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Brian Kennett
Amateur Chef and Boozy Traveling Foodie Extraordinaire
Azure Beach Club Review: Mactan's Best Restaurants
Azure Beach Club Mactan Island Review: The Ultimate Seaside Dining Experience Introduction: Situated on the sun-kissed shores of Mactan Island in the Philippines, is an extraordinary destination for anyone looking to combine fantastic food with a relaxed beach atmosphere, and simply stunning views.
Located within the luxurious Crimson Resort and Spa, this seaside haven offers a picturesque backdrop for an unforgettable dining experience: as we had this day. In this review, I’ll tell you why it is a top choice for you, based on personal experiences, customer reviews, and the highlights that set it apart from the rest.
Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan
Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan, located on Mactan Island, Philippines, is a premier destination for travellers seeking luxury and relaxation. The resort boasts well-appointed rooms and villas, complemented by top-tier amenities such as an infinity pool and a private beach. Guests frequently praise the attentive and friendly staff, with one reviewer noting, “The best resort for customer service.”
I tell you, when we visit the Philippines next to our home in Bohol, we’ll be stopping over a few nights here. I am determined to say hi to Chef Danny Johnston as well: he’s a Brit after all, like me. And get more of his delicious grub down this fat throat…
Dining at Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan
It will a highlight of your stay here, with multiple restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. The Azure Beach Club, in particular, stands out for its seaside ambience, warm sea breezes, incredible views, Kool Toonz, and, of course, delectable dishes. Visitors also appreciate the resort’s proximity to local attractions, making it a convenient base for exploring Mactan Island.
Overall, Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan will provide a memorable experience, combining comfort, exceptional service, a picturesque setting, and FOOD!!! We were only here for 2-3 hours and we fell in love immediately.
Azure Beach Club Mactan Review: Contents
Azure Beach Club Review: A Beachfront Paradise and Stunning Location on Mactan Island
It is perched right on the edge of Mactan’s turquoise waters. The open-air design invites a soothing sea breeze to accompany every bite, while the rhythmic sound of waves creates a tranquil ambience, in perfect balance with the Kool Chillout Toonz pumping through the air. Whether you visit during the day for sunny beach views or at night when soft lighting transforms the space into a romantic retreat, the setting is consistently breathtaking: just have a watch of our video, it’s a WOW!!!
Architectural Charm
The club’s design blends modern sophistication with local flair. Bamboo and Rattan accents, wooden beams, and lush greenery complement its sleek contemporary furniture, creating a perfect balance to the surrounding scenery. The restaurant’s layout ensures that every table enjoys a glimpse of the ocean, making it the perfect spot for couples, families, and groups of friends. Yes, I am highly likely to be stealing (plagiarising) a few ideas for my resto on Panglao opening in 2025: The Kapre (watch this space).
Azure Beach Club Menu Review: A Feast for Every Palate, Menu Highlights
Chef Danny Johnston #BeProud, because you and the crew are knocking it out of the park my friend. Seriously delicious dishes, plating to die for and flavour explosions popping off everywhere. Genius. We loved every single dish. And guaranteed we’ll be back for more on our next trip. Thank you!!! I should have said hello when you were at the pass, what with us both being Brits… (In my defence I didn’t know that until afterwards…)
The menu is a celebration of diverse flavours. From fresh seafood caught locally to fusion dishes inspired by the Global cuisines of Japan and Korea, there is something to excite everyone. Here are some standout items:
Fresh Seafood Platter
Veg Biryani and Butter Chicken
These Indian-inspired dishes have garnered rave reviews for their authentic spices and hearty portions. Many guests have remarked that they’re as good as, if not better than, what you’d find in top Indian restaurants.
Mango Sticky Rice
For dessert lovers, this dish is a must-try. The sweetness of ripe Philippine mangoes paired with creamy coconut rice, with a twist: it’s in a Lumpia, is the perfect way to end your meal.
Grilled Tuna Belly
A local speciality, the grilled tuna belly is seasoned simply but packs a punch with its smoky charred flavour. It’s a favourite among seafood enthusiasts.
Drinks to Remember
No beachside experience is complete without a refreshing drink. Azure’s cocktail menu includes tropical classics like piña coladas and mojitos, as well as signature creations like their “Azure Breeze,” a concoction of vodka, citrus, and fresh herbs. For beer lovers, San Miguel—the Philippines’ iconic brew, AKA Filipino Water—is always on tap (well, in a bottle).
What did we eat today at Azure Beach Club Mactan?
We went for sharing options as usual. We love Tapas-style dining, and always choose a variety of options and just throw them all in the middle so everyone gets a bit of everything. It’s just the best way to eat food, as it encourages dialogue and inclusion as you eat, chatting about the food and what your thoughts are of the dish. Yes, the iPhones get left on the table.
