Delectable Edible #003: Gerry's Grill (Tuna Belly and Sizzling Sisig)

Gerry's Grill is one of the few quality restaurants here in Dagupan that caters to music lovers by having bands play as they let their customers experience fine dining. Or maybe not.

Gerry's Grill really isn't located in Dagupan since it belongs to the family of restaurants in Calasiao. Not too far though from where I live. For those unfamiliar, you can't really miss it since beside it is Jollibee and Dagupena (to be reviewed soon!).

Ambience: The place offers two choices in dining. You could either stay inside, where an AC is available, or outside where the band is playing. It's pretty weird having a band outside especially with all the rains we've been experiencing lately, and the only thing that keeps the band sheltered is a big umbrella, enough for three members and their instruments (if the band has drums then it's just wet look for them right there and then).

We decided to stay outside to get a feel of the music with the dining. Just like the band, some of the tables are also sheltered by umbrellas. I was kinda disappointed with the table we had since there's nothing I hate more than rocking tables or chairs for that matter. But anyways
, too late to move out.

Band: Augh! Could they be any more awful? I understand if they have pressure in finding bands to play every night, but trust me, they could certainly do better. Maybe it was just that night that it was bad, but to Gerry's Grill, it's about time you reconsider that trio of yours. The girl was going to church, the guy on keyboards on the other hand was going to a christening, and the guitarist was the only one dressed to perform. All in all, no coordination with the outfits, and I find it amusing how all of them somehow manage to get the lyrics all wrong (not to mention problems with their P's and F's).

Food #1: Tuna Belly

Not much to say really. The grilled belly was perfectly soft but can't make up for the flavorless dish. For no reason at all, there was way too much pepper, which can be typical for a grilled dish, but it did nothing for the fish at all. Even the presentation can't save this dish's life.

Good for one if you ask me. Enough to fill one's stomach. But we both shared of course.

Judgment: 3 out of 5 stars

Food #2: Sizzling Sisig

When we looked at the menu, oh wait! Before we get to this sisig dish, I just wanna rant comment on their menu. On several dishes, they had this sort of caption in parenthesis, such as this sizzling sisig. It was written there that it was their best seller, which to me was cliche, since every bar here in Dagupan has sisig as their best seller. Another one was the sizzling pusit if I'm not mistaken, which apparently was what made Gerry's Grill famous. I don't know about you but shouldn't dishes speak for themselves rather than the menu speaking for them? I mean, let the people be the judge for that rather than the establishment saying it. It could be true, but I need proof people! Haha

Okay, now the dish.

The serving of the sisig was enough for two if you're not too hungry. It had a very unique crunch which was surprising since I rarely get that sensation in my mouth with grilled foods. This dish goes perfect with some soy sauce which comes for free, haha. In my opinion though, order this when you're planning to drink or get drunk coz making it a part of your meal isn't a good idea.

Judgment: 2 out of 5 stars

And there you have it, Gerry's Grill! A good place for that low-key date you've been planning.

Not to mention, another good place to do some camwhoring...

Over and Out!