6 Taste of Bohol You Shoudn't Miss

This millennial age, traveling had become extremely prominent that even restaurants have become a tourist destination. Restaurants these days pops-up here & there with a dining experience that are either offering a cool unique vibe or dishes of exotic and best local cuisine.

Most of us travel for the experience, some aim for adventure, while others travel for food.  Well, essentially dining will always be a part of our travel experience. I mean, we do need to eat.  For some tours or activity, meals are already inclusive so we wouldn't need to worry about that. But the rest of our leisure time we need to find somewhere to eat, right? And that's when the struggle starts…

It's hard to find a good restaurant when you're new at a place, don't you agree?  So, to narrow down your options, we listed our top 6 favorite restaurants in Bohol for your pleasurable and gustatory experience. 

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GIUSEPPE PIZZERIA & SICILIAN ROAST

 Tawala, Panglao, Bohol, 6340

Type:  Italian | A la Carte

Hours: 11 AM to 11 PM daily

Must Taste: Tortino Di Cioccolato, Pizza Romana, Wine, Osso Bucco,  Lasagna de Carne, Caffe' Late, Porcini E Pancetta

If you're craving for pizza or Italian cuisine per se, Giuseppe Pizzeria is one of the best there is on the island of Bohol and that's Chef Giuseppe pride and glory.

Offering vegetarian, hot pizzas, and seafood & meat dishes also known as Sicilian food, be eager to try their best dishes from the wood-fired brick oven pizzas, antipasti, up to the Italian desserts that are truly addictive, world-class, and worth every penny spent.

Make sure not to leave without checking out their Deli Shop loaded with wines, cheese, pasta, and bottled goods from Italy. So don't settle for the rip-off pizza,  go for the authentic Italian and Sicilian foods while in Bohol!

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GERARDA'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

 30 J.S. Torralba Street, Tagbilaran City

Type:  Filipino | A la Carte

Hours: 8 AM to 2 PM & 5 to 10 PM daily

Must Taste: Gerarda’s Dinakdakan, Crispy Tadyang, Seafood, Beef Kare-kare

If you're just waiting for your flight and looking for the closest restaurants, then what you're looking for is Gerarda's Family Restaurant. Located at the City Center of Tagbilaran, get a taste of love from the Filipino home-cooked dishes Gerarda's Restaurant has to offer.

With its interior adorned by antiques, ethnic furniture, and polished wooden floors, the homey ambiance of the place itself is already something to look out for.  This family-owned restaurant is your safe haven, serving authentic home-cooked Filipino food that promises to make every cent spent worth every bite, satisfying not only the local tourists but as well as foreign ones craving good Filipino food.

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TARSIER PAPRIKA BY DONATELA RESORT

 Km. 16 Hoyohoy Tawala, Panglao Bohol, 6340

Type: Modern European | A la Carte

Hours: 7 AM to 10 PM daily

Must Taste: Grilled Tomahawk Steak, Asian 9 Treasures Salad, Smoked Kingfish Carpaccio, Seafood Curry, Baby Back Ribs, Asian 9 Treasures Salad

Another seaview go-to restaurant while in Bohol. Tarsier Paprika is located on the water's edge with panoramic views of the Bohol Sea, may it be indoors or al fresco veranda.

For your insatiable fine-dining experience hankerings, this in-house restaurant is the best place for travelers like you to indulge in a menu that offers a taste of the world, from their light appetizer like Kingfish Carpaccio to a 1.7kg grilled Tomahawk Steak which can feed up to 4 persons!

A dreamy sea view with mouth-watering foods, we couldn’t think of any greater combination than that!

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LOBOC RIVER CRUISE FLOATING RESTAURANT

 Loboc, Bohol

Type: Filipino | Buffet

Hours: 11 AM to 2 PM daily

Must Taste: Filipino Dishes

 Usually, Loboc floating restaurant is a part of the Choco Countryside Tour, but if you're still craving for another round of Filipino Cuisine while cruising the Loboc river then go right ahead and book your lunch tour. 

