Intimate Restaurants Where You Should Go On Your Next Date

Dying to go somewhere new for your next date? We have a list of suggestions from breakfast places, to steakhouses, to Spanish and Filipino cuisine, and to beer and wine pubs! What’s even more awesome is Maya cardholders can get all kinds of discounts thanks to Visa as part of their Epic Dining Curations program. 

The offer is valid until October 31, 2016 only so check it out!

 

1. STEAKHOUSE: Melo’s Steakhouse (Fort-Taguig, QC-Tomas Morato, Alabang-Westgate)

 

Known For

Wagyu and Angus Beef. “Only Melo’s has a steak cart presented to customers so they can choose the cut and thickness of the meat before it is grilled to perfection with a secret marinade and using volcanic rocks.” -When In Manila

Budget (According to Zomato)

P1,500 for two people

P80 for a pint of beer (approx)

 

 

Maya Discount

 25% off total  food & beverage orders

 

As featured on: Spot. PH’s Top 10 Steaks in Manila

 

Photo Credit: Spot.PH

                                          Photo Credit: Spot.PH

 

2. SPANISH CUISINE: CALDERON (Kapitolyo-Pasig, San Juan, Makati)

Known For

Their cozy and intimate ambiance, traditional Spanish dishes, and the best paella negra in town.

 

Budget (According to Zomato)

P1,300 for two people (approx. according to Zomato)

P70 for a pint of beer (approx)

 

Maya Discount

25% off total bill with a minimum spend of P1000

 

As featured on: Shoot First Eat Later

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3. BREAKFAST: FRANK & DEAN (BGC)

 

Known for

Coffee and American Comfort Breakfast Food. Bestsellers include Southern Fried Chicken, Fettuccine Carbonara, 5-cheese pizza, One Eyed Jack, pepperoni pizza

 

Budget (According to Zomato)

P1,000 for two people (approx. according to Zomato)

 

Maya Discount

20% off total bill

 

As Featured On: When In Manila

“Burgos Circle, this little bubble of residences-offices-restaurants in the middle of Manila, isn’t short of places with great pizza. It’s certainly not lacking in terms of places that have great chicken. What it’s in short supply of are respectable third-wave coffee houses. Frank and Dean hits three birds with one establishment stone: a restaurant that specialises in comfort food (pizza and chicken), and (finally) addressing the problem that great restaurants in the area do not necessarily have equally great coffee.”

 

 

 

 

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Photo Credit: Frank & Dean FB

 

4. FILIPINO LUNCH/DINNER: SENTRO 1771 (Taguig, Makati, Pasig)

 

Known for

 Fresh Smoke Fish Spring Rolls, Bangus Belly Tocho, Hole In One, Catfish Adobo Flakes, Chicken Adobo Sa Gata, Sinigang Na Corned Beef, Seafood Bagoong Rice, Macau Chorizo And Cheese Tidbits

 

Budget (According to Zomato)

P1, 200 for two people (approx. according to Zomato)

 

Maya Discount

20% off total bill

 

As Featured On: Pepper’s PH’s most iconic dishes

 

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Photo Credit: Zomato

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5. LEMURIA: HIDDEN ROMANTIC DINNER (QC)

Known for

Romantic ambience. Iberian Pork Loin, Beef Bourguignon, Buerre D’escargots cooked in almond and herb butter, Duck Leg Confit with French White Bean Stew, Pecatostes (fried bread cooked in sherry and cinnamon).  

Budget (Approx. According to Zomato)

P1, 200 for two people (approx. according to Zomato)

 

Maya Discount

20% off all meat dishes except lamb shack and beef bourgignion

 

As Featured On: When In Manila

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“The great thing about Lemuria is that is isn’t just the ambiance that will lure you in and keep you coming back, but the food itself. I’ve been to restaurants with good food but regular ambiances and restaurants with amazing ambiances but regular food. Lemuria however sets itself apart with its beautiful garden and amazing menu.”

 

6. FAT DADDY’S SMOKEHOUSE (Marikina, BGC) 

Known for

Mac N Cheese, Smoked Us Pork Spare Ribs, Us Grilled Pork Chop, Bacon And Smores Dip.

 

Budget (Approx. According to Zomato)

P700 for two people

 

Maya Discount

15% off total bill

 

As Featured On: Food In the Bag

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Smoked Barbecue meats done right. Photo Credit: Food In The Bag

 

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The SMOKEY MAPLE BACON (150Php). One of their famous milkshakes. Photo Credit: Food In The Bag

“FAT DADDY’S SMOKEHOUSE in BGC is that place where you want to go to if you want to pig out.  Aside from smoked and barbecued meats, the starters are well executed. They also serve burgers and other pasta dishes for variety. These are delicious and yet very deadly.”

 

7.  AMPERSAND (BANILAD, CEBU CITY)

 

Known for

All in one bar, deli, and restaurant; romantic sumptuous steaks

 

Budget (Approx. According to Zomato)

P1250 for two people

 

Maya Discount

10% off total bill

 

As Featured In: Libotero

 

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Photo Credit: Libotero

 

 

8. Maya (Crossroads, Banilad, Cebu)

 

Known for

“The best Mexican restaurant in the Philippines”. This is reportedly one of the must-eat places in Cebu for anyone visiting the area.

 

Budget (Approx. According to Zomato)

P1050 for two people

 

Maya Discount

10% off total bill

 

As Featured In: Our Awesome Planet

 

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Photo Credit: Our Awesome Planet

 

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Photo Credit: Our Awesome Planet

“We visited with our friends who have recently moved to Cebu. This is their favorite place to bring visitors and we are ready to go back!!!! The taco plates come with three mini tacos that will not disappoint… The Asada with corn tortillas were my favorite. Appetizers were tasty, everyone’s food was perfect. Service was fantastic, and the drinks complimented the meal perfectly!!! I am so excited to return on my next visit! Find this place and enjoy!!!” -Eugene from TripAdvisor

 

9. Izakaya Sensu (BGC)

 

Known for

Introducing diners to a wide variety of less popular Japanese grub to our palate that the cuisine has to offer; described by Spot.PH to be the freshest sashimi you’ll ever taste.

 

Budget (Approx. According to Zomato)

P1000 for two people

 

Maya Discount

10% off food purchases with a minimum spend of P1000

 

As Featured On: Spot.PH

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Photo Credit: Spot.PH

 

10. THE WINE CLUB (MAKATI)

 

Known for

An ambient and intimate wine restaurant; “one of Makati’s best-kept secrets”

 

Budget (Approx. According to Zomato)

P1000 for two people

 

Maya Discount

20% off food; 10% off wines

 

As Featured In: Zomato

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Photo Credit: Sarado Santos on Zomato

 

“This place doesn’t get much foot traffic, but that’s a shame because it serves excellent international food, mainly Italian dishes with even some Hawaiian fare as well… Their Calamari is outstanding and the pasta and pizza dishes are as close to authentic Italian as you can get in this country, but they were even better in the past. Their chicken and meat dishes are excellent as well, and they do a decent cheese platter.” -TheWhineGuy from TripAdvisor

 

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