It’s spooky season!
Despite the theme, Halloween is a joyous occasion to celebrate as you can let your inner child out and dress up as your favorite character growing up. And whether you’re hanging out with friends or celebrating alone, Halloween is best enjoyed with food.
Also read: Where to Find the Best Halloween Parties in Metro Manila
Here are 20 restaurants that offer the perfect backdrop for a festive and frightful Halloween celebration!
The Grid Sports Bar
Enjoy your Halloween with live music, good company, and great food at The Grid Sports Bar. Their signature rumberry cocktail features cranberry juice, lime juice, sprite, and rum, which turns into a Halloween-appropriate shade of red. For non-alcoholics, they have a mocktail menu consisting of drinks like the Virgin Mojito, Shirley Temple, and Blue Lagoon.
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Yakal St, Tivoli Royale Subd, Tivoli Royale Country Club, Batasan Hills, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Baia Pool Bar
Baia Pool Bar lets you celebrate the spooky season by the pool. While November isn’t humid nor hot, you can still enjoy Baia’s coolers, featuring halo-halo, mais con yelo, and black gulaman. In addition, their shakes are to die for, serving different flavors such as mango, avocado, strawberry milk, and more.
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Yakal St, Tivoli Royale Subd, Tivoli Royale Country Club, Batasan Hills, Quezon City, Metro Manila
O2 Rooftop Bar
Located in McKinley, O2 Rooftop Bar is familiar with parties because the standards they’ve set have people coming back for more. Their baby back ribs have an addicting barbecue glaze while the meat melts in your mouth and comes right off the bone. On the other hand, their Margherita flatbread has a sweet and tangy sauce that stimulates your palate.
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27/F, 6 McKinley Pkwy, The Residences at Bonifacio Civic Center Tower, McKinley, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Ukiyo Tavern
If your friend group is planning an anime-inspired Halloween party, we recommend heading to Ukiyo Tavern in Katipunan. This Japanese-inspired restaurant serves classics like their donburi menu featuring different variations such as gyudon, salmon, katsudon, and more. Ukiyo also has group plates perfect for sharing, like their tempura, chicken karaage, and gyoza.
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2/F, 318 Katipunan Ave, Katipunan, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Bolero
Led by Chef Fernando Alcalá, Bolero Manila is making a name for itself as a must-try restaurant in BGC. Their chilled pork dumplings are smokey and spicy, with the tomato dressing adding a slightly tangy, sweet flavor. Meanwhile, the black creamy rice with squid is flavorful, as the rich squid ink adds a layer of umami to the rice and protein.
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G/F Verve Tower 2, 26th St cor 9th Ave, High Street South Corporate Plaza, BGC, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
Dear Adam/Sweet Lucy
Dear Adam/Sweet Lucy is the perfect place to celebrate Halloween. This place has must-try food, like their flavorful and crunchy kalabasa fritters or the juicy chicken burger served with fries. They also serve alcoholic drinks if you want to liven things up, including rum, tequila, gin, and beer.
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2/F, 6060 R. Palma cor Osias, Poblacion, Makati, Metro Manila
The Street Pub Katipunan
Pop Up is a go-to spot because of timeless stalls like The Street Pub. They have a medley of pulutans from different cuisines, like Korea’s spicy tteokbokki, bulgogi, and fish cake, as well as Filipino favorites such as lumpia, kwek-kwek, isaw, and chicken skin. Of course, it’s not pulutan if you don’t have drinks, and Street Pub has different options, including Blue Lagoon, Pink Lady, and Weng-Weng.
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Xavierville Ave cor Katipunan Ave, The Pop Up Katipunan, Katipunan, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Metro Manila
The Lit
The Lit is a Japanese-themed bar in BGC that serves good food and great drinks. If you want something light as a pre-game snack, we recommend trying their Midori yamagoyaki, a Japanese-style omelet made with Midori farm eggs. For pulutan, they have a Japanese classic in their kaki no tane (rice crisps). Lastly, Lit has Sake, something I’m sure most anime fans have craved at least once.
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11th Ave, Serendra, BGC, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
The Lab
Located in Taguig, The Lab is a cafe/bar with an inviting atmosphere and must-try drinks. Their artisanal sakes are sourced directly from Japan, ensuring you get a taste of authenticity. In addition to the drinks, The Lab’s food is also exquisite, as proven by their USDA prime-grade steak that’s perfectly seasoned and cooked.
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11th Ave, Serendra, BGC, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
The Filling Station
Perhaps the most popular restaurant in Poblacion, The Filling Station embodies Halloween, as the diner-inspired decorations work well with costumes. We’re big fans of their chicken and waffle dish because it expresses what their flavors are about, which are robust and simple. We also recommend trying the Filling Station pizza topped with mushrooms, chorizo, salami, tuna flakes, and more.
