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- General Luna is the epicenter of Siargao's food scene with the highest concentration of quality restaurants, cafes, and food options.
- Most main courses range from 300-600 PHP (USD 5.40-10.80) at well-regarded restaurants; budget eats from street vendors and carenderias can be as low as 50-100 PHP.
- Resort restaurants are often overpriced and generic compared to standalone establishments in General Luna; notable exception is Bayani at Harana Surf Resort.
- Siargao's food culture reflects its international expat and digital-nomad population—you'll find authentic Thai, Indonesian, Italian, Spanish, Korean, and Greek alongside traditional Filipino fare.
- Fresh seafood is a highlight; many restaurants source catch-of-the-day from local fishermen.
- Breakfast smoothie bowls are everywhere near Cloud 9; the scene is Instagram-famous but quality is variable.
- Happy hour cocktails at some venues (e.g., Kermit) offer excellent value.
- Street food vendors (BBQ sticks, ginanggang) are cheap, tasty, and ubiquitous—look for evening gatherings near the main road in General Luna.
- Dining infrastructure is well-developed; no significant language barriers in restaurants catering to tourists.
Supermarkets
General Luna Central Market
- Notes
- Local open-air market for fresh produce and supplies; walkable from main tourist areas
Budget
Mama's Grill
- Price Range
- ₱150
- Neighborhood
- General Luna
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Filipino BBQ (grilled meat skewers)
Catangnan BBQ
- Price Range
- ₱200
- Neighborhood
- General Luna
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Filipino grilled meats with sweet sauce
Keyun's Burger
- Price Range
- ₱225
- Neighborhood
- General Luna
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Freshly-baked burgers, chicken wings, loaded fries
High End
Kermit Restaurant
- Price Range
- ₱600
- Neighborhood
- General Luna
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Authentic Italian (pizza, carbonara, homemade pasta)
Bayani
- Price Range
- ₱650
- Neighborhood
- General Luna
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Filipino regional Mindanao cuisine, beef kulma, sisig
Lighthouse Restaurant
- Price Range
- ₱700
- Neighborhood
- San Isidro
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mediterranean-inspired, fresh seafood, oysters Rockefeller
Mid Range
Buddha's Thai Cuisine
- Price Range
- ₱350
- Neighborhood
- General Luna
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Authentic Thai with British pub fusion (massaman curry)
Kanin Baboy
- Price Range
- ₱450
- Neighborhood
- General Luna
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Upmarket Filipino, house spicy lechon (pork belly)
Warung
- Price Range
- ₱400
- Neighborhood
- General Luna
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Authentic Indonesian (nasi goreng, beef rendang)
CEV
- Price Range
- ₱500
- Neighborhood
- General Luna
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fresh seafood, ceviche & kinilaw
Delivery Services
GrabFood / Grab
- Notes
- Primary food delivery app in the Philippines; operates in Siargao's main areas
Foodpanda
- Notes
- Secondary delivery option available in General Luna and surrounding areas
International Cuisine
Italian
- Notes
- Well-represented with standalone pizzerias and resort restaurants
Boutique options available in General Luna
- Cuisine
- Spanish
Korean
- Notes
- Authentic Korean at Kimstaurant, Siargao's single Korean restaurant
Traditional dishes at Warung and other spots
- Cuisine
- Indonesian
My Greek Taverna offers Mediterranean fare
- Cuisine
- Greek
Multiple options throughout General Luna
- Cuisine
- Japanese & Thai
Local Must Try Dishes
Kinilaw
- Description
- Traditional Filipino raw fish cured in coconut vinegar with vegetables
Bangus Sisig
- Description
- Chopped milkfish with liver and spices, sizzling hot on a plate
Beef Kulma
- Description
- Peanut butter beef curry served on a sizzling plate, Mindanao specialty
Crispy Pata
- Description
- Deep-fried pork knuckle, Filipino classic
Lechon
- Description
- Roasted whole pig or pork belly with crispy skin
Ginanggang
- Description
- Grilled saba banana coated with margarine and sugar, served on a stick
Halo-Halo
- Description
- Filipino shaved ice dessert with colorful ingredients and sweet toppings
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Description
- Siargao offers dedicated vegan/vegetarian restaurants and options across multiple venues. Most mainstream restaurants accommodate vegetarian requests, and there is a small but active plant-based dining scene.
Venues
Vedya Siargao
- Price Range
- ₱300
- Neighborhood
- General Luna
- Cuisine Or Dish
- 100% vegan, deluxe carinderia-style meals at midday; experimental vegan baked goods and plant-based fusion
Green Waves Café
- Price Range
- ₱280
- Neighborhood
- General Luna / Cloud 9
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vegetarian-friendly smoothie bowls, sandwiches, vegan options with quality Italian-style coffee
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