Top 10 Yummiest Restaurants in Quezon

In “Ang Pinaka’s” 12th yummy episode, the Anak TV awardee program headed to Quezon and took a grand tour of the different homegrown restaurants around the province.

Together with guest komentarista YouTube sensation Donnalyn Bartolome, host Rovilson Fernandez scoured Quezon in search of the hottest dining spots.

10. Bulwagang Salakot

Bulwagang Salakot started as a carinderia in the 1960s until it grew into a full-blown restaurant in the 80’s. Bulwagang Salakot has since then become a popular food stop for those journeying to Bicol.

Bestsellers from Bulwagang Salakot’s menu are: sizzling blue marlin (P280), nilasing na hipon (P110), Rosarian special sandwich (P110), Salakot rice (P95), chichanoy (P110), bibingka (P30), and ginanga.

Check out Bulwagang Salakot at KM 195 Maharlika Hwy Rosario, Gumaca, Quezon.

9. Buddy’s Pancit Lucban

The original Buddy’s Pancit Lucban was established in Quezon in 1991. The restaurant has since then expanded to 11 branches in Metro Manila and all over Quezon province.

The signature dish of Buddy’s is, of course, pancit Lucban (P165). Other must-trys include their longganisang Lucban (P125/dozen), lumpia mixed vegetables (P65), and hardinera (P220).

If you want to visit Buddy’s Pancit Lucban while in Quezon, check out their branch at Pacific Mall, Landco Business Park, M.L. Tagarao St., Lucena City.

8. Ground Zero House of Pizza

Ground Zero House of Pizza is popular for their “folded pizza” Kalissa Almama (P97) and their super supreme party-sized pizza (P564), which is perfect for a large group of diners. 

Aside from their pizza offerings, Ground Zero also serves local dishes such as fresh lumpiang ubod (P99), longganisang Lucban (P142), pancit Lucban (P144), beef bulalo (P250), and sinigang tuna belly (P280).

Ground Zero House of Pizza is located at Quezon Ave Cor. Trinidad St., Lucena City.

7. Mug Cafe

Mug Cafe is one of the hottest dining spots in Quezon that offers a wide array of pasta and experimental dishes like sizzling balut (P185) and alcohol-based drinks (Illusion shaker, Hot Fantasy, Gangbang-P150/shaker).

Bestsellers from their menu include seafood chowder (P98), Mug fried chicken (P230), chami sa mug (75), chami balibag (P45), and Quezon sausage pasta (P155).

If you’re craving for something sweet, try their mango layer (P85), white chocolate cheesecake (P98), and crumble choco chips (P157).

Mug Cafe is located at Pacific Mall, Lucena City, Lucena City.

6. Memphis Garden Cafe and Grille

Memphis Garden Cafe and Grille is a popular bake shop located inside Graceland Estates and Country Clun, a 22-hectare eco-tourism spot in Tayabas owned by an Elvis Presley fan.

Memphis Garden Cafe and Grille is famous for their pandelitos (P40/12 pieces), pan de buko (P25/piece), and raisin cinnamon bread (P50).

If you’re going for heavy meals, make sure to try their crispy binagoongang baboy (P239), pakbet with bagnet (P239), sinigang na hipon sa buko (P319), binangeng manok (P189), and paella marinara (P849).

Memphis Garden Cafe and Grille is located at Graceland Estates and Country Club, Brgy.Camaysa, Tayabas, Quezon.

5. JIJF Lutong Bahay ni Inay

JIJF Lutong Bahay ni Inay has been serving Candelaria, Quezon with traditional local fare for 18 years. Locals and tourists alike flock the restaurant for its signature crispy pata (P395) and other good old lutong-bahay meals such as sinigang na hipon (P300), kare-kare (P350), buko pandan (P60), and ensaladang mangga (P150).

For your lutong-bahay cravings, visit JIJF Lutong Bahay ni Inay at Rose St. San Antonio Village, Brgy. Mangilag Sur, Candelaria, Quezon.

4. Cafe San Luis

More than their variety of brewed coffee and espresso, Cafe San Luis is also famous for their experimental concoctions such as frozen margarita in lambanog base (P80) and chilled lambanog (P60 / P80 / P180).

For heavy meals, must-trys include their chicken curry with French bread (P225), tokwa’t baboy (P190), ang binagoongan (P200).

Cafe San Luis is located at San Luis cor. Regidor Streets, 4328 Lucban, Quezon.

3. Kinabuhayan Cafe

Movie production designer and self-taught chef Jay Herrera opened Kinabuhayan Cafe Bed and Breakfast in 2003 where he serves guests with surprise menus.

"I would like to think that all my dishes are special. I have no set menu. I decided what to feed you. You have no choice!” he said.  

A set meal in Kinabuhayan Cafe costs P750. During “Ang Pinaka’s” visit, Herrera served risotto al funghi, rolled lasagna, salad, and chicken finger with osso buco pasta.

Be in for a surprise at Kinabuhayan Cafe Bed and Breakfast, located at 118 Dejarme St., Brgy. Bayanihan, Dolores, Quezon.

2. Silangang Nayon Park and Restaurant

Silangang Nayon Park and Restaurant opened in 2003 with only one cottage by the sea. Customers soon flocked the restaurant, prompting them to add more cottages and accommodations.

The restaurant specializes in Filipino and Chinese seafood dishes. Bestsellers from their menu include lapu-lapu (P110/100 grams), capiz (P175-M, P350-L), seafood cream soup (P300), ostrich (P370-M, P550-L), spareribs (P175-M, P350-L), and crab szechuan (P90/100 grams).

Feast on seafood at Silangang Nayon Park and Restaurant, located at Barangay Bantigue, Pagbilao, Quezon, 4302.

1. Catalino’s Restaurant

Catalino’s Restaurants offers Filipino cuisine that is sure to satisfy your lutong-bahay cravings. Crowd favorites from Catalino’s are their Pako salad (P135), bulanglang buko sa ulang (P220),  chami (P125), kare-kare (P360), laing (P95), and pork binagoongan (P210).

If you still have enough space for dessert, the restaurant also serves local delicacies such as turon (P55) and good old halo-halo (P85).

Visit Catalino’s Restaurant at 2497 Villa Javierto, Gulang-Gulang, Lucena City.


---Ang Pinaka Staff/CM, GMA News