Villa Escudero’s Waterfalls Restaurant is strange, and awesome

IF YOU want to snag the “best seat in the house” at this restaurant, be prepared to get a whole lot more than you bargained for.

SNAGGING the “best seat in the house” at Villa Escudero’s Waterfalls Restaurant also means you’ll get completely soaked.

The restaurant at this Philippines resort features bamboo tables set in the spillway of the Labasin Falls. Diners can nosh on a buffet of curries and meats while water rushes over their feet, taking breaks between bites to dunk in the running cascade.

Floating restaurant at Villa Escudero, Philippines.. Who Wants to have Dinner pic.twitter.com/9P5TIam4sl

— Interesting Places (@InterstngPlaces) March 7, 2014

Sub-type: comment CAPTION: Floating restaurant at Villa Escudero, Philippines.. Who Wants to have Dinner pic.twitter.com/9P5TIam4sl— Interesting Places (@InterstngPlaces) March 7, 2014

Enjoy a refreshing lunch experience by a man-made waterfall in Villa Escudero#ItsMoreFuninthePhilippines#travel pic.twitter.com/pNARvWjauj

— Take Me To The PH (@TakeMeToThePH) May 19, 2014

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Villa Escudero yowyow. :) pic.twitter.com/o1zTqK3TcU

— Miggy :) (@IamMiguelCarlos) June 12, 2014

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At villa escudero with @deguzmancess @Ensoowhaatt @JAPEHmagandaXD @Dvnlbrncprs #Ericka pic.twitter.com/gED5CEMWJo

— Shek Jacob (@SHEKshiLady) April 8, 2014

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You won’t have to paddle any rapids to find the cafe: it’s located on a former coconut plantation in San Pablo City. The waterfall is admittedly not natural, but run-off from a nearby dam.

Still, the jungle-esque atmosphere and dishes served on authentic bamboo leaves are a dining experience for both the adventurous palate AND soul.

Spending father's day with the family in Villa Escudero 👶👦👧👨👩👴👵 pic.twitter.com/BTEEe0gYTY

— Amelyzza Bebita (@amycionbebs) June 15, 2014

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This article originally appeared in The Huffington Post and is republished with permission.

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