# The 100 best restaurants in Siargao, ranked (2026)

The best restaurant in Siargao in 2026 is Roots. CEV: Ceviche & Kinilaw Shack is second and Alma Siargao is third.

Last updated: 2026-11-13. Author: Samuel Szpilman. Canonical: https://bestrestaurantsinsiargao.com/

## Quick picks

- Best overall: Roots
- Best Filipino food: Bayani at Harana Surf Resort
- Best seafood and kinilaw: CEV: Ceviche & Kinilaw Shack
- Best pizza: Kermit Siargao
- Best burger: Big Belly Siargao
- Best brunch: Goodies
- Best coffee: Coastal Grounds Coffee
- Best vegan: Shaka Siargao
- Best cheap eats: Kurvada
- Best date night: Roots
- Best Asian food: Siargao Hawker
- Best Spanish food: Alma Siargao
- Best beachfront table: Bayani at Harana Surf Resort
- Best dessert: Coco Frio
- Best outside General Luna: North Dirty Kitchen

## The top 100

1. **Roots** (Tasting menu, Filipino fusion; General Luna, 4.7 on Google (851 reviews)). A tasting-menu restaurant, reportedly the only one on the island. The menu changes daily and blends Filipino produce with Portuguese, Mexican, Spanish and Italian technique.
2. **CEV: Ceviche & Kinilaw Shack** (Kinilaw and ceviche; General Luna, 4.8 on Google (1,407 reviews)). A small shack on Tourism Road built around kinilaw, the Filipino raw-fish dish, alongside Peruvian-style ceviche made with same-day fish.
3. **Alma Siargao** (Spanish, paella; General Luna, 4.8 on Google (763 reviews)). Chef Luis Martinez cooks Spanish food with island ingredients: paella Valenciana, black squid-ink paella and tapas, just off the main road in Purok 1.
4. **Las Barricas** (Spanish tapas and wine; General Luna, 4.9 on Google (1,417 reviews)). A rustic tapas bistro in Purok 5 with pintxos, fish tacos, sangria and one of the longest wine lists on the island.
5. **Siargao Hawker** (Singaporean; Cloud 9, General Luna, 4.9 on Google (647 reviews)). Home-style Singaporean cooking on Cloud 9 Drive. Laksa, beef rendang and Hainanese chicken rice are the dishes people come back for.
6. **Bayani at Harana Surf Resort** (Filipino, Mindanao dishes; General Luna, 4.4 on Google (576 reviews)). An open-air Filipino restaurant at Tuason Point serving classics and Mindanao dishes such as sinuglaw, with a gin bar on site for after dinner.
7. **Kermit Siargao** (Italian, wood-fired pizza; General Luna, 4.5 on Google (1,960 reviews)). The island's best-known pizza: wood-fired pies and fresh pasta in a communal surf-resort setting that fills up early in the evening.
8. **Wild Siargao** (Modern Filipino grill; General Luna, 4.8 on Google (1,304 reviews)). A modern Filipino grill and bar on Tourism Road, known for grilled seafood and pork dishes and a strong brunch.
9. **Big Belly Siargao** (Smash burgers; General Luna, 4.7 on Google (2,263 reviews)). The most-reviewed burger spot on the island. The Twin Wagyu smash burger is the signature, and breakfast is served all day.
10. **Bravo Restaurant** (Spanish, beachfront; General Luna, 4.5 on Google (1,268 reviews)). Beachfront Spanish and Mediterranean cooking in the centre of General Luna: seafood paella, a chorizo burger, bean bags on the sand and live music.
11. **La Carinderia** (Italian-Filipino, seafood; General Luna, 4.5 on Google (1,436 reviews)). Italian-Filipino small plates and seafood on a flower-filled patio. It is not a traditional carinderia, and prices sit above the island average.
12. **Happiness Restaurant** (Mediterranean, Indian; Catangnan, General Luna, 4.8 on Google (1,284 reviews)). Mediterranean and Middle Eastern bowls, mezze and Indian-leaning plates with plenty of vegetarian choice.
