10 Garden Restaurants in Manila You Have to Go to for the Best Outdoor Dining Experience

Team Klook

Last updated 15 Mar 2024

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Enjoy alfresco dining like never before around the Metro in these garden restaurants in Manila!

Restaurant dining is back! Many of us have been long craving for face-to-face interactions and go-to meals, so we're sure you're excited about the re-opening of restaurants! But to stay on the safe side, outdoor dining (with good ventilation) is still preferred, so for upcoming plans with friends and family, consider these alfresco garden restaurants in the Metro!

Garden Restaurants in Manila

Greg & Sally Tree Garden Cafe (Marikina City)
Rustic Mornings by Isabelo Garden (Marikina City)
The Treehouse Village (Marikina City)
Gubat (Quezon City)
Ninyo Fusion Cuisine & Wine Lounge (Quezon City)
Afri Cafe by Miranda's Garden (Muntinlupa City)
Café Ysabel (San Juan)
The Wholesome Table (Makati & BGC)
Ikomai (Makati City)
Maria Luisa’s Garden Room (Makati City)

1. Greg & Sally Tree Garden Cafe (Marikina City)

Greg & Sally Tree Garden Cafe is one of Marikina's hidden gems. Dining in is such a unique and magical experience! Stepping out of the car and walking in the cafe is like a quick trip in a mystical forest. Once you’ve sat down at your table, you’ll instantly feel like Goldilocks who found a comfortable home. The place is filled with warmth as if you’re home. The abundance of local flora is the cherry on top of this presko dining experience!

All-day breakfast meals and solo plates of local cuisine are served in this garden restaurant in Metro Manila. Meals for sharing range from Php 250 to Php 500.

Garden & Sally Tree Garden Cafe

Address: 145 Ipil St cor Champaca, Marikina Heights, Marikina City
Opening Hours: Friday to Sunday - 10 am to 9 pm
Contact Details: 82 555 659 | 0915 892 5158.
Social Media: Facebook

2. Rustic Mornings by Isabelo Garden (Marikina City)

For brunch celebrations, Rustic Mornings is our top choice. It’s the perfect date place for some quality time with the love of your life. You’re sure to fall in love again in the garden restaurant rooted from a mother-daughter tandem's passion for food and art. True to its name, Rustic Mornings takes a rustic charm with its verdant views and antique trinkets.

Rustic Mornings' menu boasts the most delectable brunch options such as pancakes and waffles, and Pinoy staples like beef tapa and crispy boneless dilis.

Rustic Mornings by Isabelo Garden

Address: #11 Isabelo Mendoza St. San Roque, Marikina City
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday - 8 am to 4 pm
Contact Details: (02) 425-8610 | (02) 681-2461 | +63 917-700-5810
Website | Facebook

3. Treehouse Village (Marikina City)

Enjoy comfort food inside a tropical paradise at Treehouse Village! No need to worry about the heat and humidity in this garden restaurant in Manila. The alfresco dining areas on the first floor will surely steal the hearts of plantitos and plantitas. There’s also a wide array of food stalls making up Treehouse Village like a food park in a beautiful park. However, all kiosks inside are owned by the same family!

Treehouse Village's second level is filled with function rooms for private parties, and there's a Great Hall downstairs for larger parties. If you're planning a tropical-themed party, we suggest you check out this garden restaurant in Marikina.

Treehouse Village

Address: C. Buenviaje, Marikina City
Contact Details: 0917 189 3777
Social Media: Facebook

4. Gubat (Quezon City)

Gubat is no surprise and has been trending lately. Gubat, Quezon City’s hidden gem is a homey garden restaurant tucked in a corner along CP Garcia. This quaint garden restaurant might be a little hard to find but it’s worth visiting especially since you’ll be able to enjoy savory rice meals in a spot filled with bonsai plants.

Not to mention, they encourage people to eat kamayan-style!

Gubat

Address: Bonsai Society, President Carlos P. Garcia Ave, Diliman, Quezon City
Opening Hours: Private dining slots are: 10:00 AM - 12:00 NN, 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Social Media: Facebook

5. Ninyo Fusion Cuisine & Wine Lounge (Quezon City)

Celebrate anniversaries with a cozy and intimate outdoor dining experience at Ninyo Fusion Cuisine & Wine Lounge. Each couple gets to enjoy fine dining at a private table with rose petals scattered around. It’s simply the perfect and most romantic spot to surprise the love of your life in. You and your significant other will definitely enjoy the romantic atmosphere of their outdoor gazebos surrounded by beautiful plants and a peaceful ambiance.

