Blackbird - Niles

We went here last night for my birthday dinner. Hubby saw this place during one of his jogs and was curious ever since. The place was tastefully furnished and exuded a warm elegance. The waiters were attentive and always ready to give recommendations when asked. I really appreciated it when one of them pulled up a mini table where I can place the bouquet of roses hubby gave me, so helpful. We had prawn scotch quail eggs for starters highly recommended. Next we had pizza (buffallo mozzarella, tomato and oregano) and crispy soft shell crab. The pizza was fine but the soft shell crab with mint, cauliflower puree and apricot chutney were really yummy. Next we had the dry rubbed wagyu hanger steak and the blackbird burger. I have read good reviews before about this steak and I was not disappointed. I had it done medium rare and it was so soft and tasty . Hubby was not a fan of medium rare steaks but he loved it as well. The beans on the side were still crunchy and complemented the steak nicely. The burger was good though it was a bit too pricey for its size. We were quite full after the mains, so for dessert I just had a scoop of rhubarb crumble. I never had rhubarb before so I tried that one. It was served with a candle on it and a Happy Birthday greeting. It was a really sweet gesture. Overall, we had a really superb experience. The ambience, the staff, and the food all deserve 5stars. We didn't have to wait long for our food, the atmosphere was intimate, and everyone was just really having a good time. We would definitely be back to try the other dishes and drinks.

The food is great, the location is nicely situated. Overall this is a perfect place to dine with an intimate group

Dined in 6times already and every visit is always a pleasure. Great staff and great food!

Love the selection of food drinks, ambiance, and service! Truly commendable.

Excellent idea of adaptive reuse for the former Manila International Air Terminal! One of Manila's definitive landmarks and a must go place when in Makati.