Gerry's SM Lanang
Lanang, Davao City
Restaurant in Davao City, Philippines
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Gerry's SM Lanang is a practical Davao City pick for casual mall dining, especially at lunch or when a group needs an easy meeting point. It is not the choice for a destination-style special occasion, but it works well for first-timers who value convenience, relaxed dress, and low booking friction.
About Gerry's SM Lanang
For Gerry's SM Lanang in Davao City, the planning details are direct: the dress code is casual, and the posted hours run from 10 AM to 9 PM from Monday to Thursday, 10 AM to 10 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 10 AM to 9 PM on Sunday. Use it when those practical details fit your schedule and you want a relaxed Davao City option.
The decision is simple. Earlier visits work for diners who want to use the 10 AM opening as part of a daytime plan, while Friday and Saturday evenings run later than the rest of the week.
Pick it for casual planning and clear hours
The main reason to choose Gerry's SM Lanang is practicality. It is a Davao City venue with a casual dress code and clear weekly hours, including later closing on Friday and Saturday. If your group needs a more detailed dining brief, such as cuisine, price range, menu style, or service format, those details should be checked directly before you commit.
For a first visit, treat this as a casual Davao City option rather than assuming a fine-dining or destination-service profile. For broader planning around the city, use our full Davao City restaurants guide, or pair dining planning with our full Davao City hotels guide, our full Davao City bars guide, and our full Davao City experiences guide.
Who should choose it, and who should compare further
Choose this if casual dress and predictable posted hours are the main things you need to know before deciding. The schedule also makes it useful for plans that need a 10 AM opening or a later Friday or Saturday finish.
Skip it if the occasion depends on specifics such as a particular cuisine, tasting-menu format, beverage program, price point, private-room setup, or highly formal atmosphere.
Planning details
- Location
- 2nd Level,SM City Lanang Premier, J.P. Laurel Ave, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
- Website
- gerrysgrill.com
- Phone
- +63822270759
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Gerry's SM Lanang presents a straightforward, no-frills mall dining vibe built around familiarity and consistency. The outpost follows the chain's long-running formula (grilled seafood, inihaw-style meats and Filipino comfort mains) rather than culinary experimentation. It feels like a dependable neighborhood option within a busy shopping complex: family groups and multi-generational parties are the norm, service is practical, and the dining room prioritizes steady execution of classics. The tone is casual and comfortably familiar, with an emphasis on what regular Filipinos expect from a trusted chain rather than on trend-driven design or haute cooking.
Best For
This Gerry's is best for family meals, group dinners and casual hangouts after shopping or movies in SM City Lanang. The menu and format are tailored to multi-person dining: familiar comfort dishes and grilled plates that suit communal tables and mixed-age parties. It is an everyday choice for locals who want consistent flavors and generous portions rather than an occasion-driven tasting menu. Plan visits around lunch and dinner service, when the restaurant fills with steady mall traffic and groups looking for a reliably familiar Filipino meal.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the chain’s stalwarts: sisig and crispy pata showcase the diner-friendly, crowd-pleasing side of the menu, while pinakbet, kare-kare and sinigang represent the region’s comfort stews. The kitchen also leans on grilled and inihaw-style seafood and meats, so include a grilled fish or skewers to round out the table. Given the group-oriented setting, choose a mix of meat, vegetable and soup dishes so everyone can sample familiar Filipino flavors rather than seeking novelty.
Venue details
Ambiance
Welcoming and lively atmosphere suitable for families with occasional live music.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Beer program
Signature Dishes
- Sisig
- Crispy Pata
- Pinakbet
- Kare-Kare
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2nd Level,SM City Lanang Premier, J.P. Laurel Ave, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
Planning details
Location
2nd Level,SM City Lanang Premier, J.P. Laurel Ave, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Nay Palad Hideaway, Notable alternative
- Saffron Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Tomar Tapas x Bar, Notable alternative
- The Lost Cow, Notable alternative
- Shaka Bohol, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares
Against Nay Palad Hideaway and Saffron Restaurant, Gerry's SM Lanang is the practical Davao City choice rather than the travel-led one. Pick it when location and ease matter more than building a meal into a broader out-of-metro itinerary.
Tomar Tapas x Bar and The Lost Cow are better cross-shops if the meal itself is meant to carry the night. Gerry's is easier for casual groups, mall plans, and last-minute decisions, while those alternatives make more sense when the dining venue is the main event.
Shaka Bohol is another out-of-metro comparison, so it only belongs in the decision if the trip already points that way. For Davao City convenience, Gerry's has the clearer use case: low-friction lunch, simple dinner, and an easy meeting point inside a major mall.
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Compare Gerry's SM Lanang
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Gerry's SM Lanang | Davao City | No published awards |
| Nay Palad Hideaway | General Luna | No published awards |
| Saffron Restaurant | Panglao | No published awards |
| Tomar Tapas x Bar | Panglao Island | No published awards |
| The Lost Cow | Panglao Island | No published awards |
| Shaka Bohol | Panglao | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gerry's SM Lanang good for a special occasion?
It may work for a casual occasion, but if the occasion needs a more formal or highly specific setting, confirm details such as atmosphere, private spaces, service style, menu format, and price directly before deciding.
What should I wear to Gerry's SM Lanang?
Casual clothes are fine here. The dress code is casual, so there is no need to plan for formal wear.
Is Gerry's SM Lanang good for solo dining?
Solo diners should decide based on comfort with the venue and current conditions. The practical points are the Davao City location, casual dress code, and posted hours.
Is lunch or dinner better at Gerry's SM Lanang?
The schedule starts at 10 AM daily, with Friday and Saturday open until 10 PM and the other days open until 9 PM. Choose the time that best fits your schedule, and check directly if separate lunch or dinner menus, pricing, or service differences matter to your plans.
What are alternatives to Gerry's SM Lanang?
If you are comparing options, you can also look at Saffron Restaurant, Tomar Tapas x Bar, The Lost Cow, Shaka Bohol, or Nay Palad Hideaway depending on the kind of trip or meal you are planning.
What should a first-timer know about Gerry's SM Lanang?
First-timers should know the basics: Gerry's SM Lanang is in Davao City, the dress code is casual, and the hours are 10 AM to 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 10 AM to 10 PM Friday and Saturday, and 10 AM to 9 PM Sunday.