Harbor View Restaurant

This place is what it is…a restaurant in the bay over the water. Nothing too fancy, however the prices are that of a fancier place. Food is good but you get the feeling it’s geared toward tourists and not the locals. Fish and lobster dishes were heavy on the vegetables and light on the fish and lobster. I remember this restaurant during 2002-2008. It is now a shell of itself in every respect. After ordering the lobster, I was told by the waiter that they only accept cash. I questioned that policy and the waiter amended it by claiming that the credit card machine sometimes doesn’t work so staff informs patrons they may require cash payment. Hmmm…sounds more like they want to make sure they’re going to get paid. The decor is a bit worn and needs updating. The food is tasty and mirrors the pictures in the menu. I wouldn’t recommend this place for everyone but if you want a meal over the ocean and you don’t mind paying for it, check out Harbor View. A better ambience is to be enjoyed during the evening hours as the sun is setting.

The seafood was incredibly fresh and flavorful! All seafood was cooked to perfection, with just the right balance of seasoning and tenderness. all was equally impressive, offering a delicious combination of textures and tastes. I also appreciated the variety of options on the menu, catering to all preferences. The portion sizes were generous, and the presentation was top-notch. Additionally, the drinks complemented the dishes wonderfully, and the dessert was a delightful end to the meal. Overall, I had a fantastic dining experience and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for fresh, high-quality seafood in a welcoming environment. I will definitely be coming back!

Go here only if you are willing to pay hotel price for food with streetfood quality. A plate of fries cost ₱350 and that’s just plain fries. Moreover, all salad options are ₱485. Only the view of the Manila Bay is good here. The rest, disappointing. First time I went here was 2015 and now in 2025, I remember why I did not go back. In terms of service, very poor as well considering that there was only one more table aside from us during that time (lean hours). Had to call the staff’s attention several times before I could place an order.

Food was really good. Average prices are 400++ for shrimp with how fresh the seafood was it's worth it. The view is also very nice but I was there for dinner so the photos aren't as nice. Eat here in the afternoon to enjoy the view of the sea. Loved the steamed lapu lapu, shrimp gambas, oysters with cheese

We live in the area, but it's our first time to try here because our son wanted to see the ships and because of the numerous high reviews. The view was nice, might be better during sunsets. Majority of the diners were foreigners. Price was relatively high and food quality was disappointing. The calamares was not crunchy, though not gummy. The shrimp was good. The sisig was generous and tasted ok. The fries was bland and bacon was overcooked. The ham cheese was ok. Ordered sago gulaman because the other drinks especially the shakes were at 300+ mark. Service is on the slow side and the waiters looked tired. This place is ok if you're going for the view of the sunset at Manila Bay. Numerous other better options if you want value for money and legit Filipino food.

Waiting time is incredible long especially if u need large table. Food is so so but the pricing is not cheap. Not really justifiable for $130/kg crab price

Had our Valentine’s Day dinner date at this restaurant. Even at peak hours, their queuing system is very fast, efficient and well-organized. There were chairs in the waiting area and the guests were seated promptly as soon as a vacant table becomes available. The food was surprisingly good and well worth the price. We ordered sinigang, adobong baby pusit, baked scallops and sashimi special. All were served promptly, piping hot (except for the sashimi of course), and tasted superb. House Specialty: The adobong pusit rivals the taste of my favorite dampa macapagal restos.. the mixture of tangy, sweet and salty that simply made my taste buds burst with pleasure. The squid was cooked to perfection, with a texture that is soft and not chewy. I just wish they had bigger portions of this cause it was sooo bitin! They food was pricey but worth it.. they used mozzarella cheese for their baked scallops!! And the new discovery for me was the Dulce De Leche cake that was just off the charts!! Wil definitely come back just for these dishes alone!! I was still at the restaurant but I was already looking at my calendar to check when I can come back again. Of course, the ambiance made everything more special. The cool night air with the harbor view.. and it’s only walking distance from Hotel H2O and Manila Ocean Park! High chairs available. Service is the best!! Waiters were very responsive and prompt, can interpret discreet eye contact and seemed friendly and courteous. Overall, in this restaurant, you get what you pay for. For improvement: I wish they have portable terminals for card holders to transact at the table.

