Cowrie Grill

Claire Ortega

4.0

We went to Cowrie Grill for our anniversary celebration dinner. As expected from the reviews, the place/interior was very nice - perfect for special or intimate occasions. I just reserved a table via website but when we arrived they still placed us on one of the booths. That was a plus because I wasn’t expecting that - and the fact that it has a curtain that can be closed so it would be less awkward when there are many guests around dining at the same time.We ordered straight to our main course - U.S Angus Beef Rib (New York Cut 390G for me, English Cut 280G for her) - because we know steak can be very heavy. We asked for both steaks be cooked medium well. However when it arrived, mine was I guess medium and hers was well done. I didn’t really have high expectations but I’m gonna say it anyway - the steak is not the melt-in-your-mouth kind.After we were done with the main, our dessert came - New York Cheesecake. All 3 flavors were lacking sweetness. Only the toppings gave it the taste I was looking for. However, the server gave us complimentary chocolate crinkles (which he said he baked himself) which I think was very delicious! He was very accomodating too!Cowrie Grill is a good option - not really on the expensive side. Prices are actually affordable for special occasions. Would come back.

Julius Czar Miranda

4.0

Did you know that Cowrie Grill was established in year 1977 in The Manila Hotel and transferred to their new home in Promenade Greenhills in year 2013? 🤔 Aside from signature steak (oh how I love the wagyu 😍) you can also delight some of Cowrie Grill By The Manila Hotel’s signature dishes like Escargot, Risotto, Foie Gras, Caesar’s Salad and many more... all best paired with your favourite wines around the world 🍷 Cowrie Grill is open daily Lunch - 11AM to 230PM PM Snacks - 3PM to 530PM Dinner - 6PM to 1030PM 📍Located at the Ground Floor, Promenade, Greenhills, San Juan #CowrieGrillByTheManilaHotel #ilovetoeatph 😃❤️

Puneet Grewal

5.0

COWRIE GRILL in Greenhills Promenade brings the signature Manila Hotel sophistication and fine dining experience to this other side of the metro.My favorites...Seared Scallops with mushroom risotto - elegant plating makes this appetizer breathtaking. The scallops and risotto perfectly cooked!Lobster Bisque - they flambé the lobster, pour the soup, and garnish with cream and chives all table side.Caesar Salad - wonderful to watch the wait staff make the Caesar dressing from scratch and finally tossing the romaine lettuce before adding the parmesan, croutons abd bacon.Wagyu Steak - one of the best steaks I've ever had in my life! Promise! Perfectly grilled then finished up table side then some flambé action in making the mushroom sauce.Grilled Salmon with Quinoa - perfectly cooked salmon with such wonderful grill marks!Other dishes I enjoyed...Escargot - snails cooked with butterNew York cut Angus steak - less expensive than the WagyuFor dessert...Mango Jubilee - mangoes are flambeed with caramel and butter then served with vanilla ice cream.TiramisuMango CheesecakeThen finish up with a cheese platter and Irish Coffee!The service was excellent! They treat you with so much detail, friendly and efficient.Worth the price!

Lenny Widjaja

5.0

Definitely the service was top notch. The hotel dining experience, that you'll get when you dine at Cowrie Grill. They are part of Manila Hotel group though located at Promenade Greenhills, they can be accessed easily.The place has that classy and romantic vibe. They are perfect for intimate and casual dates and also family gatherings.For the food, I ordered the WAGYU SET!Starters include the FRESH MUSHROOM SOUP with Mushrooms, trufle foam, and crispy bread and MAITRE D' CAESAR'S SALAD that was prepared on the table side, they use Romaine lettuce, classic Caesar salad dressing. I enjoy seeing how they prepare the food at the side and they also did that for most of the dishes.The MAIN COURSE includes PRIME JAPANESE WACYU, SAGA A4 STRIPLOIN(P6,500 nett per person) - a Japanese Wagyu beef strip loin that comes with Truffled mushroom risotto, baked garlic, grilled asparagus. It was cooked medium well as per my liking. The meat portion is just right for what its worth and the quality is on point.A nice ending would be the DESSERT, CHOCOLATE CHUAO GATEAU. A Four-layered rich chocolate cakeCrème anglaise.I was also able to try the Chilean Sea Bass, Slipper Lobster Tail, Lobster Bisque, Angus Beef tenderloin from the ala carte and signature set ordered by my colleague. Notable dishes are the escargot and salmon steak that are cooked nicely plus my favorite Chocolate Crinkles. You can mix and match or ask the staff for recommendations if you like something else from the menu and it's good to try what they are known for which are the Steaks so you shouldn't miss them as well.Overall, Kudos! It was a great lunch.

