Unlike Vigan and Laoag, the town of Pagudpud does not really have restaurants with good, innovative concepts. Well, you can probably spot one inside big resorts such as the famous Hanna’s Beach Resort and Convention Center but you have to check-in or pay huge amount just to eat good food.
We arrived in Pagudpud around 4 in the afternoon and we were not able to spot a good place to have (late) lunch so I decided to ask google for suggestions.
I searched for “Best restaurants in Pagudpud”. This lead us to Bergblick Deutsches Restaurant, listed as the number 1 restaurant in Pagudpud based on reviews in Trip Advisor.
Bergblick is located in Barangay Burayoc, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. The town of Pagudpod is about 75 km or about two hours away from Laoag City. The restaurant is not hard to spot and it’s very near to the famous Pagudpod Saud White Beach. Tip: You may directly search it on WAZE from your phone or you may just enter Saud Beach on your car’s GPS.
Bergblick is a German word that means “Mountain View”. Guests who want to have a quick rest after hours of trip can dine outside and enjoy a panoramic view of the idyllic Cordillera Mountains.
Inside, the quaint restaurant has this homey vibe. It’s very tidy as well.
If you are not quite sure on what to order or if you simply just want to try something new, ask the staff or look for the “Today’s Special” board.
Bergblick is owned by Chef Detlev Cotte and his Filipina wife. This was according to the staff that we managed to “interview” while we were there. 🙂 We were also very lucky to meet the German chef, who is very kind and accommodating. He even asked us if the food was ok. But our gastronomic experience is beyond ok. It was heavenly!
The menu offers a wide variation of German and Ilocano dishes. Of course, we ordered the classic Bagnet.
Bergblick’s Bagnets are served along with a steamed rice, salad, and 4 sauces (bagoong in tomatoes and onions, mayo, patis, and sweet and spicy).
We also tried this German dish composed of meat covered in a cheesy mushroom sauce served with fresh garden salad. I forgot what its called since we just ask for their suggested German dish that day. I was also informed that the chef can even create a special dish for if you want so maybe this is not part of the original menu. 🙂
We spent about a thousand pesos on our food. We think it’s quite affordable for the servings were hefty and the taste, first rate. But for those who are looking for a much cheaper alternatives, Bergblick also offers budget meals.
All and all, we were impressed with the hospitality of the staff, we absolutely loved the food we ordered, and we loved that fact that we were able to enjoy the place all by ourselves. We’ll definitely be back!
Price range of main dishes: Php 125 to about Php 500
Serving: Good for 2-3 pax (depending on your appetite)
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