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The blogger @ Bryan's
It was very welcome news when I heard that Bryan Bajado and his family had reopened their restaurant in Palm Village. A graduate of the esteemed Center for Culinary Arts and an accomplished chef, Bryan is well-known in Davao for his mouth-watering concoctions.
Together with my friend, Rochelle Venuti of Swiss Deli, I was at Bryan’s Grill & Café for dinner recently. It was like coming home to familiar ground — good food and good company. As before, dining here is always a pleasurable experience. But for the al fresco setting and casual ambience, Bryan’s could actually be considered fine-dining.
Grilled Pepper-Crusted Sashimi
For starters, Rochelle & I had Grilled Pepper-Crusted Sashimi (₱210). The tuna is seared lightly and then coated in crushed peppercorns. Served chilled, the contrasting flavors of the fresh and grilled parts, infused with the pepper’s perkiness… this appetizer can really open up your taste buds! One order is good for 3 or 4 people, and comes with shoyu with shredded ginger and a wasabi-mayo dip.
For the main course, I couldn’t resist the Pork Chops with Apple Onion Plum Sauce (₱175). With this dish, Bryan is able to elevate the humble pork chop to gastronomic heights. The delicate slices of apple and the tangy brown gravy complement the pork chops to delightful perfection. The dish is served with blanched vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, carrot) — fresh and crunchy, direct from the gardens of Eden Nature Park.
Main courses come with a choice of side dishes: potato wedges, mashed potatoes, rice, salad, and others.
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- Pork Chops with Apple Onion Plum Sauce
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- Beef Short Ribs
Rochelle had the Beef Short Ribs in Arturo’s Special Barbecue Sauce (₱230). Naturally I sampled that, too. The meat was tender and very tasty. The sauce was rather too minty for my taste, but the overall effect was quite pleasing.
The portions are huge and you can tell that the ingredients used are top-notch. At Bryan’s you get the feeling that there’s nothing half-baked. Very satisfying dining indeed!
Bryan’s Grill & Café is located in Arturo’s Bed & Dine, on 91 Narra St., Palm Village, Davao City. Palm Village is right beside Bo. Obrero, quite near Victoria Plaza. When you get to Palm Village, look for the sign that reads “La Piscine” – that’s their old name. Free Wi-Fi!
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mmmm!! all the food looks delicious!! would love to try this one out! if im coming from victoria plaza, san ako pupunta sir blogie? thanks so much!
solito now ewan, parang kahit saan dito sa web nakikita kita. kahapon nakita din kita sa isang blog.
Issa, from Victoria Plaza, go out the supermarket exit. From the exit of Victoria, turn left on to the road with the big canal. Go straight until you see a village entrace (can’t remember if there’s a sign saying “Palm Village). Inside Palm Village, turn left on to Narra St. Bryan’s shouldn’t be hard to miss then.
GREAT FOOD AND PLACE!!! We were there last Wednesday with my friends from Norway, Del Haugen and Dr. Osterdahl.The dinner by the pool was OK… Bryan is a great cook. Del Haugen like it and missing her husband who is a chef in LA.
Thanks Blogie for the recommendation. We will book another dinner again on Saturday.
Glad you liked it there, Alex. Bryan’s is one of my favorites.
Hi Blogie,
Frustrated… i was really frustrated because the road leading to Bryan’s is impassable! I was planning to treat my boyfriend (now ex) last Friday for our monthsary, hopeful and all. Only for me to have the biggest difficulty in maneuvering the car to go inside the village! I wanted to cry in exasperation! Needless to say, we argued and I conceded and we just went to Bistro Rosario (my steak was well done even when I told the waiter I want it medium well). I do not know if it was an omen but two nights later, I had my heart broken… any of you with suggestions where a broken heart can find comfort food???
Oh wow, Dramaqueen, you’re really living up to your name… Seriously, I’m sorry to hear about your breakup. I hope you don’t associate Bryan’s with that bad experience. It’s one of my favorite places, you know, and that’s because the food’s really good!
The access road’s being torn up for the waterworks thingie — hardly any fault of Bryan’s.
I hope you’ll be better soon!
Oh wow what a discovery! I’ll visit them as soon as I get the chance! Thanks for the tip!
@dfh — Shocking! You haven’t tried Bryan’s yet?? You should, you know!
Hi! This is really helpful. We’ll be going on a 4-day trip to Davao this weekend. Overnight at Pearl Farm is planned for the first night. Dinner or lunch at Bryan’s is definitely on the agenda. Any other places we should try and be able to squeeze into our itinerary?
