ICYMI: Yesterday, we listed different activities, from staycations to massages and a cruise, that you can enjoy with Tatay while you’re in the Philippines this Father’s Day, June 16. If you’re looking for more ways to treat Dad, a more traditional way to celebrate his special day is with a big meal for the big man.
Here are several special dining choices to cater to whatever he is craving without having to leave Metro Manila:
1. Okada Manila’s Medley Buffet
New Seaside Drive, Entertainment City, Parañaque
Treat dad to a king’s feast for lunch or dinner on June 16 at Okada Manila‘s Medley Buffet (PHP4,500 nett for adults, PHP2,250 nett for children), featuring Boston lobster, King Prawn, Oyster Rockefeller, Roasted Prime Rib, Peking Duck, Crispy Pata, Whole Lamb with Saffron Pulao, a Whole Lechon, and so much more while washing it down with free-flowing red, sparkling, or white wine; beers; soda; juices; and iced tea. Call +632-88880777 to reserve.
2. Richmonde Hotel Ortigas’ Richmonde Café
San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig
If you want to dine somewhere in the middle of Metro Manila, check out Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, whose Richmonde Café hosts a Father’s Day Lunch Buffet on June 16 from 11:30a.m. to 2:00p.m. This will feature mouthwatering tastes and delectable dishes the whole family will love, like roast beef carving, chimichurri pork ribs, crispy fried octopus, hickory barbecue chicken, and varied Spanish tapas cooked a la minute. An assortment of starters, entrees, and desserts complete the buffet, priced at a relatively more affordable rate (compared to the rest on this list) of PHP1,595 nett per person.
Big families get more savings with the 4+1 Deal, where for every four persons paying the regular buffet rate, another person gets to eat for free. Children 5 and below are also free, while those 6 to 12 years old get 50% off. To reserve or inquire, call +632-86387777 or +63917-8597914.
3. Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s Eastwood Café+Bar
Orchard Road, Eastwood City, Bagumbayan, Quezon City
If you prefer to dine somewhere in Quezon City, reserve at Eastwood Café+Bar for their Father’s Day Lunch Buffet from 11:30a.m. to 2:30p.m. You can have all you can eat premium US rib eye, lechon roll, and sea bass at the carving table; plus soup, salad, sides, desserts, and more for PHP1,799 nett, inclusive of citrus mango iced tea and coffee or tea. Dads get a glass of red or white wine, a special token, and a chance to eat for free with the similar 4+1 Deal above.
If a dinner date is what Dad wants that day, Eastwood Café+Bar is serving a Father’s Day Set Dinner from 6p.m. to 10p.m. He can enjoy first-rate entrée choices in a three-course meal. His choice of mains are The US Rib Eye Set at PHP1,950 nett, Sea Bass Set at PHP1,650 nett, or Salmon Wellington Set at PHP1,650 nett. Each set comes with roasted pumpkin garlic cream soup, sans rival cheesecake and red velvet for dessert, and choice of citrus mango iced tea, glass of red or white wine, or bottle of Smirnoff Mule, plus a giveaway for Dad. To reserve or inquire, call +632-85707777 or +63917-5216867.
4. Nobu Manila
City of Dreams Manila, Aseana Blvd. cor. Diosdado Macapagal Blvd., Parañaque
If you’d like to get the celebration started early, the Manila outpost of globally renowned brand Nobu serves a delicious Japanese Brunch Buffet, which highlights the New-Style Japanese cuisine of celebrity Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. At the dedicated Father’s Day brunch on June 16, fathers can enjoy unlimited helpings of Nobu signatures that are offered in all Nobu restaurants around the world, such as Black Cod Butter Lettuce and Signature Sashimi Trio: Tuna Matsuhisa, Yellow Tail Jalapeño, and Salmon Karashi Su Miso (tart miso mustard sauce); as well as baked slipper lobster and Kobe Smash Burgers with aji amarillo aioli from an all-you-can-eat a la carte menu that complements the buffet spread.
Equally worthy of attention are the Whole Roasted Wagyu Brisket and Wagyu Chuck Roll that come with a choice of custom Nobu sauces. Seafood lovers can indulge in the Irish Gallagher oysters, blue crabs, and shrimps on ice. A whole tuna, freshly cut and expertly prepared sashimi, a display of assorted premium chef’s selection of nigiri, sushi, and maki rolls served with Nobu custom sauces are the buffet’s pièce de résistance. The brunch spread also extends to the restaurant’s cabanas, where grilled pork ribs and kushiyaki or skewered and grilled items (assorted vegetables, chicken skin, chicken thighs, and salmon belly) are prepared on a robata grill in an al fresco setting.
