A complete gastronomic experience

CEBU, Philippines – If you're set on impressing friends from out of town or keen on scoring extra points on that first date, there’s a solid go-to option in Mactan that offers pre-dinner cocktails and post-dinner nightcaps, an eclectic selection of local and international fare, a  dedicated all-day "children's buffet," and more. It's "Tides" - one of the longest-running dining outlets of Shangri-la's Mactan Resort & Spa.

Formally re-opening on October 28, "Tides" offers a complete gastronomic experience to guests; from mainstay Filipino cuisine favorites to nigiri sushi, Korean-style sizzlers, to mixed specials made from seasonal vegetables. Here, indulging in one's gastronomic fancies comes naturally. Everything is fresh; no flaccid hunks of mystery meat or soggy corn on the cob are to be found.

A varied selection of appetizers, salads and desserts topbills "Tides'" interactive international buffet, and complemented by regular new menu additions and highlights.

Gilded with a laid-back speakeasy vibe that stems from its contemporary Filipino interiors, those extra points you hoped for in picking the dining venue is not just tongue-in-cheek talk - "Tides" won't fail to deliver.