After a day spent swimming, island-hopping and exploring Bantayan’s beaches, eventually one question becomes unavoidable:

Where should we eat tonight?

For many visitors, the answer is MJ Square.

Located in Santa Fe, MJ Square is a popular gathering place where travelers can find multiple restaurants and food options in one area. It has become part of the social side of the Bantayan experience.

What Makes MJ Square Popular?

The biggest advantage is variety.

Rather than committing to one restaurant before you arrive, you can walk around, look at the different menus and decide what suits your mood.

Seafood, Filipino dishes, international food, snacks and drinks can all be found around the area, with offerings changing as businesses open, close or evolve.

MJ Square has also become a meeting point for travelers. After spending the day at the beach, it is an easy place to meet friends, grab dinner and continue the evening.

Try Local Flavors

Bantayan is closely associated with seafood, and MJ Square is a good place to explore some of the island’s food culture.

If you’re traveling with friends, shared seafood dishes can make dinner more of an experience than simply ordering individual meals.

Go With an Open Mind

MJ Square isn’t a luxury dining destination—and that’s part of its appeal.

It is casual, social and lively. You can come dressed for the beach, sit outdoors and enjoy the atmosphere of a busy island evening.

For first-time visitors, MJ Square is one of those places that helps turn a trip to Bantayan from a beach holiday into a complete island experience.