Zambales is a great place to explore delicious wild cuisine that takes advantage of the local seafood and nearby farmers’ markets.
From family-friendly spots to sophisticated restaurants, here is where to eat in Zambales.
For the best seafood in the area, there is nothing better than the famous Moalboal Sea Restaurant, which serves up freshly-caught fish dishes that are quite affordable.
Those looking for a cheap, yet delicious meal for breakfast should head to Johnny’s Cafe, which has some of the best food and drinks around.
And for a truly unique experience, there is no better place than the nearby Thales Restaurant, which offers a wide array of international dishes in a beautiful outdoor setting.
For a more upscale dinner experience, try Jamison’s Steakhouse, which serves up some of the finest steaks in town.
And for a cozy night out, there is none better than the small and charming Chaco’s Café, which provides a perfect atmosphere for a family meal or celebratory dinner.
Whether you’re looking for the best seafood, a cheap breakfast, or a romantic dinner at night, Zambales has something for everyone.
| Address | 58 RH 5 National Hwy, Barrio Barretto, Olongapo, Zambales, Philippines |
| Opening Hours | +63 929 834 4631 |
| Phone Number | Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
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Real Customer Reviews at Sit-n-Bull:
Todd Smart-
03:59 04/27/23Great place for a lunch or dinner. Cost atmosphere and good music playing on the speakers. Wifi is super fast so you can download apps and use it to surf the internet. Food came out fast and was delicious as shown in the photos. A+ highly recommend. Doctor A CondoSuites Rent Angeles City-
09:22 02/25/23Great food, great ownership, my resident restaurant when I'm in Bario Barreto. Updating my review... That's the - 🎯 Hit - when you go to a restaurant severally and always delicious 😋 worth it Breavis-
06:39 02/25/23Ordered the sliders, kitchen sink, taco platter, and chicken adobo. Overall it was pretty good food and service. The sliders were a little disappointing and the tacos weren't authentic Mexican style. Dean Stanley-
04:21 06/25/22Came to Subic for 4 days and ate here at least once a day. Food was hot, good protions and a fair price. Its a good goto to have.My only ⚠️ warning⚠️The curry spicy scale is 🔥 HOT 🔥 😁Enjoy! rene c. centeno-
02:00 02/15/22Definitely a good restaurant in Barretto, Olongapo City wherein you can never run out of choices. They offer lots of good American, Mexican and Filipino food varieties with big servings. Parking is a challenge though. 
| Address | 43V2+RV3, Cabangan, Zambales, Philippines |
| Opening Hours | |
| Phone Number | Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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Real Customer Reviews at LC's Stop & Chow:
Icee Adrian-
06:28 04/16/23The food we ordered was delicious, every piece of it. The Halo-Halo special was a delightful experience in hot weather.We came across this restaurant going to our booked resort in iba zambales and it was full of customers who will dine, apparently they have a waiting time of 1 hour. But it didn't take that long, what we did is we advance our order and be serve when we got our table.Suprisingly we got our table 10-15mins later and immediatelly after sitting we recieved our orders.Waiters were friendly as well and they will serve you as fast as they can.We ordered a lot and all was delicious and worth it. Definitely we will go back in here when we go to zambales again. Wency Orbina-
23:04 03/12/23Their food is very good. Salmon Sinigang is a must-try. Unfortunately, their famous beef kaldereta was not available when we visited; so we ordered their kambing kaldereta. Some of the carrots were still uncooked though. Their chopsuey is good too. Good for group or family dining. And to also add that they have a wide parking space. Rafael Mesina-
00:29 11/05/22If you are ever on this part of Zambales, this is a good food-stop. Big servings! We had a slab of salmon for ~400php+, and it was so good. Pork sinigang was nice too. The place is nice, with plenty of parking. Lawrence-
12:41 07/19/22Nice place with good food. This time got a large pansit bihon and some halo halo. This is actually my daughter's favorite place for halo halo so whenever we are in the area we stop by. The staff are friendly and the prices are affordable. Uriel-
