A simple dream by a foodie at heart coupled with a forward-thinking mindset led to the proliferation of a burgeoning business empire spearheaded by our visionary leader: Mr. Rikki U. Dee.

It all started when Mr. Dee keenly identified the unfulfilled needs of the Filipino dining out market, which he ably addressed through the establishment of Lamesa Grill in SM Mall of Asia.  Anchored on firm commitments to food quality & freshness, attentive service, and culinary innovation, Lamesa Grill quickly captured the imagination of the Filipino dining public.  A dining concept that was truly ahead of its time, Lamesa Grill was a pioneer in the Filipino restaurant industry relative to on-the-spot grilling at your table while imbuing the Shabu-Shabu concept with an intrinsic Filipino identity.

Inspired by the success of this venture and armed with a deeper understanding of the local dining landscape, the seeds were soon quickly planted for the group's latest brainchild: Mesa in Greenbelt 5, Makati City which initially opened its doors to the dining public back in 2009. Mesa soon became a favorite stop to enjoy both classic Filipino dishes influenced by diverse regions in the Philippines with endearing modern twists.

To be truly representative of Filipino cuisine throughout the country and across the globe, Mesa sought to be as inclusive as possible to pay homage to regional Filipino dishes.  As a result, Mesa became a melting pot so to speak of authentic Filipino dishes given a modern reinvention which inexorably led to the now-beloved Mesa signature dishes.

The Mesa threefold advantage can be summed up as innovative yet traditional cuisine, genuine Filipino hospitality, and an exceptional dining experience highlighted by native accents all within the realm of affordable luxury.  Today, our food business venture operates more than 70 restaurants nationwide while setting a keen eye toward the future of further expansion across the country and abroad while we march forward towards our unified goal - Our Road to 100 Restaurants!

Mesa is an integral pillar within the Foodee Global Concepts family bannered by Michelin Starred Restaurant Concepts Tim Howan, Hawker Chan and Kam's Roast as well as homegrown restaurant establishments Mangan, Bench Café, Sunnies Café, original Chef curated concepts Pound, Pound x Flatterie, and Kai and so much more.  Mesa has been repeatedly recognized among the top restaurants in the Philippines by The Philippine Tattler, Taste Atlas, and the Philippine Retailers Association.