Where to Eat in Siquijor: My Top Picks
If you’re wondering where to eat in Siquijor, you’ll find plenty of choices around San Juan. There’s fresh seafood, Filipino food, pizza and places where you can have dinner by the beach.
I visited in April, and the seafood was a highlight. Give me a plate of garlic prawns after a day of diving and I’m happy.
To help you decide, I’ve put together my recommendations, a few other restaurants to consider and some tips on what to order if you’re new to Filipino food. Let’s dive in!
Where to Eat in Siquijor: Quick Answer
Here’s where I’d suggest looking, depending on what you’re in the mood for:
- Seafood: Angel Wish Seafood Restaurant. This is where I had my favourite meal in Siquijor. Try the garlic and pepper prawns.
- Italian: Dolce Amore, especially if you’re craving pizza.
- Vegan-friendly food: Belle’s Beach Bar just beside Last Frontier Dive.
- A meal with a view: Nakabalo.
- A casual meal or drinks: Baha Ba’r, Wakanda or CocoRico.
Check opening hours before heading out, especially if you’re arranging a ride just for dinner.
Where To Eat in Siquijor for Seafood
If you want one restaurant to start with, I would send you to Angel Wish. The setup is simple, and the meal I had was fresh, well cooked and good value.
I ordered garlic and pepper prawns, tomatoes and cucumber, sautéed okra and a cucumber-lime shake. The vegetables balanced the richer prawns, and the shake was refreshing after a warm island day.
What to Order
The garlic and pepper prawns are my firsthand recommendation. If you enjoy seafood, pair them with vegetables and rice for a satisfying dinner without needing to order half the menu.
You can also ask what seafood is available that day and how the kitchen recommends preparing it. Check how it is priced before ordering: a menu price may be per serving, per piece or by weight.
If you are sharing, ask how many people a portion normally serves. That small question helps you avoid both an unexpectedly large bill and the disappointment of four people politely staring at two prawns.
Who It Suits
Angel Wish is a good starting point if you care more about the food than a polished resort setting. I would choose it for a relaxed seafood dinner after diving or exploring the island.
Where to Eat in Siquijor for an Italian Dinner
If you’re craving pizza, try Dolce Amore. My sister loved it here and highly recommended the Neapolitan-style pizza, so this is the place I’d point you towards when you fancy an Italian dinner.
It gets busy, so go early or ask about reservations. Better to arrive before you’re absolutely starving, especially if there’s a queue.
Where to Eat in Siquijor for Filipino Food and Acoustic Music
Head to Baha Ba’r if you want Filipino food and somewhere to linger over a drink. The menu gives you plenty of choice, and the informal setting works for a quiet dinner for two or a meal with friends.
The building takes inspiration from traditional Siquijor coastal homes, with a touch of Brazilian hacienda style. Check the acoustic music schedule if you’d like some live music with dinner.
Where to Eat in Siquijor for Vegan-Friendly Food
Belle’s Beach Bar, just beside Last Frontier Dive, is worth considering if you’re looking for vegan-friendly food by the beach. It’s a handy option if you’re diving there, but you can also make it a separate meal stop.
If you eat strictly vegan, ask which dishes suit you and if any sauces need adjusting. That makes ordering easier than trying to work everything out from the menu alone.
Where to Eat in Siquijor for a Meal With a View
Choose Nakabalo Restaurant when you want the setting to be part of the meal. Give yourself time to sit, order and enjoy the view rather than squeezing it between island stops.
Check its location when planning your day so you can include it without backtracking. This is one to save for a leisurely lunch or dinner when you have nowhere else to rush off to.
Where to Eat in Siquijor for Spanish Food and Live Music
Wakanda Restaurant and Bar serves Spanish and international food, with dedicated paella days and live music adding to the evening. If paella is what you’re after, check which day it’s served before heading over.
Wakanda closes for the rainy season and usually reopens towards the end of November. Confirm its reopening date and music schedule before making plans around it.
Where to Eat in Siquijor for Sunset Drinks
Fancy happy hour by the water? CocoRico Bar and Restaurant is a place to consider for casual drinks while you watch the sunset.
Arrive before sunset so you have time to find a spot and settle in. You can order a meal too, making it an easy choice when your evening plans extend no further than a drink, dinner and watching the sky change colour.
What to Eat in Siquijor
You do not need to know every Filipino dish to order well. Start with a few familiar ingredients, ask how they are prepared and try something new alongside them.
