12 Value for Money, Family Friendly Restaurants Recommended by SP Moms

For moms and dads, eating out isn’t as it used to be when they were single. It’s not a date. It’s a production. You have to get the kids ready, you have to bring all their paraphernalia, and you have to make sure they’re all well-behaved. Moms and dads worry about irritating their fellow diners if their toddler suddenly gets into a tantrum while the baby is crying for more milk. On top of all that, parents need to budget their meals too. A family friendly (actually, kid-friendly, is more like it), restaurant with value-for-money meal options would really be the best for harried moms and dads who just need to some time out and a chance to relax outside the home. We gathered a list of 12 restaurants all recommended by fellow parents like yourselves.

From SP Forum mom, cheiz

1. 1. Restaurant: RECIPES by Cafe Metro in Robinsons Place Manila (other branches in Alabang Town Center, SM Megamall, Greenbelt 3, Trinoma, and Shangri-La Plaza)
   1. Food Type: Asian Fusion
   2. Price Range: P200- 250 per head
   3. Recommended Food: Gising-gising, General’s Chicken, Crispy Tilapia
   4. Review: “Our family loves eating there because it’s value for money. Good serving portion and the food is reasonably priced.”

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   1. 2. Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse Grill (branches in Bonifacio High Street and and El Pueblo, Pasig City)
   2. Food Type: American, Grill
   3. Price Range: P500-999 per head
   4. Their specialties: Trailboss Herb Steak, Surf & Turf, Open Range Beef Tips, Parmesan Crusted Fish Fillet, Geronimo's Seafood Pasta Marinara, Soft Chili Tacos, Ma Baker's Chicken Platter, Range Rattlers Chicken, Chuckwagon's Fruits in Ice Cream and Apple Cobbler
   5. Review: “The food is great and mostly for sharing. They have activity materials for kids and they even give away toys to the kids.”
 

From SP Forum mom, Mommy Jazz

1. Restaurant: Fish & Co. (branches in Greenbelt 3, Shangri-La Plaza, Trinoma and SM Mall of Asia)
   
   1. Food Type: Seafood
   2. Their specialties: New England Clam Chowder, Prawn Trellis, Pasta and Shrimp Salad, Fried Calamari, The Best Fish & Chips in Town, Fish Collar, Grilled Peri Peri Chicken, Grilled Mediterrenean Tenderloin and Seafood Fondue
   3. Price Range: “We only eat there when our budget permits. Mahal kasi.” P200 to 499 per head.
   4. Review: “Our kids like the fishing toys and when there arent’ many customers, you can have their flat screen TV switched to Disney Channel. They also provide cute cutlery and nifty shaped plates for kids. I tried buying the cutlery from them. They’re not for sale. They’re actually from Ikea pa daw. Twice they had balloons displayed which they readily gave to the kids when asked.” SP Forum mom, Rjsmom, further comments, “The branch in Greenbelt 3 has a small playground outside the restaurant. But I agree, the food was expensive.”
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1. 4. Restaurant: Wild Ginger, Power Plant Mall
   1. Food Type: Asian
   2. Recommended Food: “We love their beef Rendang!”
   3. Review: “Definitely, kid friendly.”

 

1. 5. Restaurant: Pancake House
   1. Food Type: American, Filipino, Breakfast, Snacks
   2. Price Range: P200-499 per head
   3. Recommended food: “The chicken with gravy and spaghetti is my favorite.”
   4. Review: “Kid friendly.” SP forum mom, Aj, further comments, “Pancake House at the Harbor Square is perfect if you want pasyal for babies, especially in the morning. They get fresh air near the bay while eating your all time favorite pancakes. Pati yaya ko enjoy.”

 

1. 6. Restaurant: Conti's (branches in Paranaque, Taguig, Makati, San Juan and Quezon City)
   1. Food Type: Filipino, International, Cakes & Pastries
   2. Price Range: P200-499 per head
   3. Recommended food: “Their baked salmon is the best. Love their pastries too.”
   4. Review: “Kid friendly.”

 

1. 7. Restaurant: Gumbo (branches in SM City North Edsa and SM Mall of Asia)
   1. Food Type: Filipino, International, Cakes & Pastries
   2. Recommended food: “Try their shrimps and fries appetizer, grilled chops, and grilled chicken limone.”  
   3. Review: “Kid friendly.”

 

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1. 8. Restaurant: Outback Steakhouse
   1. Food Type: American, Steaks, Australian, Seafood
   2. Price Range: P200-499 per head.
   3. Recommended food: “Love their bread, Kookaburra wings, Chicken on the Barbie, Grilled pork chops, and Outback special.”
   4. Review: “Kid friendly.”

 

From SP Forum mom, youngmom

1. 9. Restaurant: Don Henrico’s (they have five branches in the Metro: Malate, Tomas Morato, West Ave., Sta. Lucia East)
   1. Food Type: Italian, Mexican, Pizza
   2. Price Range: P200-499 per head.
   3. Their specialties: Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Wings, Pasta, Tacos, Quesadillas, and Desserts
   4. Review: “The best siya, pang family talaga kasi yung order doon di lang pang isang tao. The best pa ang pasta and pizza nila.”

 

From SP Forum mom, yesha0099

1. 10. Restaurant: Gloria Maris
   1. Food Type: Chinese, Filipino
   2. Price Range: P200-499 per head.
   3. Their specialties: Hot Chicken and Prawn Salad, Suckling Pig, Dimsum, Noodles, Peking Duck, Taro Puffs, Fried Noodles, Wanton and Shark's Fin Soup
   4. Review: ““The kids love their beef fried rice and not to mention the head chef.”

 

From SP Forum mom, ysa

1. 11. Restaurant: Flapjacks
   1. Food Type: American, Filipino
   2. Price Range: P200-499 per head. “For the quality and the servings size, I can say na it's sulit naman. Their classic pancakes (3 pieces) cost only P145. Di ba sulit? It’s almost as big as a solo pizza at Pizza Hut.”
   3. Recommended food: “Try their yummy pancakes. I love their bacon and sausage. Try also the French Toast platter. They also have other dishes. (burgers, rice meals, fries).”
   4. Review: “We've tried Flapjacks, located in Greenbelt 3. The ambiance was very relaxing, ganda, love their couch. It’s kid friendly: they provide kids with crayons while waiting. They also have big servings, nakakabusog kahit isang pancake lang yung kainin mo.”

 

From SP Forum mom, Elizabeth

1. 12. Restaurant: Racks
   1. Food Type: American, Steaks
   2. Price Range: P200-499 per head.
   3. Their specialties: Onion Rings, Buffalo Wings, House Salad, Clamchowder, Rachs Classic Pork Ribs, Racks Baby Back Ribs, Beef Ribs, Hickory Smoked Chicken, Racks Sampler, Classic Pork Ribs, Country Style Fried Chicken, Fish N' Chips, Mississippi Mud Pie and Classic Apple Pie
   4. Review: “My family loves Racks. We love the food and the ambience. They also give crayons and coloring sheets to the kids while you’re waiting for your food.”

 

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