Plus, you get to experience Chef Niño's world-class menu of Asian-European fusion dishes. Who knew you could enjoy a peaceful, intimate dinner amid the bustling Katipunan Avenue?

Ninyo Fusion Cuisine & Wine Lounge

Address: 66 Esteban Abada Street, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday - 11 am to 9 pm
Contact Details: 0939 921 5881 | 02 842 60301
Social Media: Facebook

6. Africafé by Miranda's Garden (Muntinlupa City)

The South of Manila is known for the breeze and trees.It’s perfect for those who want a quick getaway because for some reason, it’s just a lot cooler and windier.

Whether you’re a South Kid or a Northie, Africafé is worth the visit. If you haven’t been able to check them out, I hear their rice meals are the best comfort food. So if you’re feeling stressed and you want a good food trip, head down South and enjoy the lush green scenery of this African-inspired garden restaurant.

Pro-tip: Try their sisig, lechon kawali, or lomi. I hear it’s their staples!

Africafe by Miranda's Garden

Address: 1522 Santa Teresita St, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday - 6:30 am to 5 am
Contact Details: 09774951705
Social Media: Facebook

7. Café Ysabel (San Juan)

Travel back in time when you can dine on Filipino and European cuisine in a 1920s ancestral home at Cafe Ysabel. As an institution of Manila's restaurant scene, Cafe Ysabel boasts its curated menu that has been tried and tested for over 37 years.

Cafe Ysabel's outdoor dining areas give off a rustic, provincial look. Tall trees and dozens of potted plants line up the surroundings, providing shade against the sweltering heat and bringing fresh and cool air to those who prefer alfresco dining.

Cafe Ysabel

Address: 175 M.Paterno St., San Juan
Opening Hours: Friday to Sunday - 11AM to 2PM & 5PM to 10PM
Contact Details: 0995 590 5515
Website | Facebook

8. The Wholesome Table (Makati City / BGC)

If you’re on a Vegan diet or you simply enjoy organic food, Wholesome Table will not only offer you delicious healthy food but also the perfect garden-like vibe for your next brunch or dinner! With two open branches in Makati and one in BGC, enjoy locally sourced food in this fancy garden restaurant.

The Wholesome Table takes pride in its well-curated menu of organic food and meals that take away the stigma about healthy food being bland and assures everyone that all their produce comes from trusted organic sources.

The Wholesome Table

Address: G/F Greenbelt 2, Esperanza St corner Greenbelt Drive, Ayala Center, Makati, Multiple locations
Opening Hours: Daily - 11 am to 7 pm
Contact Details: 7717-1000 |0917-170-8227
Website | Facebook

9. Ikomai (Makati City)

Ikomai is a unique and hip little hang out spot located in Makati City. Whether you’re out to catch up with your besties or off for a romantic date with the love of your life, this little Japanese eatery in Salcedo will make you fall in love with its unique and vibrant charms. Compared to our usual Japanese hole-in-the-walls, Ikomai’s aesthetic is a lot less street style. This eatery boasts a classy aesthetic with a nice al-fresco garden perfect for your next OOTD post.

Beyond the instagrammable place, their Japanese menu includes innovative culinary creations by some of the most talented chefs in the country. Chef James Antolin and Chec Hideki Saeki have researched and created some intelligent Japanese dishes with the right amount of umami. Try their Tuna Poke, Duck Aburri, and any of their tasty dessert selections!

Ikomai

Address: ACI Group Building 147 HV. Dela Costa, Salcedo, Makati
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday - 11 am to 9 pm
Contact Details: 0917 709 4809
Website | Facebook

10. Maria Luisa’s Garden Room (Makati City)

Can you keep a secret? There’s a hidden garden restaurant in Manila that serves French classics with an Asian twist!

Exclusive to Makati Garden Club members, Maria Luisa’s Garden Room is a dainty garden-themed restaurant tucked in Recoletos Street. Bask in the restaurant’s cozy atmosphere as you dine on French-Asian fusion cuisine paired with good wine - perfect for intimate celebrations and small gatherings with the family.