Claude’s Le Cafe de Ville
August 25th, 2006
A reader emailed me to ask for a recommendation. He was asking for a nice comfy restaurant here in Davao City where one could have a nice, private romantic dinner. Only one place came to mind: CLAUDE’S. Although there are a lot of good restaurants here in Davao City, Claude’s is the only one with a more private setting where one can dine in relative silence. The ambiance is perfect for intimate dinners.
But it’s not really the ambiance that people go to Claude’s for. It’s the sumptuous French food that they offer. They describe it as French Provencal and Mediterranean Cuisine.
Claude’s serves the best steaks in town. Their steaks are perfectly cooked to the diner’s specifications with a choice of pepper or mushroom sauce. It can also be served with either mashed potatoes, or the more popular choice, rice.
Other crowd-drawers are their appetizers, salads and soups. Some appetizers which deserve to be mentioned are their salmon pate and shrimp cocktail. The pate is served with lightly toasted sliced French bread while the cocktail is full of fresh shrimp smothered with light dressing and a helping of tomatoes and avocados. Their ceasar’s salad is also easily one of the best I’ve tasted in the city.
Claude’s is located at 29 Rizal Street, Paseo de Habana, Davao City. Their contact number is (6382) 222-4287.
September 11th, 2006 at 5:43 am
Hi, thanks to this post, glad to know there’s french resto in Davao. take care & regards.
September 14th, 2006 at 4:34 pm
hi,
im a native of davao but i haven’t been home in years. this december, I plan to take my beau to visit. I’d like to take him to the touristy places. Can you please message me or write a review of must see places and top things to do in davao? claudes is already in our list. he really likes beaches and mountains. thanks in advance and I think it’s really great that there are blogs like your out there that promote our wonderful city. Godspeed!
November 18th, 2006 at 7:06 pm
I have had the pleasure of eating at Claude’s this past Oct/06. I have to say it was a wonderful experience. Claude is hands on with the presentation and his trained staff is excellent. I walked past the kitchen was its cleanliness-the kitchen was spotless and when not cooking the cooks were cleaning. Oh-the food was excellent-the rib eye in mushroom sauce gets my recommendation. You will not be disappointed. Ron
January 1st, 2007 at 1:59 am
Spent New Year’s Eve here after seeing the above review. As you walk in it’s like being transported to France. Great atmosphere and fantastic food. Would recommend!
January 2007
January 13th, 2007 at 9:00 am
I’m so sorry, but we had not the pleasure of a good meal at Claude’s.
The dinner was absolutly below standard. Wrong orders,chewy steak, plenty sauce what made it all look more but not better. Terrible service, Trainees serving without any supervision.
We discovered other places.
February 20th, 2007 at 9:30 pm
I’m originally from Davao and for me, I still love Pirata Bar & Restaurant in the evening. Quiet, cool, romantic ambience.
April 25th, 2007 at 8:23 am
Hi! Try De Bonte Koe’s steaks.. They have the best in town! =)
July 25th, 2007 at 2:41 am
Miss You Claude and Le Cafe de Ville ………… Hope to see you all when I’m back in Davao next year
Regards
John
September 9th, 2007 at 8:06 am
Claude’s, You must be joking. So is the owner. Upon reccomendation we have tried it. Sorry to say, but what a waist of good money. Service and kitchen absolutly below european standards(any).
September 29th, 2007 at 12:33 pm
Try Cafe Mediterranean at Chimes Mall along Governor Sales St. Davao City. The interior and music bring out a Mediterranean feel. My personal favorites are Eggplant Parmigiana, Tunisian Fish, Lamb Stew and Baklava a la Mode for dessert.
November 12th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
besides claude’s where in davao can i possibly find a simple yet romantic place where we can have a fancy dinner and star-gaze at the same time? im planning to finally propose marriage to my girlfriend and i want it to be extra special. hope to hear suggestions soon. Godbless
November 13th, 2007 at 2:25 am
@Andrew, you may bring her to the Red Knight Gardens. Read here and here.
November 24th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
claudes cafe was the best restaurant in davao..the food was great in the ambeance of the place wasvery nice and peaceful…i really2x love the rib eye and salmon….
November 24th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
hello! to the chef of claudes cafe….please tell her that i love her….!!!:-)
May 18th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
It’s been a long time… And many restaurant/ resto-bars have already mushroomed in Davao since this post. Jack’s Ridge in Shrine, Matina offers some nice dining alongside great views of the city and beyond. You could also opt to dine at any of the restaurants of Davao’s top hotels.