I am a seafood addict and this is a confession I am not shy
to disclose. My craving for seafood is just crazy that I could devour an
entire meal suited for a family
of ten. Yes, you read it right and there is nothing so satisfying to have it served fresh coming from the Seafood Capital of the Philippines, Roxas City in Capiz, Island of Panay.
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Coco Veranda in Lawis Baybay, Roxas City, Capiz |
Panay Island has long been waiting on my list to be explored
and it was only in the summer of 2015 that my longing to have a taste of its
culture came to reality.
Coming from Boracay, my travel buddy and me decided to have a stopover in Roxas City for an overnight stay at Roxas President’s Inn.
Coming from Boracay, my travel buddy and me decided to have a stopover in Roxas City for an overnight stay at Roxas President’s Inn.
Exhausted from our trip to Panay Church, we decided to ask
the locals where to eat at Roxas City and it was curiously interesting survey that most of the locals
directed us to the restaurant called Coco Veranda in Lawis, Baybay, Roxas City.
So, we took the local tricycle to Baybay to see why most
people in Roxas City recommended this place until we came across of what seemed
to be an ordinary seaside restaurant along the coastal area.

At that very point, I was already hypnotized to sit and call for the menu. The waiter immediately offered us a refreshing Buko Juice which was a good start to trigger our appetite.
To have your order, the customers can choose from a variety
of fresh catch direct for weighing to know instantly the amount to be paid (per 100gram). We requested for their best sellers and we were astonished with the cartful of
seafoods delivered in our table just after a few minutes.
So here are the best sellers of Coco Veranda and opps, you
might want to get some tissue for the drool.
The Food
It’s seafood and it’s my favorite type of dish. Honestly, I
have tasted a lot of seafoods in Mindanao and it is very difficult to sway away
from the standard I have set for this kind of meal.
I have a very discriminatory taste buds when it comes to seafood that I could tell whether it is fresh or not and Coco Veranda did not disappoint me on this criterion.
I have a very discriminatory taste buds when it comes to seafood that I could tell whether it is fresh or not and Coco Veranda did not disappoint me on this criterion.
The prawns were lightly seasoned suited for people with a
very sensitive taste for salty foods. The crabs were perfectly steamed and you
will know that it wasn’t stored alive for a long time in captivity because of the
thickness and tenderness of the meat sticking on its exoskeleton.
The baked scallops were a little salty for me but tolerable, it must be the brand of the cheese used as toppings that I am not used to. My favorite was the baked oysters with a taste that was so overpowering and with a kick of spiciness on it. Because of its freshness, you can savour the richness of umami.
The baked scallops were a little salty for me but tolerable, it must be the brand of the cheese used as toppings that I am not used to. My favorite was the baked oysters with a taste that was so overpowering and with a kick of spiciness on it. Because of its freshness, you can savour the richness of umami.
The only dish that quite did not make it to the top was the
rare and the most in- demand shellfish, Angel’s Wings or locally known as
“Diwal”. With the objective of serving fresh seafoods, the staff have served us a very fresh harvest Diwal, which
should have been soaked first in freshwater for 24 hours to allow the sand
grains removed.
"She sells sea shells from the seashore..."
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Shellfish served at Coco Veranda (Oyster, Diwal or Angel Wings, Scalops) |
"The coconut nut is not a NUT...but a DRUPE"
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Special Buko Halo Halo |
Your meal in Coco Veranda cannot be concluded without trying their most after dessert, the Special Buko Halo-Halo. This dessert placed inside the coconut was simply a grab taking delight with scoops of ice cream on top of the ingredients, making it more rich and flavorful. (opps drooling here).
Affordability
Compared to the prices offered in the metro, Coco Veranda has a competitive value for their meals. Assured of the seafood’s freshness, the prices were reasonable and I think a little cheaper compared to the well-established restaurants in the metro, so I think you can have the best value for your money when you splurge on seafood here in Roxas City.

To have an overview on how much you will spend for a seafood galore in Roxas City, check the list below:
Buko Juice (refreshment)
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Php 45/pc
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Blue Crabs
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Php 75/100g
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Prawns
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Php 130/100g
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Baked scallop
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Php 220/order
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Baked Oysters
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Php 120/8 pcs.
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Diwal (Angel Wings)
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Php 60/ 100g
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White Marlin
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Php 180/100g
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Crispy Pata
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Php 405/ order
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Desserts:
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Black Sambo
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Php 55
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Mango Perlier
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Php 55
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Blueberry Cheesecake
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Php 95
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Mango Float
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Php 55
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Buko Pandan
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Php 55
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Leche Plan
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Php 45
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Buko Halo-Halo
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Php 105
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Note: prices are subject to change based on the availability and season.
The Place

The restaurant kept the barrio image with ceiling made
of the traditional nipa and sawali. Chairs and tables and other furniture were
kept simple and some were made of wood and bamboo.
The sea breeze would take
care of your ventilation, not needing additional set of air conditioner.
This venue can also cater special events like wedding receptions, christening, birthday parties and the likes. Take note, given that they offer seafood, you won't find insects flying everywhere, thumbs up for this so am I am giving away my 4 stars for this resto.
This venue can also cater special events like wedding receptions, christening, birthday parties and the likes. Take note, given that they offer seafood, you won't find insects flying everywhere, thumbs up for this so am I am giving away my 4 stars for this resto.
Service
My first job was with the customer service oriented
industry, I am very meticulous on the kind of service a restaurant provides and I think Coco Veranda simply knows why they are in the hospitality business. There is
nothing to complaint as being polite and accommodating seemed to be the
establishment’s uniform even during the time that we think we were already
abusing their kindness to take our pictures here and there. But they seemed to
be fine and happy to do it. You got my 5-star approval Coco.
Over All Verdict
I cannot refute the freshness of the seafood served to us
and that was the strength of this restaurant. In addition to this, Coco Veranda
has this mass appeal that magnets its patrons who wish to have a satisfying seafood
meal. I would truly recommend this restaurant for everyone to try. All in all I
am giving this establishment a 4-star rating (4/5).
For more information and reservation contact:
Coco Veranda
Lawis Baybay, Roxas City, Capiz 5800
Shiela Asis/ Nadja Uygen
Proprietors
Contact Numbers: (036) 621 6185 | 666 0308
Mobile Number : (+63) 918 930 9087
Email: shiela_cocoveranda@yahoo.com.ph
Website: www.cocoveranda.weebly.com
Store operation: 10am- 10pm
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