🎯 Perfect For: Sharing flavorful small plates, Spanish wine enthusiasts, and relaxed sociable evening.
¡Salud! Get ready for a taste of Spain in the heart of Siargao at Las Barricas Siargao. This charming spot in General Luna is serving up authentic Spanish tapas and pintxos that are perfect for sharing, alongside an impressive selection of wines.
You’ll certainly want to order a variety of their delicious tapas, like classic gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp), flavorful chorizo a la sidra, or some crispy patatas bravas. The croquetas de jamón are another must-try.
6. Lamari Siargao Boutique Hotel
Don’t let ‘boutique hotel’ fool you – Lamari’s restaurant is a local foodie favorite, not just for hotel guests. The interiors blend boho-chic with a dash of tropical glam (think: wooden accents, rattan lamps, loads of greenery). The Lechon Belly is crazy good, but their seafood linguine blew my mind. If you catch the crowd right before sunset, grab a seat by the pool. Pro tip: They’re known for thoughtful service and killer desserts (the calamansi cheesecake is super Insta-worthy). Lamari’s right along the main General Luna road, with plenty of shops and bars nearby if you want to bar-hop after dinner.
7. Big Belly Siargao
- 📍 Location: Tourism Road
- 💲 Price range: $10 – $20 per person
- 🍽️ Cuisine Style: American / Burgers / Comfort Food / All-Day Breakfast
- 🔥 Standout Features: Hearty American comfort food, big burgers/breakfasts, casual/surfer-friendly.
- 🎯 Perfect For: Post-surf hunger, classic comfort cravings, and satisfying budget-friendly.
Refuel your island adventures with some serious comfort food at Big Belly Siargao! This popular General Luna spot is known for its hearty portions of American classics, from massive burgers to all-day breakfasts, all served in a super casual, surfer-friendly atmosphere.
A wise choice involves tackling one of their signature Big Belly burgers, piled high with toppings. A loaded breakfast platter with all the fixings or their fluffy pancakes, and the chicken and waffles are also crowd-pleasers.
8. Trattoria Altrove Siargao
If you crave straight-up Italian in the middle of the tropics, Altrove is your place. It gets packed every night for a reason. The Margherita pizza comes out with that perfectly blistered crust, and the Carbonara is comfort food at its best – creamy, salty, and rich. The entrance is memorable – you leave your shoes outside and pad across polished wood floors in their breezy, lantern-lit dining room. Conversations bounce off the high ceilings, making everything feel lively yet cozy. FYI, go a bit early or make a reservation. After dinner, take a two-minute stroll down to the General Luna boardwalk for a breezy nightcap by the beach.
9. Happiness Restaurant Siargao
- 📍 Location: Tourism Road
- 💲 Price range: $15 – $30 per person
- 🍽️ Cuisine Style: Mediterranean / Middle Eastern / Healthy & Fresh
- 🔥 Standout Features: Vibrant Mediterranean/Middle Eastern bowls, healthy/vegetarian options, colorful/beachy.
- 🎯 Perfect For: Healthy eaters, vibrant/flavorful meals, and taste of Mediterranean sunshine.
Find your bliss at Happiness Restaurant Siargao. This General Luna favorite is all about serving up vibrant, healthy, and utterly delicious Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine in a colorful, beachy setting. The focus is on fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
You’ll be delighted by their amazing mezze platters, loaded falafel bowls, or fresh shakshuka. Their hummus with pita bread and the chicken shawarma plate are also fantastic. It’s a true taste of sunshine and happiness on a plate.
10. Harana Surf Resort
Harana is a top pick if you love Filipino flavors and a bit of soul with your supper. Their sinuglaw (think ceviche meets grilled pork) hits all the right notes, and the “Harana Bowl” is a solid, nourishing go-to packed with local veggies. The vibe is all about relaxed island beauty – open-air huts, surfboards, chill music, and the constant background of ocean breeze. It’s tucked right along the beach, so you’re steps away from epic sunrise walks. I found myself hanging out here for hours – the energy is just infectious, especially when there’s live music or one of their surf film nights.
