Cover Make the most out of your dinner plans with Maya (Photo: courtesy of Maya)
Make the most out of your dinner plans with Maya (Photo: courtesy of Maya)
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Be it a long-overdue catch-up with friends or a well-deserved celebration, get the most out of your dining experience with Maya
Whether you’re planning a dinner date, an overdue friendly hangout with your closest confidantes, or simply looking for an excuse to eat out of the house for once, Manila’s top restaurants haven’t gone anywhere—and they have a table with your name on it.
Until March 31, 2026, users of Maya Black or Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Cards can get a little bit of extra value on their night out. No matter if it’s a table for two or twenty, you can focus on enjoying the night ahead with the company of your favourite people—not the bill.
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Above An intimate meal for two, made better with Maya (Photo: courtesy of Maya)
An intimate meal for two, made better with Maya (Photo: courtesy of Maya)
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Many of the city’s most celebrated restaurants are part of the roster, including Gallery by Chele, the refined dining destination is known for its elegant tasting menus, and Toyo Eatery, a globally recognised restaurant that elevates Filipino ingredients through thoughtful, modern interpretations.
Celebrating a wedding anniversary or graduation? You can make your celebrations memorable with a succulent cut of steak at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, Mamou Prime or Morton's Steakhouse. Dress-up date-night classics like Blackbird at the Nielsen Tower remain a go-to. It serves impeccable dishes and a perfect location for sophisticated evenings.
If you’re keen to explore even more of Manila’s celebrated dining scene, there are plenty of other standout establishments worth adding to your list. Restaurants like Metiz, known for its modern take on Filipino cuisine, continue to draw diners seeking inventive interpretations of local ingredients.
Locavore remains a favourite for bold, elevated comfort dishes—its sizzling sinigang and lechon & oyster sisig have long become signatures of contemporary Filipino dining.
Those looking for international flavours can also turn to the refined Thai cuisine of People’s Palace in Makati or the elegant Japanese kaiseki experience at Yamazato in Hotel Okura Manila. Meanwhile, Spanish cuisine enthusiasts can indulge in the Basque-inspired cooking of Txanton, where beautifully grilled seafood and premium cuts take centre stage. If you’ve always wanted the chance to try these award-winning establishments, but never quite got the timing right, now’s your chance.
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Above With Maya, enjoy the night out with friends and loved ones without having to worry about the bill (Photo: courtesy of Maya)
With Maya, enjoy the night out with friends and loved ones without having to worry about the bill (Photo: courtesy of Maya)
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The best celebrations are made with friends, family and loved ones—all the more when they’re in the city’s most beloved restaurants and establishments. Maya simply makes these moments more enjoyable, memorable and most importantly, valuable.
Maya cardholders can enjoy 20 per cent cashback on a minimum single receipt of PHP 3,500 at participating restaurants, capped at PHP 1,000 when you pay with your Maya credit card. Earn up to ten times Maya Miles with a Maya Black or Landers cashback points with the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card. For the full list of participating restaurants, visit maya.ph/curateddining.
Maya Bank is a digital bank regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), with deposits insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) up to PHP1 million per depositor. To learn more about Maya, check out maya.ph and mayabank.ph. Follow Maya at @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and @mayaofficialph on Twitter.
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