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Antonio's Bar & Grill @ Metro Lifestyle
Antonio’s Bar & Grill has two restaurants in Davao City: the first one in SM City, the other and better-looking one in the new Metro Lifestyle commercial building on the corner of Jacinto Ext. and F. Torres St. The newer place is much more inviting and furnished like a stylish bistro. The comfortable tables and booths, as well as the engaging décor, seem to inspire patrons to relish Antonio’s Filipino delicacies, and come back for more.
Last night I went to eat at Antonio’s for the first time, and a couple of food-tripping friends joined me. We had a lovely meal and enjoyed the ambience (it’s always nice to have a good number of other diners around, don’t you think?) and the excellent service. The waitstaff who attended to our needs were very helpful, polite, and always wore a smile.
Shrimp Tempura
For starters, we had the Shrimp Tempura. They’re not a Japanese restaurant, so I tried not to expect too much. It was good, though, not bad at all. The shrimps were big and the batter was crispy enough and not soggy with oil. The el cheapo hot-sauce dip was a bit of a spoiler… but like I said, Antonio’s isn’t a Japanese restaurant. One order is good for two people.
The Inihaw na Liempo was a pleasant surprise. I found it good that they serve the pork belly in thin strips, marinated well and grilled just right. There was a bit of toughness around the edges, but that’s sometimes to be expected in barbecue.
Inihaw na Liempo
The smoky flavor was really good, though, and it was all I could do to keep myself from stuffing my face! And, I appreciated very much the care they apparently take in preparing their dipping sauces. In many other restaurants that serve grilled food, they just give you out-of-the-bottle stuff for dipping. At Antonio’s, the inihaw orders come with a soy-sauce dip that’s mixed with some spices and other condiments (but I couldn’t quite identify them…). Lip-smacking good!
Inihaw na Bangus
What my friends and I found suspicious right away, however, was the Inihaw na Bangus that we had. The way the milkfish was prepared and presented seemed really delectable, but the fish itself was, well, fishy. The meat didn’t look the way it should — it was grayish and crumbly. After trying some of it, it made my tongue itch a little. The fish wasn’t very fresh. Too bad. On the flip side, the staff was really concerned about it and promised to look into the matter. Judging by the way they take care of their customers, I’m sure it won’t happen again.
Stir-Fried Vegetables
What made our meal most satisfying was our order of Stir-Fried Vegetables. The broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, bell pepper and other green goodies were really fresh and succulent. It wasn’t too oily, and I loved the subtle flavoring (oyster sauce, pepper, and very light on the salt). It’s the dish that I would recommend to round off a table full of grilled and fried food!
The family-style garlic rice, I should also mention, was fabulous. For me, rice can make or break a meal. Sometimes, no matter how good the food is, if the rice is bad, everything goes down a notch. At Antonio’s, the garlic rice is steamed to perfection, and lightly cooked again with golden garlic and sprinkled with a little celery. Yummy!
I’ve heard that Antonio’s is also known for their steaks and Crispy Tadyang. That I will have to see next time I dine there.
The Antonio’s Bar & Grill branch at the Metro Lifestyle compound has a conference room, which can also be used for small parties. For reservations, call 225-4394. Both branches are open all week for lunch and dinner.
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wow kalami sa mga pagkaon diha. hehe
Looks yummy! Never been there pa, masubukan nga if ever I’ll be in Davao before end of this month.. *nakakagutom ang mga pictures dito*
how much is their foods?
Hello hayna. Sorry I wasn’t able to take note of the prices. Antonio’s food rates are mid-range, very reasonable.
Wow, and here I thought Antonio’s is already a staple here in Davao.
Here’s what we always order in Antonio’s SM: Sizzling Bangus Belly and Lechon Paksiw sa Bocaue. For people who like sinful food (i.e. creamy, oily, and finger-licking), we highly recommend these dishes.
@DavaoBase – I think Antonio’s is a staple in Davao. Thanks for the feedback!
lami jud aU fud sa antonio’s.. lalo na mga drinks.. lamian gayud!
we always dine here with my family…i happened to meet the owner of the resto….he suggested me some of the dishes…i tried it, and it was insanely good!!!
a must try at antonio’s
1. sizzling bangus belly
2. lechon paksiw sa bocaue
3. krispy tuna belly (saraaap)
4. special pinakbet with bagoong..