11. SHAKA Siargao
- 📍 Location: Tourism Road (near Cloud 9)
- 💲 Price range: $10 – $15 per person
- 🍽️ Cuisine Style: Smoothie Bowls / Healthy Cafe / Vegan-Friendly
- 🔥 Standout Features: Famous smoothie/acai bowls, stunningly beautiful presentations, healthy/vegan-friendly.
- 🎯 Perfect For: Healthy breakfast/brunch, Instagrammable food, and refreshing guilt-free treats.
Get ready for a vibrant and incredibly Instagrammable start to your day at SHAKA Siargao! This spot is legendary for its stunningly beautiful and delicious smoothie and acai bowls, piled high with fresh tropical fruits, granola, and superfoods.
A visit here requires you to try one of their signature smoothie bowls, like the “Bom Dia” acai bowl or a vibrant dragon fruit creation such as the “Cloud 9 Kook”. Their fresh juices and coffee, along with the “Power Bowl”, are also excellent.
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12. Kurvada
Boutique cocktails, inventive Filipino tapas, and a buzzing social crowd? Sign me up. Kurvada brings Manila-style cocktail culture to Siargao’s laid-back scene, and you’ll want to try their signature “Kurvada Mule” (a local spin on the classic) or their jackfruit tacos. The terrazzo tables and neon accent lighting bring a cool, urban edge, so it feels different from the typical island resto. Tip: Their tasting menu is a fun pick for adventurous eaters, and if you hit it at sunset, their upstairs seating catches the best golden-hour light. Nestled amid hostel row, Kurvada is walkable from the island’s popular nightlife spots.
13. Sunday Siargao
- 📍 Location: Tourism Road
- 💲 Price range: $15 – $30 per person
- 🍽️ Cuisine Style: Brunch / Cafe / Eclectic / Healthy-ish
- 🔥 Standout Features: Popular weekend brunch, creative/fresh brunch dishes, relaxed/stylish island.
- 🎯 Perfect For: Leisurely weekend brunches, healthy-ish satisfying meals, and chic island cafe.
Make your Sunday (or any day!) in Siargao extra special with a visit to a spot like those embodying the Sunday Siargao brunch vibe. These popular cafes are all about leisurely, delicious, and often healthy-ish brunch and lunch fare, served in a relaxed yet stylish setting.
You’ll certainly want to try their amazing avocado toast creations, fluffy pancakes with tropical fruit, or a hearty breakfast burrito. The shakshuka and big breakfast plates are also frequently enjoyed by patrons looking for a satisfying start.
8. Wild Siargao
- 📍 Location: Backroad / Tourism Road
- 💲 Price range: $20 – $40 per person
- 🍽️ Cuisine Style: Modern Filipino / Grill / Bar
- 🔥 Standout Features: Creative Filipino BBQ/grill, lively/rustic-chic, focus on local ingredients.
- 🎯 Perfect For: Modern Filipino fans, flavorful grilled dishes, and fun upscale island dinner.
Unleash your appetite for inventive Filipino flavors at Wild Siargao! This General Luna spot offers a creative and modern take on Filipino barbecue and grilled dishes, utilizing fresh, local ingredients in a stylish yet rustic-chic setting.
A meal here means exploring their unique grilled seafood, like the tuna steak. Flavorful pork belly preparations often with a twist, or their creative adobo dishes, are also highly recommended. Their cocktails also capture the island spirit.
14. Buddha Resort
Buddha is as much a hangout hub as it is a restaurant – expat surfers, digital nomads, and travelers all end up here sooner or later. Signature stir-fries (the pad thai is next level), fiery curry bowls, and Asian-fusion small plates crowd the menu, but don’t sleep on their breakfast smoothie bowls either. Dim lanterns and Balinese touches create a mellow, almost zen feel in the open-sided dining room. It’s a quick ride from Cloud 9, so you can catch the sunrise then hustle over for a big feed. The Buddha Bowl (packed with tofu, veggies, and a nutty house sauce) always leaves me feeling recharged.
