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You can find the original post on my website - subscribers welcome!!TL;DR: Lobby 385 on a quiet San Juan street is a hidden gem blending elegant decor with standout dishes like garlicky Salpicao and crunchy bicho-bicho—park at Guevarra’s if the lot’s full!

Who: Lobby 385

When: December 2024

Where: 385 P. Guevarra St, San Juan, 1550 Metro Manila, Philippines

What: A restaurant

Opening Times:

Sunday – Wednesday: 11 am – 11 pm

Thursday – Saturday: 11 am – 1 am
Tucked away on a quiet street in San Juan City, this isn’t your typical steakhouse—it’s an elegant yet approachable spot.
This was a good place to meet up a striking a good balance of sophistication and comfort, making it just as ideal for a date night as it is for a friendly catch-up which is what we were doing.
When we visited for a school friends’ dinner (with spouses in tow), I’ll admit, I got so lost in conversation that I barely clocked what we ordered—though I do recall the other diners being absolute pros at selecting items from the menu.
Beef Salpicao is prepared table-side

The Salpicao is served with bits of crunchy bicho-bicho that you can use to scoop up the garlic (and garlicky oil) for maximum flavour.
The steak was deliciousParking, however, is a bit of a squeeze, so here’s a tip: if the small lot fills up, head next door to Guevarra’s for much easier parking. They will apparently let you park there as well.