12:39 06/15/22This place is amazing, great ambiance and even greater food. There are always a lot of people and they always run out of food due to high demands. We had to try 3 times before we were finally able to dine in. The staff are also very polite and their food is very affodrdable. Can't wait to go back. | Address | San Marcelino - San Antonio - San Narciso Rd, San Antonio, 2206 Zambales, Philippines |
| Opening Hours | +63 945 100 5595 |
| Phone Number | Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: Closed, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
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Real Customer Reviews at Bigfoot Restaurant & Rest House:
mr Tubby-
01:24 04/20/23The 5 of us enjoyed a very delicious meal in the picnic area. Beautiful scenery, great food. Tubby Rogers-
00:16 04/20/23There was 5 of us and we enjoyed a very good meal. We ate outside in the picnic area, and it was a beautiful setting. Mani Sarmiento-
16:11 03/03/23good food, good staff...their cheese pizza is my daughter's favorite Wency Orbina-
13:42 02/10/23This is a restaurant of a higher tier. Ideal for groups of friends, families, or meetings. The prices of their food are reasonable. The food is not bad. It was the first time I tasted hotdogs on a pizza. I liked their Sweet Zambaleño. Overall, it was a very good experience. And I also want to commend the cleanliness of their comfort room. Kudos! Keep it up. Ronald Meville-
09:31 12/07/22Awesome food with a cool outdoor al fresco space.Best Halo Halo desert in Zambales! | Address | 8XGG+WGV, National Road, Iba City, Zambales, Philippines |
| Opening Hours | +63 47 811 2562 |
| Phone Number | Monday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
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Real Customer Reviews at Bons Restaurant:
Christian Cabal-
12:55 02/22/23Been here quite a lot and their food is one of the best you can get. Little bit pricey but if you're up for a good food, then this is the place to go! We celebrated my Dads 66th Birthday here and we celebrated his 65ths birthday here too! cherrie pulgar-
23:22 05/20/22S e a f o o d galore cooked to tender perfection!! A truly WELCOME respite to the now grumbling tummy once you reach Iba, Zambales!! Located a swing away from the town center, iy TRULY is worth your drive👌🍒 Kuu-
04:39 04/17/22The food and atmosphere was great, the temperature is just right and the people are very nice. Highly recommended! But the food is on the more costly side and the competing restaurants are more worth the buck. Jt Maldupana-
04:42 01/08/20Absolutely loved their Fish Sinigang and Seafood Special. The Sinigang had the right sour taste and it had lots of vegetables. We also had fried rice. This place is good for groups/families. My only complaint is the lack of parking. john lane-
10:24 06/15/18Best pancit I have ever had. Lot's of choices at an affordable price. | Address | 8XRC+J64, Govic Hwy, Iba, Zambales, Philippines |
| Opening Hours | +63 998 549 4797 |
| Phone Number | Monday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Thursday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
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Real Customer Reviews at Sonsing Resto Lounge:
Lawrence Pandes-
12:46 05/13/23The food is great! Don't get me wrong. I was looking forward to some dishes! The reason why I rated this restaurant like this is that we got here at 7pm on a Saturday and the Cali Roll maki was not available. They were out of avocado. In fact, all japanese section was not available. Which they came back to inform me after I switched to the fried maki roll. Neither was the beef broccoli. The lumpia, the soup, calamari and pancit was on the spot! Just bummed I couldn't have the other dishes. Jemuel De Jesus-
11:15 01/10/23Friendly staff, great desserts and freshly brewed americano Brian Altman-
03:36 11/20/22The place is located right along the main national road, so it is very easily accessible. The food is good. However, even though we reserved ahead to make sure they knew we were arriving as a big group, when we arrived, there was only one person serving us (around 60 people). It took approximately 3 hours for all of us to get served, finishing lunch at 4pm. ABA M-
19:31 09/04/22Superb Foods & Quality Service.I highly recommend this venue.Cool crews🙂 Jt Maldupana-
05:43 12/29/21Update (Dec. 29, 2021). Still loved the Pinangat na Labong and Sonsing Fried Rice. What we we didn't appreciate was the lack of COVID safety policies/reminders and the poor ventilation. The group across our table was too noisy, insensitive to other guests. The restaurant should perhaps post some reminders to maintain social distance, keep talking to a minimum, among other safety measures.They've got the best Pinangat na Labong! Clean place. Spacious parking. You can't miss it if you pass through Govic Highway. | Address | 727 Dewey Ave, Olongapo, 2200 Zambales, Philippines |
