Keeping It Real, Twenty-Five Years And Counting At Tender Bob's

Food trends come and go and as the local restaurant scene continues to evolve, the more we get to appreciate the comforting flavors that have endured wave upon wave of the "next big thing". Change is good and even vital in the continued growth of the local dining landscape. But sometimes, all you want is the comforting familiarity of the dishes you've always loved like steaks, ribs and burgers with honest, pure and real flavors.  At Tender Bob's...

Now celebrating its milestone 25th year of serving its own brand of comforting cuisine anchored on American style steaks, ribs and burgers, Tender Bob's remains a familiar and even nostalgic name when it comes to sumptuous dishes that's uncomplicated and downright honest. And you can always expect that bite to take you back to the very first time you visited Tender Bob's. That's what endears Tender Bob's to many of its loyal customers, twenty-five flavorful years and counting. Let's do steaks, ribs and burgers at Tender Bob's...

Celebrating twenty-five years of continuous service bannered by their signature dishes is no small feat in any food business and Tender Bob's celebrates this milestone in appreciation of its loyal customers with Tender Bob's 25 Prizes for 25 Lucky Winners promotion from August 1 to September 15, 2025. A minimum purchase receipt of P 1,000 entitles each customer one raffle entry for a chance to win cool prizes like an Apple iPad A16, GoPro Hero 4K, Apple AirPods 4th Gen, Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Camera and more. More than just a number, it's a statement that proves good food stands the test of time, whatever the prevailing culinary fad or trend. And that means you too win big in the ever changing dining scene where comforting flavors remains as viable as the new wave of culinary trends. 

These are exciting times for the local restaurant scene as local diners are tempted with an exciting array of flavors and culinary expressions. As the landscape receives a colorful multi-layered makeover, all of us are undoubtedly enriched with these unique flavor experiences. In between these layers are the flavors we've loved for years. Like Tender Bob's. A few crisp bites of the fried Potato Skins (P 395) with Cheddar and Garlic Dip opens a continuous chain of nostalgic memories sparked by honest and real flavors. 

And the classic pairing with your savory bites at Tender Bob's? Why, the Chocolate Brownie Shake (P 205) of course. Thick, creamy and indulgent with chocolate fudge, brownies and chocolate ice cream, the Chocolate Brownie Shake is a chocoholic's dream served in a cool Mason jar topped with luscious and silky smooth whipped cream. Other Shake & Bake blends at Tender Bob's include the Banana Cream Pie (P 205), Tiramisu (P 195), Strawberry Shortcake (P 225), Birthday Cake (P 195) and Mango Torte (P 225). 

My love affair with Tender Bob's began decades back with their signature line of juicy burgers (for more on their specialty burgers, see my post The Fully Loaded Burger At Tender Bob's from 2012). The Tender Bob's Basic Burger (P 355) paired with fries is more than just a basic burger with its 1/4 pound beef patty, garden fresh and crisp lettuce, grilled tomatoes and onions. It's the purest burger expression with uncluttered flavors and the perfect introduction to Tender Bob's flavor forward approach. 

You can also customize your burger at Tender Bob's with Extra Cheese (P 55) or Extra Bacon (P 125). No matter what you top your burger with at Tender Bob's, the bold beefy notes and subtle smoky hints from the grill comes through after each bite. And the perfect side to your customized Tender Bob's burger with extra bacon and cheese? My bet's with the Onion Rings (P 165). Or you can simply order up their famous Fully Loaded Burger (P 655) with its double beef patty base stacked with sautéed mushrooms, bacon and Cheddar cheese with its unrestrained flavors just the way you like it. 

The Mozzarella and Mushroom Burger (P 465) with its savory trifecta of earthy mushrooms, luscious Mozzarella and juicy beef patty on a pillow-soft bun is one of my many personal picks at Tender Bob's. The play on flavors and textures teases the palate, draping it with a lingering richness of nutty, creamy and beefy notes in one bite. 

The Peppercorn Burger (P 365) with fresh cracked peppercorn brings a flavorful depth complementing the juicy and beefy notes of the burger. Topped with crisp onion strips and paired with the Potato Hay Original (P 145), that delectable crunch completes the layers of flavors and textures. Want some extra heat with your burger? The Jalapeño Burger (P 365) is just what you need. 

Rich, tender and savory fall-of-the-bone goodness in the form of Tender Bob's signature bestselling Pork Ribs (P 545) glazed in thick, mildly sweet and tart barbecue sauce with bold smoky hints brings the second round of pure and savory Americana to the table. Paired with corn on the cob and coleslaw, the Pork Ribs warms the palate with its flavorful richness for another satisfying meal at Tender Bob's. Uncomplicated, uncluttered yet elegantly simple and straightforward, it's pure flavor without the fuss. 

Completing the savory trifecta of burgers and ribs are the signature steaks of Tender Bob's. The Skillet Signature Steak (P 2,975) served sizzling hot on a cast iron skillet is the ultimate carnivore's pick at Tender Bob's with 450 grams of US Angus Ribeye paired with your choice of two sides. Richly seasoned, the US Angus Ribeye is good on its own with each tender slice and bite romancing the palate like a comforting hug. Good quality beef beef properly seasoned, why complicate a premium slab of beef? The Skillet Signature Steak, The Bomb 135) and Mashed Potato (P 135) completes your feast at Tender Bob's. Other sides include Coleslaw (P 75), Corn on the Cob (P 65), Potato Hay (P 145), Fries (P 115), Mixed Vegetables (P 135), Onion Rings (P 165), Fried Egg (P 35), Angus Rice (P 75), Garlic Rice (P 65), Java Rice (P 75), Steamed Rice (P 55) and Garlic Bread (P 155). 

For dessert, you just can't pass up the Chocolate Fudge Sundae (P 225) with a large and moist fudge brownie crowned with vanilla ice cream and draped in chocolate syrup. Just like their savory dishes, Tender Bob's goes all-out with nothing held back for their tempting array of dessert selections.  

Have you tried the Mini Cakes at Tender Bob's? The size of the lavish dessert creations are by no means an indication of the scale of pure indulgence... 

...with the Mini Chocolate Caramel Cake crowned with intricate lattice-like lines of sweet caramel...

...or the equally tempting Mini Chocolate Malt Cake. Pick your perfect sweet ending at Tender Bob's to cap a sumptuous feast of steaks, ribs and burgers. 

Twenty-five years later, we've seen the restaurant scene change and evolve over time. Change is constant, and change is good. Maybe we've changed too. But there are a few revered establishments that somehow deep in our hearts we wish would never change.  Like Tender Bob's. Here's to twenty-five flavorful years and more with the comforting, honest, real and enduring staples we love...

Tender Bob's is located at the Ground Floor of the Promenade Mall in Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan City, Metro Manila. You can also visit their FB Page and IG Feed at https://www.facebook.com/TenderBobs/ and https://www.instagram.com/tenderbobs/ for more information or call 09564666349 for inquiries. 

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