12 must-try restaurants in Siargao.

Siargao truly is a special place. A remote island in the middle of the Pacific ocean that boasts some of the best cuisine in the Philippines. Because Siargao was first made popular by foreigners of all nationalities, you can find a wide array of truly authentic food on the island. From local fare to Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Hawaiian, or Western you're sure to enjoy every meal on your holiday. Below are some of our top picks that we eat at on a regular basis... loved and enjoyed by the team at Fat Lips!

*For directions to any of the below places simply use Google Maps and I'm sure you'll find them.

** all photos were stolen with love from the restaurants IG pages

Kurvada

As a carinderia style restaurant, the dishes are pre-cooked and you simply point at the items you want as they're loaded up onto your plate. Despite being a cheap carinderia, this restaurant offers a surprising variety in their high quality dishes made from fresh, local ingredients. Typical dishes include pastas, stir fry, grilled chicken or chicken wings, grilled fish, curries, veggie patties, spring rolls, and more. Although they do have a couple of meat dishes the restaurant is very friendly to vegetarians, vegans, and pescatarians as a lot of the dishes are meat-free. Quick, cheap, and tasty, what's not to love about Kurvada?

Price: Cheap

Region: Local & international

Good for: Vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarians. Travelers on a budget. When you're hungry or in a hurry.

Instagram account: kurvadasiargao

Annattos Barbecue

Filipinos love BBQ and this small bbq shop on Tourism Road has earned a reputation for being the best among residents of Siargao. Here you'll find simple fare such a pork sticks, chicken legs or breasts, chicken intestines, hot dogs, and skewered vegetables without the overly sweet sauce a lot of local places use. They also have some great sides like Kinilaw (Filipino ceviche), pomelo salad, and other daily specials. If you're a meat lover I definitely recommend trying the pork ribs!

Price: Cheapish, not as cheap as some other local BBQs though.

Region: Local

Good for: meat lovers, traveler on a budget, sampling the local food.

Instagram: Annattos_siargao

Catagnan Fried Chicken (CFC)

Old school Siargao right here. CFC has been serving up Siargao's favorite chicken burgers and fried chicken since before 'Siargao' was a thing. Nestled in the village of Catagnan, CFC serves as a quick and delicious lunch or dinner spot or an afternoon beer place for the local expats to gather. They have a great selection of chicken burgers including my favorites; the Hawaiian Burger and the Korean Burger. They also have a great Chicken Ceasar Salad, fried chicken (a favorite among the Filipinos), fantastic French Fries, and much more. No visit to Siargao is complete without a visit to good ol' Catagnan Fried Chicken!

Price: Reasonable

Region: Western / Burgers / Chicken

Good for: Burger lovers, beer lovers, people staying close to Cloud 9, people wanting to meet other foreigners for an afternoon beer.

Instagram: cfc_restobar

La Carinderia

A rustic-chic traditional Italian restaurant on Tourism Road, La Carinderia is hard to miss and you certainly shouldn't miss it on your trip to Siargao! Since reopening after the typhoon, La Carinderia has focused on their delicious hand-made pastas and the restaurant is now better than ever. In fact, I eat here more than I eat anywhere else in Siargao. Their pastas such as the Seafood pasta, Spaghetti Bolognaise, and Lasagna are impossible to beat. The seafood hotpot (soup) is brimming with fresh fish, squid, and shrimp. Their tiramisu will take you back to the old country! La Carinderia also has a lovely selection of wines & cocktails to whet your appetite. The vibe is classy yet relaxed & friendly and this is one of our favorite places for a romantic date. The restaurant does get busy so avoid peak times or make a reservation in advance.

Price: Average 'nice' restaurant price in Siargao. 400-500php for a main course.

Region: Italian

Good for: Pasta lovers, an old-Europe style classy meal, a special date night.

Instagram: lacarinderia_siargao

Kanin Baboy

An upmarket Filipino restaurant serving their house special spicy lechon (pork belly) as well as other favorite local foods. Spicy lovers rejoice! The Kanin Baboy special is made for you. Crispy lechon belly, pork skewer, vegetables, rice, and their homemade spicy sauce all on one plate! Besides the house special, they also have great sticky ribs, soups, and other Filipino favorites. Kanin Baboy is a must-eat for foreigners and Filipinos alike who want to sample some of the Philippines finer local foods.

Price: Reasonable for a nice restaurant in Siargao!

Region: Filipino

Good for: Trying the local cuisine, spicy lovers.

Instagram: kaninbaboysiargao

Kimstaurant

Siargao's one and only Korean restaurant, Kimstaurant is actually a fantastic place with truly authentic Korean flavors. They offer hot dishes, all-you-can-eat bbq, hot pot, and more. The all-you-can-eat Korean bbq is truly a unique night out where you cook the food yourself on a hot plate and eat as much pork, beef, and chicken as you can for only 699php. All the meals also come with complimentary Korean kimchi sides. This restaurant has long been a favorite of ours but is often overlooked by tourists so it's usually not very busy. Another bonus! Try it out and we're sure you won't be disappointed. The restaurant also sits next to Tom&Tom's Coffee which is a famous Korean coffee chain.

