Lowla Garden Bistro — Restaurant in Davao City

The place is nice BUT there was a smell in the air ( it smelled like it was from the canal) and also to our surprise, we saw a giant rat running and the girl from the other table, her feet got run over by it and she was totally shocked. We just stared at each other in shock.

I told the waitress about it and she said "open field mangud mam". Like I have been to other restos but never seen a rat 🙄

The food for its price is not worth it. Very small portion. When I ordered their Iced Coffee, the ice was not in cubes or in tube form, but an ice that was broken into pieces just like when you are buying an ice from a sari sari store then break it just to make the ice fit into your glass 😅 We were not expecting that though...and the glass is very small. I think I only had 5 sips of my coffee then ubos na.

I hope they can improve the food they serve.

Another thing, the music is...

The food was excellent. Unfortunately, the service did not live up to the same standard.

Upon arrival, the servers lacked energy and enthusiasm when greeting the celebrant. We waited several minutes without being handed menus, and even when the food began arriving, we still hadn't been given plates. We had to approach the staff ourselves just to ask for basic items like menus and dinnerware.

To be fair, our reservation was at 9 PM, and it’s understandable that the staff may have been tired by then. However, the level of service felt sluggish...

📍 Lowla Garden Bistro, Coca-Cola Village, Talomo, DVO

✅ Operating hours: Open every day: 4:30 PM – 12:00 AM ✅ A Siargao-inspired restaurant, charming garden setting with tropical vibes ✅ Ideal for romantic dates and intimate gatherings ✅ Offers a variety of dishes, including a notable Creamy Truffle Bacon and...