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Gerarda's
Review
About
A family restaurant serving delicious filipino cuisines with a twist. This is where your every peso spent is worth it!
Features
CUISINES
Filipino, Asian
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Highchairs Available
Parking Available
Playgrounds
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Parking Available
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 11:00 AM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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4.3
497 reviews
Excellent
266
Very good
164
Average
40
Poor
11
Terrible
16
Grace S
Philippines62 contributions
Sep 2023 • friends
Went to Baclayon, Bohol at 3pm yesterday and had some snacks at Crescencia Cafe located in a wonderful heritage house that featured vernacular architecture. Tables were made from bed frames, doors, cabinet doors, windows, etc...and old wicker chairs. Great conversation pieces as we went around the quaint resto.
Place is a must see and food is a must try: ube biko (really tapol) with shredded bucayo and coconut; mango apa (crepe) but with a pancake texture drizzled with honey; and puto maya with bucayo and mango slices. Of course, we had tsokolate (unsweetened as requested). Yum 😋
Written September 19, 2023
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traveller8243
223 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
We struggled to find good local food in the Philippines.
But the food at Gerarda's was delish!
We didn't recognise a lot of the names on the menu so the waiter was really helpful and described them all for us. We had a couple of vegetarians and there was lots for them to choose from too.
Unfortunately i can't remember the dishes names... but we ordered a couple to try between us and they were all lovely.
We were worried on arrival that the menu was going to be out of our price range as the menu restaurant is pretty fancy - but the prices were very reasonable and worth every penny!
It is a family run restaurant and the staff were all very welcoming. A dish was ordered that we didn't realize had sea food in, but they were happy to replace it free of charge which was lovely!
Written March 28, 2020
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Cye Ampere
Doha115 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
Great food and Service.. Been on this resto last 2017. It was a great experience. Food was great a lot of choices, portion is very large, taste of the food Was great. Staff are very accommodating overall i can give them 5 stars..Price also very reasonable according to their serving.
Written June 5, 2024
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ianx17489
Inverurie1015 contributions
Feb 2025 • couples
We went here based on some positive reviews but it did not match expectations.... we had a grilled blue marlin and a beef kare-kare. (Which seemed to come too quickly). ! Both dishes did not have the flavours to be expected.... the rice was only lukewarm warm, not freshly made which you would expect in such a restaurant of this standing...
It's actually quite a large but pleasant restaurant apart from the bench seats in the cubicle that we were allocated, they were very uncomfortable to sit on.
Service was okay.
Written February 15, 2025
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Sammy
39 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
It could have been the food choices I made but sadly it wasn't really that impression just average really. 2 of us had the mango floats and they didn't taste very fresh at all. Was hoping it would be really nice based on the reviews but I wouldn't return here sadly
Written March 11, 2020
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Claudette Kim
Cebu City246 contributions
Apr 2023 • family
A family style resto. They have generous serving of the food. Love their egg drop soup. a must try. Their kilawin or sinuglaw too is yum. Staff are attentive and can accommodate large group. Reservation thtough phone is smooth also.
Written May 2, 2023
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AveinSF
779 contributions
May 2022 • family
This restaurant have 3 different branches all over Tagbilaran and Panglao. Maybe more. I’ve been to 3 different ones. The food is great and the service is pretty good. It’s on a higher end for filipino food but still affordable.
Written November 20, 2022
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Latravelingman
Los Angeles8 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
Love their restaurants, excellent quality food, atmosphere, and service! Very reasonable prices as well. All four of their locations are top notch.
Written August 13, 2024
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JPManogura
Panglao Island84 contributions
Feb 2023 • family
Having Valentine's Day festivities with my family. Both the food and the service were excellent!
The buffet dinner had a lot of options. We arrived here to walk in. Authentic Filipino cuisine is what you should seek out. You must attempt this. They have a parking area and a playground. My friends are now hearing about the restaurant from me.
Written May 12, 2023
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JS-JN
Bristol5111 contributions
Feb 2023 • solo
I so enjoyed eating here, the food was delicious and served by very friendly waiter. Especially loved the “Fried Ice Cream”
Written February 8, 2023
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ChattyPea
Panglao45 contributions
May 2022 • none
If you have lost all hope in finding decent food in Panglao, brave the ride to Tagbilaran and go to Gerarda’s. It will restore your faith to humanity.
Written May 29, 2022
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maria soria
Cebu City48 contributions
Mar 2020 • friends
I've been passing up the chance to try Gerarda's since arriving in Bohol, since I notice family and big groups going in for dinner...I mistakenly judged, "fancy place for tourists, lame Filipino food, pricey, etc". In 1 visit last week ALL THAT impressions changed, and now...I go there with a friend or two for home-cooked dinner, cozy and warm ambiance, gracious service of guard, crew, cooks. Gerarda's is MY Place!!! Come to Bohol, don't pass up Gerarda's. Don't make my mistake...
Written March 5, 2020
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Vladimir Lim Coe
Tagbilaran City104 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Originally, Gerarda's started out as an old ancestral house on J.S. Torralba Street that was turned into a restaurant. Today, Gerarda's has 3 branches: the main one at their first location, another branch on CPG Avenue, and one in Panglao. I had dinner with my friend at the second location called Gerarda's Dos. The food was excellent. We started with the Seafood Kare Kare. The broth was very tasty, nutty, and well seasoned. The assorted seafoods which included Squid, Shrimp, Fish, and Crabs, were tender and perfectly cooked. The veggies were also tender. All of the components gave the dish multiple levels of textures and flavors. The Herb and Spiced Chicken was delicious. Crispy fried coating and skin on the outside. Tender, succulent, juicy meat on the inside. Perfectly seasoned. The Pinakbet (*a native mixed vegetables dish) was also very tasty. The vegetables were firm but cooked perfectly. Well seasoned. Excellent texture. The shrimp and thin slices of pork were tender and delicious. The Crispy Shrimps were scrumptious and lived up to its name. Perfectly seasoned, crispy shrimp. Nice crunch. For dessert, we had the Leche Flan. It was delicious, rich, creamy, and sinfully decadent. The perfect way to end a very sumptuous meal. Very chill ambiance. Simple yet elegant. The atmosphere is homey and cozy. Perfect for romantic dinners for two, family gatherings, or business dinners. Vegan friendly. Family friendly. Kid friendly. The staff was excellent. They were warm, courteous, attentive, and accommodating. The service was excellent. Prices are reasonable. Real authentic native Filipino fine dining cuisine. More delicious menu items are also available. I highly recommend this place to all of my friends and followers. 5 Stars out of 5 Stars!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐s!!!
Written February 28, 2020
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Moira L
Shanghai10 contributions
Jan 2020 • solo
Great service and delicious food. Really enjoyed the mixed seafood. Waiters very attentive and polite.
Written January 27, 2020
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Kayl
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • friends
The food is delicious! specially the beef steak and garlic chicken fillet! And the fruits shakes as well. The location is very accessible, and the ambiance is beautiful
Written January 21, 2020
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