Harbor View Restaurant

I visited Harbor View Restaurant here in the Philippines with my dad today, and unfortunately, it wasn’t the best experience. The salad was just okay not the best…the lettuce could have been sliced better and felt a bit poorly prepared. The fries that came with the sandwich were cold, which was disappointing, and the sandwich itself just didn’t taste good at all. Overall, the food quality didn’t meet our expectations, and because of that, I don’t think my father and I would choose to come back again. I hope they’re able to improve the food and consistency in the future.

!!Don’t visit on foot at night! My friend was robbed on the way back and lost 1000 PHP and other valuables.!! Way there is really sketchy! Only visit with Car! But this is something that has nothing to do with the restaurant it self, the food and the service was great! They even have a cat thats really cute, the view is stunning and the seats and all the different Sea food offers, make this a must have experience. The prawn shrimps (garlic and tempura) tasted delicious and the Mango shake me and my buddy got were also very good. They have a clean toilet and a good establishment with even better food. But be careful on your way there!!!!

Average restaurant for a huge price. Of course you pay for the view but the mussels were really bland which is juste laughable for a sea view restaurant. Portion sizes for the vegetable was huge and I would have liked the server to have told me since I was alone and it is presented as a side dish but it explains the price. The shake was way too sugary and small for the price. It neither tested like Ube or blueberries.

the seafood was fresh and flavorful, and the place is refreshing seaside ambiance. will definitely go back again

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 lapu-lapu had a fishy smell. The pork barbecue was good. But even the sea had a similar odor, giving the place a “once is enough” kind of atmosphere.

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!

Overpriced food. We used to love the place despite the smell and the trash at Manila Bay but we recently had dinner there and was shocked when the bill came. We thought we just over ordered then I compared the prices from our previous visits over the past years and even months, the prices of the food have gone up to 3x. Not worth it anymore. Would have had a better experience when u dine at a nicer place. Staff were very polite though

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.