El Nido Restaurants: Your Best Bet for Meals are at Lio Beach.
There are plenty of areas and El Nido restaurants where you can potentially grab a bite. If you want a good, decent meal in a nice area, head over to Lio Beach and taste some of islands better places for food and drink.
Best Meals at the Beach
A dinner with grilled seafood is a must when vacationing at the beach. If you ask the locals in Lio Beach, they will all tell you to have dinner at El Nido Grill. And they are right. El Nido Grill is the best dinner on the beach with its Filipino cuisine specializing in grilled dishes like pork belly and squid.
El Nido Grill | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
Daily, 9am to 10pm (Hours may vary and close as early as 8pm)
Best Light Lunch/Mid-Day Snack at the Beach
If you’re looking for a light lunch or a mid-day snack, head to the popular Shaka Cafe for their signature smoothie bowls as well as healthy lunch plates. Balance the lifestyle meal with a Filipino brew! The cafe also offers crafts beers by the bottle.
Shaka El Nido | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
Daily, 10am to 10pm (Hours may vary and close as early as 7pm)
Best Drinks at the Beach
It’s a vacation – unwind and have some drinks! Start at Manila Beach Bar with their delicious Manille Basil Smash. Nibble on bar snacks or have dinner at El Nido Grill. And then have a nightcap in Jungle Bar.
Manille Beach Bar | TripAdvisor Reviews
Daily, 11am to 11pm (Hours may vary and close as early as 8pm)
Jungle Bar | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
Daily, 12pm to 12am (Hours may vary and close as early as 10:30pm)
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