Loboc River Cruise Floating Restaurant offers a buffet of the cuisine of the all-time Filipino favorites with a short cultural show by the local community as you dine. Cruising calmly in the emerald waters of Loboc, you'll not only enjoy the feast, but you'll also love nature.

Nonetheless, feel like a local while indulging the best of Bohol!

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SAFFRON RESTAURANT BY AMORITA RESORT

 1 Ester A. Lim Drive, Amorita Resort, Panglao, 6340 Bohol

Type: Continental and Filipino | A la Carte/Buffet

Hours: 3AM to 10PM daily

Must Taste:  Kare-Kare, Chicken Binakol, Pumpkin Soup, Turon

Located at the Amorita Resort atop a hill,  your dining experience will be extra special with a scenic view of Bohol Sea in every bite. Inspired by the specialties of Bohol they offer various cuisines from Filipino,  Seafood, and a fusion of a few international cuisines. 

Their sleek but cozy interiors will entice you to come in which is enough reasons to make an Instagrammer stay. While their all-day menu will lure you to taste more of Boholano heritage cuisine alongside a wide range of Continental and Filipino food favorites, signature cocktails, selection of wines, and gourmet beverages.

So when in Bohol make sure to eat your heart out with one of the best restaurants there is!

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BOHOL BEE FARM RESTAURANT & BUZZ CAFÉ

 Dao, Dauis Panglao Island, Bohol / Alona Beach Front, Panglao Island, Bohol,

Type: Organic Filipino | A la Carte

Hours: 5 AM to 10 PM daily

Must Taste: Organic Home-made Ice Cream (Spicy-Ginger or Rhum Coco), Spicy Eggplant, Boholano Platter, Seafood Pizza, Farm Garden Salad

For the avid fans of organic foods, Bohol Bee Farm is the best restaurant for you! The serene and relaxing ambiance of Bohol Bee Farm restaurant aims to contribute to society by offering farm tours to the visitors. On the other hand, Buzz Cafe will give you a chill vibe by the beach. But both are equally outfitted to serve you a range of fresh, organic, and unique dishes from the farm to your table prepared by the Owner/Chef Vicky Wallace herself.

For the best Bee Farm experience, of course, it's at their main restaurant which is located at Panglao Island, but they're currently expanding nationwide to cater to both their local & foreign patrons who can't get enough of Bee Farm's dishes. Making it easier for us to get a taste of their organic menu, anytime we'd miss it!

So if you want a filling, delicious and healthy meal, don't think twice;  Unwind,  relax,  and relish on organically grown vegetables at Bohol Bee Farm.

Did we give you a good option? Or does it just made you hungry? ‘Cause we sure are hungry for a taste of Bohol’s pride cuisine.

Doesn’t have any idea what’s your itinerary should be? Fret no more we got you covered, check our blog: FIRST TIMER'S GUIDE TO BOHOL

Don’t have a hotel yet? Check out our recommended hotels & resorts: 8 RECOMMENDED RESORT TO STAY IN BOHOL

If you're only interested in tours and activities, then click right away on this link: 6 TOURS YOU’D WANT TO EXPLORE WHILE IN BOHOL

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Philippine's First "Eco-Airport" Opening in Bohol

Over the past months, the New Bohol International Airport has been making a buzz in the whole Philippine tourism and aviation industry. Though it faced several delays, it’s now set to open today, November 27, 2018. 

Just like everyone else, we couldn’t help but feel all excited and ready for it to be fully operational. But before rushing around, packing stuffs, and booking your flight, here’s what you should know about the new gateway to “God’s little paradise”.

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Since it’ll replace Tagbilaran Airport, it’s designed to accommodate around two million passengers per year, more than double the capacity of the current airport can hold. Plus, seven aircrafts can be accommodated all at the same time with its apron including larger aircrafts for direct international flights.

