Must-Try Boracay Restaurants to Complete Your Island Experience
With the number of tourists it attracts every year, it’s no wonder why businesses, especially restaurants, flock in Boracay. It doesn’t matter which part of the island you’re staying at, because there will surely be restaurants and cafes offering whatever dish or cuisine you’re in the mood for.
But having that many choices can get pretty overwhelming sometimes. Luckily, we have sampled some of the best restaurants in Boracay to give you a list of must-try eats—in case you’re visiting the beautiful island soon!
Palay
Inside Asya Premier Suites, Sitio Cagban, Brgy. Manoc-Manoc, Boracay
Within the exclusive walls of Asya Premier Suites lies their in-house restaurant that overlooks the resort’s private beach and cove. With a name that means rice grain in Filipino, Palay puts a twist to favorite local comfort food, including the sweet and savory Chicken Adobo Flakes Pizza.
Business Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Contact: 036-288-1790
Website: asyapremier-boracay.com
Instagram: asyapremiersuites
Also read: Asya Premier Suites in Boracay Gives An All-New Meaning to Romance and Luxury
Streetmarket
Station X, Hue Hotels and Resorts, Station 2, Main Rd., Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Here’s a food stop for those who really can’t decide on what to eat—Streetmarket is the first and only food hall on the island. It houses seven unique stalls, each showcasing different cuisines from all over the world.
Business Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Contact: 036-288-9348
Facebook: facebook.com/streetmarketboracay
Instagram: streetmarketboracay
Also read: Streetmarket: Boracay’s First and Only Food Hall
The District Boracay In-House Restaurants
The District Boracay, Station 2, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Aside from its luxurious rooms and amenities, The District Boracay also has three in-house restaurants—the House Brew Café, The Plenary, and Star Lounge.
House Brew Café
House Brew Café offers coffee, pastries, gelatos, and healthy meal options that are perfect for vegan and vegetarian diners. The café is open from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. daily.
The Plenary
The Plenary reinvents favorite Filipino dishes including their Crispy Binagoongan (Php 300). It’s open from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. daily.
Star Lounge
Most known for its roof deck bar that overlooks the White Beach, Star Lounge serves sumptuous steaks and appetizers that go well with their specialty cocktails and drinks. The roof deck lounge is open from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., but the second floor is open for breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Contact: 02-234-9058
Website: thedistrictboracay.com
Facebook: facebook.com/TheDistrictBoracay
Instagram: thedistrictboracay
Twitter: DistrictBoracay
Also read: The District Boracay Offers Sumptuous Feasts In-House
Epic Boracay
Beachfront, D’Mall, Station 2, Boracay
Strategically located near D’Mall in Station 2, Epic Boracay remains to be one of the go-to bar and restaurants on the island. It offers a menu of world-class Epicurean beach cuisine and serves one of the longest happy hours on the island, which begins at 12 noon.
Business Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Website: www.epicboracay.com
Facebook: facebook.com/epicboracay
Instagram: epicboracay
Twitter: epicboracay
Also read: Epic Boracay: Serving World-Class Beach Cuisine and Longest Happy Hour on the Island
Lemoni Café and Restaurant
Lemoni Café, Stall 117, D’Mall, Station 2, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
With its cozy exteriors and garden-like interiors, Lemoni Café and Restaurant is something that truly attracts diners—especially those looking to eat healthier. Its refreshing vibe goes well with its delicious breakfast, hearty lunch offerings, and healthy options.
Business Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Contact: 036-288-6781 / 036-288-6782 / 0998-535-1709 / 0977-857-7155
Website: lemonicafeboracay.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Lemonicafe.Boracay
Instagram: lemonicafe.boracay
Also read: Lemoni Café and Restaurant in Boracay: A Zesty Haven for Health Buffs
Los Indios Bravos
White House Beach Resort, Station 1, Sitio Pinaongon, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
The island may have undergone lots of changes during its rehabilitation period, but some things remain the same—including this well-loved gastropub Los Indios Bravos. Aside from offering classic pub dishes, they are also the only pub on the island offering local craft beers on tap.