Price: Decent for a good meal.

Region: Korean / Korean BBQ

Good for: The K-pop lover in you! Buffet fans & Meat lovers. Trying something new!

Instagram: kimstaurantsiargao

Bravo Resort

Situated on the beach in the heart of General Luna's Tourism Road, Bravo is a great spot to have a relaxing afternoon or a fancy dinner. This restaurant specializes in Spanish cuisine but also incorporates local food and dishes to their large menu. Items such as the peri-peri chicken thighs or the fish tacos will surprise you. The bocata de tortilla de patatas will give you a taste of Spain. The wide variety of drinks and cocktails will keep you in your seats all afternoon. Try Bravo and you may just find it very hard to leave!

Price: Reasonable!

Region: Spanish

Good for: Afternoon drinks on the beach, a fancy dinner, or just hanging out on a lazy afternoon

Instagram: bravosiargao

Warung Restaurant @ Siargao Island Villas

Honestly the first time I went to Bali I was disappointed. Yup. After eating Warung's Indonesian food for years I was excited to go to Bali and try the 'real' Indonesian food... only to find nothing in Bali tasted as good as the food at Warung right here in Siargao. This restaurant came about because the owner's nanny was Indonesian and cooked such amazing food at home that they decided to give her a restaurant of her own. Warung was an instant hit! With traditional dishes such as nasi goreng, beef rendang, mie goreng, and more I promise you won't find better food in Indonesia itself. So now you can now skip that trip to Indo! Siargao really does have it all.

Price: Average for a meal in Siargao

Region: Indonesian although they do also offer traditional Western foods.

Good for: People craving nasi goreng, beef rendang, or other delicacies they had on a trip to Indo. People who haven't had a chance to try Indonesian food before. It's so good!!

Instagram: siargaoislandvillas

Shaka Cafe

No Siargao food guide would be complete without a nod to Shaka Cafe on the beach in Cloud 9. Instagram famous for their smoothy bowls and healthy, fruity fare, Shaka is a household name around the Philippines. So much so that after opening first in Siargao they've got multiple locations all around the country and are now in Thailand. Smoothies, smoothy bowls, coffee, power balls, and much more await you, all absolutely picture-perfect with unobstructed views of the famous Cloud 9. Now beat that!

Price: Well this hipster stuff is always a bit more expensive, but worth it for the quality of ingredients.

Region: Fresh, vegetarian, fruity, healthy

Good for: Getting your daily dose of vitamins A, B, and SEA! Fruit lovers, smoothy lovers, food lovers, Instagram lovers, and anybody wanting something fresh and refreshing before or after getting barreled in Cloud 9

Instagram: shaka_cafes

Haole

Finally! A nice place to eat for those staying across Sunset Bridge. This Hawaiian-themed restaurant is in Santa Fe which is great for people staying in the area or only a 10 minute ride from General Luna along a beautiful stretch of road next to the ocean. The food is hearty, delicious, and unique in Siargao. I love all their dishes including the baked scallops, Siracha honey wings, Kani salad, coconut crusted shrimp, and of course their most famous dish; the crispy pork sisig. In fact, my Filipino wife agrees it's the best sisig in town! As a bonus, the kids also love it and it's a great place for a family meal.

Price: quite cheap for the taste & quality!

Region: Filipino-Hawaiian

Good for: Feeling those aloha vibes, hearty meals, laughing with friends, satisfying the kids or the kid in you!

Instagram: haolesiargao

The Cat & Gun

Cat & Gun is the newest edition to the Catagnan food scene. Marketed as a sports bar it serves a wide array of beer & cocktails in a laid-back lounge atmosphere with large-screen TVs showing all the current sporting events. However, the true secret is that Cat & Gun is also one of Siargao's best coffee shops. Fantastic beans, expert barista, and a coffee machine that probably cost more than your car. For food, they have a good selection of bagels with different fillings for breakfast and for lunch & dinner they serve mini (slider) burgers and fries. Choose from the battered fish, parmesan chicken, pulled pork, or battered shrimp burgers. Whether for a good coffee & bagel at breakfast, delicious sliders for lunch, or evening cocktails watching the game, The Cat & Gun is the newest meeting spot in the Cloud 9 vicinity!

Price: not the cheapest, but justifable for the quality

Region: Western, bagels & burgers, coffee, alcoholic beverages

Good for: After surf beers, hanging out at nights, breakfast, daytime working

Instagram: the_cat_ n_gun

Wild

Wild is our go-to spot for date nights. Classy yet relaxed atmosphere with exceptional cuisine created by Filipino-Canadian chef Dre. As described on their instagram they are, 'Redefining the culinary experience by elevating Filipino cuisine' and I couldn't say it better myself. Insider's tip: Wild is where you can find the best steak on the island and the Kitayama wagyu burgers are amazing. My daughter especially loves the their take on the pork adobo. Look them up and make a reservation to be sure you get a table!

Price: A bit higher than the norm in Siargao

Region: Filipino fusion fare with a twist

Good for: Date night, classy meal & drinks before heading out with the gang. Celebrating a special occasion.

Instagram: wild.siargao