Run Sardine Run Menu
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Petiscos | Portuguese Tapas
Beef brisket croquettes with paprika aioli
Traditional duck empanadas with piri-piri jam and Portuguese onion pickles
Chicken liver and port wine pâté with melba toast
Grilled peppers with olive oil and sea salt flakes
Tomato salad with red onions, black olives, and oregano vinaigrette
Traditional potato and kale soup with chourizo
Flat omelette with sautéed prawns, fried onions, and calamansi mayonnaise
Tuna tartare, anchovy mayonnaise, smoked olive oil, and seasonal salad
Clams sautéed with garlic, coriander, and lemon
Tenderloin strips sautéed with special Tuga sauce and pickles
Beer prawns house style with garlic, beer, and coriander
Flamed chourizo, cured ham, chicken liver pâté, marinated olives, and pickled carrots served with our bread
Prawns sautéed in olive oil and garlic, crab and egg dip, Portuguese tin sardine in hot tomato sauce, fried codfish croquettes, sourdough bread, and melba toast
From The Josper | Grilled
Tuna steak grilled to your choice and our virgin sauce
Grilled large tiger prawns with garlic and herb butter
Piri-piri grilled baby chicken with our sauce
Grilled baby chicken with a Macanese African sauce and roasted potatoes
Angus beef prime rib-eye steak grilled to your choice paired with our truffle oil mustard and Lucky 8 sauce
Main Courses
Gratin of salted codfish, béchamel sauce, and fried potatoes
Creamy cornmeal, sautéed prawns and grilled fish with garlic, chili, and coriander
Mahi-mahi fillet with potato foam, tomato and onion compote, and seasonal greens
Grilled octopus with sweet potato, eggplant, garlic vinaigrette, and paprika mayonnaise
Traditional Portuguese wet rice with lapu-lapu, prawns, tomato, bell peppers, lemon, and coriander (good for two)
Tenderloin steak with Portuguese garlic, wine sauce, and a fried egg
Cataplana of pork and clam sautéed with garlic, coriander, and fried potatoes
Madeira-style tenderloin skewer with garlic butter and baked potatoes
A traditional Portuguese dish from the Porto region, made with layers of bread, ham, sausage, linguiça (Portuguese sausage), and steak; topped with cheese, a fried egg, and smothered in a special Francesinha sauce Available in One Half | Php 950 Extra Francesinha Sauce | Php 360
Steak Sauces & Side Dishes
Sobremesa | Dessert
Light sweet cream with crumbled biscuits and lemon curd
Our dark chocolate mousse with a drizzle of dulce de leche
Burnt traditional milk custard
From a reviewer’s perspective, the menu at Run Sardine Run at Retail 2, Cebu IT Park, offers a compact yet enticing selection that highlights Portuguese flavors with a modern twist. The Petiscos | Portuguese Tapas section tempts with Croquetes, Empanada, FigadoPimentos, and Tomate, perfect for sharing or sampling a variety of bites. For those drawn to grilled specialties, the From The Josper | Grilled options include hearty portions like Rabillo (180 g), Camarão Tigre (2 pcs.), Piri Piri (1/2 spring chicken), Franguinho (1/2 spring chicken), and Bife (300 g), all promising smoky, charred flavors. The Main Courses showcase classic Portuguese seafood and hearty dishes such as Bacalhau, Xerem, Peixe (200 g), Polvo, and Garoupa, each offering a balance of traditional seasonings and presentation. Complementing these are the Steak Sauces & Side Dishes, including Red Wine & Black Pepper Sauce, Tuga Sauce, Lucky 8 Sauce, Coffee Sauce, and Basmati Rice, allowing diners to tailor their meal to taste. Finally, the menu rounds off with indulgent Sobremesa | Dessert selections like Serradura, Mousse, and Leite Creme Caramel, offering a sweet finish that mirrors the restaurant’s careful attention to flavor and detail. Overall, the menu at Run Sardine Run presents a well-curated journey through Portuguese cuisine, balancing approachable tapas with satisfying grilled mains and decadent desserts, making it an appealing destination for both casual diners and culinary explorers.