Ice Loa

5.0

I grew up in the 80’s eating in fine dining restaurants like Cowrie Grill at Manila Hotel of which I’m thankful for. That was the time when waiters were trained well to prepare and toss your Caesar’s Salad and/or grill your half-cooked steak at your side.Present time, November 04, 2019. And the Cowrie Grill in Promenade in Greenhills, San Juan still didn’t disappoint. The service was still top-notch and the food, excellent.I ordered for the Seafood Set. The French Onion Soup was good but I’ve had better ones. The broth was a tad bland salt wise and flavor wise. The Caesar Salad was how a Caesar Salad should be. Light, paving the way for the main course. The Salmon Steak, with its grill marks, was a sight to behold with taste not to be easily forgotten. With Quinoa, it was a perfect match with Mango Salsa complimenting.Lunch ended with the not-too-sweet Mango Cheesecake and confectioner’s sugar-covered Chocolate Crinkles.Well, you can still experience that kind of old-school excellence in food and service. It’s possible in Cowrie Grill of Manila Hotel where old-fashioned fine dining is still in vogue.Seafood SetFrench Onion SoupMaitre D’ Caesar’s SaladSalmon Steak with Quinoa, Mango Salsa Mango Cheescake Chocolate Crinkles

Davied Greshia

5.0

Very good food in this restaurant. The steak is really worth the price. Aside from the great food available here, service plus ambience puts this restaurant as a really great date spot. Joseph, our server during that time, really made our night very memorable. Always attending to our needs and always giving a great vibe. Really happy with our experience. We will definitely come back here.

Ivy Dulay

5.0

Pricey but exquisite piece of steak. Worth diving for. This is a fine dining restaurant where you can enjoy the hotel treatment. We ordered a set-menu which they had a promo for, one price for two people. Basically 50% off but they still serve with delight. I don’t remember it being surf and turf but I guess I will come back to try the sea bass and lobster.

Cem Enis Caliskan

5.0

Food was superb, from soup, salad, main course, to dessert! Worth the money you pay for. Service was excellent, to the dot. We unfortunately didn’t have coffee because they already cleaned the brewer. Nevertheless, they offered tea. Can’t wait to be back!!! Table is quite high for me at the couch, got a bit shoulder ache but the experience is unforgettable. Definitely a dining experience for the books!

Gem Tee

5.0

We went here for Mom’s birthday party. The food ingredients were all top notch! Cesar salad is a definite must order. Sea bass is her favorite fish, was cooked to perfection. Steak doneness is well cooked. Pricey but worth it for special occassions. The staff will make you feel you are the only people in the restaurant with their attention. #musttry Golden Cowrie

Scorpion

5.0

This is a perfect place to celebrate any occasion. Food is excellent from starter, main and to the dessert. Service is top notched. Place is beautiful and quiet. Price is on the expensive side but thanks to their current promo of 50% off on their set menu it's okay to splurge once in a while. A must try!StarterFrench soup 4/5Broccoli soup 3.5/5Sherbet(strawberry) 4/5Main(cooked perfectly!)Angus beef rib 4.5/5Tenderloin with king prawn 5/5Dessert(good to pair with coffee)Baked alaska 5/5Strawberry shortcake 5/5