10 Best Restaurants
Boracay’s White Beach runs along the island’s western shore, with restaurants, small hotels and larger resorts opening onto the sand. Station 2 is the busiest stretch; its northern and southern ends offer a quieter pace. Across the island, Bulabog draws wind-sport enthusiasts, while northern coves hold secluded resorts. Days can be as simple as swimming and walking the beach, followed by grilled seafood and a sunset drink. Sea conditions change with the monsoon, so keep boat plans flexible.
Rima Treetop Dining
Shangri-La Boracay, Yapak, Philippines
Rima sits on Shangri-La’s hillside among the trees, with views across the resort towards the sea. Mediterranean flavours and grilled dishes suit the setting, supported by a wine list intended for a leisurely dinner. The appeal is the combination of an intimate dining room and a sense of being removed from the island’s busy restaurant strips. Reserve ahead and ask about arrival arrangements if you are staying elsewhere on Boracay.
A special dinner among the treetops
Mosaic Latin American Grill
Crimson Resort & Spa, Punta Bunga Cove, Philippines
Mosaic looks out from Crimson’s upper levels through tall glass walls, beneath a sculptural timber ceiling. Latin American influences run through the menu, from ceviche and tiradito to premium meats cooked over charcoal. It works particularly well for a dinner built around several starters followed by a shared main course. Choose it for the combination of cooking and setting, and book through Crimson if you need help arranging access from another part of the island.
Latin American flavours and carefully cooked meat
Sirena Seafood Restaurant & Clifftop Bar
Shangri-La Boracay, Yapak, Philippines
Sirena pairs seafood with an elevated coastal setting at Shangri-La Boracay. The menu moves between familiar grilled fish and dishes such as miso-glazed cod, making it easy to build a meal around the day’s preferences rather than a fixed tasting sequence. Outdoor seating makes the view part of the occasion, particularly as evening approaches. Reserve a preferred table and confirm the resort’s access arrangements when visiting from another hotel.
Seafood with a sunset view
Lanterna Restaurant
Bolabog Street, Balabag, Philippines
Lanterna is a small, family-run Italian restaurant set in a garden villa away from the busiest beachfront paths. Chef Luigi Barbolla makes pasta and bread in-house, with a menu that favours carefully handled ingredients and familiar Italian dishes. The veranda gives a meal an unhurried, domestic feel, while an air-conditioned section offers an alternative on humid evenings. Choose it for a quieter dinner and reserve ahead, especially if you have a particular seating preference.
Italian cooking in a garden villa
Percy Seafood
Seaworthy Boracay, Station 1, Philippines
Percy Seafood faces White Beach at Seaworthy Boracay, near Willy’s Rock. The kitchen draws on locally caught seafood, using it in dishes that range from Thai curry crab to a North African-style seafood tagine and cioppino. That variety makes it a useful choice for a group with different tastes. Choose a few dishes to share and ask what is available that day; the restaurant’s setting also lends itself to an easy transition into sunset drinks.
Local seafood cooked across several cuisines
Dos Mestizos
Main Road, Station 1, Philippines
Dos Mestizos brings Spanish-Filipino cooking to a dining room on the main road at Station 1. Tapas, paella and cochinillo give groups plenty of scope to share, with the kitchen combining Spanish traditions and Filipino flavours. It is an appealing choice when you want a substantial dinner away from the beachfront bustle. Reserve ahead and ask about advance ordering for larger dishes, particularly if roast suckling pig is central to the occasion.
Spanish-Filipino cooking for a shared meal
Indigo Restaurant
Discovery Boracay, Station 1, Philippines
Indigo is Discovery Boracay’s seafood-focused dining room, where a meal can revolve around grilled catch, crab or a generous board for the table. The resort’s White Beach setting and attentive style make it a natural choice for a quieter celebration. Rather than relying on a fixed selection, ask the team about the seafood available and how it can be prepared. Reserve directly with the hotel, particularly for a special table or occasion.
A seafood dinner beside White Beach
Nonie’s
Ondus Hotel, Station 3, Philippines
Nonie’s now serves its Filipino-inspired cooking beside the beach at Ondus Hotel in Station 3. The menu includes chicken and pork adobo, sticky pork ribs and kare-kare made with either tempeh or beef short rib, giving mixed groups useful choices beyond the usual seafood spread. Much of the preparation is done in-house. Come for a relaxed meal that balances familiar flavours with its own approach, and use the current beachfront address when planning your visit.
Filipino flavours and thoughtful vegetable dishes
Spicebird
D’Mall, Station 2, Philippines
Spicebird builds a casual meal around piri-piri seasoning, grilling chicken, pork and seafood with a pronounced chilli-and-garlic character. Its D’Mall setting makes it convenient after time on the beach, while sauces and vegetable options allow the meal to be adjusted to different appetites. Choose it for direct, flavourful cooking rather than a formal occasion. Ask about the current seafood selection and heat levels before ordering, especially when sharing with children or less adventurous eaters.
Piri-piri grilling after a beach day
The Sunny Side Café, Station 3
Boracay Sands Hotel, Station 3, Philippines
The Sunny Side Café’s original Station 3 branch puts breakfast beside White Beach, with pancakes, sandwiches and Filipino-inspired comfort food available beyond the early morning. The kitchen’s playful combinations, house-made components and coffee make it a worthwhile stop between swims rather than simply a hotel breakfast alternative. Choose it for an informal start to the day or a substantial late breakfast. Confirm that your directions lead to Station 3, as the group also has a Station 1 branch.
An inventive breakfast beside the beach