Looking for ideas on where to take your partner for your first or next date?
Preparing for lunch and dinner dates can be nerve-wracking for some. Beyond looking good and making yourself interesting, imagine the pressure of having to impress your date by bringing them to a place with good food!
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However, with a little planning, you can turn this potentially stressful situation into an enjoyable and memorable experience. With these Booky recommendations, you’ll definitely impress your date!
Luck Garden Seafood Restaurant
Located in Kanlaon, Quezon City, Luck Garden Seafood Restaurant is a great spot for lunch and dinner dates! You and your partner’s cravings for Chinese food and seafood will be satisfied. Their menu features soups, roasted meat, vegetables, and fried rice.
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3 Kanlaon St, Kanlaon, Sta. Teresita, Quezon City, Metro Manila
YAYOI
On YAYOI’s menu, you can find bestsellers like fried chicken steak, sukiyaki (a Japanese hot pot dish), unajyu (grilled eel fillets served with rice), and saba (mackerel). And of course, who can forget YAYOI’s Signature Rolls like the Salmon Aburi Roll, Spicy Salmon Roll, and Spicy Kani Roll? Each dish is prepared with authentic Japanese flavors that are sure to delight your taste buds.
Lasa BBQ
BBQ for your bb!
If you feel like savoring Pinoy favorites on your first date, head to LASA BBQ. They offer crowd favorites such as Garlic Baby Squid in Olive Oil, Fried Calamares, Pork Belly Liempo, Beef & Tripe Kare-Kare, and Fried Vegetables Lumpia.
Aburi
Treat your date to a great day by bringing them to Aburi, a Japanese joint in Muntinlupa! Aburi is your go-to spot for flame-seared sushi, offering classics like Tempura, Teppan, Yakitori, and Donburi bowls done right.
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2/F, 398 Don Jesus Blvd, Madison Galeries, Cupang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Katsu House
Some opt for a more low-key place for dates. Why not try Katsu House in Antipolo? This Japanese restaurant offers Kushi (skewers), Japanese fries, Vegan Gyoza, and for those wanting a little bit of everything, an Appetizer Platter featuring Japanese Fries, Nori sesame and Togarashi, Tempura-style Onion Rings, Tofu Nori, and Fried Shiitake.
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50 Beverly Hills Dr, Subd, Beverly Hills, Antipolo, Rizal
Ethan’s Cafe
If you’re looking for a date spot up North, consider Ethan’s Cafe! They offer All Day Breakfast, Pasta, Pizza, and even grilled meats, making it the perfect place to spend quality time with your loved one without traveling South.
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14 Fausto St, Manotoc Subd, Marulas, Valenzuela, Metro Manila
Samgyeopsal House
For a classic Samgyup date that never goes out of style, visit Samgyeopsal House and try their Unlimited Pork or Unlimited Pork and Beef options. It’s a chance to test you and your date’s personalities: Will you be the samgyupsal griller doing the hard work, or the one patiently waiting for the meat to cook?
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3/F, Gen A Luna Ave, SM City San Mateo, Ampid I, San Mateo, Rizal
FREDO by Zucchero
The homey ambiance at FREDO by Zucchero makes dining with your date feel like being at home. Enjoy Filipino favorites such as Bangus a la Pobre, Bulalo Soup, Lechon Kawali, and Sinigang sa Salmon Miso Soup!
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3 Vatican City Dr, Las Piñas, Metro Manila
Cafe de Esa
Coffee dates are still in! Bring your date to Cafe de Esa for your daily caffeine fix and enjoy all-day breakfast offerings, appetizers, and featured drinks such as Esa’s Favorite (chocolate chip), Klariz Fantastic (pop berry), Golden Boy Karl (butterscotch), and Dalawa’s Milkyway (cookies and cream).
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91 C Raymundo Ave, C. Raymundo, Caniogan, Pasig, Metro Manila
Kalsada Burger
Kalsada date, g? Enjoy these burgers named after popular thoroughfares—Commonwealth, Skyway, Poblacion, and EDSA. You and your date are sure to love taking the long way home together after savoring these delicious meals!
