Cebu has a come a long way from where it was over a decade ago. In the past, there were only a few places where families can eat out in the uptown area of the city. We came up with a list of five restaurants offering good food for the whole family.
Casa Verde
Casa Verde is an American-style casual dining restaurant located along Lim Tian Teng Street (formerly Ranudo Street). The place started off as a cafeteria of sorts for the boarders of the owner. It also catered to students living close to the area. The place eventually became a full-scale restaurant. Casa Verde has become one of the most popular restaurants in Cebu. They eventually opened three other branches in Cebu and two branches in Manila.
Casa Verde
Casa Verde is an American-style casual dining restaurant located along Lim Tian Teng Street (formerly Ranudo Street). The place started off as a cafeteria of sorts for the boarders of the owner. It also catered to students living close to the area. The place eventually became a full-scale restaurant. Casa Verde has become one of the most popular restaurants in Cebu. They eventually opened three other branches in Cebu and two branches in Manila.
Casa Verde – image source: Casa Verde Facebook Page
Casa Verde offers value for money, which is ideal for Cebuanos who are always in the lookout for a good deal. Their serving portions are larger than life. In fact, they offer the Mighty Ton, which is a twelve-inch burger with a kilo of USDA tenderloin patty. Another best-seller at the place is their baby back ribs or Brian’s Ribs. Casa Verde also has a good selection of other dishes, including the Tenderloin Tips and Eggs, Steak and Eggs, and Roasted Seasoned Chicken.
Casa Verde – image source: Casa Verde Facebook Page
Minnan Chinese Cuisine
The Minnan Chinese Cuisine along General Maxilom Avenue is a branch of the popular hole-in-the-wall restaurant located in downtown Cebu. The original branch of the restaurant is similar to a cafeteria where patrons would go to the counter and select the food they want. The second branch in uptown Cebu is more of a formal restaurant complete with waiters and waitresses.
The Minnan Chinese Cuisine along General Maxilom Avenue is a branch of the popular hole-in-the-wall restaurant located in downtown Cebu. The original branch of the restaurant is similar to a cafeteria where patrons would go to the counter and select the food they want. The second branch in uptown Cebu is more of a formal restaurant complete with waiters and waitresses.
Minnan Chinese Cuisine – image source: Minnan Chinese Cuisine Facebook Page
From the name itself, Minnan Chinese Cuisine is a Chinese restaurant. They offer a good selection of Chinese dishes, including the Fried Sea Mantis, Curacha Crab with Tanghon, Black Chicken with Ginger, and the Minnan Lomi, among others. The Minnan Chinese Cuisine is located at the ground floor or the JESA-TC Building right across National Bookstore.
Minnan Chinese Cuisine – image source: Minnan Chinese Cuisine Facebook Page
Lighthouse Restaurant
The Lighthouse Restaurant along General Maxilom Avenue is considered as an institution in the culinary landscape of Cebu. The restaurant has hosted numerous family get-togethers and continues to offer among the best Filipino food in the Queen City of the South.
The Lighthouse Restaurant along General Maxilom Avenue is considered as an institution in the culinary landscape of Cebu. The restaurant has hosted numerous family get-togethers and continues to offer among the best Filipino food in the Queen City of the South.
Lighthouse Restaurant– image source: tripadvisor.com.ph
Among its specialties are the Kalderetang Kambing, Lengua, and Lechon de Leche. They also offer Talaba, Chicharon Kangkong, Sinuglaw, and Sinigang na Manok. In addition to its branch along General Maxilom Avenue, the restaurant also has a branch at the Gaisano Country Mall. Its branch in Banilad is ideal for reunions and family gatherings.
Lighthouse Restaurant – image source: tripadvisor.com.ph
Abaca Baking Company
The Abaca Baking Company has made a name for itself in the restaurant industry of Cebu. Starting with its first branch at the Crossroads, the restaurant has attracted locals and visitors to the Queen City of the South with their wide selection of baked items. Aside from the Crossroads and Robinson’s Cybergate, the Abaca Baking Company also has branches in Paseo Arcenas in Banawa. Ayala Center Cebu, and Cebu IT Park.
The Abaca Baking Company has made a name for itself in the restaurant industry of Cebu. Starting with its first branch at the Crossroads, the restaurant has attracted locals and visitors to the Queen City of the South with their wide selection of baked items. Aside from the Crossroads and Robinson’s Cybergate, the Abaca Baking Company also has branches in Paseo Arcenas in Banawa. Ayala Center Cebu, and Cebu IT Park.
Abaca Baking Company – image source: Abaca Baking Company Facebook Page
The more popular items at the Abaca Baking Company are their baked items, which are freshly baked each day. They also offer a good variety of sandwiches and salads. The Robinson’s Cybergate branch is located in the ground floor of the mall close to its entrance.
Abaca Baking Company – image source: Abaca Baking Company Facebook Page
Abuhan Restaurant
Similar to the Lighthouse Restaurant, Abuhan Restaurant is also an institution in the food landscape of Cebu. In fact, locals typically bring visitors to the place for lunch and dinner. The restaurant offers Filipino food that has piqued the discriminating taste of Cebuanos.
Similar to the Lighthouse Restaurant, Abuhan Restaurant is also an institution in the food landscape of Cebu. In fact, locals typically bring visitors to the place for lunch and dinner. The restaurant offers Filipino food that has piqued the discriminating taste of Cebuanos.
Abuhan Restaurant – image source: looloo.com
The most popular dish at the restaurant is their Sizzling Pochero, which many have attested to be the best in the island. In addition, the menu of the Abuhan Restaurant also has the Pork Sisig, Buttered Chicken, Crispy Pata, and Chopsuey. The Abuhan Restaurant is located along Ramos Street, just a stone’s throw away from Robinson’s Fuente.
Abuhan Restaurant – image source: backpackingphilippines.com
The food landscape of Cebu has indeed change in the past few decades. These days, Cebuanos and visitors to the Queen City of the South already have numerous choices when it comes to the places they can eat in uptown Cebu.
Which of these restaurants have you already visited in uptown Cebu? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
Which of these restaurants have you already visited in uptown Cebu? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
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