Sonya's Secret Garden, Tagaytay - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos

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Filipino

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Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night

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Reservations, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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4.0

501 reviews

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Very good

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anna_stariray

Las Pinas364 contributions

First lunch outside with family in time of pandemic

Nov 2020 • none

Since we miss Tagaytay so much. My family decided to try Sonya’s garden in Alfonso Cavite. We checked their menu and found out that it’s a bit pricey for Eat all u can breakfast 733 pesos. Included in the menu is Chixen and pork adobo, daing na bangus, egg omelette with mushroom, coffee, hot cocoa, fresh dalandan juice and their special Salad. The only thing we enjoy is the salad. One thing we noticed is that they have excellent service given by the staff which we are happy. They really care for the customers request. Place is nice and quiet. Cozy and you will enjoy touring the garden.

Written November 20, 2020

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annabanana70

Manila95 contributions

Could have been much better

Sep 2021 • couples

Place was nice especially at night when the colored lights are on. It is just extremely warm to a point it was no longer comfortable. The experience would have been great if there was airconditioning. The service could still improve, we asked for ice many times, some arrived. Some did not. And the food is much to be desired. They need to improve on this badly. After tasting the breakfast, we opted not to eat lunch there anymore and preferred to enjoy food outside even if we had to pay again for it

Written September 26, 2021

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Gil Z

Rohnert Park91 contributions

Farm to table, relaxing and quiet serenity

Jul 2024 • family

I have been to Sonya’s garden through its changes whenever I am in Tagatay. My relatives take us there as it is one of the best places to visit and relax. I first went there when it was just a small farm to table restaurant. Since then, Sonya has developed it to an all out small resort! Amazing! We took a tour and found out about the property, the community and about how Sonya helps the surrounding area, hiring the people, giving them the opportunity to work and study! She is a saint!! We stayed overnight this time as they have cottages now and it included breakfast and dinner! Food was well prepared, many different choices and pretty darn tasty. The entire staff from the moment we set foot in the property was friendly, helpful and kind. They have a little store to buy fruits and vegetables as well as bread, sauces and drinks! My entire family had massages and the staff there, from what everyone in my party were saying, said they had the best and most relaxing massage experience ever!! If you happen to be passing by and just want to chill, get a spa treatment or even spend a night or two, look up Sonya’s Secret Garden, you will not be disappointed!!! Fantastic destination!

Written July 27, 2024

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GonzaloO

6 contributions

The Worst Buffet in Town

Aug 2022 • none

Tagaytay has hundreds of places to eat but this has to be one of the worst. Ate with my family for Sunday lunch. Was expecting some kind of oasis full of plants flowers and trees. Was expecting good food but what we got was the worst lunch buffet we have ever tried. The buffet had two types of spaghetti and chicken breast. Thats it. The waiters make sure to serve you the food on your table rather than you get it at the buffet table in an attempt to cut back on the portions. We were a table of 5 but they only put down two small plates of chicken breasts for our lunch. They say its eat all you can but they are definitely trying to regulate how much you eat. We wanted to order from the menu because we didnt like the buffet offering but the waiters said that we had to eat the buffet. Dont waste your time on this place. I think the public knows this is a place to avoid because there were very few people dining there. I guess we were the only out of town suckers that day. Dont be a sucker. Learn from our experience and treat your family somewhere else.

Written August 21, 2022

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Henry C

Imus5 contributions

Need quality control and some refreshing

Mar 2021 • none

While still one of the better eating and resting places, Sonya's garden need quality control and some refreshing: The music is too loud. It is not a karaoke bar. Piped in music should be discreet. The vegetable are limp, no longer fresh. The bread tastes like it was baked early in the morning and heated only in the oven. The chairs are no longer rustic but need cleaning and repainting. The wait staff are dressed in different shades of fade white. Their shoes comes in different colors are their face shields are worn as headshields. The floors have bits if candy wrapper and small trash. The table linens are still crisp, servings generous and wait staff are courteous. The price is reasonable but I wish it was a bit more like Antonio's.

