Balay Dako

Matthew Mario Adinata

4.0

Dec 30 2021We had our lunch here its our first time to try to dine here. In the past when we went here its always full luckly to day we can try their food. We are group of 9 pax 7 adult and 2 kids. We order 2 order of kansi soup, 2 crispy pata,2 lumpia shanghai,2 tortang talong,7 petso inasal, 1 kare kare gulay,1 grilled squid 5plain rice and 1 bagoong rice and for our drinks ordered 4 bottomless ice tea 3 sagot gulaman and for dessert putobumbong,turon,bibingka. Well food tasted good except for the lumpia shanghai. Food serving for the soup is big. Price is abit pricey and they also charge 10% service charge so it will be abit hefty. All this food cost us almost 12k pesos...their crispy pata is 1200 pesos already but in website price is only 910pesos. Service is good and it should be because they charge service fee.place is so.nice. problem would be the parking is you come.during 11am onwards.

Brendan Rakphongphairoj

3.0

The Two Sides of my Balay Dako Experience:September 4: HeadsEasing restrictions in Metro Manila after months of confusing lockdowns, my boyfriend and I finally got to celebrate his birthday at Balay Dako. Prior to visiting, I checked website for reviews and it was disappointing. Several reviews claims of slow service and unapproachable servers. However, giving the benefit of the doubt and trusting my friend's word that the place is opposite the reviews, we proceeded to Tagaytay and dined at Balay Dako.The experience was great! The servers, who's very approachable, sitted us where we can see a view of Taal while dining. The food (we ordered Kare-Kare, lumpia, and puto bumbong) was sumptuous and worth the price with its large servings. Also, the ambiance of the place was really beyond expectation. Overall, it was a 5 star review. October 2: TailsFor my second visit, I went to Balay Dako with my officemates, who, like me, also wants to get away from the stressful environment of Metro Manila. Having had a nice and smooth experience the first time I visited, I expected so much of Balay Dako. However, this time the reviews proved correct. The service was very slow and the servers inhospitable, despite ordering only 5 cups of coffee, 2 plates of puto bumbong, and a plate of turon. We dined at Salakot Al Fresco Dining & Cafe prior to Balay Dako. The visit was really meant for a quick coffee break before heading to Manila. But, the "quick" coffee became a two-hour long stay. The piaya that we cancelled because the server says we had to wait 2-hours to get was served, albeit the last minute.The service was very disappointing.However, the ambiance of the place still is stunning. This time I get to dine at the upper floor of the restaurant who have a different view and mood compared to the lower floor. The food also is still worth the visit. Overall, my second visit is a 3 star review.

Its.simply.hans

3.0

Food is good - not that great. I was not impressed with their Ginataang Kalabasa. The Salt & Pepper Spareribs is too salty. Some of the foods I tried and recommend are Lechon Kawali, Sinigang na Hipon, Tsokolate Batirol.The place is great. It has an awesome view of Taal Volcano. Great for pictures. Even the structure is picturesque.They even have their own bakery. I recommend the Raisin Bread. One jar cost P160.The only thing that I don't like here are the waiters. Altho the restaurant has a lot of staff, some of them are not attentive. Their service is also slow. On top of this, I think the ushers are doing great job assisting the customers.