| Opening Hours | +63 47 250 3290 |
| Phone Number | Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
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Real Customer Reviews at Fortune (Hongkong) Seafood Restaurant:
Rodelio Soriano (The Solar Farmer PH)-
23:45 03/18/23I recently had the pleasure of dining at Fortune (Hongkong) Seafood Restaurant in Subic Bay, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience. The authenticity of the Chinese cuisine was evident in every dish, with each one expertly prepared and bursting with flavor. What's more, the food was not too oily, which is a rare feat for Chinese restaurants.The staff at Fortune (Hongkong) Seafood Restaurant was incredibly attentive, making sure that every need was met and every question answered. Their hospitality added to the overall dining experience, making it even more memorable.The ambiance of the restaurant was also excellent, with a comfortable and inviting atmosphere that perfectly complemented the delicious food. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner with friends or a special night out with a loved one, Fortune (Hongkong) Seafood Restaurant is the perfect place.Overall, I highly recommend Fortune (Hongkong) Seafood Restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Chinese cuisine, attentive service, and a great ambiance. It is definitely one of the best restaurants in Subic Bay and I can't wait to return for another amazing dining experience. Terence Malupa-
12:48 03/03/23Steamed lapu-lapu was great, stir fried prawn could be better.The restaurant is spacious, tables are amply spaced, diners don't hit each other's seat. Didn't try their VIP rooms as there were only 3 of us maybe next time. We'll be back for sure. onat!-
08:21 01/25/23We had dinner here and had a fantastic time trying out their dishes since it was our first time going. The restaurant has an impressive selection of dishes on its menu. The dishes were all great, perfectly seasoned, and cooked. I particularly liked their Steamed Lapu-Lapu with beancurd and Taosi and their crab and corn soup. Dishes can be ordered in several sizes to suit your dining group. We all ordered their medium-sized dishes except for the assorted vegetables with garlic. Though all savory and went well with their Yangchow rice, they are on the expensive side. I guess it was a given when the first thing you see upon entering the restaurant is the numerous elegant-looking chandeliers. The staff was accommodating though I wish our food came out in one trip. They brought out dishes one by one, making the first few dishes served already cold before our main protein dish arrived. Still, a great Chinese cuisine dining experience. Definitely a treat. A Kanjani-
13:10 10/24/22Nice Chinese restaurant.It’s with large indoor Air-conditioned seating, and some private VIP rooms.The food was good, but of course I have eaten better. Tim Frazer-
09:56 06/30/22Overall, a great food experience. I enjoyed the chicken with broccoli, although the broccoli was crunchy, not cooked enough. Taste was good though. We also had the pepper fried pork, which was worth coming back for. We saw large fish tanks with fresh fish in them so that's an option. There's also a full bar, but we didn't order from it. Service was quite good, with at least four waiters tending to us, and all overseen by the duty manager. There's good parking available just outside the front door. I look forward to our next visit. | Address | Malawaan Park, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines |
| Opening Hours | +63 917 155 3889 |
| Phone Number | Monday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
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Real Customer Reviews at Rali's Restaurant:
Ryan De La Luz-
06:21 04/16/23Very timely and solid service. No complaints on seating, reservation not required and the area was not very busy when we arrived. Great food and quite affordable as well. I will definitely be heading back here when I'm in the area! Akosi Mikeb-
02:50 04/04/23I felt very welcome in this place. The attendant is so friendly and accommodating. They took a while to prepare our orders, but I'm sure it's because they were freshly cooked. Coffee here tasted good also. The place was open air, which is nice. We were able to smell the fresh breeze of the sea beside it. ST-
