Spicebird
Boracay's go-to for Piri-Piri chicken and grilled delights, marinated for 36 hours and served with unique homemade sauces.
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Spicebird
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Boracay's go-to for Piri-Piri chicken and grilled delights, marinated for 36 hours and served with unique homemade sauces.
"Bold. Unapologetic. Piri piri perfection at Spicebird."
Arrive Early or Expect a Wait
No seat reservations; aim for just before peak hours to secure a table easily.
Sharing is Caring
Portion sizes are ample, consider sharing to taste more menu items.
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Grill
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+63 36 288 1005
Address
Unit 1 Phase 3 D'Mall Plaza Boracay, 5608 Aklan, Philippines
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Signature Piri-Piri Flavors
Indulge in mouth-watering piri-piri dishes like grilled chicken, pork belly, shrimp, and scallops infused with unique sauces.
Generous Portions & Value
Experience reasonably priced meals with generous portions amidst a bustling atmosphere near D'Mall in Boracay.
Famous Calamansi Cheesecake
Try the famous calamansi cheesecake that receives glowing reviews for its tangy yet sweet flavor profile.
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Arrive Early or Expect a Wait
No seat reservations; aim for just before peak hours to secure a table easily.
Sharing is Caring
Portion sizes are ample, consider sharing to taste more menu items.
Ventilation Awareness
Grilling indoors can cause smoke; opt for outdoor seating or visit during less busy times.
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Arrive Early or Expect a Wait
No seat reservations; aim for just before peak hours to secure a table easily.
Sharing is Caring
Portion sizes are ample, consider sharing to taste more menu items.
Ventilation Awareness
Grilling indoors can cause smoke; opt for outdoor seating or visit during less busy times.
What Travellers Say
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Spicebird is celebrated for its flavorful piri-piri dishes and generous portions, offering a great value in Boracay's D'Mall. While many praise the tender meats and delicious sauces, some diners have noted inconsistency in food quality and found the ambiance less ideal due to its location. The service generally receives positive mentions for being attentive and friendly.
"Love love love the food here —it’s really full of flavors and they’re absolutely delicious! The place is unpretentious and they serve great meals packed with so much umami. My personal favorite is the Piri piri Shrimps with rice and my husband loves the Merguez Sausage. Also, what an excellent service from their staff Lawrence! This guy is an absolute champ. He took care of us and made sure we had the best dinner experience with his excellent recommendation and cheerful service. Thank you so kindly, Lawrence! I highly recommend this place among other restaurants in Boracay."
Vyron Valiente
"Very very nice service and they always have an eye on you. I have to admit that I was very hyped for this cafe as I got it recommended a lot but honestly not worth the hype. And the food is nice but nothing special and more on the oilier side, which is not my personal preference. If you want something casual and don’t except much- go for it. Their sauces are very nice and the chicken is nice too, the pasta is oily and flavourful."
Julia Arngold
"My favorite restaurant when visiting Boracay. Delicious food with big servings (I had my leftover for takeaway and ate it for like 2 more meals 😂). My favorite is definitely the pork belly. It’s very tender but also crispy on the outside. The sauces were good too.
Since this restaurant is a favorite of many, there can be a wait for a table. It can get hot too sometimes."
Evee Castaneda
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spicebird is renowned for its Piri-Piri chicken and other grilled meats and seafood, marinated for 36 hours and served with a variety of homemade sauces.
No, Spicebird does not accept seat reservations. It's advisable to arrive early or during off-peak hours to secure a table.
Yes, portion sizes are generous, making it ideal for sharing and trying multiple items from their menu.
Yes, Spicebird offers vegan and vegetarian alternatives for customers with dietary preferences or restrictions.
Their signature sauces include Salsa Verde, Garlic & Lime, Hot Bird sauce, and their most popular handcrafted Piri-Piri sauce.
Spicebird specializes in Piri-Piri, which means 'bird's eye chili,' so many dishes have a spicy element. They offer different heat levels for their sauces.
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Conveniently located inside D’Mall plaza behind the Ferris Wheel, Spicebird serves Piri-Piri chicken, made with a Portuguese sauce made of African chili and a blend of spices. Their menu consists of starters to whet your appetite as well as grilled piri-piri boards made of various types of meat and seafood dishes, all subjected to 36-hour marinades that lend a flavorful bite to every mouthful. They also offer delicious sandwiches with a side of salads and chips, while their craft beers, wines, and sodas are the perfect complement to go with the food.
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Percy Seafood is one of the newest concepts by The Sunny Side Cafe Group, the group behind Coco Mama, Spicebird, and its namesake The Sunny Side Cafe (check out my article about the group here). Located in the ground floor of Seaworthy Boracay, a boutique hotel by the same group, Percy serves seafood caught in the surrounding islands and cooked in Asian and Western styles.
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Another D’Mall staple is Spicebird, a unique barbecue restaurant ideated by the creators of The Sunny Side Cafe. Its menu consists of fresh seafood, piri-piri (bird’s eye capsicum) meals, sandwiches, and breakfast foods (available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM). Vegan and vegetarian alternatives are also available for customers with dietary preferences or restrictions.
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Managed by the same restaurant group behind Sunny Side Cafe, Spicebird is all about spices and sauces, especially its signature Piri-Piri Sauce, which adds ooomph to its dishes. Spicebird’s poster dish is its grilled piri piri chicken (P390). Its roots that can be traced back to Africa, when the Portuguese introduced bird’s eye chili peppers from Brazil.
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Spice Bird specializes in piri-piri chicken—originally a Portuguese recipe made with bird’s eye chili. Chicken is infused with homemade piri-piri sauce for 36 hours before being grilled. Piri-piri boards come with your choice of protein (chicken, pork or shrimp), a salad, veggie chips, a milky roll, and spiced rice.
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Located at D Mall, the Spicebird is a haven for spice lovers. All the birds and meats here are served with one of their four sauces: Salsa Verde, Garlic & Lime, Hot Bird sauce, and Piri-Piri sauce. Their most popular condiment is, however, their handcrafted Piri-Piri sauce.
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This place certainly isn’t the most fanciful option for our list of the best Boracay restaurants. However, sometimes simplicity is divinity. If you’ve ever had the peri peri pleasure of visiting the chicken palace that is Nando’s, Spice Bird will be right up your alley.
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Spice Bird’s specialty is their Piri-Piri chicken served with their homemade sauces which are labeled with witty flavor descriptions. Aside from those, you can also have a variety of flavorful dishes. View their Instagram accountD’Mall, Station 2, Boracay
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Located inside D’Mall in Boracay, this restaurant is very popular for its ‘piri piri’ or bird’s eye chili marinade. Large portions of meat from pork and chicken are barbequed, where most are soaked up to 36 hours in their famous marinades.
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Make your way to Spicebird and try their mouth-watering food. Have a taste of their popular Piri-Piri or Peri-Peri Chicken. This dish is filled with the spiciness of Piri-Piri chili from Africa.
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