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5012 P Burgos St, Poblacion, Poblacion, Makati, Metro Manila
Funki Pizzikaya
Located in Pop Up, Funki Pizzikaya is a good place to catch up with friends over good food. For those looking to share a meal, Pizzikaya’s big plate is good for two as it features tapa, tocino, longganisa, two eggs, and two cups of rice. Their fryboard is ideal for groups, consisting of onion rings, chicken pops, and sweet potato fries. Lastly, you can share a pizza with loved ones for only PHP 400.
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273 Xavierville Ave cor Katipunan Ave, The Pop Up Katipunan, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Metro Manila
La Guada Birria
La Guada Birria offers Fil-Mex fusion, such as their lecheng tacos that feature lechon kawali served on soft tacos drizzled with fish sauce and lime soy sauce. Of course, La Guada also has classic and authentic Mexican dishes like beef and chicken birrias, as well as nachos and burritos. Lastly, you can build your tacos with friends for a fun shared activity sure to brighten up any party.
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319 Aguirre Ave, BF Homes, Parañaque
Enzo’s View Bar
For big party groups in Makati, we recommend checking out Enzo’s View Var and Rafa’s Restaurante. For only PHP 3,200, you can get their family package good for ten people and consists of proteins such as crispy pata, cordon bleu, roasted chicken, carbonara, sisig, and various combinations. They also have cochinillo, a seemingly appropriate food for Halloween.
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1120 Chino Roces Ave, Jade Hotel & Suites, Makati, La Paz, Makati
Alibi Music Lounge
Alibi Music Lounge is a dainty bar in Poblacion perfect for celebrating any occasion, especially Halloween. The dimly lit interior and live band give it a Gatsby-like vibe that elevates any gathering. Alibi also serves different beverages, with cocktails like their tequila sunrise, dry martini, and sangria, to local powerhouses San Miguel and Red Horse.
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5033 P Burgos St, Poblacion, Makati
Hot Pot Kid
Hot Pot Kid does its name justice, as they’re one of the better hot pots in Quezon City. Hot Pot Kid features different soup bases like pork bone, satay, mala, and laksa kimchigang. They also have a variety of toppings such as sliced duck, pork, beef, sausages, meatloaf, etc. You can also order add-ons like their tempura and different skewers.
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2/F, 18 Mayon St, The Hub Mayon, Sta. Teresita, Quezon City
Beeffalo by Hotrocks
Savor Halloween by getting affordable and tender flame-grilled steaks, ribs, and more at Beeffalo by Hotrocks. At only PHP 285, you can get your hands on a breakfast steak served with a fried egg. Beeffalo also has different meals, like their California set featuring baby back ribs, pork ribs, and buttermilk fried chicken.
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Blk 3 Lot 6 Gil Fernando Ave, Marikina, San Roque, Marikina, Metro Manila
Ogane
Ogane lets you celebrate Halloween with Korean barbecue, side dishes, and other classic K-meals. Besides the ever-popular samgyupsal, Korea has a ton to offer, such as tteokboki (spicy rice cake) and japcha (noodles with veggies). However, Ogane’s bread and butter is their osam bulgogi, a spicy squid and pork dish.
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303 Tomas Morato Ave, South Triangle, Tomas Morato, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila
I Darts Dash
Spend Halloween with friends by playing games, eating food, and drinking alcohol at i Darts Dash in BGC. Their small plates menu is perfect for drinking, as the spam cubes, BBQ fries, chicken chops, and onion rings are cut into bite-sized pieces. On the other hand, their signature cocktails are flavorful, stemming from different alcoholic bases like whiskey, vodka, cognac, and more.
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4/F, 7th Ave cor 30th St, C3 Annex Bldg, Fort Bonifacio, BGC, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
Orlando’s Churrasqueira
Orlando’s Churrasqueira is a Portugal-inspired restaurant with a cozy and inviting ambiance. We’re high on their all-day breakfast, especially their Portuguese omelet with sardines, onion, potatoes, bell pepper, and a slice of bread. And if you want your food to fit the season, we recommend trying their Polvo A Lagareiro, a grilled octopus tentacle meal with a baked potato on the side.
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UG/F, Alabang-Zapote Rd cor Filinvest Ave, Westgate Alabang, Alabang, Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
King Hotpot and Barbecue
Last but not least, King Hotpot and Barbecue in Congressional lets you enjoy Halloween if you’re celebrating with a big crowd. Their unlimited hotpot has a variety of soup bases such as spicy, mushroom, and tomato, among others. You’re also spoiled for choice with their noodles, mushrooms, and tofu. As for the meat, choose between beef, lamb, pork, bacon, duck, and more.
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Blk 7 Lot 4, Congressional Ave, Project 8, Congressional, Bahay Toro, Quezon City, Metro Manila
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