Banaue restaurant and bar guide
Chicken adobo is a delicious Filipino speciality
There are not many standalone Banaue restaurants and most establishments seem to be attached to the lodges and guesthouses of the town. They tend to offer Filipino staples such as chicken adobo and pork sinanglaw as well as soups (usually from a packet), hamburgers, pasta and sandwiches. All the Banaue restaurants listed here have meals from around US$3.
Many restaurants in Banaue boast fantastic views over the stunning rice terraces and relaxing for an evening with a San Miguel, or perhaps some native rice or sugarcane wine, is a atmospheric way to see out the day. There may not be any real nightlife in Banaue of note, but this is more a place to drink in the breathtaking landscape and gasp at man’s seamless interaction with nature.
Recommended Banaue restaurants and bars
Native Village Inn
Lodge-style thatched roof restaurant in Banaue that can house up to 50 guests. There’s a homely fireplace and mountaintop views overlooking the Hapao Rice Terraces. Western and Filipino cuisine is served at moderate prices. (Near village of Uhaj, 9kms from Banaue, +63 (0)916 405 6743)
People’s Lodge and Restaurant
This cheap and cheerful restaurants next door to the Greenview Lodge offer cheap-and-cheerful local staples in large portions. Perfect if you’ve worked up an appetite trekking through the lush mountainside. (Downhill from market, Tel: +63 (0)74 386 4016)
Ilob Village Inn
This native Ifugao house and restaurant is right in the heart of the rice terraces. There are also cultural shows put on here and the food is better than average. (Poblacion, one kilometre from Banaue)
Sanafe Lodge & Restaurant
Indoor and al fresco dining doesn’t come better than this with a wide veranda and great views from this popular Banaue restaurant.Filipino, Asian and Western dishes can be found on the menu with set meals from Php140. (Banaue Trade Center, Tel: +63 (0)74 386 4085, open: 06:00 – 21:00)
