Keep dinner simple yet satisfying at some of Guam’s most comfortable eateries

By Jackie Hanson

Guam’s dining options are ever-changing with innovative culinary experts turned entrepreneurs regularly entering and re-entering the scene with their latest concepts. But the one aspect about dining on Guam that never changes is the preference for casual dining — no dress code, no items on the menu that cannot be pronounced and no extra forks to complicate a good thing.

Having visited these establishments recently, Guam Business invites you to sample our list of casual evening dining restaurants. This selection includes 40-year-old favorites as well as some popular picks in their first years, or even months, of business. We hope your experience is as satiating as ours.

Amista

Soledad Ave., Hagåtña
969-3213
Dinner hours: 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Monday to Saturday
Years in business: 5
Head chef: Chris Tajalle
Most popular dinner entrée: Loco Moco (beef patty topped with gravy, onions and fried egg)
Most popular dessert: Irish cream bread pudding

Chili’s Grill & Bar

Guam Premier Outlets
648-7377
Hours: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., daily
Years in business: 6
Most popular dinner entrée: Baby back ribs, craft burgers and sizzling fajitas
Most popular dessert: Molten chocolate cake
Coming up: Craft Wednesdays — craft burgers paired with craft beers

King’s

Guam Premier Outlets, Tamuning
Compadres Mall, Dededo
Compadres Mall: 637-1700 Guam Premier Outlets: 647-5464
Open 24 hours
Years in business: 40
Most popular dinner entrée: Beef shank
Most popular dessert: Crepes

Kitchen Lingo

153 Martyr St. 101-A, Hagåtña
472-5550
Dinner hours: 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Monday to Saturday
Open since: May 1
Head chef: Lingo Quichocho
Most popular dinner entrée: Salmon
Most popular dessert: Roasted banana pudding with raspberry ice cream and miso peanut butter cookies

Islander Terrace

Hilton Guam Resort & Spa, Tumon
646-3463
Dinner hours: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., daily
Years in business: 43
Head chef: Dennis Salenga
Most popular dinner entrée: Seafood paella, seafood cioppino, steamed red snapper with sizzling ginger soy, barbecue jerk chicken, and sweet and sticky whole boneless beef short ribs
Most popular dessert: Strawberry tart, Saint Honore tart, green tea tiramisu and Japanese cheesecakee
Coming up: July 4 All-American Lunch Buffet

Sushi Ebisu

Royal Orchid Hotel, Tumon
646-3735
Dinner hours: 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., daily
Years in business: 8
Head chef: Fumi Nakamura
Most popular dinner entrée: Dynamite roll
Most popular dessert: Green tea ice cream

Mosa’s Joint

103 Bejjess Building, Marine Corps Dr., Tamuning
969-2469
Dinner hours: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Monday to Friday; 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday
Years in business: 2
Head chef: Rico Nedlic
Most popular dinner entrée: Balsamic-glazed lamb chops with lemon basil sauce
Most popular dessert: Homemade cheesecake

The Cove

Serenu Ave., Tamuning
647-2683
Hours: 5 p.m. – 9:50 p.m., Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. – 9:50 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
Open since: October
Head chef: Mark Cruzata
Most popular dinner entrée: BBQ Combo Plate
Summer promotion: Saturday night bands from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sea Grill

1245 Pale San Vitores Rd., Suite 450, Tumon
649-6637
Hours: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Tail of the Whale Bar & Sky lounge close at 11 p.m.)
Years in business: 6
Head chef: Rey Desalla
Most popular dinner entrée: Mixed Sea Grill Platter (lobster, catch of the day, prawns, scallops and mussels served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables)
Most popular dessert: Macadamia nut brownie a la mode
What’s new: The Roof Top Beer Garden and Sea Grill Happy Hour from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, with monthly special drinks under $6

Ruby Tuesday

Guam Premier Outlets, Tamuning
647-7829
10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Years in business: 8
Culinary manager: Jet Camacho
Most popular dinner entrée: New Orleans seafood
Most popular dessert: Double chocolate cake
What’s new: “Five for $5 at 5” Happy Hour, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Monday to Friday