Hard Rock Cafe Makati

More like a 3.5 but since nothing was horrible going to boost to the 4 side. My boyfriend and I collect Hard Rock experiences all over the world, it is our tradition. When we visited the Philippines we knew we needed to visit one of the 2 Hard Rock locations in Manilla. Not knowing anything about the area we booked a hotel near the Hard Rock Makati. This is the smaller of the two locations and in located in/attached to the large shopping complex the Landmark.

As far as Hard Rocks go, both the Rock Shop and Restaurant were small and did not have a plethera of rock memorabilia.

Staff - Staff were friendly - the center tables were all empty but apparently reserved, However - we were able to be seated right away in a booth. We were told that at 7 pm there would be a cover/band charge (we entered at around 6 and were done and out before 7). We would have liked to stay for the band but were exhausted from travel.

Cocktails- Pretty darn good. He got some Blackberry Drink - maybe the Sparkling Sangria. I got a frozen peach margarita. Both of them were delicious. Mine was a huge heaping serving! The cocktail itself was good but I wasn't a fan of the sugar/salt mix rim.

Food - The beef quesadillas we got as an app were super good - served with fresh pico. He was in love with his ribs (I had some, they were nice and tender). I got the twisted mac and cheese. It was too bland for me and the chicken dry. (Can't win them all)

The Rock Shop - Prices are expensive - on par or more expensive than the USA (Food slightly less so but still not cheap). The selection is also very small. We were devastated to find out they do not sell the charm bracelet charms (He collects pins - I collect the charms).

We were so sad about the charm that we ended up getting a cab and going across town to the ocean front Hard Rock Cafe. This one is also attached to a mall - the Mall of Asia in Fact! I didn't go in the restaurant and the Rock Shop was also small - however they had the charms, several designs in fact! We ended up getting two - one to represent each HR we went to in Manilla.