The Plantation Bar & Bistro

Stella Maris

3.0

They have good food, yes. But they don't seem to meet the demands of their market. This is my second time here. They have their Group Meals na most of the time, not available. Will update later of the experience.Update: (Disclaimer: This is the long overdue review)We got here on a Friday night. We did a reservation by phone so we didn't a problem finding seats.If you wish to chat or catch up with your peers, do not go here on a Friday. The music is too loud, which requires everyone to be louder when they talk. We asked if the volume cam be turned down a bit, but all servers just kept saying they can't as it is how the place and the music is on fridays.The first we got here, they allowed us to swap unavailable dishes in group meals. But this time, they didn't. Everything tasted great and their Kare-Kare is to-die-for.Third time i was here, i brought a friend who loves Kare-Kare. And that glow on her face, and sparkle on her eyes as soon as she got to smell the dish say it all.4th time we were there was a friend's birthday lunch treat. they do have a corkage fee of Php 500 if you eat your outside-bought cake. Because we were all full and satisfied with the food, we had to take out our cake whole. and yes, we saved that 500!yup, i've been there several times. not just because i work nearby but because the food is delicious and reasonably priced.Another update 08-24-2018:visited this place for the nth time. it was Friday, lunch time. a group had the ground floor reserved that we are asked to head upstairs. the second floor was full.we ordered their group meal for 4 plus kare-kare. we noticed that their kare-kare wasn't as good as it used too. more on soupy than saucey this time. the crispy spare ribs, is now boney. it's coated in flavourfull breading then you take a bite and bones ruin the experience. it was a huge turn off for us. it wasn't like that before. buffalo wings, lechon kawali with pinakbet, laing, atchara on the side are still superb. will we ever come back? probably. but not as excited as we used to.

Swathi Thammaiah

4.0

Their service and food are great. Though I find their serving size to be fewer than I expected. The place was cozy and easy to hang out with friends because they have the upper floor and outdoor area to accommodate all their customers. Overall, a must try place to chill and feel the vibe of plants hanging in their ceiling. Price: 4/5Food: 4/5Place: 5/5