15. The Smoking Joint BBQ Siargao
- 📍 Location: Tourism Road (at Chillout)
- 💲 Price range: $15 – $30 per person
- 🍽️ Cuisine Style: American BBQ / Smoked Meats / Southern
- 🔥 Standout Features: Authentic slow-smoked BBQ, casual/laid-back island, hearty meat platters.
- 🎯 Perfect For: Barbecue purists, smoked meat fanatics, and satisfying finger-lickin’ feast.
Get ready for some seriously good, authentic American barbecue right in the heart of Siargao at The Smoking Joint BBQ Siargao! This spot is all about slow-smoked meats, cooked low and slow to tender, flavorful perfection.
You absolutely have to try their incredible brisket, melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork, or a rack of their saucy ribs. Their classic Southern sides, like mac and cheese, coleslaw, and cornbread, complete the feast.
16. La Carinderia
You have to eat at La Carinderia at least once on the island – it’s iconic for a reason. Picture small plates fusing rustic Italian and Filipino: homemade gnocchi with a touch of adobo, or their deeply flavorful squid ink pasta, both of which come highly recommended. The open-kitchen setup means you’re always catching snippets of chef talk and sizzling sounds, and the whole place feels effortlessly stylish without being snobby. There’s a flower-filled patio, perfect for lazy lunches. General Luna’s action is just a short walk away, so it’s a great spot before a night at Bravo or Kurvada. I still swear by their grilled eggplant starter.
17. Dao Chow Siargao
- 📍 Location: Tourism Road
- 💲 Price range: $10 – $20 per person
- 🍽️ Cuisine Style: Vietnamese / Pho & Banh Mi
- 🔥 Standout Features: Authentic Vietnamese street food, delicious pho/banh mi, casual/affordable.
- 🎯 Perfect For: Vietnamese food lovers, quick/flavorful budget eats, and satisfying noodle/sandwich.
Get your Vietnamese street food fix at Dao Chow Siargao! This General Luna gem is serving up authentic and incredibly delicious pho, banh mi, and other Vietnamese classics in a casual, unpretentious setting. The air is fragrant with star anise and fresh herbs.
A wise choice involves diving into a steaming bowl of their flavorful pho bo (beef noodle soup). Grabbing one of their amazing banh mi sandwiches, packed with savory fillings like grilled pork or lemongrass chicken, or trying their fresh spring rolls are also fantastic.
18. WHITE BEARD COFFEE SHOP
Start your day (or revive your afternoon) at White Beard. This is THE coffee place in Siargao for a flat white or seriously photogenic cold brew. Their ube latte is unexpectedly awesome if you’re feeling adventurous, and don’t miss their homemade banana bread – thick-cut and still warm. The shop’s got a homey charm with mismatched chairs, book swaps, and some of the friendliest staff you’ll meet. There’s always interesting expat chatter drifting around, too. Located close to the main General Luna strip, it’s a solid pit stop before hitting up the markets or nearby yoga studios. I ended up coming here every day for their iced matcha and local tips.
19. Lokanto Siargao
- 📍 Location: Tourism Road
- 💲 Price range: $15 – $30 per person
- 🍽️ Cuisine Style: Filipino / Regional Comfort Food / “Carinderia” Inspired
- 🔥 Standout Features: Authentic Filipino home-style, casual “carinderia” vibe, flavorful/affordable.
- 🎯 Perfect For: Exploring true Filipino local, budget-friendly hearty meals, and taste of home.
Experience the true, comforting flavors of Filipino home cooking at Lokanto Siargao. This General Luna spot captures the essence of a traditional “carinderia” (local eatery), serving up a delicious array of authentic regional Filipino dishes in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.
