Gardena Fresca
Within coca-cola village in matina. their bestseller is adobong tahong.
Claude's
Rizal street. authentic french cuisine.
Jack's Ridge
Just across the santo nino shrine. delicious filipino cuisine and a breathtaking view of the city.
Cubyertos
Torres street. try their signature vegetable-chicken salad.
Dencia's
Ilustre street. classic davao-chinese cuisine. best orders are tokwa't baboy, congee, fresh lumpia and pancit canton.
Yahong
There's one in the venue and another along torres street. try their talaba and diablo chicken wings . their crispy pata is also a must!
Sea Urchin Restaurant
Mamay road, a few meters from damosa gateway. a full range of chinese cuisine. cold cuts and soup are excellent. try also their steamed lapu-lapu and garlic chicken. the best restaurant in the city. call them at telephone numbers 082 235-8603, 301-9289.
De Bonte Koe
Rizal street. dutch cuisine. try their herring with onions. never miss the apple pie.
Boodels
Within barrio obrero. very cheap grilled tuna belly. tastes great too.
Mang Inasal
Within g-mall and sm mall. delicious cheap barbecue chicken. *food chain found all over the philippines
Dimsum Diner
Within g-mall and somewhere near holy cross college. best orders are salted fish fried rice, salt and pepper riblets and siomai.
Na Trang (Jekoy's Grill)
Jacinto extension, beside central bank. authentic vietnamese cuisine. try their tofu and mushrooms, vietnamese pancake, wet lumpia and fried spring rolls. coffee is great here also.
Apple Pie, questionable, not even Dutch style.
Ahfat
Victoria plaza area. the ultimate gastronomic experience. try the steamed shrimp, spicy spare ribs and crab fuyo.
Gerry's Grill
Within g-mall. the many versions of sisig are great. *food chain found all over the philippines
Talaba Joe's
Rizal street. come to this place for the freshest oysters in davao.
Grand Emerald Seafood Garden
Within victoria plaza complex. good food, reasonable price, nicely lit interiors.
Mandarin Tea Garden
With branches at g-mall, sm davao, nccc mall, rizal st., guerrero st., duterte st., dcla complex., and bajada st. the first and original dimsum house in davao. must try!
Davao is renowned for its durian and pomelo. Eating durian is admittedly an acquired taste but those who do end up liking it will swear that the bad smell is worth it. Pomelo on the other hand is a citrus fruit that most closely resembles a grapefruit, it is quite common in South East Asia. Beware of bringing durian inside airplanes as well as hotels and other establishments. They may have strict regulations on allowing durian inside and some may not allow durian to be brought at all.
Dox's of Davao
* rosal street, catalunan pequeã±o near yuchico orchid gardens. habachi iron cookery with a southern flare. try the dox's dog "on a stick" sarap to the stick!