When searching for the perfect hangout, there are several things people consider now and these include great food and drinks, Instagrammable looks and that al fresco dining experience. Al fresco or outdoor dining has gained popularity in the past year due to safety concerns brought about by the pandemic, and everyone wants to breathe in some fresh air after almost a year of “staying home.”
Here are some places in Cebu that will turn your al fresco experience up a notch.
The Al Fresco at the Tower Garden and Biker’s Table
Treat yourself to some good food and music after running some errands at SM Seaside City Cebu’s newest and safe outdoor dining area, The Al Fresco located at the Tower Garden. Grab a bite from its food stalls including Pizza Hut, The Mango Farm, Yellow Cab Pizza Co, Starbucks, Tim Ho Wan and Kuya J, to name a few.
The Al Fresco is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with acoustic performances every Friday and Saturday at 5 p.m.
SM Seaside City Cebu also created a dining spot dedicated to bikers who want to dine for a quick bite or grab some refreshment. Bike and park while dining at its Biker’s table located on the lower ground floor, Mountain Wing.
Sea Salt Café
Nestled along the famous beach destination in Catmon, K49, Sea Salt Café is ideal for beach lovers, or anyone who wants to sit back, relax and take pleasure in the sublime view of the crystal clear waters and magnificent blue skies. Sip on a fresh fruit shake or drink below zero beer after a hearty meal. Whether you’re on your way to Bantayan, or want to take a dip in K49, Sea
Salt Café is a pie-in-the-sky pit stop to hang loose in.
The seaside café features locally sourced light colored-wooden materials for its interior which perfectly complements the vivid colors of mother nature.
Drop by Sea Salt Café between 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., open every day.
Heirloom Coffee and Kitchenette
Heirloom Coffee and Kitchenette has been a favorite hangout in the south since it opened its doors to the public. This open-air café and kitchenette offers a scenic 180-degree view of the lush hills and valleys of Talisay where one can bask in the view and enjoy a totally tranquil time. Enjoy cold and white brews from Linear Coffee Roasters, and choose from a tasty selection of meals like its fried masala fried chicken wings, roast beef burger, Spanish chorizo meatballs, shrimp with konbu and shitake pizza, and shrimp curry and coconut meal.
Heirloom Coffee and Kitchenette is open Wednesdays to Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Makan Seaview Café
If you’re familiar with Makan Food Kiosks that offer unlimited grilled seafood, there’s now a café and dessert version that also offers unlimited sweets for a limited time. Welcome to Makan Seaview Café, located inside 7ES Pilapil Park Resort. Makan Seaview Café is where one can indulge in a wide range of sweet treats while enjoying the sea view of the resort. It also offers coffee and non-coffee drinks, signature cocktails, juices, and milk tea, to pair desserts with.
This café is easy to locate as it is tucked along the road. Makan Seaview Café is open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Buswang Lake House Resto Bar
Asturias’ very own Buswang lake, the town’s major attraction, now has a resto bar in the form of a treehouse where one can enjoy delightful Filipino meals such as Tinolang manok Bisaya, pochero, balbacua to name a few, while taking in the calming view of the lake.
Buswang Lake House Resto Bar also features a hand-made swing hanging from a big, strong tree where one can enjoy a smooth back and forth motion above the lake. One can also enjoy boating or fishing around the lake while exploring it.
Buswang Lake House is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
#DineOut Terraces
Order food and drinks from favorite restaurants and cafés at Ayala Center Cebu. Check out Street Food by Sugbo Mercado, Phat Pho, Café Laguna, Café George, Jollibee, and be surrounded with the terraces’ lush greenery, extraordinary fountains, and colorful light decor. #DineOut Terraces exudes a chill vibe with its eight physically distanced booths with two to four pax per booth for a safe outdoor dining experience. It is operational daily from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Don’t forget to clean as you go!