You’ll certainly want to try their flavorful adobo (chicken or pork), a hearty sinigang (sour soup), or their lechon kawali (crispy fried pork belly). Whatever amazing local specialties they have on offer that day are worth exploring.
20. Bulaloan
If you’re looking for comfort food, Bulaloan’s piping hot bulalo soup (rich beef broth with shank, veggies and that coveted marrow) is legendary among locals. The resto doesn’t fuss too much with trends – it’s all about value, flavor and authenticity. Plastic stools and open-air seating keep things casual, and the diffuse chatter and plumes of savory steam make it feel like you’ve stumbled into a true Filipino family gathering. For sides, the lumpia (spring rolls) are always crispy and hit the spot. Located just off the highway, Bulaloan is a perfect detour if you’re exploring the island by motorbike. My rainy morning here, slurping soup with new friends, is the kind of Siargao memory that sticks.
21. Goodies
- 📍 Location: Tourism Road (at Arka Hayahay)
- 💲 Price range: $10 – $20 per person
- 🍽️ Cuisine Style: Healthy Cafe / Smoothie Bowls / Vegetarian-Friendly
- 🔥 Standout Features: Fresh/healthy smoothie bowls/juices, vegetarian/vegan options, bright/beachy cafe.
- 🎯 Perfect For: Healthy breakfast/lunch, refreshing treats, and vibrant guilt-free island.
Fuel your island adventures with vibrant, healthy deliciousness at Goodies in General Luna! This bright and breezy cafe is all about serving up fresh, wholesome, and incredibly tasty smoothie bowls, juices, and light bites, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.
A visit here means trying one of their stunning smoothie bowls, piled high with tropical fruits and superfoods, like the popular “Mango Magic”. A refreshing cold-pressed juice or their avocado toast, and the “Peanut Butter Energy Balls” are also fantastic.
22. Loka Siargao Restaurant, Bar, & Shop
If you geek out over specialty coffee and modern brunch workshops, Loka Siargao delivers in spades. Baristas here pour textbook latte art, and the eggs benedict with crispy coconut bacon is both gourmet and hearty. It’s a bright, sun-filled spot with big communal tables and potted palms – perfect for digital nomads or anyone craving a slow morning. Look out for their in-house pastries (the cardamom bun is a standout) and rotating seasonal drinks. Just steps from General Luna’s beach, you could honestly spend hours here recharging or people-watching. I love the low-key Scandinavian-meets-tropical decor – it just feels fresh and inspiring.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the best Siargao restaurants
Still got questions about the food scene in Siargao? I’ve got answers!
Is Siargao Island worth visiting?
Yes, Siargao Island is worth visiting! It’s got a relaxed atmosphere, stunning beaches, and world-class surf spots. If you’re into exploring nature, lounging on white-sand beaches, or enjoying delicious food, there’s something here for everyone in Siargao, making it one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines.
Is Siargao a party Island?
While Siargao has its fair share of beach bars and lively nightlife, it’s not a full-on party island like Boracay. The vibe is a bit more chilled, with a mix of sunset sessions, live music, and bonfires on the beach. You’ll find spots like Wild Siargao that turn up the energy, but overall, it’s more about laid-back evenings and socializing, making it a true gem in the Philippines.
What is a popular food in the Philippines?
Adobo is one of the most popular dishes in the Philippines. It’s a savory, tangy mix of meat (usually chicken or pork) marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices. You’ll see it on menus all over, and every family has its own twist, making it a must-try when visiting the Philippines.
What is a common breakfast in the Philippines?
A typical Filipino breakfast often includes “silog” dishes—fried rice (sinangag) and eggs (itlog) paired with different proteins like tapa (beef), longganisa (sausage), or bangus (milkfish). It’s hearty, delicious, and guaranteed to keep you full until lunch!
