Eating out at restaurants has always been a standard when it comes to
date ideas—whether you are still getting to know each other or celebrating your anniversary. Dinner dates are simply romantic, especially if you are with the right one.
Ambiance and environment play an essential part in the success of your date, so you have to choose the venue carefully. Thankfully, a lot of the
romantic restaurants in Bacolod know how to satisfy the senses. On this list are some of the best restaurants in the city with a lovely ambiance where you can dine with your beloved. From a restobar on a hill to an affordable café, take your significant other to any of these
romantic restaurants in Bacolod for an unforgettable night!
Location: 24th Street, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM and 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Recommended budget for two: PhP700
Tucked along Lacson Street is an old house converted into a restaurant that serves international cuisine. Maria - Kucina • Familia boasts of its rustic look with antiques and cartwheels displayed in the garden and an open area surrounded by trees and plants. The restaurant is quaint and charming at night, and couples can match its romantic ambiance with their best-sellers: parmesan crusted salmon and glazed chicken. In order to have the full experience of international dining, guests are strictly encouraged to wear smart casual clothes.
How to get to Maria - Kucina • Familia: Hop on a Northbound Terminal PUV at the North Ceres Terminal and get off at 24th Street Lacson between Sky Cable and Tirehouse Bacolod. From there, enter 24th Street and walk towards the entrance of Maria - Kucina • Familia.
Location: Gary's Place Hacienda Tinihaban, Barrio San Jose, Silay City, Negros Occidental
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM and 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Recommended budget for two: PhP2,000
Along Silay’s underrated paths lies Punong Gary’s Place, a secret culinary hideaway fenced with lush vegetation. Lovers can take delight in the restaurant’s farm-to-table produce and visually appealing dishes. After dinner, you can take a stroll along the property’s grounds and see the casitas with nipa roofing, fish pond, eucalyptus plants, and a 25-meter pool with Jacuzzi. Take advantage of the Instagram-worthy scenery of the restaurant and capture your sweet moments together!
How to get to Punong Gary’s Place: Take the Victorias Ceres Bus at the North Ceres Terminal and tell the conductor to drop you off at Punong Gary’s corner. Once you get off the bus, cross the street and wait for a pedicab. Once you’ve boarded a pedicab, ask the driver to drop you off at the front entrance of Punong Gary’s Place.
Location: 14-12 Hernaiz St., City Heights Brgy. Taculing, Bacolod City
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday, 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Recommended budget for two: PhP300
You don’t need to spend much to have an intimate night under the stars. Café Aghora, which used to be known as Cafe Brahma, offers budget-friendly Filipino food with an authentic touch and a cozy vibe amidst the busy streets of the city. Their best-seller is the native nilagang baka (beef soup with potatoes, cabbage, and onions) and it is a definite must-try. For couples who like to listen to live performances, Café Aghora is truly a romantic place to beat, as it serenades diners with live music as they eat.
How to get to Café Aghora: Along Central Market, ride a Mansilingan-Central Market PUV and ask the driver to drop you off at Café Aghora. The driver will then drop you off at the entrance of the café.
Location: San Bernabe 2, Negros Occidental Eco-Tourism Highway, Brgy. Salvacion, Murcia, Negros Occidental
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Recommended budget for two: PhP600
If you’re planning a Valentine’s trip to the mountain of Don Salvador Benedicto, you might want to finish your date on a high note and have dinner at Hilltop Resto Bar. This dining spot is enveloped with a fresh cool breeze and a serene atmosphere. Their Filipino menu is affordable and good for sharing, which would leave your stomach and wallet happy. While taking advantage of the night sky and cold air, cap off the night with a bottle of beer with your lover.
How to get to Hilltop Resto Bar: Board a San Carlos Ceres bus at the South Ceres Terminal and tell the conductor to drop you off at Hilltop Resto Bar. Once you get off, walk towards the entrance of the restobar.
5. Chalet Restaurant
Location: Rooftop, L’Fisher Hotel, 14th Lacson Street, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Operating hours: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Recommended budget for two: PhP1,000
Lovers who wish to dine with a view of the city could do no better than Chalet Restaurant. This restaurant affords diners a view of the city lights of Bacolod and a taste of the special local cuisine. They have a dip-and-dine promo of PhP500/person, which is inclusive of consumable food and drinks from the menu and use of the swimming pool. More than just a fancy meal, going on a date in this roof deck restaurant is an experience.
How to get to L'Fisher Chalet Restaurant: Take the Bata-Libertad PUV outside Robinsons Place Mandalagan and get off at L’Fisher Hotel. Proceed to the entrance of L’Fisher and walk towards the back entrance of the hotel. Turn left and enter the ground entrance of Chalet and ride the elevator near the entrance. Get to the roof deck of the hotel and on your right side, you will see Chalet Restaurant.
For more date ideas and venues for dinner dates, go to
Yoorekka!
Make lasting memories with your lover and fall in love again in these romantic restaurants near Bacolod!
This article was originally published in Yoorekka on February 18, 2020.
Check out this video:
Consumer News
