Bahay Cubo Restaurant and Bar

This is by far the best dining experience here in Samal Island. Loved every single bit of it! Alfonso is the menu and he will read out what’s available for the day and it’s hard to decide which to eat because everything sounds so delicious! Great wine selection and service. Will definitely come back here again and again! 10/10 would highly recommend and it’s definitely worth the trip.

Okay, let's face it, Samal island is a beautiful place but it's not a place for foodies. For nice wine and good food it's usually necessary to take the ferry over to Davao.
Fortunately, there is Alphonse and Jaqueline's Bahay Kubo, a hidden gem, that is a must for everyone visiting Samal island.
This is not your average restaurant, though. It's only open Fri Sat Sun, and it's a labour of love rather than a business.
There's no menu, Alphonse will offer you whatever is available, usually some nice choices of different meat and fish dishes, soup and dessert.
Whatever will be served to you is not fancy food, this is a simple place on a simple island, but the quality, the prepation and the freshness is simply outstanding.
The tuna steak was perfectly cooked and truly divine, the roastbeef melted in your mouth and the beef meatballs with fried potatoes were some of the best i had in Asia,
They also boast a nice variety of good value quality wines, mainly from Chile, perfectly chilled, a true godsent in this part of the world.
The only downside to Bahay Kubo is the fact that they're only open on the weekends, so we only managed to eat there twice.
If you're in Samal on a weekend, no matter where you stay, get yourself to Fernandez Beach (Google maps) and follow the signs, you will not regret it.

A pleasant surprise in Samal ❤ Must try! Alfonso the owner is also the menu, he will recommend food depending on whats available in the market ❤

One of the best lunch of my life. You have to book as there are limited table. The owner is a very funny guy with a lot of experience as chief. All the products are fresh. Thetefore the menu always changes.

Fine dining owned and operated by a Swiss chef 👨‍🍳 named Alphonse. Great food with nice ambiance. High-end food.

Alfonso's place is the best. I had the pleasure to meet him during a work experience in Samal, and I hope to go back one day.

The experience i had with this restaurant is one of the best. The food is amazing, the chef/owner is entertaining and knows his job really well and the over-all vibe of the restaurant is perfect for every traveller. You shouldn’t miss this out when you visit Samal.

Nice place. Fine dining by the beach prepared by a Swiss chef. Truly an out of the ordinary dining experience in Samal Island.

Like an oasis in a desert! Excellent food and very personal first class service. Very decent atmosphere in a lush garden accompanied by classical music. Highly recommedable for connoisseurs!

Wonderful dining experience. Great food!
The place is also very relaxing accompanied by a classical music.

Best location, best host (Alphonse), best food. Incredibly beautiful Salma garden Island.

Always a fabulous experience to eat at Bahay Cubo here in Samal. Great food, great company & great wine 🍷😊

Lubugan Toril fronting Rose Bakeshop

The most amazing food you will ever have. The Swiss chef is a master

One of the best restaurants in Samal. Great food and ambience.

Very very great experice, fine dining, a taste of switzerland

Wonderful dining experience that keeps me coming back :)

Hidden gem that's worth visiting.

Fantastic Dining Experience!

The best in samal