General Santos Restaurants

General Santos City attracts many tourists because of its nearby tourist attractions. As the city thrives on tourism, General Santos City has become home to many hangouts, restaurants and cafes in the area.

Tatay Pepe’s Restobar

Tatay Pepe’s Restobar is a local hangout in General Santos City where the city’s young and hip crowd gather for some comfort Filipino food and live music. Tatay Pepe’s has attracted both locals and tourists as they get a taste of Filipino cuisine and local pop culture. Friends and families gather in this relaxing and laid-back setting for home-style cooking and casual dining. The restaurant also boasts of its affordable prices, with a price range minimum of 75 pesos per meal. Tatay Pepe’s Restobar is specifically located at the Osmena South Avenue, which is one of the main streets in General Santos City. Tatay Pepe’s can be contacted through their website, which is tataypepes.com.

La Veranda Café

La Veranda Café is one of the new and hip restaurants in General Santos City. This coffee shop and restaurant serves mostly international dishes such as salads, pastas and American meals. La Veranda Café also prides itself with its coffee-brewing skills, as one of their recommended drinks is the café mocha. Prices in the La Veranda Café start at 80 pesos. Tables and chairs are also assembled on the rooftop of the building, where guests get to catch the sunset in General Santos. La Veranda Café is situated at the rooftop of the Tandem Center in National Highway in General Santos City.

Ranchero’s Grill

Ranchero’s Grill started out as a small restaurant in General Santos City and it has now spread throughout the main cities and tourist hubs in Mindanao. Truly, Ranchero’s Grill has become a favorite among locals and tourists with its delectable grilled dishes. The restaurant serves affordable meals at a minimum of 100 pesos in huge servings. Ranchero’s Grill is famous for serving the best baby back ribs in General Santos City. Of course, the restaurant serves grilled tuna jaw, a delectable dish marinated with the restaurant’s special sauce. Ranchero’s Grill is located at the National Highway in General Santos City.

Dimsum Diner

Dimsum Diner serves delectable Chinese and Japanese dishes to the local and foreign customer. This cozy little restaurant is known for its great selection of dim sum platters, both from Japanese and Chinese cuisine, served in tiny bamboo platters and nice plates. The dim sum selections give the customers a succulent treat with every bite, and the restaurant is known to serve the best dumpling in General Santos City. Dimsum Diner is located at Arcade 1 in East Asia Royale Hotel in Magsaysay Avenue in General Santos City.

Grab-A-Crab

Grab-A-Crab offers a mix of contemporary and elegant fine-dining experience with its gourmet selections and modern atmosphere. The interiors are tastefully decorated to provide a more intimate and classier setting for the upscale residents of General Santos. Dishes are from the best of Filipino and Chinese cuisine and seafood dishes. There is also a neighboring café, the Coffee Club 101, for a more relaxing and laid-back setting. Coffee Club 101 serves home-baked pastries and freshly-brewed coffee, and is a perfect nook to catch up with friends. Grab-A-Crab is located at Laurel East Avenue in General Santos City, and interested parties are encouraged to call 63-83-553-5430 for reservations, since the place is full on weekends.

Mandarin Tea Garden

The Mandarin Tea Garden is located at Osmena South, one of General Santos’s busy tourism and commercial districts. The restaurant serves Chinese food, with a selection ranging from noodles, dim sum, rice toppings and soup, and provides a spacious and comfortable ambience. The dishes are reasonably priced, with a minimum price of 70 pesos. Mandarin Tea Garden also provides a free Wi-Fi connection for customers. Mandarin Tea Garden is located at the KCC Mall, and there are also other branches in the Gaisano Mall and Acharon Boulevard, all within the vicinity of General Santos.