Mensakaba Geishu
For ramen dates and couples that enjoy eating Japanese food, head to Mensakaba Geishu for affordable yet delicious ramen. We recommend trying the shoyu ramen and shio ramen, and the chashudon for those that want something with rice.
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349 Aguirre Ave, BF Homes, Aguirre Ave, BF Homes, Parañaque, Metro Manila
Sultan Mediterranean Grill
For culinary trip through the Mediterranean, visit Sulatan Mediterranean Grill located in Salcedo Village. Go here for the lamb chops, moussaka, and falafel.
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G/F, Valero St, Valero Plaza Condominium, Salcedo Village, Makati, Metro Manila
Persia Grill
Another equally delicious Middel Eastern restaurant is Persia Grill where delicious meals won’t break the bank. We recommend ordering the duo falafel combo, the beef kebab chips, and more.
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G/F, 150 Valero, Salcedo Vill, Centrum II, Valero, Bel-Air, Makati, Metro Manila
Arya Persian Restaurant
One of the more popular Meditteranean grill restaurants, head to Arya for an authentic Persian meal. We recommend ordering the chicken biryani, lamb shish, and the beef koobideh & royal joojeh combo.
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6/F East Wing, EDSA cor Shaw Blvd, Shangri-La Plaza, Wack-Wack, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
Pandan Asian Cafe
If you’re looking for a medley of Southeast Asian dishes, then coming to Pandan Asian Cafe is the right choice. With Thai, Chinese, Malay, and Filipino influences, dishes like rendang, sisig, spring rolls, and char siu are the norm.
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76 Sct. Limbaga, Tomas Morato, Quezon City, Laging Handa, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Krishna’s Curry Corner
Train your spice tolerance with bae when you head to Krishna’s Curry Corner. This place is perfect for vegetarians as they have curries made with spinach or peas. We also recommend trying the butter chicken and beef keema.
Sha Tin Courtyard Chinese Bistro
Treat your date to a Hong Kong like experience without having to spend a pretty penny by going to Sha Tin Courtyard Chinese Bistro. Order the fried scallop radish cake, macao roast meat, or the HK style honey asado.
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133 Sto Domingo cor Del Monte Ave, Banawe, Del Monte Ave, Manresa, Quezon City, Metro Manila
A.M. Espresso
Go for a small bite of dessert or coffee after lunch here at A.M. Espresso. Their rum cake is an absolute treat while their ube latte, dirty matcha, and coconut cream cold brew are all great drinks.
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G/F, 455 P Guevarra St cor Recto St, The Corner House, Addition Hills, San Juan, Metro Manila
M Bakery
Another place to get good dessert, M Bakery is one of the most popular dessert shops in New York; and rightfully so. Their signature banana pudding is a must-order, while their blueberry lemon scones, lemon bars, and blueberry crumb muffins are all underrated gems.
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Slap Stack Burgers
For a more casual date set-up head to Slap Stack Burgers for classic smash burgers, fries, and soda! Order the BLT burger, classic cheeseburger, and the peanut butter and jalapeno burger.
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E Rodriguez Sr cor Campanilla, Quezon City, Mariana, Quezon City, Metro Manila
CUPS
Take your significant other to Diliman to try CUPS, an affordable comfort food restaurant that doesn’t sacrifice quality. We recommend trying the quesadilla, chicken pesto, and baked sushi.
Cerveseria
Brag about your culinary and gastronomic expertise as you take your date to one of the best Spanish restaurants in Metro Manila, Cerveseria. With dishes like croquetas de jamon, conchinillo, and paella negra you’re sure to have a great time.
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Forbestown Rd, Burgos Circle, Forbes Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Bonifacio Global City
Greens Plant Based Bistro
If either one of you are vegan or just looking to try something new, head to Greens Plant Based Bistro in Laging Handa, Quezon City. Try the vegan mozzarella sticks, barbecue wrap, and homemade sisig.
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104 Sct Lozano St, Quezon City, Laging Handa, Quezon City, Metro Manila
We hope your date ends well, but in case it doesn’t, we have other options for you: Where to Eat Alone in Metro Manila.
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