Cafe Atanacio — Restaurant in Tagbilaran

Cafe Atanacio offers a delightful escape with its breathtaking views that can turn any meal into a special occasion. The overall ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a pleasant place to unwind. The food here is undeniably tasty, showcasing a quality that speaks to their commitment to pleasing the palate.

However, it's worth noting that the service could use a bit of a boost in terms of timing, as we found ourselves waiting longer than expected for our dishes to arrive. While the staff was attentive and friendly when they did make it to our table, the lag in service did take away from the overall experience.

Another consideration is the layout of the tables. They are quite closely packed, resulting in a bit of a congested feeling which can make navigation tricky, especially during busy hours.

Despite these few hurdles, Cafe Atanacio certainly delivers on quality and charm. If you're willing to enjoy a leisurely meal with a stunning backdrop, this spot is a gem worth visiting. We'll be back, but I hope for a bit more space and a speedy service for...

The reason for the 4-star review is not because of the food but of the serving time. We ordered around 06:15pm however, our food was served after an hour of waiting. Not a lot of people were there probably 3 tables were occupied plus our table.

The staff were friendly and efficient. There was a band singing songs as well. The view from the cafe is you can see the port with its lights and also the sea. The cafe itself is pleasant to look at, decorated with light posts which you don’t often see in Bohol and probably Spanish-era design and the restaurant has a lot of seating.

Food-wise, everything was flavourful. We ordered the crispy pata (which was crispy and good), pan it bam-i (were the flavours burst into your mouth), fruit platter (everything was ripe and sweet - mango, papaya, orange, watermelon, banana, pineapple), there was beef as well and sisig (beef was also tender and the sisig didn’t sizzle much but was still good), we also ordered the salad.

Overall, the cafe is...

Hello, I just want to file a complaint regarding your restaurant’s service. It’s disappointing how there seems to be only one waiter attending to everyone. Guests seated on the sides are barely noticed—just because we’re seated there, does that mean we shouldn’t be served properly? We waited 30 minutes just to place our order, and when we asked your waiter, we were only told to wait. If he has customers to attend to then why can’t he ask for another staff to assist us??

On top of that, the staff member who finally came to take our order didn’t even know what was on the menu. They couldn’t suggest anything or properly explain the items being offered. This is unacceptable. Please improve your service because this experience ruined our appetite. We arrived at 8:30 PM, and by 9:00 PM, we still hadn’t even placed our order despite being very hungry. This experience is ruining our Chinese...