The short answer
PLNT+HRVST: what visitors should know first
A good lunch if you are spending a day at Lio Beach and want Filipino flavours without meat. HappyCow files it as vegan, but the Rolling Grace guide does not confirm it, so ask staff about egg and dairy. Confirm hours first.
Useful facts
PLNT+HRVST facts at a glance
- Location
- Lio Beach Estate, north of El Nido town
- Dining style
- Plant-based restaurant and coffee
- Price signal
- Mid-range; not stated in sources
- Signature order
- Try: mushroom sisig or kare-kare
- Portions
- Suit parties of two, per Rolling Grace
- Good for
- Lunch on a Lio Beach day
Why it matters
Why PLNT+HRVST is worth your time
Filipino cooking leans heavily on pork, shrimp paste and fish sauce, so a kitchen that reinterprets sisig and kare-kare with plants is a way for vegetarians to try the national flavours. That is hard to find in an area dominated by seafood menus.
Its location inside Lio Beach Estate also makes it a convenient meal stop on a beach day. The caveat is distance from town and the need to confirm the menu, since the sources describe it differently.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Filipino dishes without meat
Mushroom sisig and kare-kare, per HappyCow, give a plant-based way into Filipino flavours.
- 02
Share-sized portions
Rolling Grace says the servings suit two people, so order several to share.
- 03
Cake and coffee
Vegan chocolate cake and specialty coffee are named in the sources.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
HappyCow lists PLNT+HRVST as vegan and describes Filipino-style dishes including mushroom sisig and kare-kare, along with noodles, salads and specialty coffee. Rolling Grace names a vegetable egg roll, Filipino pasta, a Buddha bowl, rice bowls and vegan chocolate cake, and says serving sizes suit parties of two.
The two sources do not both say that every dish is vegan, and the vegetable egg roll name could prompt a question about binder ingredients. For that reason we have not applied a strict diet tag; ask the staff to confirm egg, dairy and honey if you follow a vegan or religious diet.
The sensible plan is to order a few dishes to share, such as the sisig-style mushroom dish with rice, and finish with coffee or cake. Combine it with Lio Beach rather than making a special trip from town.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Arrange transport to and from Lio
- Ask staff to confirm egg and dairy
- Confirm opening hours before you go
- Order to share
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Inside Lio Beach Estate, Lio Beach, north of El Nido town
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch, combined with time at Lio Beach
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Lio is a planned beach estate with paved paths, but it is several kilometres from town, so arrange a tricycle or hotel transfer. Seating details are not given; ask when you call.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in dining; Rolling Grace lists a contact number. Hours are given there as about 9.30 am to 9 pm; please confirm hours before travelling out to Lio.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near PLNT+HRVST
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Lio is a planned beach estate with paved paths, but it is several kilometres from town, so arrange a tricycle or hotel transfer. Seating details are not given; ask when you call.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is PLNT+HRVST fully vegan?
HappyCow lists it as vegan; Rolling Grace names vegan dishes without saying the whole menu is vegan. Ask staff to confirm.
Where is it?
Inside Lio Beach Estate, a few kilometres north of El Nido town.
What should I order?
HappyCow mentions mushroom sisig and kare-kare; Rolling Grace mentions Buddha bowls and rice bowls.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
