We spent another beautiful morning at the beach after our breakfast at 9am.

As we had sampled the cuisine at practically all the restaurants on the Sta. Fe strip, it was due time that we gave the Hard Kock Café a chance for lunch. While the name may have a double or in some case triple meaning, the interiors were quaint, charming and humorous.


First Aid box – notice that it is already lacking a few bottles, somebody must have been in an emergency!

Similar to a Russian proverb – It is not that women are ugly, just not enough vodka

The well stocked bar and friendly staff

We had the opportunity to meet the Australian owner and found out that the Hard Kock had been open since 2005 and that one of the bestsellers was their pork schnitzel.

For lunch we decided to order the special of the day which was a chicken burrito served with draft beer and the pork schnitzel.

Chicken Burrito with draft beer – PHP 140.00 ($US 3.50)

Pork Schnitzel - PHP 125.00 ($US 3.00)

The food was a pleasant surprise considering it was more of a happy hour place than a restaurant. We have decided to give the Hard Kock the comfort food award for Bantayan. The pork schnitzel did not have any fat on it and was very tender yet crispy on the outside. The chicken burrito was deliciousl and gentle with a sufficient amount of chicken and a generous lathering of melted cheese that complemented the beer perfectly.

After a short siesta at the resort we decided to go to the Ogtong Cave, located within the Ogtong Cave Resort towards Bantayan town a short 15 minute drive away. There is a large sign on the main road that leads to the Ogtong Cave.

We arrived at the Ogtong Cave Beach Resort at 1:15pm and paid the entrance fee of php 50.00 (US 1.00) per person to swim in the Ogtong Cave a natural fresh water cave located within the sprawling property of the resort.

The entrance to the Ogtong Cave – upon entering the cavern stretches over 20 meters and is lit by natural lighting and a few light bulbs. It was a beautiful natural formation and the water was crystal clear with a few small fish residing. We were lucky that there were only a small amount of visitors that day, so that we could enjoy our private pool in privacy.

The Ogtong Cave Beach Resort is a massive and well funded property and while it is beach front, there are only a few spots to go swimming.

The pool, though old was a respectable size and clean. The resort also had a Chinese restaurant that had quite an extensive menu. For afternoon snack we only had French fries and steamed fish with black bean sauce and tofu.

We then went back to CouCou for the 5PM happy hour and then Blue Ice bar for dinner where we ordered baked scallops and a second round of grilled prawns that were quite memorable.

Baked Scallops with Cheese and Garlic – PHP 200.00 ($US 4.50)

In our final Bantayan Island post we will provide more pictures of the beach, please click here!

Related Bantayan Island Posts:

Bantayan Island Discovery Itinerary (5 Days / 4 Nights) – Adventure | Romance | Tranquility (Part 1/2)
Bantayan Island Discovery Itinerary (5 Days / 4 Nights) – Adventure | Romance | Tranquility (Part 2/2)
Bantayan Island Discovery Itinerary (5 Days / 4 Nights) – Adventure | Romance | Tranquility (Contact Information – Hotels, Restaurants and Shipping Lines)
Bantayan Island Day 1 – The Journey
Bantayan Island Day 2 : Part 1 – Fresh Catch of the Day
Bantayan Island Day 2 : Part 2 – Bantayan Nightlife
Bantayan Island Day 3 – Madrilejos | The Blue Ice
Bantayan Island Day 4 – The Secret of Ogtong Cave
Bantayan Island Day 5 – Just Another Day in Paradise

Remember life is way too short, don’t let it pass you by. Enjoy Hour Philippines!

Sincerely,

Lord and Aksana
HOURPHILIPPINES.COM
FOOD | TRAVEL | LIFESTYLE
All content is the sole property of HourPhilippines.com, any reproduction in whole or in part shall be subject to prosecution.