Roadside Bar and Grill

Roadside Bar and Grill is on Gil Fernando Avenue in Sto. Nino, Marikina, at Lot 20 B3. Its Facebook page lists Cainta, but the street address and Google both point to Marikina. It is open daily from 4PM to 3AM, which makes it a late night stop after work.

The seating is al fresco, with tables outdoors. The page promotes live music through the week. Posts list the Fine Wine Band with DJ Gharet Balan on Saturdays, Clair's Lullaby Band with DJ Jay, and a Sunday live music night. Reviewers also mention song requests. Not everyone loves the open air setup. One reviewer said the place has one fan and a lot of mosquitoes.

Food is grill and pulutan. Google highlights chicharon bulaklak, and reviewers tag sisig. A reviewer found the food expensive for the taste, though Google lists ₱1 to ₱500 per person. The page also lists delivery on Foodpanda and takeout.

The crowd is groups of friends and neighbors from Marikina who come for the band and a few rounds. The page pushes Saturday and payday nights. The page lists 0961 445 6117. Wear light clothes and bring repellent if you sit outside. Reviewers praise the staff as friendly and accommodating.