13. **Goodies** (Healthy Mediterranean cafe; General Luna, 4.8 on Google (1,313 reviews)). A brunch cafe and eco shop at Arka Hayahay on Tourism Road, best known for its paninis, smoothie bowls and juices.
14. **Shaka Siargao** (Smoothie bowls, vegan; Cloud 9, General Luna, 4.6 on Google (2,631 reviews)). The vegan cafe by the Cloud 9 pier. Smoothie and acai bowls with an ocean view make it the standard pre-surf breakfast.
15. **Branch by Roots** (Brunch; General Luna). The brunch spot from the Roots team, at Kaimana Resort on Tourism Road, built around island ingredients. It delivers around General Luna.
16. **NAGA Siargao** (Brunch, brisket, cocktails; General Luna, 4.5 on Google (696 reviews)). A restaurant and cocktail bar at Island Villas. The beef brisket and focaccia get singled out most often, with falafel and pasta alongside.
17. **Kurvada** (Filipino canteen; General Luna, 4.4 on Google (1,029 reviews)). Filipino dishes served turo-turo style, where you point at what you want. Plates run about 150 to 350 pesos and there are vegan options.
18. **Coastal Grounds Coffee** (Specialty coffee, breakfast; Cloud 9, General Luna, 4.9 on Google (1,510 reviews)). An air-conditioned specialty coffee shop across from Cloud 9, known for its Spanish latte and shakerato and Filipino-style breakfasts.
19. **Cumin Siargao** (Middle Eastern, Indian; General Luna, 4.7 on Google (863 reviews)). Middle Eastern and Indian cooking in General Luna, and one of the better-reviewed options for curry on the island.
20. **Sunday Siargao** (Brunch cafe with pool; General Luna, 4.8 on Google (901 reviews)). A 24-hour cafe on Tourism Road with a dedicated work area and a pool that guests can use for a small fee.
21. **White Beard Coffee** (Coffee, big breakfasts; General Luna, 4.7 on Google (823 reviews)). An open-air coffee shop in Poblacion 1 known for a strong flat white, large breakfasts and banana bread. No Wi-Fi, always busy. There is a second branch in Dapa.
22. **Lamari** (Boutique hotel restaurant; Catangnan, General Luna, 4.7 on Google (565 reviews)). A poolside boutique-hotel restaurant with an international menu. Lechon belly, hummus, kebabs and a calamansi cheesecake are the usual picks.
23. **Siago** (Asian; General Luna, 4.7 on Google (683 reviews)). The Asian restaurant at Siago Beach Resort, listed in the Tatler Best Philippines guide.
24. **Little Rotti** (Indian; Malinao, General Luna, 4.8 on Google (252 reviews)). Indian food at Hostel Bajala in Malinao: butter chicken, kebabs and fresh roti.
25. **Isla Panciteria** (Filipino noodles; General Luna, 4.9 on Google (394 reviews)). A Filipino noodle house in General Luna serving pancit and other Asian plates.
26. **Lyma Siargao** (Asian, brunch; General Luna, 4.8 on Google (404 reviews)). An Asian-leaning restaurant in General Luna that also does breakfast and brunch.
27. **Coco Frio** (Coconut shakes and ice cream; General Luna, 4.9 on Google (495 reviews)). A wooden shack on Tourism Road famous for its coconut coffee freeze: espresso, coconut milk and coconut ice cream.
28. **Halika Siargao** (Gelato; General Luna, 4.8 on Google (1,123 reviews)). The island's busiest gelato shop, with coconut and mango flavours next to the classics. Expect a queue in the evening.
29. **Green Waves Cafe** (Cafe, local and Western; General Luna, 4.8 on Google (573 reviews)). A coffee shop in Purok 3 serving both local and Western dishes, and one of the few that stays open late.
