{"id":68942,"date":"2026-10-19T13:50:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T05:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=68942"},"modified":"2026-10-19T13:50:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T05:50:44","slug":"bronte-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/makati\/jupiter-st\/bronte-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Bront\u00eb in Makati: Modern Australian Dining with Premium Steaks and Seafood"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bront\u00eb<\/strong> brings a polished take on modern Australian dining<\/strong> to Makati, with premium produce, steaks, seafood, and an extensive wine selection at the center of its concept. Pronounced \u201cBrawn-tee,\u201d the restaurant officially opened on May 30, 2026<\/strong>, under chef-owner Wade Watson<\/strong> and his partner, actor Derek Ramsay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Derek Ramsay and Chef-Owner Wade Watson \/ IMAGE from Bront\u00eb<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Located at La Reserve in the Levanto Building along Jupiter Street<\/strong>, Bront\u00eb was conceived as an elevated expression of Australian dining with a strong focus on quality ingredients and straightforward dishes.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from\u00a0Bront\u00eb<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Its dining room follows the same understated direction. White tablecloths, cane-woven chairs, earthy tones, greenery, and large windows overlooking Urdaneta Village and the Makati skyline create a contemporary setting, while an open kitchen gives diners a glimpse of the team at work.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Bront\u00eb<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Modern Australian Dining at Bront\u00eb<\/h3>\n

While Bront\u00eb can largely be considered a steakhouse, its menu goes beyond premium cuts of beef. Australian produce remains a major part of the selection, complemented by seafood, starters, salads, and other contemporary plates. Steaks occupy a prominent section of the menu, with larger cuts designed for sharing alongside seafood and other main courses.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Bront\u00eb<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

A meal can begin with the Japanese Milk Bread<\/strong>, served with French butter, tomato jam, and date chutney on the side. Soft bread and three different accompaniments make it an easy introduction to the meal before moving on to the starters.<\/p>\n

\"\"Japanese Milk Bread \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For something richer, the Foie Gras Terrine (Php 1,920)<\/strong> comes with plum compote, pomegranate, and sourdough. Diners can spread a small amount of foie gras over the sourdough and add some of the fruit accompaniments for a combination of rich, sweet, and slightly tart flavors.<\/p>\n

\"\"Foie Gras Terrine (Php 1,920) \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Seafood follows with the Tasmanian Salmon Crudo (Php 1,090)<\/strong>, accompanied by radish, rainbow tomato, blood orange, and dill mousse. The colorful components keep the presentation fresh while providing several elements to enjoy alongside the salmon.<\/p>\n

\"\"Tasmanian Salmon Crudo (Php 1,090) \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Australian Wedge Salad (Php 1,090)<\/strong> is a more substantial salad made with avocado, honey bacon, hard egg, brie, heirloom tomatoes, and house-made ranch.<\/p>\n

\"\"Australian Wedge Salad (Php 1,090) \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Steaks and Seafood for the Main Course<\/h3>\n

Among Bront\u00eb\u2019s larger offerings is the Bront\u00eb Grand Porterhouse (Php 14,900)<\/strong>, which combines striploin and tenderloin in one bone-in steak. Oven-roasted and intended for sharing, it is served with grilled Spanish asparagus, red wine jus, and pommes pur\u00e9e, with buttermash and peppercorn sauce offered alongside it.<\/p>\n

\"\"Bront\u00eb Grand Porterhouse (Php 14,900) \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Seafood also takes a significant place on the menu. The Barramundi Meuni\u00e8re (Php 2,890)<\/strong>, good for two diners, pairs barramundi with vine tomatoes, capers, dill, and French cultured butter.<\/p>\n

\"\"Barramundi Meuni\u00e8re (Php 2,890) \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For a rice-based option, the Boston Lobster Risotto (Php 3,790)<\/strong> brings together saffron, poached Boston lobster, and roasted cauliflower. It offers another way to explore Bront\u00eb\u2019s seafood selection apart from its fish-based mains.<\/p>\n

\"\"Boston Lobster Risotto (Php 3,790) \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond the food, Bront\u00eb places considerable attention on wine and Champagne. Its cellar, called The Vault<\/strong>, houses bottles ranging from non-vintage selections to prestige labels collected for special occasions, reinforcing the restaurant\u2019s positioning as a destination for leisurely dinners and celebrations.<\/p>\n

The Chef Behind Bront\u00eb<\/h3>\n

Behind Bront\u00eb is Chef Wade Watson<\/strong>, a New Zealand-born, Australia-raised chef whose career has taken him through kitchens in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. He started working in professional kitchens at a young age and later became one of Australia\u2019s youngest executive chefs, with recognition that included Queensland\u2019s Apprentice Chef of the Year.<\/p>\n

\"\"Chef Wade Watson \/ IMAGE from Bront\u00eb<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Chef Wade has become particularly associated with modern Australian cooking in Manila. In 2015, he opened Bondi & Bourke in Makati<\/strong>, which later expanded to Davao. His other concepts have included Mr. Watson\u2019s, Bramble Bakehouse, and Mamamita\u2019s Mexican Cantina & Bar. Across these restaurants, his cooking has remained centered on quality produce, familiar dishes, and generous portions rather than unnecessarily complicated preparations.<\/p>\n

\"\"Chef Wade Watson with the Bront\u00eb team \/ IMAGE from Bront\u00eb<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

With Bront\u00eb, that approach moves into a more upscale setting. Premium Australian steaks, seafood, approachable starters, and a serious wine program come together in a restaurant designed for diners looking for modern Australian cuisine in Makati without losing the straightforward character that has long defined Watson\u2019s cooking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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