Kaona Grill - Cebu City

The ambiance of the restaurant has always been appealing to me. The open-air setting creates a warm atmosphere, and the friendly staff ensures a pleasant dining experience. Additionally, the drinks are refreshing and reasonably priced, adding to the overall charm of the restaurant. As a local resident, I am proud to recommend this restaurant to visitors looking to try authentic local dishes. I have no affiliation with this establishment - it is simply my favorite dining spot in Cebu.

I have been living in Cebu for 5 years now, and I first started dining at this restaurant in 2002. It has remained my favorite restaurant ever since. Whenever I am in Cebu, I always make sure to eat at this restaurant at least once. What sets it apart is their authentic Filipino cuisine that I take pride in enjoying. Their dishes are truly delicious. Visitors should definitely try their baked scallops, tortang talong, grilled pork belly, tuna belly, kinilaw, lychee shake, and more. While everything on the menu is excellent, it's advisable to ask the server for recommendations based on your preferences. I have always loved the restaurant's ambiance - it's breezy (though they also have an air-conditioned section), the staff are friendly, the food is scrumptious, and the drinks are reasonably priced. As a local, I thoroughly enjoy dining here and would recommend it to foreigners keen on exploring our local cuisine. Just to clarify, I have no ownership stake in this restaurant - it's simply my preferred dining spot.

Overall, the food and drinks at this restaurant were superb. The menu offered a variety of options, from appetizers to main courses, and everything we tried was delicious. The drinks were also well-crafted and the service was exceptional. We will definitely be returning to try more of their dishes in the future.