Try it sometime. Why do you think the Italians and Spanish have such BIG family seatings for their dining, it’s the same here in the Philippines. You’ll often see 20+ pax tables all diving into the food, sharing and enjoying together. With mounds and mounds of white rice of course…
OK, this one is not on the menu online so I have to go from memory on the day now. But yet another stunning dish from the kitchen under the watchful eye of Chef Daniel Johnston.
I am guessing that in this bad boy are coconut cream/milk, lemongrass, chilli, Kaffir line leaves, and maybe some other secret goodies I am not aware of. It was a thing of beauty when this got plonked on the table we all ooo’d and aaa’d… and then devoured it.
PHP 725 Yellowfin tuna, sesame, spring onions, burnt lemon gel, chilli, cucumber, pickled ginger, and micro greens. Come on. You’d order that again and again. What a beautiful plate that is. Colour pops everywhere. Simply gorgeous. My girls really liked it, but said it could have done with a seasoning boost to lift her up a little.
Here is Islifearecipe’s Tuna Tataki Recipe HERE.
Prawn Laksa Bisque
PHP 850 Grilled tiger prawn, rich coconut reduction and rice noodles. We literally lost Rhai Rhai for about 30 minutes when this got served. All we could get from her were groans of ecstasy as she chomped her way through this absolute stonker of a dish. KAPOW!!!
She absolutely raved about this, once she was able to take a breath and speak again. Great job in the kitchen. This was up there with the best-ever dishes fir that young lady.
Pulled Pork Bao Bun
PHP 650 Steamed bao bun, pulled pork infused with Cebuano spices, pickled onion, crispy lettuce, pickled red cabbage, spicy mango salsa, and coriander. Stop the Bao Bus, and all get on. This is a #FoodPorn moment for every one of our senses like getting hit with a foodie baseball bat. The best I have EVER had!!!
1/ The plating: they stole our eyes. Just look at the colours and freshness of those herbs and pickles leaking out. Stunning. 2/ The aromas wafting up from this were just killer, yes, they invaded our noses. 3/ Out with the baseball bat to get hit round the head as that flavour pops start happening, like popping candy: pickles, savoury, smoky, sweet, salty… All at once. Holy moly: what a dish!!! DING DONG!!!
New Zealand Lamb Rack
350g at PHP 2,800 Served with spicy Cebu mango salsa. I don’t believe I would ever have dreamed of putting mango with lamb. But then I thought back to all those ChillaxBBQ moments where I would reverse-sear lamb racks with chutneys, yes, including mango chutney. Seems the Chef and I are kindred spirits on the pairing combos.
OK, this is punchy on the $$$ equating to Singapore prices, but hey you get what you pay for: right? And this was so sublime – the pairing was a marriage made in heaven. The lamb is cooked to Pink2Pink Perfection medium-rare with a char to die for, then in kicks that sour salsa. Wow, is currently the only word I can conjure up due to all the blood rushing somewhere else than my brain, as I recall the deliciousness of this dish… WOOF!!!
Garlic Chicken Tandoori
PHP 950 Served with plain naan bread, and coriander chutney. Another cracker now hits the table, as we venture over to India. I’ll call it, that it’s not the best Tandoori I have had because boy are we spoilt with that in Singapore of course, with our Little India. But it was so very good, especially with that plating sauce you can see a spiralling there on the plate. Winner!!!
Mango Sticky Rice
PHP 450 Cebu mango, lemongrass infused sticky rice lumpia with black sesame ice cream. Wifey, being a traditionalist, was not expecting this (even though the menu clearly states ‘lumpia’), so she was a little disappointed. Hey, the mango was bonkers good, the sesame ice cream was to die for (super-savoury and salty), and the lumpia was just wonderful: get over it babes… A cracking dessert.
Chocolate Lick
Watch our video to see the chocolate pouring of this dessert. Another one that is not on the online menu so I am again guessing here, folks. I did not even try this one, so visually wonderful, I loved the theatre of the chocolate pour too. It looked like a big chocolatey Swiss Roll: the girls seemed to really enjoy it, so there we go. Tick!!!
Halo-Halo (AKA mix-mix)
PHP 350 Ube ice cream and leche flan cubes, sago pearls, Kaong, nata de coco, sweetened white beans, Lanka cubes, ripe mango, and Pinipig, served over ginger ale granita. I have been so so spoilt by the Modala Resort on Panglao and their Halo Halo, all I do now is compare to that. Sorry, this did not come close. It’s a bar-raising Halo-Halo bench-mark, is all I can say.
This was super-refreshing and ever-so-tasty, but… That bar has been set HIGH…
Top-Notch Service, and Friendly and Professional Staff at Azure Beach Club Mactan
One of the most talked-about aspects of the is its exceptional service. Guests frequently mention staff members by name in their reviews, praising their attentiveness and warm demeanour. Jo, Mai, and Jelou are just a few of the many employees who’ve left lasting impressions on us on this day. Despite being a popular spot, it has earned a reputation for its efficiency. Food arrives promptly, and the staff’s ability to anticipate customer needs adds a touch of luxury to the experience. Great job to the crew!!!