30. **Noods Wok Bar** (Wok and noodles; General Luna, 4.5 on Google (1,077 reviews)). Asian wok and noodle dishes on Tourism Road, with vegetarian versions of most plates.
31. **Kalinaw Resort** (French-Mediterranean, pizza; Catangnan, General Luna, 4.6 on Google (289 reviews)). A resort restaurant in Catangnan mixing Filipino, southern European and French cooking.
32. **Backside Burger** (Burgers; General Luna, 4.7 on Google (476 reviews)). Burgers and fries on Tourism Road, and the main alternative to Big Belly.
33. **The Ohm Cafe** (All-day dining, pool; General Luna, 4.9 on Google (367 reviews)). All-day dining and poolside cocktails. Buy something and you can use the pool.
34. **X Pizza** (Sourdough pizza; Cloud 9, General Luna). Beachfront pizza by Cloud 9, known for its sourdough crust and the sunset view.
35. **Brunch Spot** (Brunch; General Luna, 4.7 on Google (595 reviews)). An air-conditioned brunch restaurant best known for chicken and waffles.
36. **Vedya Siargao** (Vegan; General Luna, 4.7 on Google (344 reviews)). A fully vegan cafe in Santa Ines, attached to a boutique hostel: toasts, smoothie bowls and pancakes.
37. **The Hub by Lokal Lab** (Filipino, farm to table; General Luna, 4.7 on Google (308 reviews)). A farm-to-table Filipino snack bar in Purok 2 that also runs cooking classes. It has a second branch in Burgos.
38. **Mama's Grill** (Filipino barbecue; General Luna, 4.2 on Google (768 reviews)). Barbecue skewers and grilled seafood on Tourism Road. Busy every night at dinner.
39. **Kanin Baboy** (Lechon, Filipino; General Luna, 4.3 on Google (303 reviews)). Lechon and Filipino comfort food near Tourism Road.
40. **Trattoria Altrove** (Italian, pizza; General Luna, 4.3 on Google (277 reviews)). Homemade Italian food: wood-oven pizza, risotto, pasta and wine in a lantern-lit room where you leave your shoes at the door.
41. **Spotted Pig Cafe** (All-day breakfast; Catangnan, General Luna, 4.4 on Google (672 reviews)). An air-conditioned brunch cafe with all-day breakfast, salads, pasta and Wi-Fi. Pricier than most.
42. **My Greek Taverna** (Greek; General Luna, 4.4 on Google (566 reviews)). Greek and Mediterranean plates in General Luna.
43. **HAMAL** (Middle Eastern; General Luna, 4.9 on Google (170 reviews)). A small Middle Eastern restaurant in General Luna with one of the highest ratings in its category.
44. **Warung Siargao** (Indonesian; General Luna, 4.2 on Google (202 reviews)). Indonesian food on Tourism Road: nasi goreng, chicken satay and beef rendang.
45. **Miguel's Taqueria** (Tacos; General Luna, 4.2 on Google (323 reviews)). Tacos, burritos and quesadillas at low prices. A standard taco-and-beer stop.
46. **Takam Cafe & Bistro** (Cafe, bistro; General Luna, 5.0 on Google (258 reviews)). A cafe and bistro in Poblacion V with a perfect score across more than 250 Google reviews.
47. **Fin & Fin Beach Shack** (Seafood, American; General Luna, 4.8 on Google (332 reviews)). A beach shack serving seafood and American-style plates.
48. **Hapag Siargao** (Filipino; General Luna, 4.6 on Google (228 reviews)). A Filipino restaurant in General Luna.
49. **North Dirty Kitchen** (Cafe, restaurant; Santa Monica, 4.9 on Google (275 reviews)). A cafe and restaurant in Sapao, Santa Monica, and the best-rated stop in the far north of the island.
50. **Barbosa Siargao** (Asian fusion, cocktails; General Luna, 4.6 on Google (301 reviews)). An Asian fusion restaurant and cocktail bar.
51. **L'Osteria** (Italian, wood-fired pizza; Catangnan, General Luna, 4.3 on Google (283 reviews)). An Italian restaurant at Tuason Beach with wood-fired pizza, antipasti, vongole and tiramisu.
