Bistro Des Amis is Boracay’s Belgian-Mediterranean Haven
Whenever I’m at the beach, I like dining in spots where I can (over)stay a while—meaning it isn’t too crowded, so I won’t feel pressured to immediately leave after I’ve devoured the last morsel off my plate. Maybe I’ll casually chat with the locals or my fellow backpackers. Maybe I’ll read the magazine or book I brought, order a dessert and coffee, and soak in the ambience. In Boracay, that new place for me is Bistro Des Amis.
Tucked in Angol Road, Station 3 in White Beach, this Belgian-Mediterranean restaurant opened in November 2022. Run by Olivier Stassen, who is from Belgium, and his wife Manilyn Talingting, who is from Cotabato, Bistro Des Amis serves a mix of Mediterranean and Belgian appetizers, salads, sandwiches, soups, entrées, and desserts. For brekky lovers such as myself, they have all-day breakfast fares that you can pair with their coffee or, whether or not it’s happy hour, some cocktails and beer.
Fun activities to try in Boracay
- 📸 Boracay crystal kayak photo shoot. Use my discount code REPLIKATE for 5% off.
- 🤿 Boracay Island and beach hopping boat tour with snorkeling
- 🌅 Scenic sunset cruise with live music
- 🌊 Parasailing experience
I came over on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch and asked for the specials. I ordered the tuna steak with buttered vegetables. I initially wanted to go Belgian-French and have it with frites, but the Filipino in me chose white rice. Lightly brushed with oil, lime juice, and seasoning, the fresh slab was seared into medium-well perfection. No liquor for me that afternoon, just an iced soda to cool down.
Post-lunch I got an iced latte from the bar, lingered to admire the bistro’s tropical interiors, did a bit of people watching, chit-chatted with some locals, and then looked for a spot along the less-crowded Station 3, where I fell asleep on my beach mat while waiting for the Boracay sunset. It was a great afternoon.
But some nights are busier than the others. You might catch DJs spinning the night away as customers chug on Oli’s Belgian-made brew, Biere Des Amis, which will be officially launched in the Philippines this May. Beer connoisseurs, this is a must-try when you’re in Boracay. Santé!
Bistro Des Amis is located on Angol Road, Station 3, White Beach, Boracay Island, Philippines
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