Written March 3, 2021

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malt-of-london

292 contributions

Great hospitality

Aug 2023 • friends

Went to Sonya’s to meet with university friends. We were almost late for the breakfast unlimited but we were entertained; the staff brought the food to us. That was a lovely welcoming gesture! We enjoyed our stay — the food was great, staff were very attentive, facilities were clean. It was raining heavily outside during our visit but this did not affect our experience. Only that we were unable to appreciate the gardens because of the weather. Otherwise, it was a lovely time shared in a lovely place.

Written September 5, 2023

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Cielyn

York7 contributions

Breathtaking place

Dec 2019 • family

Our overnight stay is one of the highlights of our vacation. Excellent food especially the salad with Sonya’s secret dressing, amazing staff and our room is so beautiful and cozy. You also have to try the massage but make sure that you book before you come to get a slot. We’ll definitely stay there again when we go for our holiday in Manila.

Written February 14, 2020

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Kannigid

Texas15 contributions

Outstanding experience

Aug 2022 • family

If serenity and connecting with nature is what you are looking for then this place is it. The staff welcomed us with a delicious dalandan fruit juice. We stayed overnight at the Lavender cottage with the family of 8. This cottage can accommodate 13 comfortably. The rooms are spectacular and everything is clean and well maintained. Really nice to just chat and catch up with the family in the spacious living room with the birds chirping in the background. We spent the morning walking around the place. A must if you stay here. The gardens are well manicured. The courtesy and hospitality of the staff is second to none. They greet you and are very welcoming. Special shout out to Jiowell(?) for taking time to tell us more about the owner and the uniqueness of the place. Food is abundant and all were tasty. You will get full. Guaranteed! The staff offered us tarragon with berry tea. Never had this before. The aroma is sweet and smooth to sip. I had seconds! They gave us a 'secret' gift upon check out. Very nice touch. Overall, a fantastic stay. I wish we stayed at least 2 nights. Will we go back here again? You betcha.

Written September 1, 2022

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Sirpa

Hong Kong2 contributions

Pretty flowers, a bit boring for kid like me

Dec 2022 • family

Review by Leo 7 years old Nice flowers and food like the pasta and sauce. Also the location was good. Night snack was good with the cake.but a little to expensive.also can be very boring for kids like me.And flies.but still was very good!😌🦟🐸

Written December 31, 2022

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Chyryl G

Surrey169 contributions

We miss the Hispanish bread, essential oil,and th e beautiful garden still beautiful and relaxing. They keep upgrading .

Sep 2023 • family

We’re here for a half day tour been here before for dinner with friends this time we just visit and buy some bread and more essential oil .

Written October 5, 2023

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Jeangrey

Philippines15 contributions

Healthy and Hearty Breakfast

Apr 2023 • business

Very nice and healthy breakfast. I love the danggit and fried rice. They also serve hot chocolate. The Daing na bangus is also great.

Written June 1, 2023

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tRavelGoGoGoGo

33 contributions

It was extremely pretty!

Dec 2019 • family

5 star for the Garden 2 Star for the lack of restaurant. Maybe I just had a different expectation. I planned to go there do some photography with our daughter in her dress and then have lunch in the middle of the garden and then have a coffee in a little cottage. I do hope they'll do this kind of thing. I know everyone is focused on instagram worthy places but I might be one of those who prefer good food, good place and good coffee. But the place was wonderful.

Written December 21, 2019

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fallingstars26

San Jose217 contributions

The Art of Doing Nothing

May 2019 • none

My best friends and I had a weekend escape at the Sonya's Secret Garden. We usually go here to eat their healthy lunch buffet. It was our first to stay and it was a very pleasant experience. The accommodation includes the buffet for lunch or dinner and breakfast! The food was very sumptuous. We loved the chocolate cake and the turon. They have the "Art of Doing Nothing" activities for the guests such as garden trip, floral arrangement classess, yoga etc.

Written November 8, 2019

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The Explorer Family

48 contributions

Breakfast at the garden

Dec 2018 • none

The ambiance of the secret garden is just perfect after a long drive from manila. Just relaxed while having breakfast at the garden

Written November 6, 2019

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manilabelle

Manila387 contributions

Unique meal

Nov 2019 • family

Must try even once in your tagaytay trip. This is a unique place , a big garden where you can stay overnight, have spa and have a salad meal. They offer buffet salad course at P685 per pax ( salad, pasta, salmon , bread , tea, juice ) and ala carte meals or group meals . Parking is ample.

Written November 2, 2019

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