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Bryan’s Grill & Café @ Arturo’s

Posted on 8 March 2008 by Blogie in Restaurant  |  8501 views, 1 today

Blogie @ Bryan'sIt 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.

For starters, Rochelle & I had Grilled Pepper-Crusted Sashimi (P210). 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 (P175). 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.

Rochelle had the Beef Short Ribs in Arturo’s Special Barbecue Sauce (P230). 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. Tel.: (82)221-2943. Free WiFi!

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30 Responses to “Bryan’s Grill & Café @ Arturo’s”

  1. issa

    14 Mar 2008

    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!

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    • evan

      5 Jun 2009

      solito now ewan, parang kahit saan dito sa web nakikita kita. kahapon nakita din kita sa isang blog.

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  2. Blogie

    15 Mar 2008

    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. :)

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  3. Alex

    6 Apr 2008

    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.

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  4. Blogie

    6 Apr 2008

    Glad you liked it there, Alex. Bryan’s is one of my favorites.

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  5. Dramaqueen

    9 Apr 2008

    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???

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  6. Blogie

    10 Apr 2008

    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!

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  7. dfh

    2 Jun 2008

    Oh wow what a discovery! I’ll visit them as soon as I get the chance! Thanks for the tip!

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  8. Blogie

    2 Jun 2008

    @dfh — Shocking! You haven’t tried Bryan’s yet?? You should, you know! :)

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  9. Bambi

    19 Aug 2008

    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?

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  10. Blogie

    19 Aug 2008

    @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!

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  11. Cesar Noel

    12 Oct 2008

    The Food at Bryan’s was good specially the one’s that was served during WordCamp Davao.

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  12. Mindanao Bob

    27 Dec 2008

    I believe that Bryan’s has the best food in Davao.

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  13. Blogie

    27 Dec 2008

    Hey Bob! I’m glad you finally got around to trying Bryan’s Grill. Coming from you, that’s undeniable high praise! :)

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  14. Mindanao Bob

    27 Dec 2008

    Hi Blogie – I must have been to Bryan’s at least a dozen times already, and have sent a lot of people there too!

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  15. riza garcia

    5 Feb 2009

    super love this place, went here with my hubby… even if its during lunch time, 1 cant help but feel romantic and hungry hehehe

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  16. BeLe

    19 Mar 2009

    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.

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  17. cleo

    7 Apr 2009

    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

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  18. cleo

    8 Apr 2009

    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…

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  19. Elle

    5 Aug 2009

    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!

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    • Blogie

      5 Aug 2009

      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!

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  20. em

    16 Nov 2009

    Hope you can post some pix too!!! thanks in advance :-)

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