Nobu Manila’s Father’s Day brunch on June 16 is at PHP4,388 for adults, PHP2,194 for children 6-12, and includes unlimited non-alcoholic beverages. For celebrations a day earlier, the regular Nobu brunch at PHP3,499 nett per person is an option. Brunch service is from 11:30a.m. to 3p.m. Call +632-88008080 to reserve.
5. Crystal Dragon
City of Dreams Manila, Aseana Blvd. cor. Diosdado Macapagal Blvd., Parañaque
If you want to celebrate with Dad at City of Dreams Manila but perhaps before June 16 so it’s less crowded, check out Cantonese and regional Chinese specialties at Crystal Dragon, which offers a Father’s Day a la carte menu available during lunch and dinner from today, June 11, up to Sunday, June 16.
An ode to the head of the family, the inviting menu consists of Deep-fried Stuffed Crab Claw rolled in phyllo kataifi (phyllo dough) and served with plum chili sauce; Double-boiled Pork Ribs with dry scallop, peanut, lotus root, red dates, wolfberries, and bamboo pith; Wok-seared Australian Lamb Rack with homemade mint sauce; Szechuan-style Oven Roast Grouper with assorted mushroom and roots vegetables (pictured); and Chilled Bird’s Nest with monk fruit and dry lily bulb.
Fathers dining on June 16 will receive a special amenity from the award-winning restaurant. Crystal Dragon is open daily from noon to 11p.m. Call +632-88008080 to reserve.
6. Waterside
Solaire Resort, Entertainment City, Aseana Ave., Parañaque
Waterside Dad’s Day Surprise Feast (PHP3,499+/PHP4,888+) at Solaire Resort Entertainment City is the perfect place for a carnivore dad who loves unlimited barbecues. Their selection of grilled meats, sausages, and seafoods at live carving stations is the perfect Dad’s Day treat for the hero of the day. Let him indulge in Cebu lechon, paella, and a roving trolley serving up Beef Wellington and herbed mashed potatoes (especially fun for the Gordon Ramsay-loving dad).
Complement Dad’s dream buffet with free-flowing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as a milkshake bar and dessert station. If that’s not enough, he can head to the open bar where cocktails, spirits, and wines are his to sip and savor.
7. Fresh
Fresh at Solaire Resort offers a Dad’s Day International Buffet (PHP3,899+) if Tatay is craving unlimited international fare as well as something homegrown, with a spread of kilawin, sisig, fresh oysters, live carving and cooking stations, succulent Asian BBQ skewers, native kakanin, and frozen desserts that he can all wash down with free-flowing drinks of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic varieties, including themed cocktails and mocktails, as well as a whisky pop-up bar.
To add to the fun, a walking photo booth will capture your family’s favorite moments, while activities for kids and a live band ensure fun for all ages. To top it all off, every Dad will receive a special gift!
8. Red Lantern
Solaire Resort’s Red Lantern Dad’s Day Dim Sum Buffet (PHP2,288+) would be for the dads who would love to be treated like an emperor. Their all-you-can-eat dim sum specials for lunch and dinner include favorites like hakaw, taro puff, and siu mai; as well as 20 dishes only available on Father’s Day, like crystal skin lobster dumplings, Dong Po-style braised pork belly, and a variety of vegetarian options.
9. Finestra
The top Italian restaurant in Manila, Finestra, located at Solaire Resort, has an Italian brunch buffet (starts at PHP 5,555) that’s great for the papa who loves his authentic carbonara, beef tartare, leg of lamb, and red-wine braised steak; paired with their wide array of free-flowing champagne, a selection of fine Italian wines, signature cocktails, a roving prosecco trolley, and an exclusive wine station. Every Dad will be honored with a special gift, making this Father’s Day Italian party at Finestra one for the books.
10. Kkanbu
Are you and your appa into Korean dishes—and series? Solaire Resort’s Kkanbu Dad’s Day Seoulful Delights (PHP2,448+) offers crispy and juicy authentic Korean-style fried chicken in an assortment of flavors (from garlic soy to sweet chili) and of course, side dishes—best washed down with their selection of ice-cold beers, just like in K-dramas!
11. Yakumi
If Dad is craving authentic Japanese food, Solaire Resort’s Yakumi Dad’s Day Japanese Lunch and Dinner (PHP4,999+/PHP5,888+) serves beloved classics and innovative Japanese dishes. There are eight live stations, including a dedicated teppanyaki station. Indulge in Yakumi’s signature tai sakemushi—sake-steamed fish—delivered straight to your table. Top off the feast with an exquisite dessert bento box, free-flowing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a roving sake and sochu trolley, as well as a special Father’s Day cocktail for all dads.
Can’t decide which cuisine to treat Dad to? Just head to Solaire Resort Entertainment City and decide which of their restaurants to dine at on June 16. Of course, you’re also free to call +632-88888888 to already book a table once he decides ahead of time.