21:49 12/16/22This fine dine in cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! Fresh air ,hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentations, wide wine lists, and wonderful dessert. They also give complimentary bread. I recommend it to everyone! I would like to come back here again and again. Prices, not your average resto though so dont expect it to be cheap. They have a safe parking with guard. Joe (Right Click)-
10:43 06/22/22The perfect place to start your day. With the exceptionally beautiful view after your table. It will make your day complete. The ambiance of the place will bring you near the oceanside and comfort you by the tides in the sea. And don't forget the dishes they offer. It worth the price you will pay. Erin Yap-
19:28 01/23/22Ambiance and the view was nice. Service was great, food was okay. Flies everywhere, it was quite bothersome. I had the Salmon & Gnocchi for myself. Salmon was perfectly cooked, but the gnocchi tasted frozen and store-bought-like. I have definitely made better gnocchi. So there's that. | Address | Raymundo St, Subic Bay Freeport, Zone, Zambales, Philippines |
| Opening Hours | +63 47 250 0655 |
| Phone Number | Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 AM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 AM |
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Real Customer Reviews at Chef Samurai Subic:
John-
04:14 04/29/23Their dishes are one of the best in the area. I would recommend trying their sushi and sashimi! The area is accessible and is near the Waterfront road where you can walk after eating. Must try: Softshell Crab Salad, Yakisoba, and Grilled Salmon.Anything odd? The fried maki tastes like banana. 😂 Denny Ruan-
07:35 04/19/23Been here four times in a week.Highly recommend sashimi here and other sushi.Ingredients are fresh.Most dishes with Mayonnaise. Nekoshi The Random Potato-
11:56 10/08/22Lovely Japanese restaurant I went to. Quite affordable and a delicious selection of sushi and sashimi.I wasn't expecting anything else but was quite surprised they also had some nice tasting pasta. Not my favorite but still pretty great considering they mainly serve sushi/sashimi.Highly recommended and would come back again. Raymund G-
11:04 06/09/22This place is a good find. Japanese vibe. Friendly staff. Great food. Had lunch and dinner here on the same day. Dad enjoyed the soft-shelled crab salad so much that he requested we have our dinner here after lunch. Good ramen. Good sushi. Tasty salmon. Great rice tea. Too bad they didn't have uni on stock or that would've been perfect. Booie M-
12:18 02/21/22This is a place I would drive the 250kms from Manila just to eat at! Quaint little Japanese place, with amazingly affordable prices.You should definitely try the Soft Shell Crab Salad. I am sure it will not disappoint.Their selection of Sashimi and Sushi weren't that plentiful, but everything we ordered was really good quality.The ramen was a bit of a let down, but it's really not a ramen joint, so they get a pass for that.All of the items we ordered surprised me - and the bill wasn't as expensive as I expected it to be.I will DEFINITELY be back at this place! | Address | Block 1 Lot 5 Waterfront Rd, Olongapo, 2200 Zambales, Philippines |
| Opening Hours | +63 47 252 8199 |
| Phone Number | Monday: Open 24 hours, Tuesday: Open 24 hours, Wednesday: Open 24 hours, Thursday: Open 24 hours, Friday: Open 24 hours, Saturday: Open 24 hours, Sunday: Open 24 hours |
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Real Customer Reviews at Seafood By The Bay:
Jerrylyn Magbuo-
14:18 04/21/23Poor preparation of food, overpriced, not fresh seafood. Staff are humble and respectful. Ok comfort room. Super lansa ng scallops, tigas ng crab. I raised this concern to the staff, no reaction 🥴 Angela Nathania-
06:26 12/18/22The lemon butter sauce was good but the seafood were not fresh. The squid was very rubbery. I couldn’t even cut using my spoon, so i used the knife instead 🤣. It doesnt worth the price!! Jasmine Abiera-
08:37 09/10/22One of the best parts is the view, the crab, the sinigang and the shells. But not much of the steam fish which has an after taste of the sauce that I don't like. Nevertheless, besides the food, their service is fair and the area is neat. Will go back again. Joseph Lazatin-
04:37 06/23/22Food serving is not that much and not that small in amount. We ordered Large meat platter, it was good. The sauce is no difference with our sauce. The salmon miso, was nice and tasty with texture. The rice was great as well.Value for money is ok, a little bit expensive.Clean space and no smell of cooked food from the kitchen. Plus nice view Ralph Pagarigan-