TripAdvisor and Google Customer Reviews: Glowing Feedback
Islifearecipe.net is giving a 4.9 out of 5 for our Azure Beach Club Review, Mactan Island. The only reason they lost a 0.1 was because they served another table my Wife’s dessert order and consequently had to wait 15 minutes whilst we had all finished… They would have been a perfect 5, if not for that. Such is how amazing this place is.
TripAdvisor Highlights
“Of the three resorts I’ve visited in Mactan, this one is by far the best,” writes one TripAdvisor user. “The food is excellent, the views are stunning, and the service is impeccable.” Another guest mentions, “The seafood platter is worth every penny. Fresh, flavorful, and served with a smile.”
Google Reviews
On Google it holds a stellar rating, with comments like: 1/ “The butter chicken is out of this world. I wasn’t expecting to find such amazing Indian food here.” 2/ “Azure is my go-to spot whenever I’m in Cebu. The atmosphere is unbeatable, and the cocktails are divine.”
Azure Beach Club Review: From Themselves
“Where paradise meets playtime in the most captivating setting on Mactan Island. An inviting beachfront haven for an indulgent and tantalizing blend of sun-soaked fun and sultry sophistication.
Picture yourself lounging by our pristine beach, cocktail in hand, as the vibrant colors of the sunset dance across the horizon. Savor modern-Asian gourmet delights that tease your taste buds complimenting the beach-lined scenery. At the Club, every moment is a chance to experience cool, sexy, sun-kissed pleasure. Let your hair down, and let the good times roll!”
Azure Beach Club: Perfect for Every Occassion
- Romantic Dates: The beachside location, paired with candlelit tables and soft music, makes Azure Beach Club an ideal venue for couples. Proposals, anniversaries, or just a special night out will surely be elevated by the magical setting.
- Family Gatherings: The wide variety of menu options ensures that even the pickiest eaters will find something to enjoy. The spacious layout means kids can move around freely without disturbing other diners.
Azure Beach Club Mactan Price
Whilst most guest feedback is positive, a few guests have pointed out that prices lean towards the higher end: it’s Singapore prices. However, many agree that the quality of food, ambience, and service justify the cost.
It offers a premium dining experience, and its prices reflect that. Expect to pay around $20-$50 per dish, with cocktails priced between $8-$15. While this may be higher than local eateries, most guests agree that the quality and ambience make it worth the splurge.
Tips for Visiting Azure Beach Club
- Make a Reservation: It is a popular spot, especially during weekends and holidays. Booking in advance ensures you get a good table.
- Dress Comfortably: The open-air setting can get breezy in the evening, so bring a light shawl or jacket if you tend to feel cold.
- Arrive Early: If you want to catch the sunset, plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before sundown. The view is spectacular and worth the extra time.
- Try the Specials: Azure frequently updates its menu with seasonal specials. Don’t hesitate to ask your server for recommendations.
Why Azure Beach Club Mactan Island is Worth Visiting
It isn’t just about great food—it’s about the complete experience. The combination of stunning views, expertly crafted dishes, and attentive service creates a sense of escape that’s hard to replicate elsewhere. If you’re looking for a treat or just to explore Mactan’s uber-choc dining scene, this place delivers on all fronts. It’s a must-try if you’re in Cebu: so says Islifearecipe.net.
Azure Beach Club Review, Mactan Island: Final Thoughts
It has established itself as one of Mactan Island’s premier dining destinations. With its unbeatable beachfront location, diverse menu, and exceptional service, it’s no surprise that it consistently earns rave reviews from patrons. While prices may be on the higher side, the quality of the experience makes it a worthwhile indulgence: we absolutely fell in love immediately.
So, the next time you find yourself in Cebu, make your way here: say hello to Chef Danny if you see him and send him Islifearecipe’s best wishes. If, like us, you want a leisurely lunch, or perhaps a romantic dinner, or even a lively evening with friends, this seaside beauty promises to make your visit unforgettable.
I think family Kennett will absolutely be visiting, and staying at Crimson Resort on our next trip, so we can then take a relaxing walk down to the Club and gorge to our heart’s content over and over. We surely will be doing that. I suggest you do too. This place is incredible: ENJOY!!!
Azure Beach Club's Contact Details
Telephone: +63 32 401 9980
Azure Beach Club Reservations
Reservations: bit.ly
Azure Beach Club Mactan Island Opening Hours
- Sun-Thu: 10:00am-12:00am
- Fri-Sat:10:00am-02:00am
Azure Beach Club Address
Crimson Resort Contact Details
- Telephone: +63 (0) 917 314 4110
- Website: https://www.crimsonhotel.com/mactan
How to Book Crimson Resort
You can book the Crimson Resort HERE.