Fresh Fish, Prawns and Squid
Seafood is an obvious starting point on an island trip. Ask what is available that day rather than assuming everything on the printed menu is in stock.
Grilled fish is a straightforward choice if you prefer simpler flavours. Garlic prawns are worth considering if you like something richer, while squid can be grilled or prepared with sauce.
For whole fish or seafood sold by weight, confirm the total price before the kitchen prepares it. Also ask if rice and side dishes are included or ordered separately.
Kinilaw
Kinilaw is a Filipino dish made with raw fish dressed in vinegar, often with citrus, onion, ginger or chilli. Recipes vary, so ask what the restaurant uses and how spicy it is.
It is worth trying if you enjoy raw seafood dishes. If you prefer your seafood cooked, grilled fish gives you another good way to enjoy the local catch.
A Filipino Breakfast
Look for breakfast dishes ending in “silog.” These generally combine a savoury main ingredient with garlic fried rice and egg.
Common examples include tapsilog, with beef tapa; tocilog, with sweet cured pork; and longsilog, with Filipino sausage. They are useful options when you want a filling breakfast before an island day.
If you are heading out on a dive boat, choose a portion that sits comfortably with you. You can always have a bigger meal afterwards.
Halo-Halo
Halo-halo is a shaved-ice dessert with milk and a mixture of sweet ingredients. Depending on the version, you may find sweet beans, jellies, fruit, leche flan or ice cream.
The name means “mix-mix,” which is also your instruction. Give it a proper stir before eating rather than carefully working through each layer.
Vegetarian and Vegan Meals
You can find vegetarian and vegan-friendly choices in Siquijor, but it helps to ask specific questions.
A vegetable dish may still contain fish sauce, shrimp paste, meat stock or egg. If you avoid those ingredients, explain what you do not eat instead of relying only on the word “vegetarian.”
Belle’s Beach Bar is one place to check, and looking at menus beforehand will help you identify other suitable options.
PRO TIP: Carry cash and ask how seafood is priced before ordering. For restaurants you particularly want to visit, confirm the opening day first so you do not arrange a ride for a meal you cannot have.
Eating on a Dive Day
On a dive day, convenience matters. Choose breakfast somewhere close to your accommodation or dive centre, and check if your dive package includes lunch before making separate plans.
If you know a large breakfast makes you uncomfortable on a boat, keep it smaller and allow time to eat without rushing. Carry drinking water and something easy to snack on if there will be a long gap between meals.
After diving, a nearby restaurant is often more appealing than a special trip across the island. Save the longer, slower dinner for when you are back, showered and finished with your dive schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These answers will help you choose a restaurant and order with a little more confidence.
Angel Wish in San Juan is my firsthand recommendation. I enjoyed the garlic and pepper prawns with vegetables and a cucumber-lime shake, and found the meal good value.
Start with grilled fish or garlic prawns, then consider a silog breakfast and halo-halo. Kinilaw is another option if you enjoy raw fish dressed with vinegar and citrus. And finally, don’t miss ube ice cream. It’s a must.
Yes, there are vegan-friendly places to check, including Belle’s Beach Bar. Confirm ingredients when ordering, particularly fish sauce, shrimp paste and stock in vegetable dishes.
San Juan is the easiest starting point for most visitors because it has a good choice of restaurants near accommodation and dive centres. You can keep meals convenient without travelling far each evening.
Yes. Card acceptance varies, so bring Philippine pesos even if your accommodation accepts cards. Confirm payment options before ordering if you are short on cash.
It depends on the restaurant and the day. If there is somewhere you particularly want to eat, ask about reservations and current opening hours. Otherwise, keeping a second choice nearby gives you flexibility.
More Siquijor Guides
Choose a convenient base with my where to stay in Siquijor guide, then plan your activities with things to do in Siquijor.
For ferry routes and transfers, see how to get to Siquijor. My Siquijor itinerary and Siquijor island travel guide bring the wider trip together.
The Wrap Up: Where to eat in Siquijor
Where you eat in Siquijor depends on what you’re in the mood for. You’ve got seafood, pizza, plant-based meals and plenty of places to settle in for a drink.
While you’re here, make the most of the fresh seafood, the relaxed atmosphere and those sunsets. Find a spot by the water, order something you fancy and enjoy your evening.
Safe travels!