13:09 04/03/21The taste is average nothing much of a wow experience considering the price is a bit on the high end. I guess the location cost is a major factor? The crab has good amount of roe but you can tell that it is not fresh. The Cajun sauce too is not that I expected. Overall the place is clean. | Address | 2 Rizal St, Olongapo, 2200 Zambales, Philippines |
| Opening Hours | +63 47 222 4530 |
| Phone Number | Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
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Real Customer Reviews at The Coffee Shop:
Roy Hipolito-
09:08 05/01/23Good food but place was hot because it's open air. Daddy Slim-
01:07 04/03/23I tried some birthday cake from here and I would say overall it was average compared to others I've tried. It was far too sweet and the sponge was not as light as others I've tried. Unfortunately I wouldn't be tempted to try any other types. Lily Valey-
20:22 03/23/23Food is delicious and with big serving. I tried their muffins for take out. They were good as well, soft and not so sweet. Cj Mania-
15:10 03/12/22This is a restaurant that I knew since 2004. Their food are really delicious and the serving size was really big. The price is what we call in the philippines "sulit", it is about getting the amount of what you've paid for. Right now in year 2022, the design of the restaurant is upgraded and improved. More chairs, new aircon and etc. The staff was also accommodating. Finally, it is a must recommend restaurant on my personal view and opinion. You should try it yourselves, you will not regret it. Btw, i love their Hard Tacos and Large Iced Tea. Find your favorite dish when you visit their restaurant. CR Travel-
10:23 10/26/21Absolutely love coming to this place when I am in the area. Such a variety of food well priced and quick service. Thank you. Love the new remodel very nice 2021. | Address | R7CG+7F9, Mc Kinley St, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines |
| Opening Hours | +63 917 512 3461 |
| Phone Number | Monday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
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Real Customer Reviews at Texas Joe's House of Ribs:
Wency Orbina-
10:49 03/04/23I loved their humongous ribs. So tender and so flavorful. I also enjoyed the bubba burger. Wow. There were also tacos and quesadillas. The side dishes were not bad at all. It's also a plus that their personnel were very accommodating. The prices in the menu were strongly justified. Kudos! This must be the best steakhouse on my list. Edgardo Masamayor Jr-
07:14 01/02/23Their wild west theme spans across the building, ambiance, waiter's attire and food. First quick tip is to be there an hour before lunch or dinner time as parking easily gets full. Second tip is use Google maps to locate their back parking since the street in front is one way and you would need to drive around the whole block to reach the back. We ordered ultimate nachos, full slab baby back ribs, beef brisket platter and chicken nuggets. I would recommend beef brisket over the baby back ribs since the meat was so very tender plus only few restaurants in the metro offer beef brisket. The ribs was also very good and you get to mix and match three sauces original, carolina honey and habanero to your liking. This place is a must try if you are craving for American food. Jeorgette Mae Alaro-
15:57 08/09/22Texas Joe's is a really good place if you want to get some quality steak. It takes a while to get your order, I think it's because it's all made to order. food is fresh out of the kitchen and the atmosphere takes you to a countryside diner. They also have outdoor dining and have a designated smoking area. Overall, it was a great place to eat with family since they have a wide variety of food available in their menu. roeder jay casuga-
06:46 06/19/22Decided to go here instead of Meat plus since my co workers vouched for it. Its an awesome place!! First time and very impressed with the serving size. We went there on a weekday and its still packed! Good for big groups, but they charge an additional 10% if you want to set up a long table. I got the Tennesse Trio and the beef is the best! you get to choose two sides with any Combination order. frances antoinette-
15:07 02/20/22They have a large serving of ribs! We loved the nachos. Not that much for the quesadillas, it has the same taste as nachos. The food was served quickly even though there were many people