5. for dessert: MANGO SAGO!!! ( perfect way to end the meal)!!!
should try okay???
OK, luwi! Thanks very much for the tip.
wow! dami na palang bago sa Davao.. mapuntahan nga yan pag-uwi ko next year
i love th food and the place… keptcoming back for more.. loved their sm branch but i always crave for their metro lifestyle branch.. cozy and fun.. foods great too..
wheww i and my bf really enjoyed our stay in davao..your trip is not complete if you dont eat at antonios..miss u sir jun…
how much ang prices dito? ranges ng prices?
yes………..the best talaga ang Antonio’s, great food! and good service…………… you try also pinaputok na manok sobrang sarap…. i like also their Buco durian shake…….kakagutom…
JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WHEN I WAS IN DAVAO FOR MONTH VACATION…YOUR RESTAURANT WAS A BIG PART OF OUR DAILY ROUTE….MY HUSBAND AND I LOVE YOUR FOOD…IF YOU ASK YOUR SUPERVISOR IN SM DAVAO…I AM SURE THAT HE WILL REMEBER US…WE ARE VERY HAPPY WITH THE SERVICES…TELL YOUR SUPERVISOR THAT I WAS THE BIG TIPPER OF THE PLACE AND ORDER BUKO SALAD WITH MY EVERY MEAL….ONLY ONE THING THOUGH….IF YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR RESTROOMS..THEN EVERYTHING WILL BE PERFECT…
can u send me the package for a wedding pwede ba kyo mag cater sa beach..tnx
pwede po kaming mag cater sa beach we started at 6,600 consumable na po un until 10,500.00 we will be giving great services and food for your special day.. and special dish made special for the newly wed.
I will definitely try this place the next time I visit my hometown…
I ate here last sunday November 12, around 12 noon with my friend… the food we ordered well its was a bit slow and well it did not meet expectations as well the SERVICE WAS BAD and mind you… you pay SERVICE FEE FOR SOME CRAPPY SERVICE…. bottomless Ice tee.. the waitress took our glasses.. duh do you know which glass belongs to who”’ tsk tsk tsk….tumbs down
Dear MR/MS Onlooker,
Were very sorry for what happened.. were greatful for the comments that would help us to improved more. This a precious of yours will be noted and put into action.
Once again thank you…and prosperity be with you.
MGT.
lami jud ang fud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! service? nindot…. mubalik2 jud ko..
WOW!!!! sarap! tnx sa antonio’s staff in sm, u guyz rock!
Ate there a few weeks back with several of my friends, The Kare-kare they served had the distinct smell and taste of Cow Poop, the Tripe was not properly cleaned IMHO. We also ordered the Paksiw na Crispy Tuna Belly, the kitchen cooked it wrong, they served the tuna belly paksiw style, we pointed the error out to the waitress and she took it away, a few minutes later she returned with the dish but it still was not crispy, they just fried the Paksiw na tuna belly and served it as is, a total waste of 500 pesos for 1 dish, we also ordered the Balut that was coated with breading, the dish looked good but the Balut used was not fresh,,,,in fairness, the Calamares we ordered was perfect and the Dinakdakan was excellent.
Thanks for your feedback, Timmy!
HI Sir Timmy,
Greetings of JOy!
We as the Management really appreciate your feedback. This concerns of yours is noted.. rest assured that all of this mishaps.
Thank you…
And oh yeah, I had their steak when me and the wife ate there, it was good.
@Gary and Management, I hope that you guys can improve more on the services, and food, the last time we visit there, Bicol express was well pardon me for being blunt.. but it was Crap, service was terrible, if you pay some service fee one would expect that service is good, the price is not cheap as one would expect to get good service and good food, I am hoping that my next visit will be a pleasant
one..
I will visit soon and hope that it will be good this time
Dear: Antonios
Di ko gusto yung isang waiter ninyo jan na ang bastos kung mag salita! wala syang respito nakaka sira sya sa imahi ng antonios sana ma bigyan pansin nyo po ito. di ko po matandaa name nya. yung mukha nyalang ang natatandaan ko. lalaki na matangkad at midjo maputi na chenito ang mata. hope you fix his attitude.