52. **Loka Siargao** (Breakfast, tapsilog; Cloud 9, General Luna, 4.5 on Google (779 reviews)). Breakfast and lunch on Cloud 9 Drive: tapsilog, aglio olio pasta, coffee and shakes.
53. **Haole** (Hawaiian-Filipino; Santa Fe, General Luna, 4.6 on Google (188 reviews)). Hawaiian-Filipino fusion at a surf hostel in Santa Fe.
54. **Bamboo Surf Cafe** (Crepes, French-Filipino; Santa Fe, General Luna). A cafe built by hand from bamboo, serving a French-Filipino menu of crepes, local toasts and coffee.
55. **Dao Chow** (Vietnamese; General Luna). Pho and banh mi on Tourism Road at low prices.
56. **Emelia's Restobar** (Seafood paluto; General Luna, 4.5 on Google (211 reviews)). A seafood restobar that cooks your pick to order, paluto style.
57. **Catangnan BBQ** (Local barbecue; Catangnan, General Luna, 4.5 on Google (201 reviews)). A local barbecue stand in Catangnan.
58. **Common Ground** (Breakfast, coffee, yoga; Pacifico, San Isidro). A cafe and yoga space in Pacifico, recommended for breakfast and iced lattes.
59. **Serai Resto** (Family restaurant; Pacifico, San Isidro, 4.8 on Google (156 reviews)). A family restaurant in Pacifico, San Isidro.
60. **Mad Monkey Kitchen** (Hostel restaurant, tiki bar; Catangnan, General Luna, 4.7 on Google (1,028 reviews)). The restaurant and tiki bar at Mad Monkey hostel. Social and loud.
61. **The Cat & Gun** (Cafe and sports pub; Catangnan, General Luna, 4.6 on Google (261 reviews)). A coffee shop by day and a sports bar by night.
62. **Lunares Cafe** (Italian cafe, focaccia; General Luna, 4.4 on Google (295 reviews)). Italian coffee, croissants, mini cheesecakes and focaccia sandwiches on Tourism Road.
63. **Kawayan Gourmand** (French bakery; Cloud 9, General Luna, 4.3 on Google (293 reviews)). A French bakery at Cloud 9: sourdough, croissants, pain au chocolat and sandwiches.
64. **Marmelade** (Small cafe, toasties; Santa Fe, General Luna). A tiny cafe in Santa Fe with well-made coffee, cheese toasties and banana bread.
65. **Sunset Coffee Roasters** (Coffee roaster; General Luna). A coffee-first cafe next to Sunset Bridge with rotating beans, pour-overs, cold brew and pastries.
66. **Saint Thomas Coffee** (Coffee, rooftop; General Luna). A minimalist coffee shop with a rooftop, praised for its flat whites and pastries.
67. **mondayyy's** (Cafe, brunch; Catangnan, General Luna, 4.5 on Google (270 reviews)). A breakfast and brunch cafe in Catangnan.
68. **Yogi** (Frozen yogurt; Catangnan, General Luna, 4.7 on Google (260 reviews)). A frozen-yogurt shop with a coconut-based vegan option.
69. **Buonana** (Vegan ice cream, acai; General Luna, 4.7 on Google (114 reviews)). Vegan banana-based ice cream and acai bowls.
70. **Sibol Siargao** (Bistro, breakfast; General Luna, 4.3 on Google (286 reviews)). A bistro and bar that also does breakfast.
71. **Bulan Pizzeria** (Neapolitan pizza; General Luna, 4.3 on Google (132 reviews)). Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza with Sicilian wines on Tourism Road.
72. **The Coconut Nut** (Pizza; Alegria). A pizza spot in Alegria, recommended as the best pizza in the north of the island.
73. **Kolekibo** (Vegan beachfront cafe; Burgos). A beachfront vegan cafe in Burgos for breakfast or lunch.
74. **Manu Brew** (Classic breakfast; Pacifico, San Isidro). Eggs, bacon and pancakes in Pacifico for a classic breakfast.
75. **Bulaloan** (Bulalo beef soup; General Luna). A casual Filipino spot just off the highway, known for bulalo beef soup.