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It wasn’t called an “eco-airport” for nothing, aiming to be environmental-friendly, they used sustainable structures, a world-class water treatment facility, natural ventilation, and solar panels on its roofs to cover one-third of the airport’s energy requirement. Talk about having regards with nature?

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It’s not just the beach resorts in Panglao that will be made more accessible, but Bohol Island itself to the whole country! It is also less than an hour flight from Mactan-Cebu International Airport, which is a gateway to Central Philippines.

Being one of the premium destinations in the Philippine, this modernized hub is expected to boost more tourism growth in the province. A stepping stone towards the development and a higher standard for the country’s regional airports, that’s a great thing to look forward to, right?

Ready to tick off Bohol on your bucket list but doesn’t have a hotel yet? Check out our recommended hotels & resorts: 7 RECOMMENDED RESORT TO STAY IN BOHOL

And, if you're already planning to make the most out of your countryside vacation, then click right away on this link: 8 TOURS YOU’D WANT TO EXPLORE WHILE IN BOHOL

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First Timer’s Guide to Bohol, Philippines

Bohol Island is located in the Visayas, the country’s tenth largest island and one of the highly urbanized provinces from the three (3) that composes Region VII. Dubbed as “God’s Little Paradise” and home to the iconic Chocolate Hills, Bohol has been one of the premium destinations in the Philippines alongside Boracay, Cebu, and Puerto Princesa. 

Believe it or not, Bohol may look like a small island looking at the map, but an array of adventure and sightseeing places can be found on this island, both known and unknown. They pride themselves as one of the provinces with the best eco-tourism, historical, and cultural wonders being most of their activities highlighting each municipality’s nature’s best.

So probably for a long time now Bohol has been on your "bucket list", right? Not all of us are an aficionado of making a list or planning, but as a first-time traveler to a destination, it's a mus to make a list of our plans. Like the basic stuff on where to eat, what to do, and where to stay just so you make the most of your time.

To make it easier for you, we’re here to give you an easy itinerary recommendation as a first-time visitor to Bohol. One traveler's helping hand to another, to make your vacation comfortable and worth the stay!

  

Getting to Bohol

There are two (2) ways of getting to Bohol:

BY AIR

Travel time to Tagbilaran City (TAG) from Manila (MNL) takes 1 hour and 30 minutes fly time with over eight (8) flights daily. To maximize your time, we recommended flying with Philippines Airlines (PAL) with flight details:

VIA PAL MNL-TAG 0845H – 1000H

VIA PAL TAG-MNL 1635H – 1730H

Especially for the international flight, PALs timings is just right for connecting flights with enough free time to rest upon arrival and prior to departure. If you're into inter-island adventure, Tagbilaran Airport is accessible with direct flights from Davao and Clark via Philippine Airlines.

Check the flight availability here: RAKSO TRAVEL AIRLINE TICKET RESERVATION

BY SEA

Bohol Island can also be accessed via fastcraft coming from Cebu (CEB). With only 2 hours of travel time, Cebu & Bohol has become a twin-city destination for those travelers who wanted to experience the best of both cities. We recommend taking Oceanjet with timings:

VIA OCEANJET  CEB-TAG 0920H – 1120H | 1040H – 1240H

VIA OCEANJET  TAG-CEB 1400H – 1600H | 1520H – 1720H

Oceanjet offers a hassle-free, smooth, and comfortable travel to and from Tagbilaran to make it in time for check-ins and spend the rest of your time lounging.

Click on below seat class and start booking your OCEANJET FERRY TICKETS

Recommended Hotel

Here are our suggested hotels or resort to stay in to match your style.

