Straight Up at Seda Vertis North Offers The Best Rooftop Dining Experience in Quezon City
Al fresco dining venues have become much more popular during the last two years. You can find them all around the metro as restaurants offer these open-air dining options to their more health-conscious guests. But there are very few places that can offer both the relaxing ambiance of an al fresco restaurant plus the fantastic views of a roofdeck bar. This one in Quezon City takes guests on a colorful adventure 24 floors high.
Straight Up is an elegant and refreshing roofdeck bar and restaurant located at the 24th floor of Seda Vertis North. There aren’t that many great hotels on this side of Quezon City so Seda Vertis North really changed the landscape with its five-star amenities and services. We already had a staycation at the hotel once before the pandemic started, so it was so nice to be back here again, this time to experience their charming rooftop venue.
Straight Up is open daily from 4:00pm to 12:00mn to cater to guests who want a relaxing ambiance on top of the busy city. Seda Vertis North is just a stone’s throw away from the Trinoma Mall and Ayala Mall Vertis North, so Quezon City residents can invite their friends and family to a more exclusive and secluded location without having to travel too far away from the city.
The al fresco dining area is where guests usually gather for a refreshing drink or a satisfying dinner. There is ample parking at the hotel basement so no need to stress over your parking slot, unlike when you visit the nearby malls. The elevator from the basement will take you directly to Straight Up. There is also an indoor dining area for those occasions when the weather is not too cooperative.
I met up with Allyssa Dizon, Communications Manager for Seda Vertis North, last Friday at Straight Up to welcome the coming weekend. It was my first time to go up to the 24th floor and I was really surprised with its delightful atmosphere and laid-back vibe.
Most restaurants now use contactless menus using QR Codes for safety measures, but Straight Up takes this one step further with their portable menu on wheels! Instead of trying to read the menus on your small mobile phones, the servers will bring this giant menu board right to your table. I like this setup so much better.
As the sun sets over the horizon, Straight Up offers a beautiful and romantic place to watch the sunset while enjoying their lineup of colorful cocktails. I ordered the Drink of the Month called Luscious Orange (P350). This is a refreshing blend of vodka and orange that comes with the right balance of sweet and sour.
They also have plenty of Classic Cocktails on the list like the Midori Sour (P350) plus other favorites including Cosmopolitan, Daiquiri, Long Island Iced Tea, Mojitos and more.
For our appetizers, we started with the Spinach and Artichoke Dip (P245). This creamy artichoke dip served with toasted bread and nacho chips. These are good to share with the group.
There’s also the Pork Rilette (P330) with its slow-cooked pork belly served with baguette, mustard and cornichon.
If you want a little bit of everything, order their Charcuterie Board (P385) which comes with assorted cured meats served with cornichon, crackers, and freshly baked bread and dijon mustard.
Now it’s time for the barbecues! Seda Vertis North heats up the summer with their BBQ Nights at Straight Up from April 1 to June 30, 2022. Relax and unwind at the top of the city with a medley of grilled dishes like the Beef Skewers (P520). All items are served with steamed rice or mashed potatoes and comes with tomato salsa, soy sauce and vinegar dip, or chimichurri sauce.
I ordered these Grilled Prawns (P630) for myself since I love eating seafood. The prawns were plump and juicy, just the way I like them.
The highlight of our BBQ Night was the Grilled Black Angus US Ribeye Steak (P1800). This has 250 grams of tender and flavorful ribeye steak that was cooked with medium doneness. The steak was even better than the previous one I had a week ago at BGC that was more than double the price. Seda Vertis North really offers a great alternative for those living in Quezon City because you can all enjoy these luxuries without going to Makati or BGC.
Other grilled favorties at the BBQ Nights at Straight Up include Peri-Peri Chicken, Pinoy Pork BBQ, Baby Back Ribs, and more. These are more than enough reasons for me to come back next time.
Aside from the grilled specialties, there are many other delicious items on the menu. The Beef Salpicao (P465) is another meaty dish that goes well with garlic rice.
Then there’s the Roasted Pork Knuckles (P1000) which goes well with any occasion. This very tasty crispy pata can serve as one of your bar chows while relaxing with your friends.
Straight Up offers a distinct charm in the evening with its romantic lights and chill vibe. We ended up chatting well into the night so we had to order a few more rounds of drinks!
The Singapore Sling (P350) is an iconic cocktail that I usually order at the Raffles Makati so I was happy to find another version here. I also had a taste of their Red Sangria (P350) and White Sangria (P350) which really left a good impression.
We would like to thank Allyssa Dizon and Clarice Sy, Director of Sales at Seda Hotels, for hosting our dinner and drinks at Straight Up. It was fun to be enjoying these experiences once again as the city finally opens up and guests troop back to their favorite dining spots. We’ll surely be back here at Seda Vertis North to explore their other dining establishments. See you around!
Straight Up at Seda Vertis North
24/F Seda Vertis North, Sola cor. Lux Drives, Vertis North.Quezon City