76. **CFC** (Fried chicken; General Luna, 4.4 on Google (166 reviews)). Fried chicken on Tourism Road in Filipino, Korean and Mexican-inspired styles.
77. **The Beachbaby Cafe** (Healthy cafe; General Luna, 4.5 on Google (167 reviews)). A healthy cafe and restaurant.
78. **Coffee Stroll** (Coffee; Catangnan, General Luna, 4.6 on Google (195 reviews)). A coffee shop in Catangnan with several blends to choose from.
79. **Cafe Kokomo** (Beachfront cafe; Catangnan, General Luna, 4.3 on Google (332 reviews)). A beachfront cafe and restaurant in Catangnan.
80. **Isla Turon Deluxe** (Turon kiosk; General Luna, 4.7 on Google (164 reviews)). A roadside kiosk in Purok 3 selling oversized turon, the fried banana spring roll.
81. **Jorene's Homemade Ice Cream** (Ice cream, halo-halo; General Luna, 4.8 on Google (124 reviews)). Homemade ice cream, halo-halo and budget snacks in Poblacion 1.
82. **All About Cocoo** (Coconut desserts; General Luna). An air-conditioned stop for coconut desserts and coconut coffee.
83. **Kobe's Bite Dessert House** (Leche flan, halo-halo; General Luna, 4.7 on Google (70 reviews)). A dessert cafe with leche flan, halo-halo, cupcakes and mango float.
84. **El Mejor Pan de Coco** (Coconut buns; General Luna, 5.0 on Google (34 reviews)). A bakery stall on San Sebastian Street selling warm coconut-filled buns baked on site.
85. **Drunken Sushi** (Sushi; General Luna, 4.1 on Google (212 reviews)). Sushi in Santa Ines.
86. **Barrel** (Sports bar, burgers; General Luna, 4.3 on Google (886 reviews)). A beachfront sports bar with burgers.
87. **Mama Coco** (Bar and restaurant; General Luna, 4.5 on Google (98 reviews)). A bar and restaurant in General Luna.
88. **Greenhouse Siargao** (Healthy hotel restaurant; Cloud 9, General Luna, 4.4 on Google (159 reviews)). A hotel restaurant near Cloud 9 serving healthy island dishes.
89. **Kawayan Villa** (Resort restaurant; Cloud 9, General Luna, 4.5 on Google (116 reviews)). The on-site restaurant of a resort near Cloud 9.
90. **Isla Cabana Seafood** (Seafood, beach view; General Luna, 4.1 on Google (175 reviews)). Seafood and breakfast with a beach view.
91. **Siargao Corner Cafe** (Cafe, breakfast; General Luna, 4.1 on Google (655 reviews)). A breakfast cafe in General Luna.
92. **Isla Cusina** (Burgers, pizza; General Luna, 3.9 on Google (1,088 reviews)). A casual spot for burgers, pizzas and calzones.
93. **Aventino's Pizza** (Budget pizza and pasta; General Luna, 3.9 on Google (336 reviews)). Thin-crust pizza and pasta at low prices, with branches in General Luna and Dapa.
94. **Chill Out Cafe** (Sandwiches; Burgos). An air-conditioned cafe in Burgos, good for sandwiches.
95. **Bollox Bar** (Filipino, English breakfast; Burgos, 4.0 on Google (21 reviews)). Filipino and Western food in Burgos, including an English breakfast, with vegan options.
96. **Kook Cafe** (Vegetarian cafe; General Luna, 4.6 on Google (58 reviews)). A coffee shop and vegetarian cafe.
97. **Sea Green Cafe** (Cafe; General Luna, 4.8 on Google (50 reviews)). A small cafe in General Luna.
98. **Cloud 9 Barbecue** (Barbecue; Cloud 9, General Luna, 4.9 on Google (21 reviews)). A barbecue stand at Cloud 9.
99. **Dawis Restaurant** (Western, Filipino; General Luna, 4.0 on Google (37 reviews)). A restaurant with a mixed Western and Filipino menu.
100. **Ocean 101** (Resort restaurant, breakfast; Catangnan, General Luna, 4.1 on Google (608 reviews)). The restaurant of a long-running beach resort in Catangnan, used mostly for breakfast.