Backpackers:          Moon’s Fools Hostels

Family:                     Flushing Meadows Resort & Playground

Deluxe Budget:      Bohol Beach Club / Momo Beach House

Luxury:                    Amorita / Henann Resort Alona Beach

               Private:                   Donatella Hotel / Eskaya Resort

For more details, check out our recommended hotels & resorts: 8 RECOMMENDED RESORT TO STAY IN BOHOL

Travel Itinerary

 Day 1 

Upon arriving, get one of our transport service representatives to pick you up from the Airport or Seaport. You'll be transferred to your preferred resort/hotel for check-in. Afterward, feel free to enjoy your time resting at the comforts of your hotel room, or strolling by Alona Beach, perhaps an afternoon Parasail.

 Day 2 

On your second day, we recommend a tour around the countryside tour with Bohol Choco Countryside Tour. Your day will start at 0900H where our local guide will take you at Bohol's historic Blood Compact and Baclayon Church. You'll also visit the largest python for a close encounter and a well-manicured garden filled with colorful butterflies at the Python and Butterfly Sanctuary.

To fill your tummies, we’re taking you to dine on board a floating restaurant at Loboc, where you cruise as you indulge scrumptious Filipino cuisine while being serenaded.

Once you're full, get ready to continue the tour and make your way through the Man-made Mahogany Forest where you'll appreciate a fall-inspired forest. And of course, saving it for last, fill your camera with the picturesque view of the Chocolate Hills atop a viewing deck.

Stairway to the Chocolate Hills viewing deck

We'll let you enjoy the rest of the day with a visit to a souvenir shop or around the city. To add thrill on your day, you can also do an optional All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) tour to get up close the mountains OR zip away crossing over Loboc River at Loboc Ecotourism Adventure Park.

If you’re staying at Alona area, why not grab a drink or two at one of the restobars in the area. We heard Outback Bar Grill has one of the best baby back ribs!

Outback Grill's Steak

 Day 3 

Your Philippine adventure won't be complete without an island hopping activity; hence Dolphin Watching & Bohol Island Hopping is our recommended being the most popular. In this tour, you’ll have to wake up as early as 0500H to catch the friendliest cetaceans playing around their natural playground. After the Dolphin stopover, you'll visit Balicasag Island for a few hours of snorkeling in 

the Marine Sanctuary's clear water and vigorous coral garden. 

If you're lucky, you can also get a glimpse of sea turtles swimming around the area.  You'll be provided with a rustic hut where you'll take your seafood lunch by the beach.

Your afternoon will be spent at the Virgin Island, a lengthy white-sand sandbar. A very sought-after sea oasis where you can lounge, play volleyball, or snorkel on the nearby marine sanctuary.

We'll let you enjoy the rest of the day with a visit to Alona Beach or why not try Parasailing or Firefly Watching Activity

Can’t decide where to dine? For an organic and tasty meal, try Bohol Bee Farm Restaurant at Dao area or Buzz Café at Alona Beach. Don’t forget to complete your meal with a taste of one of their homemade organic ice creams! Try the Dragon Fruit flavor!

Bohol Bee Farm's local Filipino cuisine platter

 Day 4 

The last day would be a day on your own, so feel free to roam around Tagbilaran City or Panglao Island. Do a little souvenir shopping to take home a piece of Bohol crafts and delicacies. Just don't forget to check-out and get to the airport on time so you won't miss your flight.

If you are leaving in the afternoon, bid farewell to Bohol with style and enjoy your local and international fusion cuisine at Safron Café (Amorita) or Paprika Restaurant (Donatella Hotel) for a perfect view of the sea as you dine.

View from Paprika Restaurant

So that's 4 days & 3 nights of Bohol vacation! We hope our guide ease you’re planning process and gave you an idea for the perfect travel.

Don’t have a hotel yet? Check out our recommended hotels & resorts: 7 RECOMMENDED RESORT TO STAY IN BOHOL

If you're only interested in tours and activities, then click right away on this link: 8 TOURS YOU’D WANT TO EXPLORE WHILE IN BOHOL
Looking for a good dining place, check out this link for our recommended restaurants: 6 TASTE OF BOHOL YOU SHOULDN'T MISS

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