Best SM Fairview Restaurants — North QC Dining Guide
SM City Fairview and SM Fairview Terraces serve the northern half of QC — Fairview, Commonwealth, and Novaliches. Here are the restaurants worth knowing if you live or work in the area.
SM City Fairview and the adjacent Terraces are the dining anchor for northern Quezon City — Fairview, Commonwealth, and Novaliches. The restaurant mix is practical and family-oriented, without the premium dining you find at SM North EDSA or Eastwood. That is not a criticism: this part of QC has a different dining culture, and SM Fairview reflects it accurately.
The best framing: if you live in this corridor, SM Fairview is your closest reliable dining hub. If you are coming from further south, the restaurant selection alone is not worth the Commonwealth Avenue drive. Browse the Fairview directory for every listing with ratings and hours.
Best picks
Gerry's Grill
The most reliable sit-down restaurant in the mall. Same menu as every branch — tuna belly, sisig, crispy pata — and consistent quality across visits. Good for group dinners after a long day at the mall. Platters are built for sharing.
Nanyang Restaurant
Chinese and Filipino-Chinese dining at SM Fairview. Dim sum, noodles, and rice meals that cover the basics for a family lunch. More affordable than the Banawe strip restaurants and a reasonable option when the group wants Chinese food without the Banawe drive.
- Dim sum basket selections — the practical starting point
- Noodle soups — well-priced and filling
Fast casual and chains
The mall has the full roster of QC chain restaurants — Jollibee, McDonald's, Chowking, Mang Inasal, and the usual fast-casual suspects. For quick family meals between errands, these are the practical choices that do not require planning.
Practical tips
- Parking: SM Fairview has ample parking compared to SM North EDSA — weekend crowds are manageable and you rarely circle more than once.
- Terraces vs. Main Mall: The Terraces section has a more open-air feel and a few additional casual dining options worth checking before committing to the main mall food cluster.
- Budget: SM Fairview generally runs slightly cheaper than SM North for comparable restaurants — useful context when splitting bills.
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Written by Zachary Siecinski
Lead Food Writer at Restaurants Quezon City Editorial
Zachary has been exploring the Quezon City food scene for over 8 years, personally visiting and reviewing hundreds of restaurants across Quezon City — from hole-in-the-wall eateries to upscale dining establishments. His reviews focus on authentic dining experiences, fair pricing, and dishes that keep locals coming back.
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