Last updated: January 2024
Whenever you feel tired and hungry from all your daily activities, it is best to unwind and hang out in places where you can dine and enjoy good food along with the cool breeze that makes you feel cozy.
Due to rising numbers of Covid-19 cases in the Philippines. The experts suggest that whenever you feel the need of eating in restaurants, it is best to eat outside or what we also call Al Fresco dining. This way you will enjoy your food without worrying about exposing yourself to the virus.
We have listed some of the popular restaurants with Al Fresco dining inside Manila.
Top 4 Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Manila
1. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Is a well-known steakhouse restaurant for its dry-aged beef that is waiting to be processed to its perfection. The steakhouse is owned by Wolfgang Zwiener a former head waiter in a well-known steakhouse in New York City. With his passion and dedication, he has learned the ways of good service and good food quality and adapted them to build his own restaurant that is now well-known and has a different branch around the globe.
The Wolfgang Steakhouse must-try dish is their Filet Mignon. This 450 grams of meat served fresh from the kitchen with a glazing caramelized crust will surely satisfy your palate. Just by slicing the meat, you will feel like you are slicing a thin piece of paper using a samurai. One bite from a portion of the meat, your mouth will be filled with the richness of flavors that are stitched in each strand of the meat while it melts in your mouth.
Aside from the Filet Mignon, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse also serves their other signature dishes like Porterhouse Steak, Prime New York Sirloin Steak, and Rib Eye Steaked. Not only that, but they also served seafood dishes like Grilled Salmon, Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna, and Lobster.
Talking about good food makes us want to know about the price. With the “All Day Menu” of the restaurant, They serve Appetizers, Soup and Salads, Steak and Chops, Seafoods, Starches, and Vegetables. Appetizer price ranges from 288 to 8,288 pesos, Soup and Salads cost around 428 to 798 pesos, Steak and Chops price ranges from 2,688 to 7,288 pesos, Seafood dishes cost around 588 to 1,488 pesos, Starches price ranges from 128 to 998 pesos, and Vegetables cost around 348 to 748 pesos.
Walking into the restaurant gives you a tranquil vibe with its classical design and interiors. The bursting aroma of the meat is like an appetizer that would make you feel ready to take a bite of their dry-aged tender meat.
Knowing how good is the food and price makes us want to know about the quality of service. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse service was always been top-notch, getting an average of 4.4 stars in Google reviews the restaurant never fails to satisfy the palate and expectations of their customers. From the day you tried their food and service, till the day you came back to treat yourself, the same quality of food and service will always be done.
If you want to try their food and service, you can visit their stores located at Resort World Manila, The Podium in Ortigas, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), and Alabang West Pop-up. their branches are open from 11 am to 11 pm.
| For reservations | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant Website | main.wolfgangssteakhouse.ph |
| Social Media | Facebook: @WolfgangsSteakhousePH Instagram: @WolfgangsSteakhousePH |
| Resorts World Manila Contact No. | (0999) 842 7954 |
| The Podium, Ortigas Contact No. | (0917) 702 8913 |
| Bonifacio Global City | (0917) 710 1682 |
| Alabang West Pop-up | (0995) 610 2361 |
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2. Rustic Mornings by Isabelo Garden
Rustic Mornings is a restaurant known for its breakfast and brunch course meals. It is established by Portia Baluyut Magsino and her mother Stephanie Dee Baluyut. They were inspired by Portia’s Grandmother Felicitas ‘Mama Chit’ Dee. It started as a private dining business before becoming a well-known place for breakfast and brunch.
Rustic Mornings is well-known for its Filipino favorite breakfast meals like Beef Tapa and Ilocos Bagnet. For the Beef Tapa, you will taste the blend of saltiness from the cured beef meat and the sourness from the vinegar, two flavors playing in your mouth making you want to eat more. The Ilocos Bagnet will make you a star by making other customers turn their heads towards you. The crispness of the Bagnet is outstanding, making others feel that they should also try it. Filipino favorite dishes are served along with the Filipinos favorite pair to that dish, hot fried rice, and seasoned egg. They also serve other breakfast meals like pancakes and waffles.
Talking about good food makes us want to know about the price. Rustic Mornings breakfast meals cost around 130 to 650 pesos per serving. They also offer smoothies that cost 375 pesos each. For people that want to eat by a group, they also offer Group Platters that cost 990 pesos per serving.
Rustic Mornings offers rustic vibes when you walked into their restaurant. You will love the lush plants around the area and their lantern decorations that make more of the rustic vibe. However, there are some slight problems with regards to parking space. If you are an owner of quite large vehicles like SUVs, you will be asked to move your car outside the premises for other vehicles to exit the restaurant.