Business Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Contact: 036-288-2803 / 0917-176-4294
Website: indiosbravosboracay.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/losindiosbravosboracay
Instagram: losindiosbravosboracay
Also read: Los Indios Bravos Braves the Boracay Tourists Through Classic Pub Dishes
Mayas Filipino & Mexican Cuisine
White Beach, Station 1, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay Aklan
For a meal that truly embodies the tropical vibe of Boracay, visit Mayas Filipino & Mexican Cuisine in Station 1. The family-owned restaurant features the best of Chef Jun Salme’s cooking, including the favorite Mayas Chicken Inasal (Php 398). As the name suggests, the restaurant also serves renditions to classic Mexican dishes like tacos and burritos.
Business Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Last orders until 9:30 p.m.)
Contact: 036-288-6325 / 0917-773-3783
Facebook: facebook.com/mayas.boracay
Instagram: mayasboracay
Also read: Mayas Filipino & Mexican Cuisine: A Tropical Mix of International Flavors in Boracay
Nonie’s
Station X, Hue Hotels & Resorts, Station 2, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Born out of a couple’s passion to serve good and clean food, Nonie’s elevates the Filipino cuisine and recreates it into something healthier. They also promote the local livelihood as they source 90% of their ingredients from farmers in the Visayas area.
Business Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact: 0912-394-8948
Website: nonies.com.ph
Facebook: facebook.com/noniesboracay
Instagram: noniesboracay
Also read: Nonie’s in Boracay: Of Greens, Grains, and Caffeine
Prana Restaurant
Inside Mandala Spa and Resort Villas, Station 3, Brgy. Manoc-Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Prana imbibes a farm-to-table philosophy and aims to serve only the freshest, healthiest meals on the island. Its menu majorly consists of vegetables, fruits, and herbs from their gardens, along with occasional chicken meat and fish, but never pork and beef meat.
Business Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Daily)
Contact: 02-288-5857
Website: pranaboracay.com
Facebook: facebook.com/mandalaspaandresortvillas
Sacapaño Restaurant
Beside Boracay Summer Place, Station 2, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay Aklan
Formerly known as PauPatri, Sacapaño is a secret sanctuary nestled beside the Boracay Summer Palace. The mysterious vibe of the restaurant is what draws the diners the most, along with its offerings of Chinese, Russian, and other European cuisines.
Business Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Contact: 036-288-2477
Also read: Sacapaño Restaurant in Boracay: Where International Flavors from Israel to Germany Await
Sensi
Beside Calypso Beach & Dive Resort, White Beach, Station 2, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Located just beside the Calypso Beach & Dive Resort in Station 2, Sensi is an Italian restaurant that makes for the perfect stopover after a day’s worth of scuba diving and island exploration.
Business Hours: 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Contact: 036-288-3206
Website: calypso-boracay.com/restaurant
Facebook: facebook.com/sensiboracay
Steampunk
D’Mall, Station 2, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Here’s another OG food stop located inside the shopping hub of D’Mall—Steampunk offers freshly-made burgers and sandwiches including the famous Triple X Burger (Php 695), which is made with half a kilo of pure Brazilian beef patty.
Business Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Contact: 036-288-5947 / 0977-830-0313
Website: steampunkburgersandshakes.com
Facebook: facebook.com/steampunkboracay
Instagram: steampunkboracay
Also read: SteamPunk Boracay Dares You to Take on the Triple X Burger
The Sunny Side Café
Station 3 Beachfront, Boracay Sands Hotel, Malay, Aklan
Sometimes all we want to do is go back to the dishes we find most comforting, which to some are staple breakfast items. The Sunny Side Café serves classic breakfast favorites, putting their own local twist to it like their Matchamporado (Php 295), which is a matcha-flavored champorado or chocolate porridge.
Business Hours: 7 am to 9 pm
Contact: 036-288-2874
Website: thesunnysideboracay.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thesunnysideboracay
Instagram: thesunnysideboracay
Also read: The Sunny Side Café in Boracay Serves Hearty Breakfast Favorites All-Day
Which of these restaurants are you excited to try? Share it to us in the comments below!
Written by Faye Almazan
