Highlands Crab Restaurant | A Seafood Haven in Tagaytay

Overview

Nestled along the scenic Tagaytay-Nasugbu Road in Alfonso, Cavite, Highland's Crab Restaurant offers a refreshing culinary retreat for seafood lovers and casual diners alike. This charming spot is best known for its farm-to-table dining experience featuring fresh crabs raised in their very own fattening farm. Guests are often welcomed with complimentary appetizers such as kropek, egg drop soup, and cheese buchi, setting the tone for a warm and hospitable atmosphere.

The star of the menu is undeniably the crab dishes. From the flavorful Buttered Garlic Crabs to richly seasoned salted egg crabs, the meals emphasize freshness and generous portions. Diners can expect to savor succulent crabs paired with well-chosen sides like fried mantou, corn, and potatoes, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. The experience is complemented by unli tea and coffee, reflecting the restaurant’s commitment to guest comfort and satisfaction.

Beyond the food, Highland's Crab Restaurant delivers an inviting and clean environment. The interiors are thoughtfully designed, featuring a modern aesthetic and spotless facilities, including well-maintained restrooms. The space comfortably accommodates groups, making it ideal for family outings or gatherings of friends who want to indulge in quality seafood amid a relaxed ambiance.

What truly sets this establishment apart is the immersive dining experience. While waiting for freshly cooked dishes, guests can embark on a guided tour of the crab fattening farm. This unique feature not only educates diners but also strengthens the connection between the meal and its source, enhancing appreciation for the farm-fresh quality.

The staff and management consistently earn praise for their attentive service and genuine hospitality. Polite, friendly, and hands-on, the team ensures that each visit feels personalized and attentive, making up for the wait times involved in cooking dishes to order. This balance of quality food, thoughtful service, and engaging experience appeals especially to seafood aficionados and families seeking a memorable meal destination within easy reach of Tagaytay.

While some menu items like crab meat rice may evoke mixed reactions due to individual flavor preferences, the overall impression remains positive. The restaurant’s upcoming expansion promises greater accessibility, signalling Highland's Crab Restaurant’s growing reputation as a must-visit culinary gem on the Cavite coastline.

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What Customers Say

Jaq Corsiga

Dec 10,2025

4/5

We didnt try the crabs, just had crab meat rice and relyeno and kare2. Didnt like the food so much tho. But still a high rating because service was very good. Will update my rating once we try the crabs. Was hoping theyre crab meat rice would be something lime the crab meat rice in thailand. It was more of a chinese fried rice, like yangchow. Could not taste the crab. Even the relyeno, was overpowered with flavors not from the crab meat.

olga marquez

Dec 10,2025

5/5

Had a great lunch in this restaurant, the portions are good for at least 3-4 pax. We loved everything we ate here especially the bulalo and do not overlook the butchi, super tasty. I also love the interiors and the modern and squeky clean bathroom. Will definite come back and try other foods on the menu.

honey

Dec 10,2025

5/5

We were lucky enough to have lunch here on Sunday with no reservation. Excellent service and fantastic, sweet and juicy crabs! There's complementary kropek, soup of the day, and buchi, unli tea and coffee, and they also offer a tour of their crab fattening farm after your meal. My husband and I paid around ₱2800 for an order of salted egg crabs, two servings of rice, and an iced tea. The huge crabs plus all the freebies and the high quality of food made it super worth it!

A-anne A.

Dec 10,2025

5/5

Highland's Crab delivers quality service and serves excellent dishes. The crabs are fat and fresh from their own farm, and were cooked into a delicious dish. We ordered the Buttered Garlic Crabs which is priced at P 2,600, 800g, good for 2-4 pax. It also comes with 2 fried mantou, corn, and potatoes. We also ordered chopsuey, which is also good. They also served us generously with complimentary appetizers: kropek, egg drop soup, cheese buchi, coffee, and tea. Just a heads up, there will be around 30-40 minutes waiting time as they would just cook upon ordering, but that was not a problem because the staff toured us into their crab farm. Also, as mentioned earlier, they served a lot of complimentary snacks which made the waiting more bearable. Definitely recommended! They will be opening a branch along the highway (on the way to Twin Lakes) so watch out for their new location

Arbie Dating

Dec 10,2025

5/5

Food was above expectations, the whole crew were polite and friendly. Manager on duty was hands on and extended his courtesy. Food serving was generous and the salted crab is really really good. Crab meat rice is also recommended it’s good for 2-4 but I ate half of it because it was that good. Highly recommended, easily accessible and we will definitely go back to satisfy our crab cravings.

Krista K

Dec 10,2025

5/5

Wow! Great food & great service. The quality of the food & the attention to detail is unmatched. They provided a free tasty APPETIZER. Our main meal (we had the crab boil) was prepared perfectly & the presentation at the tableside was super classy. They provide bibs, tools, etc so you don't get your clothes messy if you have the crab. My water was refilled without asking. The desert selection looked yummy (I was too full to indulge). I highly recommend Highland's Crab Restaurant.

Dominique Sto. Domingo

Dec 10,2025

5/5

Everything was yummy! We also ordered sinigang na hipon and the shakes were good too. :) Will definitely come back.