Talking about Rustic Mornings' good food and price makes us want to know about their service. Other than the parking place. Rustic Mornings’ rating for other aspects of the restaurant is outstanding making it gain an average of 4.5 stars in Google review. The serving of the food is large enough to compensate for the price per serving.
If you want to try their food and service, you can visit their store located at 11 Isabelo Mendoza St. San Roque, Marikina City.
| For Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant Website | https://www.rusticmornings.com/#home-section |
| Social Media | https://www.facebook.com/RusticMornings/ |
| Contact Number | (02) 425-8610(02) / 681-2461 / 0917 700 5810 |
3. Lemuria
Lemuria is a restaurant inside a village that serves Angus beef that comes from Tasmania which is considered that have the cleanest air in the world. It is like a mansion that was converted into a restaurant.
Lemuria serves Cape Grim Angus Tenderloin, a meal that has an inviting aroma and tender meat that you could easily grind in your mouth. Served with seasoned mashed Marble Potato, Red Onion Tarte Tatin, braised onion leeks, and au jus, making your dining experience explode with different flavors that perfectly blend.
Talking about good food makes us want to know about the price. Appetizers in Lemuria cost around 400 to 1200 pesos per serving, while soups and pasta cost around 330 to 475 pesos per serving, main course dishes cost around 1300 to 1945 per serving, and desserts cost around 210 to 745 per serving.
Walking in the restaurant gives you a cozy ambiance with a romantic design and decorations. A mansion that is full of love and passion.
Talking about the good food and price make us want to know more about the restaurant and see how is the service performance of it. Based on Google reviews, the service of the store was inconsistent especially with the foods that they are serving. The waiters are approachable and handle the service very well. Parking space was not an issue unlike in Rustic Mornings. Overall Lemuria got an average rating of 4.3 stars.
If you want to try their food and service, you can visit their store located at #5 Julieta Circle, Horseshoe Village, Quezon City.
| For Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant Website | https://www.lemuria.com.ph/horseshoe/ |
| Social Media | Facebook: @LemuriaGourmet Twitter: @LemuriaGourmetInstagram: lemuriagourmet |
| Contact No. | 0927 428 4202 (Globe) / 0998 175 4782 (Smart) |
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4. Cafe Ysabel
Cafe Ysabel is a restaurant established for over 37 years. Serving food and coffee since then. The talk of the town about Cafe Ysabel is that it predates some of the world-famous coffee chain companies.
Despite being a coffee shop, Cafe Ysabel also serves appetizers, salads, soups, seafood, steaks, and pasta. One of their best-selling dishes is the Lasagna Al Forno. The lasagna is made of 3 different types of cheese that give saltiness that blends with the rich and thick tomato and meat sauce.
Cafe Ysabel appetizers cost around 258 to 308 pesos per serving, Salads cost 298 pesos per serving, Soups cost around 198 to 228 pesos per serving, seafood cost around 608 to 738 pesos per serving, Steaks cost around 908 to 2698 pesos per serving, and Pasta cost around 468 to 568 pesos per serving.
The Cafe Ysabel authentic vintage look will make you feel cozy and romantic. With the preserved design and interiors from the ’80s, it will make the older and new generations time travel to the past. With its romantic look who would say no to a proposal?
Talking about the good food and price make us want to know more about the restaurant and see how is the service performance of it. Based on Google Reviews, Cafe Ysabel is good for its fine dining experience and makes them want to return more often to the restaurant. For them to eat, hang out, and feel the love with its romantic look.
If you want to try their food and service, you can visit their store located at 175 M.Paterno St. Brgy. Pasadena St. San Juan City.
| For Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant Website | http://cafeysabel.com/wpcy/ |
| Social Media | Facebook: @cafeysabelphilippines |
| Contact No. | (632)7255089 / (0995) 590 5515 |
Outdoor Restaurant Manila
In conclusion, Manila is indeed a unique city that boasts fantastic outdoor dining experiences. Whether it’s a casual lunch or a romantic dinner date, these restaurants offer something for everyone.
As a food-loving person, I can definitely say that these places have captured my heart, and I’m sure they will captivate your heart as well.
From lush gardens to rooftop bars, you can enjoy an alfresco meal, soak up some sunshine, and take in the city's beautiful skyline. The atmosphere, the food, and the company all come together to provide an unforgettable dining experience.
So, if you're looking for some delightful outdoor dining spots, then Manila is definitely the place to be. Come and explore what this bustling city has to offer; I promise it won't disappoint.
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