## FAQ

### What is the best restaurant in Siargao?
Roots is ranked the best restaurant in Siargao in 2026. It serves a daily-changing tasting menu and is listed in the Tatler Best Philippines guide. CEV: Ceviche & Kinilaw Shack is second and Alma Siargao is third.

### Where should I eat on my first night in Siargao?
For a first night in General Luna, Kermit Siargao for wood-fired pizza and CEV: Ceviche & Kinilaw Shack for kinilaw are the two safest picks. Both are central and both fill up, so go early or book.

### What food is Siargao known for?
Siargao is known for kinilaw, the Filipino raw-fish dish cured in vinegar and citrus, along with grilled seafood, lechon and coconut desserts. CEV: Ceviche & Kinilaw Shack is the reference for kinilaw and Coco Frio for coconut ice cream.

### Where are most restaurants in Siargao?
Most restaurants are in General Luna, along Tourism Road and around Cloud 9. 92 of the 100 restaurants in this ranking are in the General Luna municipality. The rest are in Pacifico, Burgos, Alegria and Santa Monica in the north.

### Is eating out in Siargao expensive?
It depends on where you go. A plate at a Filipino canteen such as Kurvada costs about 150 to 350 pesos. The tasting menu at Roots was about 2,500 pesos per person in May 2025. Most cafes and mid-range restaurants fall between the two.

### Do I need to book restaurants in Siargao?
Book ahead for Roots and CEV. Popular places such as Kermit fill up in the evening, so arrive early. The busiest periods are surf season, from September to November, and holiday weekends.

### What is the best pizza in Siargao?
Kermit Siargao has the best-known pizza in Siargao, wood-fired and served in a surf resort. Other strong options are Kalinaw Resort, X Pizza and Trattoria Altrove.

### Where is the best coffee in Siargao?
Coastal Grounds Coffee, across from Cloud 9, and White Beard Coffee, in General Luna town, are the two highest-ranked coffee shops. Coastal Grounds has air conditioning. White Beard has no Wi-Fi.

### Are there vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Siargao?
Yes. Shaka Siargao, Vedya Siargao and Happiness Restaurant are the best-known options, and Vedya is fully vegan. This ranking lists 12 vegan-friendly places.

### Are there good restaurants outside General Luna?
Yes, but far fewer. In the north, North Dirty Kitchen in Santa Monica, Common Ground and Serai Resto in Pacifico, and Kolekibo in Burgos are the ones most often recommended.

### How was this ranking made?
The ranking combines editorial recognition (Tatler Best Philippines, Vogue Philippines), how often a restaurant appears across independent food guides from 2025 and 2026, and Google rating weighted by review volume. Places reported closed were removed. It is a synthesis of sources, not an inspection of all 100 venues.

## Method

Synthesis of editorial guides (Tatler, Vogue Philippines), independent food guides from 2025 and 2026, and Google ratings weighted by review volume. Not an on-site inspection of all venues.

Reported closed by third-party listings (not confirmed with the venues) and excluded: White Banana Beach Club (permanently closed), Thai Foon (temporarily closed), The Smoking Joint BBQ (permanently closed), Lokanto (permanently closed), Manu (permanently closed), Greenhouse Cafe and Restaurant (temporarily closed), Cantina Luna (permanently closed), Fili Beans Espresso (permanently closed), Kitya's Place (permanently closed), Sushi Nori (permanently closed), Cosmic Siargao (permanently closed), Buddha Thai Cuisine (temporarily closed), Zicatela (temporarily closed).

## Sources

- Tatler Asia, Tatler Best Philippines 2025 and 2026: https://www.tatlerasia.com/dining/branch-by-roots
- Vogue Philippines, Siargao food feature, April 2026: https://vogue.ph/lifestyle/food/siargao-cev-bamboo-cafe-cev-alma-roots-paraluman/
- Wanderlog, restaurant rankings for Siargao Island (Google ratings and closure flags): https://wanderlog.com/list/geoCategory/198165
- My Global Viewpoint, restaurants in Siargao, updated February 2026: https://www.myglobalviewpoint.com/incredible-restaurants-in-siargao-island
- Girl on a Zebra, cafes in Siargao and north Siargao guides, 2026: https://girlonazebra.com/cafes-in-siargao/
- Indulgent Eats, where to eat in Siargao, May 2025: https://indulgenteats.substack.com/p/where-to-eat-in-siargao
- Tripbase, Siargao food guide: https://www.tripbase.com/destinations/siargao-philippines/food/