Bacolod Food Trip 2025 Best Restaurants in Bacolod City Negros

Bacolod City, known as the “City of Smiles,” is a haven for food lovers, especially for its rich flavors and diverse culinary offerings. Here’s a guide to some of the city’s most popular restaurants and must-try dishes:

1. Chicken Inasal at Manokan Country
• Location is Near SM City Bacolod.
• What to Try: Bacolod’s signature dish, chicken inasal, is marinated in vinegar, garlic, and spices, then grilled to juicy perfection. Manokan Country is a strip of local stalls specializing in this dish. Popular chicken inasal restaurants are
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Don’t miss trying it with a mix of sinamak (local vinegar) and a side of garlic rice.

2. Ribshack Restaurant
• Ribshack is a popular restaurant in Bacolod City known for its mouthwatering barbecue and grilled specialties, particularly their delicious ribs.

3. Seafood Restaurants
• Popular seafood restaurants in Bacolod are Diotay’s Eatery and Gina’s seafood restaurant.
• Both restaurants are beloved seafood spot in Bacolod City known for its affordable and fresh seafood offerings. Located near the Bacolod downtown area, this casual, no-frills eatery attracts both locals and tourists for its laid-back atmosphere and wide variety of seafood dishes.

Highlights and Must-Try Dishes:
• Fresh Seafood Selection: they offer a “paluto” (cook-to-order) style, where customers can choose from a fresh selection of seafood, including shrimp, squid, crabs, clams, fish, and even exotic seafood options when available.
• Grilled and Sizzling Plates: Popular choices include grilled fish squid, sizzling scallops, and shrimp cooked in garlic butter or chili sauce.
• Kinilaw: This Filipino-style ceviche made from fresh fish marinated in vinegar, chili, and spices, is a must-try for those looking for authentic local flavors.
• Crab Dishes: Their crabs cooked in aligue (crab fat) sauce, sweet chili, or steamed with garlic are especially popular among visitors.
• Sinigang and Soup Options: Try their sinigang (a sour tamarind soup) made with shrimp or fish, which adds a flavorful and comforting option to the meal.

4. Sharyn’s Cansi House
• Sharyn’s Cansi House in Bacolod City is a popular spot famous for its cansi, a traditional Negrense beef soup that combines the flavors of bulalo (beef shank soup) and sinigang (sour soup). Located in the Reclamation Area of Bacolod, Sharyn’s is a simple, no-frills eatery that has earned a strong reputation for serving one of the best cansis in the region.

5. El Ideal Bakery
• El Ideal Bakery is an iconic heritage bakery located in Silay City, near Bacolod, Negros Occidental. Founded in 1920, it is one of the oldest bakeries in Negros, known for its traditional Filipino pastries, bread, and snacks that showcase the region’s culinary heritage. The bakery is housed in a charming ancestral home on Silay’s heritage street, which adds to its nostalgic and historical atmosphere.

Must-Try Items at El Ideal:
• Guapple Pie: This is El Ideal’s signature pastry, made from guava apple (guapple), which gives it a unique, slightly tart flavor. The pie has a flaky crust and a sweet, tangy filling that sets it apart from traditional fruit pies.

6. Calea Pastries and Coffee
• Location: Lacson Street
• What to Try: Known for its delectable cakes and pastries, Calea is a must-visit dessert spot in Bacolod. Try their famous chocolate mud pie, which is one of Calea’s best-sellers, known for its rich and decadent layers of chocolate mousse and cake, topped with a smooth chocolate ganache. Other best sellers include pecan pie, blueberry cheesecake, or the mango cream pie. Pair it with coffee for a sweet treat after meals.
Their cakes are known for being less sweet than other commercial cakes, making them enjoyable and easy to indulge in. Calea has a cozy and welcoming ambiance with a spacious interior, making it an ideal spot for a coffee break or a post-meal dessert.


7. Felicia’s Pastry Café
• Location: 6th Street
• What to Try: This café is known for its premium cakes and pastries, particularly its sans rival and chocolate cake. Their ensaymadas (Filipino sweet rolls topped with butter and cheese) and macarons are also top favorites.

8. BongBong’s
BongBong’s Piaya and Barquillos is a well-loved pasalubong (souvenir food) brand from Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, known for its wide selection of Filipino delicacies and snacks. Established in the 1980s, BongBong’s has become one of the top choices for visitors who want to bring home local treats and flavors from Bacolod and the Negros region. The brand has several branches across Bacolod and other parts of the Philippines, making it easy for travelers to grab these Negrense goodies.





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