10 Family-Friendly Restaurants in Tomas Morato

Hailed as one of the food streets of the north, here are some of the family-friendly restaurants in Tomas Morato.

While Makati has Salcedo Street, Quezon City has Tomas Morato. Restaurants along the brightly lit avenue have served families for generations, creating a foundation for little nooks to open up along what many QC Citizens call the Scout Area. Each of these restaurants along Tomas Morato created its special place in families’ hearts, catering even to the new generation and earning approval from many food critics.

1. Mario’s

Known for its continental cooking, Mario’s offers a variety of classic favorites with Filipino and Spanish twists. Their Caesar Salad has always been a crowd pleaser with their homemade sauce along with their freshly baked Oyster Rockefeller. And every Sunday, they open a lunch buffet that offers all their signature dishes, including Roast Beef and sometimes, Conchinillo.

2. Frazzled Cook

Hidden in Scout Gandia, Frazzled Cook warms hearts with classic recipes that our parents used to make at home. Their Herbed Chicken Salad is a must-try for their starters and for the more kid-friendly meals, we suggest the Chorizo Pizza or the Caprese Pizza — both have kesong puti for that salty twist. If the family is in the mood for noodles, they have Chorizo Pasta and Truffle Pasta for both regular or family-size.

But what we love there is their Frozen Brazo de Mercedes. Pair that up with their Brewed Coffee or Americano and it’s a sweet finish for a savory meal.

3. Palm Grill

What makes Palm Grill stand out is their menu focusing more on southern Filipino cooking, specifically: Tausug cooking. Their signature is their grilled Green Chicken which they can also adjust the spiciness so the family can enjoy with a bowl of their Turmeric Rice. And for a rainy day, their black Bulalo also known as Tiyula Itum has a bone marrow that they torch when served.

4. Zipang

Since not all of us can go to Japan right away, why not go to Zipang along 11th Jamboree for some authentic Japanese food? Managed by a husband and wife team, Zipang became the answer for many Japanese who migrated to the Philippines and longed for a taste of home. Their Gyuudon and their Katsudon are usually the family’s go-to.

5. Silla

One of the classic Korean restaurants by the Timog Circle at the start of Tomas Morato, Silla’s Dolsot Bibimbap has become a favorite rice meal for families because of the vegetables and beef included. The restaurant, also being owned by Mrs. Park — a Korean who migrated here a few years ago began offering samgyupsal when the eat-all-you-can ones started popping up. If the eat-all-you-can restaurant is too overwhelming, Silla is a quieter Korean restaurant to be in.

6. Livestock

When families are craving melt-in-the-mouth Crispy Pata, Livestock is the place to go. And the restaurant proves it, too, by providing families with a popsicle stick to cut the Crispy Pata instead of a knife! Although the place transforms into a bar at night, it’s considered family-friendly because of the parking and the somewhat large servings.

7. Mad Crab PH

Originally a cloud kitchen, Mad Crab PH eventually became one of the seafood restaurants in Sct. Castor near Tomas Morato at the corner from Palm Grill. For those looking for Hot Pot or Singaporean Chili Crab, Mad Crab serves both. They also serve a mix of crab and shrimp for party trays in case there’s no parking available.

8. Lōla Café

Transformed from a heritage home to a restaurant, Lōla Café maintains much of its classic decor, making it an ideal place for family celebrations. Their menu consists of the usual Filipino family favorites with a contemporary twist, including their Lōla Bicol Express — made with fried pork belly, or their Chorizo Hubad Pasta.

9. Victorino’s

Another restaurant near Tomas Morato but along 11th Gymboree and founded by Chefs Heny Sison, DV Savellano, and Quennie Paras, Filipino restaurant Victorino’s offers classic dishes with an Ilocano twist. Their Fiesta Rice has those crunchy danggit bits that add a salty twist to fried rice. But they’re most especially proud of their Dinengdeng which is boiled vegetables with grilled fish.

10. RUB

At the intersection of Scout Tobias and Alejandro Roces, RUB answered every family’s meat cravings. Their Ribs also come in three sizes: solo, duo, and family and they serve it with delicious sides such as mashed potatoes and garlic spinach. And if someone in the family needs fish, they also have grilled fish with vegetables to cater to those avoiding red meat.

These Tomas Morato restaurants have been servicing families for years!

Many families who live in Quezon City developed a high standard for food because these restaurants in Tomas Morato set the bar for quantity and quality. Much of their ambiance focuses more on a house-warming feel, opting for big tables and couches for families with a lot of children. But the best part about these restaurants along Tomas Morato is that most of them have accessible parking, which is a must for families that bring big vans to travel around!

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