Live Acoustic
Live acoustic singers create a relaxed soundtrack, with some reviewers enjoying the chance to jam along.
Santuwaryo Resto Bar
Deira
Santuwaryo Resto Bar is a Filipino gastropub in Deira built around a cozy, laid-back atmosphere, live acoustic music and drinks. Reviews make it appealing for an unhurried evening, with dishes such as crispy palabok and steak, whether you are meeting friends, celebrating or simply unwinding.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
349 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Cozy Setting
The small, intimate setting is repeatedly described as cozy, warm and comfortable for a relaxed evening.
Friendly Service
Staff are often described as warm, attentive and accommodating, including during birthday and family dinners.
Filipino Favourites
The menu combines Filipino favourites with fusion dishes; reviewers specifically praised the inihaw na pusit and palabok.
Creative Cocktails
Cocktails have Filipino-themed names, and one reviewer found them creative, reasonably priced and well made.
Celebration Touches
Birthday visits can include thoughtful gestures such as a complimentary dessert and a birthday song.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Parking. Leave extra time to find parking; one Sunday dinner review specifically called parking challenging.
Expect Delays. If timing matters, follow up on orders; reviews describe waits of nearly an hour and up to 1.5 hours.
Order Medium-Rare. For the steak, one reviewer recommends ordering it medium rare for better texture and flavour.
Try Palabok. Crispy palabok is one of the most consistently singled-out dishes, though one reviewer found it slightly salty.
Check Portions. Ask about serving sizes before ordering for a group, since reviews disagree on whether portions suit sharing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
37th St
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Crispy Palabok
A frequently recommended dish, praised for its flavour and playful textures.
Beef Tenderloin Tapa
Reviewers describe the tapa as flavourful and tender, though one diner found it chewy.
Pasta Pesto
The pasta pesto received an especially enthusiastic recommendation.
Kare-kare
One reviewer specifically suggested trying the kare-kare for a relaxed acoustic-music evening.
Bukidnon Colada
A refreshing, well-made cocktail that stood out during one laid-back dinner.
Common Concerns
Long Waits
Several reviews report very slow service, including one meal where some dishes took about an hour and a half.
Difficult Parking
Parking can be challenging, so arriving with extra time is sensible.
Uneven Portions
Portion feedback varies, but one birthday dinner found several dishes small for their prices and unsuitable for sharing.
Inconsistent Dishes
Food is not uniformly reliable: one reviewer found the beef-tenderloin tapa notably chewy.
Card Surcharge
One reviewer reported an additional 5% charge when paying by card.
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The Bottom Line
Santuwaryo Resto Bar is a Filipino gastropub in Deira centred on a cozy, intimate setting, live acoustic music and a relaxed night-out atmosphere. You can settle in with dishes such as crispy palabok, beef tenderloin tapa, steak or seafood pasta, then add cocktails including the Filipino-themed Bukidnon Colada. The music is a major part of the draw, and some singers invite guests to join in.
Service is one of the strongest themes in the reviews: staff are repeatedly described as warm, attentive and accommodating. The restaurant also suits birthdays and casual celebrations, with one group receiving a complimentary dessert and a birthday song. Prices are often called affordable, although portion feedback is mixed; some diners found dishes too small for the price, while others praised generous servings.
The main practical caution is timing. 5 hours for a full order, so it is worth following up if food is late. Parking can also be difficult, so leave extra time.
For steak, one reviewer recommends medium rare; crispy palabok, pasta pesto and inihaw na pusit are among the more specifically praised orders.
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