Angelina's Saba By OwAiChie: The Filipino-Caribbean Table in The Bottom
Where Saba's neighborhood spirit meets a family kitchen that quietly outshines the menu on paper.
Why Go
On paper it reads like a pub — burgers, pizza, wings — but the real reason locals crowd Angelina's porch on Captain Levenston Street is the Filipino kitchen hiding inside. The 'OwAiChie' family runs it, and their fried rice, eggrolls and mushroom-sauce steak are the sleeper hits of The Bottom's tiny dining scene.
The Experience
Angelina's sits on one of The Bottom's quiet, storybook streets of white-and-green gingerbread houses, a two-minute stroll from the government square. The room is casual and unpretentious — a handful of tables inside, a breezy covered porch out front where regulars linger over Caribs and cocktails long after plates are cleared. Service is warm and family-run rather than polished; you'll likely be greeted by name if you come twice. Come lunch it doubles as a workers' canteen, and by evening it slides into a low-key neighborhood bar where dive instructors, med students from SUSOM and Saba-born residents share tables. It's not a special-occasion spot — it's the everyday one you'll wish you had at home.
What to Try
Skip the pizza-and-burger side of the menu (fine, not the point) and order Filipino. The eggrolls (lumpia) are the signature — crisp, tightly rolled, worth doubling up on. Fried rice comes studded with pork or chicken and is a meal on its own. The steak with mushroom sauce is a locals' pick, and the chicken wrap is the reliable lunch. If it's on, get the fresh mahi mahi — line-caught off Saba's coast that morning. Finish with flan, which the kitchen makes from scratch.
Insider Tip
There's often just one or two people running the whole place, so call ahead (+1-599-416-3927) for a takeaway order if you're pressed for time — the food comes out twice as fast, and you can eat it on a bench at nearby Barney's Ground with a view down the hill. And ask for the Filipino specials that aren't printed on the menu; the family will often cook adobo or pancit if they've got the ingredients.
The Practical Stuff
Captain Levenston Street 8, The Bottom — a five-minute walk from anywhere in the village, or a ten-minute drive down the switchbacks from Windwardside. Cash (USD) preferred; cards accepted but the connection can be temperamental. Portions are generous and prices are moderate by Saba standards — mains roughly $15–25. Best to call ahead on weeknights when staffing is lean. Casual dress; no reservations needed unless you're a group of six or more.
Pair It With
- Dimple's Bar & Lounge Guide — A three-minute walk away, this is where The Bottom heads for a nightcap after Angelina's kitchen closes — cold beer, loud laughter, no pretense.
- Easternmost point of Saba Guide — Walk off dinner with a short hike out to Saba's eastern tip for sunset views over the Atlantic — beautifully paired with a full stomach of fried rice.
- Battery Corre Corre Guide — A quick pre-meal detour to this old coastal fortification gives you the historical context for The Bottom before you settle in on the porch.
- Barney's Ground Guide — A grassy village clearing perfect for a post-meal stroll or takeaway picnic if the restaurant is packed.
