Davao Food Trip: Taklobo Restaurant, Jack's Ridge

Taklobo Restaurant 

Jack's Ridge

Shrine Hills, Matina

Davao City

Date of visit: January 11, 2011 (oh yes, 1-11-11!)

Dinner

 

Taklobo means a giant clam. 

Trivia: Unbelievable as it may seem, the land you are standing on was under
the sea millions of years ago. These taklobo shells right here at Jack’s Ridge
are silent witness to Davao’s watery past. (taken from one of Jack's Ridge markers)

The menu

Sinigang na seafoods (Php 253.25)

Specialty of the month: steamed tuna steak (Php 285)

Kinilaw -cubed raw malasugue fish mixed in vinegar, onions, lemon juice and slices of cucumber and radish (Php 152.35)

Seafood supreme -combination of clams, crabs, squid, tuna and shrimps in a special sauce (Php 288.60)

Fruit platter (Php 105)

Total cost: delicious viands, rice & drinks & fresh mountain air= Php 1, 524.78 (including service charge)

3 adults & 1 child