Where to Eat in Subic Bay Freeport Zone: The Best Restaurants and Bars

April 8, 2018 Alice Mieles

Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ), which is known simply as Subic Bay, is the Philippines' first successful case of a military base converted through volunteerism into a tax- and duty-free zone similar to Hong Kong and Singapore, operated and managed by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority or SBMA. It covers the fenced area of the former U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay located in the southwest of Luzon Island in the Philippines and surrounded by the municipalities of Subic and Olongapo City in Zambales and Hermosa and Morong in Bataan, in concurrence of these municipalities' Sangguniang Bayan, pursuant to Section 12 of RA 7227. The harbor faces the Zambales Mountain Range to the west and the Subic Bay opening to the South China Sea. It is northwest of the Bataan Peninsula and southwest of Zambales Province.
Things to do in Subic Bay Freeport Zone

1. Xtremely Xpresso Cafe

#1 Dewey Avenue,, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Luzon 2200, Philippines Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Delivery, Reservations Italian, Pizza, Cafe, American, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$24 - HK$94 +63 47 252 3681
Excellent
33%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 339 reviews

Xtremely Xpresso Cafe

Xtremely Xpresso Cafe is a casual bistro style restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner The cafe is known to serve Italy's no. 1 Coffee, Lavazza, and is famous for its unique collection of Italian menu.

Reviewed By Axel P

Pizza was amazing, like maybe the best I've had in months around asia, the steak just wonderfully juicy an perfectly cooked, gelato, again, wonderful and finally the crepe was great, even if the crêpe itself was OK the filling was great.
Good service, fairly priced and lots of tables outside

2. Sands Resto Grill

Waterfront Rd. Moonbay Marina Complex | The Lighthouse Marina and Resort, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Luzon 2222, Philippines Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Buffet Filipino, Asian Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch HK$47 - HK$141 +63 47 252 5000
Excellent
44%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
2%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 45 reviews

Sands Resto Grill

Reviewed By Bernadette N

Had an early dinner, we ordered lamb kebab & beef fajitas. The lamb kebab was superbly presented and it was delicious. Beef fajitas was very tasty and filling!

3. Pier One Bar and Grill

Moonbay Marina | Waterfront Road, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Luzon, Philippines Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Takeout Bar, Filipino, Asian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$8 63 47 252 7097-98
Excellent
30%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 116 reviews

Pier One Bar and Grill

Reviewed By Ferry A - San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines

We went here after dinner. The place was full. We ordered pica pica. The bands were good! Filipino singers are awesome.

4. Texas Joe's House of Ribs

Waterfront Rd. | cor. Mc. Kinley St., Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Luzon 2222, Philippines Television, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards Steakhouse, American, Southwestern, Barbecue Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$55 - HK$157 +63 917 512 3461
Excellent
53%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 595 reviews

Texas Joe's House of Ribs

Texas Joe's House of Ribs is an authentic American Smokehouse restaurant. We feature slow smoked US Pork Spare Ribs and Pork Baby Back Ribs. We also smoke US Certified Angus Beef brisket and US Pork Shoulder as well as Chicken. We feature USDA Choice Steaks also. All of our food is prepared fresh using our own unique recipes. Over the years we have become a favorite place to eat in the Olongapo/Subic Bay area.

Reviewed By HenCLou

Before heading back to Manila, my family grabbed the opportunity to try Texas Joe's. Tripadvisor did not fail us! Our experience was consistent to the high ratings! We tried whole slab baby back ribs, ultimate bubba burger, rib eye and onion brick. All are superb!...MoreThanks for the compliments and we are glad you enjoyed your visit to Texas Joe's. Its nice you noticed the enlarged waiting area which really helps on those busy days. We look forward to your next visit which I hope is soon. Ed

5. Meat Plus

65 Sampson Road | Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Luzon, Philippines Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Delivery American, Steakhouse Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch +63 47 252 7091
Excellent
46%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 82 reviews

Meat Plus

Reviewed By Maxiesan - Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines

Went there for a christening function Food was a hot buffet served from chafing dishes in a private room Nice food and well served with more than adequate portions Good environment and service with free parking outside Comfort rooms clean and well maintained

6. Coco Lime

Harbor Point, Rizal Highway, Central Business District | Subic, Zambales, Luzon 2222, Philippines Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Outdoor Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Filipino, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner HK$24 - HK$78 +63 47 252 2412
Excellent
48%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 37 reviews

Coco Lime

Reviewed By sing kan h - Hong Kong, China

Went there for dinner with a friend, it was busy there even before 7p.m, but staffs worked pretty fast and sat us down and got us menu.
We order coriander prawns, garlic rice, seafood rice noodles, kere-kere beef and coconut shakes.
I love the coriander prawns a lot! It tastes a bit sweet to me but i guess that's how locals like it, it taste amazing! I even use those sauce to mixed with the seafood rice noodle! The rice noodle itself was good too!! A staff recommended us to try the local Kere-kere beef, that's beef stew in peanut butter sauce, it was a bit sweet to me no doubt and peanut butter taste very strong, it came with a shrimp paste which was nicely salted which made the dish taste more likely to what i thought would taste like. :P
Coconut shake was good too, it isn't very milky which is good, very refreshing!
We were recommended to visit this restaurant by locals, they all said this is a bit of an expensive restaurant but I think it was ok! Our bill were P1050 in total which filled up two of us big girls!

7. Starbucks

Corner Argonaut Highway and Rizal Drive, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Luzon, Philippines Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe, American Breakfast
Excellent
38%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
8%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 36 reviews

Starbucks

Reviewed By B787skipper - Doha, Qatar

Like the title says Starbucks is always Starbucks, and this one is no different from the rest other than the location. The staff are fast, efficient and very friendly. another good Starbuck experience.

8. MeatPlus

Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Luzon 2222, Philippines Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible American, Steakhouse Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +63 47 252 6556
Excellent
28%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 170 reviews

MeatPlus

Reviewed By Robert A - Angeles City, Philippines

I was pleasantly surprised to find a very good salmon dinner here, I was disappointed in the steaks. The salmon is large portion very reasonable price and cooked to perfection. The drinks are way to sweet for my taste

9. Rali's Restaurant

Argonaut Highway | Malawaan Park, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Luzon 2222, Philippines Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Highchairs Available International, European, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Brunch +63 47 251 3889
Excellent
63%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 66 reviews

Rali's Restaurant

Reviewed By emersonbengco - Doha, Qatar

One word: spectacular. From the food to the ambiance to the people. I was a regular when I lived in Gapo. I still visit every time I take a vacation (from Qatar). Just keeps getting better. A great respite from the usual food places in...MoreThanks so much! We really appreciate your review and rating for Rali's. Please let us know of your suggestions, as we want to keep on improving. Cheers!

10. Magic Lagoon

716 Bincentenial Park | Rizal Highway, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Luzon, Philippines Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible Filipino, Asian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +63 998 848 9607
Excellent
42%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
8%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 45 reviews

Magic Lagoon

Reviewed By Alma B

Enjoyed the outdoor ambience of the place, relieves stress and negativity from your daily life. They are more of a bar than a restaurant because food needs a lot of improvement. If not for the good setting that they have, this place would definitely be finished. So if you are thinking of coming here to enjoy great food, go somewhere else, but if you just want to have a drink or two, then you will probably enjoy the place.

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