The short answer
Tarsier Paprika, Tawala: what visitors should know first
A possible dinner for ribs and a sea view, but our sources are dated and we could not confirm current operation. Call before you go, and ask about steps, because a cliffside site can be awkward for older travellers.
Useful facts
Tarsier Paprika, Tawala facts at a glance
- Location
- Km 16, Hoyohoy, Tawala, Panglao Island
- Dining style
- Cliffside European and Asian restaurant
- Price signal
- Upper range; check current menu
- Signature order
- Try: barbecue baby back ribs, per GMA News
- Diet note
- Meat-led menu; no vegetarian menu verified
- Status
- Sources are dated; confirm it is open
Why it matters
Why Tarsier Paprika, Tawala is worth your time
Tarsier Paprika appears in two separate Bohol restaurant guides, which makes it a name travellers may meet when planning a Panglao dinner. Its position in Tawala, above the sea, gives a different setting from the Alona strip.
Because our sources are dated, treat it as a place to verify rather than a firm recommendation. For older travellers the slopes may matter more than the view, so ask about access, and have a fallback in Alona if it turns out to be closed.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Barbecue ribs
Both sources mention barbecue ribs among the main dishes.
- 02
Sea view
Traveloka describes a cliffside outlook over the sea.
- 03
Mixed menu
GMA lists ginataang manok, coconut samba and a mezze platter. Ask what is available now.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Phone first, because neither source we opened is recent and we found no confirmation of current operation. If it is open, ask about access from the car park to the tables and whether a lift or ramp exists.
The GMA feature describes European and Asian dishes, including ginataang manok, coconut samba, a Middle East mezze platter and barbecue baby back ribs; Traveloka lists barbecue pork ribs with a sea view from a cliff. The menu is therefore a mixed, meat-led one.
Vegetarians might find the mezze platter useful, but we do not know its contents and have not verified a vegetarian menu, so ask the kitchen directly. Travel by taxi both ways, and arrive before sunset so that you can walk to the table in daylight.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Call first to confirm it is open
- Ask about steps and slopes
- Arrange a taxi both ways
- Ask the kitchen about meat-free dishes
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Km 16, Hoyohoy, Tawala, Panglao Island, a short ride from Alona Beach
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Early evening; confirm operating hours first
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- Described as cliffside, so there may be slopes or steps from the road to the dining area. We could not verify this, so ask about access and a ground-level table before you commit.
- Tickets and access
- No ticket needed. A feature places it inside a botanical park, so ask whether there is an entry arrangement, and reserve for dinner.
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
Described as cliffside, so there may be slopes or steps from the road to the dining area. We could not verify this, so ask about access and a ground-level table before you commit.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Tarsier Paprika still open?
We could not confirm. Our sources are dated, so call before you plan around it.
Is it vegetarian-friendly?
We found no vegetarian menu. A mezze platter is mentioned, but its contents are unknown.
Is it comfortable for older travellers?
It is described as cliffside, so ask about steps and access.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