@Bambi — I suggest you go to Eden Nature Park as well. It’s a mountain resort and they have fresh vegetables and spices! Other than that, I’d also suggest Belly’s Grill on Quirino Ave. for some of the best barbecue in town. Also Penong’s on Ilustre St. If you haven’t had this yet, try the Imbao Soup at Penong’s — it’s to die for!
Have fun in Davao!
The Food at Bryan’s was good specially the one’s that was served during WordCamp Davao.
I believe that Bryan’s has the best food in Davao.
Hey Bob! I’m glad you finally got around to trying Bryan’s Grill. Coming from you, that’s undeniable high praise!
Hi Blogie – I must have been to Bryan’s at least a dozen times already, and have sent a lot of people there too!
super love this place, went here with my hubby… even if its during lunch time, 1 cant help but feel romantic and hungry hehehe
Glad you loved it there, Riza. And thanks for reading my food blog!
Went there last friday because of this post and I’d have to say I think I found a new favorite place.
The price is just right considering their servings are really huge. Also, the service is top notch (it should be since the place is small). The food? Its to die for. Everything we ordered was just scrumptious.
I’m not fund of vegetables(I rarely eat them) and any chef that can make me love eating veggies is a plus in my book. I loved their grilled veggies sidedish.
I’ll be sure to keep coming back here and try everything on the menu.
so glad to have read this blog…at least now i know where to bring my bf (who is also a chef) when he gets home next month…thank you so much blogie
Thanks for reading my blog, cleo! I hope that you and your boyfriend will love Bryan’s.
hmmm…actually i don’t think i could still wait for next month… i texted a couple of friends last night and i convinced them to come with me next week to Bryan’s…hehehehe…we might go there probably on Wednesday…
Have fun!
Mr. Blogie,
I grew up in Bo. Obrero but it’s a shame to admit I have never heard of this restaurant until I read your post. I have to consider, since 2007 I’ve been travelling for work. When I go home soon, I swear not missing Bryan’s. I want it simple and and very homey, but the food taste must be mouth-watering whenever you recall them. I just want to know if they play music inside the restaurant? As much as I love food, I love music to fill the air while savoring every dish. Thanks!
Hello Ms. Elle,
The place is indeed homey, and the food is fantastic! Yes, they play music at the dining area, and I’m sure you can request for your kind of tunes. Thanks for reading my blog!
Hope you can post some pix too!!! thanks in advance
Hi em. Don’t you see the photos on this post…?
is it airconditioned?
The main dining area is al fresco. Their function room, however, has air conditioning.
For me to tell my friends about a place, it had to be extra special and Bryan’s Grill & Cafe (La Piscine) / Arturo’s Bed & Dine is that place.
Very Nice Friendly Staff
Great Food / Prices
Nice Rooms
Large Swimming Pool
Good Location
oh blogie,i will gibe all my thumbs for you!!thanks for posting this!!
i will try to find this place this weekend with my BF!!thanks a lot
My pleasure, Inggrid. Bryan’s is not very easy to find, but I hope the map on this post helps.
I haven’t been back to Bryan’s in a long while. Do let me know what you think of their food once you’ve tried it there, ok? Have fun!
I recently went back to Bryan’s for the first time in a while. I was sadly disappointed. Nearly every item I tried to order was “out of stock”. I had brought some out of town guests with me, and we ended up leaving without eating, because nothing that we wanted was available. Honestly, it was embarrassing to bring guests there, and find out that so much food was unavailable.
I used to love Bryan’s and eat there often. I hope they can come back to what they were a couple years ago.
I was wondering about Bryan’s recently. I even went as far as asking some friends if the place was still open. You see, Bryan the chef isn’t in Davao anymore.
Sorry to hear about your experience there, Bob.
I was wondering, because usually Bryan is around, and I didn’t see him last time I went there. I was sad that the place had gone downhill, because the food there in the past has been arguably the best food in Davao, and I miss the place.
ate at bryan’s after your first article came out. The food was excellent to say the least.
Have you been back recently?
No, we haven’t. Might visit again the next time I have guests…..
Judging by what MindanaoBob has said, maybe it would be a good idea if you checked it out first before bringing guests…
nice place, good food BUT kinda expensive (the last time i was there…)… hope bryan wouldn’t mind! he used to be my neighbor!heheh…
when i say fine dining —> La Piscine ,now Arturo’s always tops my list! Superb dining experience.. Now you reminded me, blogie, I should be back real soon!