I have nothing to say about this restaurant. Although I'm not a rice eater, the salmon miso and kare kare made me extremely hungry. I would highly recommend the lumpia, and the kare kare was perfect, especially with my favorite salmon belly miso. Sad to say The pandan desserts were too sweet. We didn't take any pictures of the food because we were so hungry. We ordered BAKED SCALLOPS, SIZLING SISIG, LUMPIA, KARE-KARE, SALMON BELLY MISO, JAVA RICE, and CHAO PAN RICE. My only concern is please prioritize providing high chairs to customers who have a toddler, or to consider adding more high chairs.

Nostalgia visit. Came a bit late that at past 7pm,steamed suahe was gone so we feasted on nilasing na hipon and calamari over a bottle of beers. Got some sashimi too. Last visit was in 2018 so it was nice to be able to drop by again

We came for a late lunch, and left feeling satisfied. Like others have said, the seating is outside on the pier, which can be a little warm later in the day. Our ice melted quickly in our drinks. All in all, the portions are decent. Our part of two did leave with some left overs. Highlights: The Adobong Kangkong was cut into manageable pieces and was mixed into a delicious sauce. Lowlights: The pancit canton was made with ramen noodles. It was good, but it couldn't really be called pancit canton with the wrong noodles. Mixed bag: The Caldereta was sweet which my husband loved and I didn't, and our halo halo didn't have enough ice in them, even though they were tasty. I'm giving it a four nonetheless because I enjoyed the little Sheldon like seabird that kept us company. He wouldn't allow anyone on his log, chasing away a rude sparrow that dared to try to sit there. Plus, the food was good, even if some of the ingredients were incorrect.

This place opens at 11 in the morning. It's next to the Ocean Park, It has a nice view of Manila bay and close to Luneta Park. They offer Filipino food especially seafood. A lot of people will say that it's pricey but they need to understand that the location of the restaurant plus labor is expensive so I understand why the price is the way it is. Also the portion size is good for two people. They don't have their own WiFi but there is a public WiFi that you can use to take pictures for Instagram. They also accept Credit and Debit Card. I'm giving it a 4 star review because there is still room for improvements. - Find a way to open earlier than 11 am. - Have your own WiFi exclusive for guest. - Work on presentation, because millennials like me like to post pictures on Instagram. - Few improvements with the servers and the service. - Improvements with online orders and delivery. Overall I will recommend this place for locals, foreigners and balikbayans.

Slightly pricey but the view is beautiful. I'm so glad Roxas boulevard was cleaned up, I used to ride a ferry here when I was younger. Food was good but wet also knew what to order.

Good please for seafood. It's not trendy at all and have a good service. Crabs and shrimps are fresh and here they cook it in so many ways!

Quick facts - Don't think they accept cards. - You have to flag down wait staff like most places. - Good pictures - Offers non traditional Philippine food (grilled chez, fried chicken, etc), very accommodating of English speakers. ***they allow smoking in the dining area.*** Enjoyed this place a lot. It is literally over the harbor. The majority of the seating is on a pier reaching out over the water. This can give the place a bit of that unpleasant ocean smell, but you get used to it after a while and we didn't realize it within 20 minutes. There is literally a ton to choose from, which was the one time I felt bad about not knowing the language bc I could tell what I was missing out on.

Food was amazing! We ordered a lot of shrimp dishes and my allergies didn't react, meaning it's fresh (that's just my theory, hehe). Place is very clean and service was exceptional. Price is very reasonable too.

This place is a lousy value for what you pay. It's an open-air restaurant on and over the water. The decor and ambience is nothing special. The service is so-so. I ordered the wok-fried lapu-lapu with chili sauce. The flavor was okay but out of a 500 gram fish, I got about 100 grams of meat and I had to work hard to get that much off this poor little fish's frame. I had a side of steamed broccoli with garlic. It was served swimming in a brown sauce and it was just too salty to eat. For all of this, I paid PhP 1,600. My curiosity has been satisfied and I won't be returning to this place.

We stumbled in to this place looking for another restaurant. The food was tasty. Unfortunately, the service was lackluster. The ambiance is nice and the open air breeze was nice. If you are not in a hurry, try this place out.

A go to for Filipino food. Nice location on the water. Wide selection of food, affordable, quick service.