Tagaytay City has been the favorite getaway place of all the city dwellers from the Metro because of its cool climate and picturesque view. But aside from the tourist attractions, resorts, and leisure properties, Tagaytay City has more to offer in terms of cuisine from the top restaurants in the city. That is one of the reasons why most tourists desire to visit Tagaytay City, not only to see the breathtaking scenery but also to taste the city’s delectable cuisine in different restos and cafes in Tagaytay. You may choose from Filipino, Mediterranean, Asian to European cuisines from different vibrant restaurants in the area. However, due to the pandemic, most restaurants in Tagaytay can only accept take-out orders, food deliveries, and drive-thru customers. Fortunately, several restaurants provide al fresco dining, allowing you to dine and eat your food while admiring Tagaytay’s magnificent landscape.
Given that the pandemic is here to stay, it’s important to take additional precautions while going outside. If you’re going to Tagaytay with your family and friends, it’s preferable to enjoy your lunch or dinner outside in the open and safer spaces of restaurants with al fresco dining areas rather than inside. So here are some restaurants in Tagaytay with al fresco dining areas where you can dine while maintaining social distancing.
Antonio’s
Located at Purok 138 Brgy. Neogan, Tagaytay City
One of Tagaytay’s top dining destinations is Antonio’s, the brainchild of multi-awarded Chef Antonio “Tony Boy” Escalante. Antonio’s exquisite colonial-style home is surrounded by a lush, pleasant, and soothing setting. It’s the ideal environment for an unforgettable culinary adventure. Chef Tony Boy, who leads the restaurant’s high standard of food preparation and presentation, creates dishes that make a lasting impact on the flavor.
Balay Dako
Located at Magallanes Drive, Tagaytay-Nasugbu Hwy, Tagaytay City
Balay Dako, which focuses on family dining and Filipino cooking, is another notable choice from Antonio’s Group of Restaurants in Tagaytay. The restaurant is located in a majestic Spanish colonial palace with spacious balconies overlooking Taal Volcano, and is aptly called Balay Dako, which is Negrense for “big house.” Balay Dako serves a variety of dishes, including the must-try Kare Kare Klasik and Bulalo na Baka.
Charito by Bag of Beans
Located at 150 Aguinaldo Highway, Maharlika East, Tagaytay City
Charito is a tad more high-end than its predecessors, having been carefully crafted to capture the upper-class customer. The French-style semi-fine dining restaurant exudes the same elegance as the other Bag of Beans locations while also establishing its own distinctive flair. Interiors that are rustic, stylish, and masterfully designed can also be found here, but Charito offers extra amenities that are exclusive to this branch, in addition to its first-class style and layout. The restaurant Charito has a bar set up. In addition to providing outstanding service, Charito bartenders create a unique drink each month to keep regulars and newcomers coming back for more.
Aozora Japanese Restaurant
Located at SVD Road Corner Tagaytay-Calamba Road, Tagaytay City
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Aozora Japanese Restaurant in Tagaytay proudly offers authentic Japanese cuisine, complete with a Mori garden where guests can relax and enjoy the cooler atmosphere and lush green scenery. “Aozora” means “blue sky” in Japanese, while “Mori” means “forest” – a wonderful match for our Tagaytay location, which boasts beautiful blue skies above and lush greenery all around. Dining in Aozora will bring you to a traditional Kyoto restaurant and also provide you with an incredibly romantic, serene, and fantastic experience. This is the place to be if you’re seeking the ideal location for dating, family and group outings, and special events.
Fire Lake Grill Tagaytay
Located at Unit 3 Cliffhouse Tagaytay, Gen E. Aguinaldo Hwy, Tagaytay City
Chef Paul Huang’s Fire Lake Grill Tagaytay is one of Tagaytay’s best steakhouses. A lovely location with a breathtaking view of the Taal Volcano and Lake. Philippine Tatler named it one of the best restaurants in the Philippines, and it has consistently received the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award.
Memory Lane by Jolina Magdangal
Located at Magallanes Drive, Tagaytay City
Memory Lane, Tagaytay’s newest family attraction, is a cozy, 1950s and 1960s-inspired restaurant, specialty gift shop, and beauty salon all rolled into one. Located right in the heart of Tagaytay City but far from the maddening crowd. Mom’s tender meaty Baby Back Ribs, Sinigang na Lechon, Tagaytay Bulalo, Dad’s Adobong Kangkong, and Hannah’s red velvet cupcakes are just a few of their specialties. Aside from good food, you can also enjoy shopping from their gift shops where you can buy home decor, fashion accessories, bags, antiques, and things from all over the world.
Morgano Restaurant
Located at Arnoldus Road, Tagaytay City
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Morgano Restaurant uses fresh, local ingredients to prepare rustic Mediterranean cuisine. Chef Morgan’s early gastronomic memories, numerous travels around the United States and Europe, and experience mastering traditional cooking methods all influenced the whole cuisine.
Siglo Modern Filipino
Located at Calamba Road, Sungay East, Tagaytay City
Siglo Modern Filipino offers Filipino dishes from different regions of the country. They are dedicated to promoting Filipino culture and ideals, preserving heirloom recipes, assisting Filipino farmers, advocating for sustainable food production methods, and reinventing classic Filipino cuisine utilizing modern techniques and innovation. So, if you want to sample the best of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao without traveling far, come to Tagaytay City.
Diners Original Bulalo – Tagaytay
Located at Tagaytay – Nasugbu Highway, Brgy. Maharlika East, Tagaytay City
One of Tagaytay’s most well-known restaurants is Diner’s Bulalo. Their original Bulalo is ideal for countering the city’s cool breeze. It’s where one of the best-tasting Bulalos can be found. Each bowl is utterly exquisite, with bone marrow, greens, beans, and potatoes. Sisig, crispy pata, and seafood entrees are some of the other dishes available at Diners.
Just like these restaurants in Tagaytay that offer a lot of open spaces for al fresco dining, you should consider open spaces, exclusivity, and a safer place if you’re looking to invest in a property in Tagaytay City.
Pine Suites Tagaytay is a leisure residential condominium development located along with Bonifacio Drive Tagaytay City close to the vibrant restaurants in the area. It is well-managed by Crown Asia Properties and carefully build for investors looking for an exclusive and cozy residential property in Tagaytay. It is a mid-rise condominium development with three 5-story buildings replete with modern Danish architecture design complete with interconnected parking and its own well-thought-out, centrally located amenity area — creating a lush resort-like community within an exclusive ambiance.
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