At a glance
Same ambition, different theater: dramatic cliff vs. chic interiors.
| Sirena | Sea.food by Chele | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | Clifftop cabanas · sunset · fire · live music | Ed Calma interiors · teal / coral · poolside resort |
| Energy | Dramatic · romantic · serene-luxury | Polished · designed · destination dinner |
| Spend (2) | ~₱8–12k food; ₱14–20k+ lobster/tower | ~₱5–8k light; ~₱9–14k with lobster |
| Where | Balinghai / Yapak · ~10–15 min from White Beach | Aqua · Bulabog |
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Sirena
Shangri-La Boracay · signature seafood on the cliff. Private pods, lantern light, sea below — Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice 2025 (top 10% worldwide).
King prawns · noisette · ₱2,450
Chili mud crab · ₱2,950
Kilawin · ₱760
Mussels lemon-garlic · ₱1,200
Lobster sizzler · ~₱8,700
Tower for 2 · ₱13,900
Atmosphere & notes
- Show: Sunset cabanas, evening fire, live music at the bar
- Extras: Menu prices include VAT; +10% service + 2.2% local tax · cocktails ~₱450–550
- For us: Grill / butter / shellfish — skip pasta and tempura
References
Official — Sirena at Shangri-La
Resort page · 360 tour · hours · dress code
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Google Maps — Sirena
Shangri-La Boracay / Balinghai pin
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Hungry Hong Kong — dinner review
Atmosphere notes + plated seafood photos
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Food menu PDF · May 2025
Official prices for prawns, crab, tower, oysters
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Food menu PDF · Dec 2025 update
Newer mains list including lobster sizzler
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Sea.food by Chele
Aqua Boracay · Bulabog. Chele Gonzalez — “part city, part beach.” Teal walls, coral sconces, charcoal linens — the room is the atmosphere.
Grilled lobster · by weight
Crudo / kinilaw / tataki
Basque-style whole fish
Gambas al ajillo
Octopus carpaccio
Atmosphere & notes
- Look: Ed Calma design · tropical luxe · quiet polish over party energy
- Prices: Older press had lobster ~₱900/100g — confirm today’s rate
- Skip: Paella, croquetas, breaded sweet-sour fish
References
Official — Aqua Boracay
Resort home · context for Sea.food location
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Google Maps — Sea.food by Chele
Aqua Boracay / Bulabog pin
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Vogue Philippines — feature
Best interior photography + concept interview
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Tatler Asia — opening feature
Design notes and dish highlights
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Philstar — chef / destination piece
Why it’s a destination dinner · lobster focus
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Trip planning draft · not booked · prefer PHP when paying in PH · photos from Shangri-La, Vogue, Aqua, and public reviews