Must-see restaurants in Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

  • Waku Ghin

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    The refinement and exquisiteness of the 10-course degustation menu by acclaimed chef Tetsuya Wakuda is nothing short of breathtaking. Using only the…

  • Odette

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Cementing its place in the upper echelons of Singapore's saturated fine-dining scene, this modern French restaurant keeps people talking with its newly…

  • Dining room, National Kitchen by Violet Oon

    National Kitchen by Violet Oon

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Chef Violet Oon is a national treasure, much loved for her faithful Peranakan dishes – so much so that she was chosen to open a restaurant inside…

  • Jumbo Seafood

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    If you’re lusting after chilli crab – and you should be – this is a good place to indulge. The gravy is sweet and nutty, with just the right amount of…

  • Gluttons Bay

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This acclaimed row of al fresco hawker stalls is a great place to start your Singapore food odyssey. Get indecisive over classics like laksa, satay,…

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    Salted & Hung

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Carnivores will be salivating over the menu at this nose-to-tail restaurant where meat reigns supreme. Chef Drew Nocente artfully plates up pretty much…

  • Super Loco Customs House

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    With a perfect harbourside location and twinkling string lights, this Mexican restaurant injects a laid-back vibe into Singapore's supercorporate CBD…

  • Jaan

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Seventy floors above the city, chic and intimate Jaan is home to British chef Kirk Westaway, sous chef to his predecessor French chef Julien Royer. Since…

  • Shiraishi

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Don’t let the casual izakaya (Japanese pub) appearance fool you, this tiny restaurant is strictly for those seeking an exquisite Japanese dining…

  • Internal, Super Loco

    Super Loco

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    The only thing missing is a beach at this breezy hipster cantina, complete with Mexican party vibe, pink-neon and playful barkeeps in Cancún-esque shirts…

  • Din Tai Fung - Marina Bay Sands

    Din Tai Fung

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Be prepared to queue during peak periods and pretty much all weekend at this large outlet of the cult-status dumpling restaurant, best known for its…

  • Lobby Lounge at The Westin

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    The Westin's good-value seafood high tea is divided into three 'courses', with freshly shucked oysters and decadent lobster thermidor followed by bites…

  • Artichoke

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Sequestered in a cosy building behind an old church, cafe-style Artichoke is the stamping ground of street-smart chef Bjorn Shen. His schtick is Middle…

  • Common Man Coffee Roasters

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    While this airy, industrial-cool cafe roasts and serves top-class coffee, it also serves seriously scrumptious grub. Produce is super fresh and the…

  • Pizzeria Mozza

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This dough-kneading favourite is co-owned by prolific New York chef Mario Batali. While it's hardly a bargain, it is one of the few celeb-chef eateries at…

  • Pollen

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Inside Gardens by the Bay's cooled Flower Dome (free entry when dining), posh Pollen is the Singapore spin-off of London's lauded Pollen Street Social…

  • Coriander Leaf

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Slip into your chair while admiring the sleek, modern Asian surroundings before perusing the fusion Southeast Asian menu, based on the five flavour…

  • Song Fa Bak Kut Teh

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    If you need a hug, this cult-status eatery delivers with its bak kut teh. Literally 'meat bone tea', it's a soothing concoction of fleshy pork ribs…

  • Dabbawalla Curry & Cocktails

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Inspired by the street fare of Mumbai, this seriously funky Indian restaurant offers flavour-punching dishes like dabba gosht (lamb, caramelised onion,…

  • Satay by the Bay

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Gardens by the Bay's own hawker centre has an enviable location, alongside Marina Bay and far from the roar of city traffic. Especially evocative at night…

  • Saint Pierre

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    While we’re naturally sceptical of self-styled ‘celebrity’ chefs, the peroxide-blonde Mr Stroobant has earned his fame. The modern French seasonal menu,…

  • Gunther’s

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    The dining room is an art-deco affair, however the tentacle-like wooden accents gives you the unsettling feeling you're about to become a giant squid's…

  • db Bistro & Oyster Bar

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    French chef Daniel Boulud's Singaporean outpost is the best of the celebrity chef restaurants in the Marina Bay Sands complex, simply because service is…

  • Violet Oon Satay Bar & Grill

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    A sister restaurant of the well-loved and hugely popular National Kitchen by Violet Oon, this outlet maintains the high standards and plush surroundings…

  • Chin Chin Eating House

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    For a no-fuss Chinese comfort feed, step into Chin Chin's halogen glow. Top billing goes to the Hainanese specialities, from the celebrated chicken rice…

  • Yet Con

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Retro Yet Con has been serving up superlative Hainanese chicken rice since 1940. Don't come expecting designer decor or charming service. Just come for…

  • Wah Lok

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This plush Cantonese classic serves one of Singapore's best dim sum lunches. There are no trolley-pushing aunties here, just a dedicated yum cha menu and…

  • Jai Thai

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    On a street studded with reputable eateries, lo-fi Jai Thai serves up cheap, tasty Thai under the gaze of Siamese royalty. Grab a pavement table and…

  • Garibaldi

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Swish, sequestered Garibaldi is the pick of Singapore’s Italian crop (and Singapore tries hard) with its Italian chefs and debonair staff, and over 150…

  • Palm Beach Seafood

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    There’s not a palm or a beach in sight (name inherited from its parent branch at East Coast Parkway), but the bay views from this split-level diner are…

  • Publico Ristorante

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Bringing a touch of Italian swank to the Singapore River, Publico Ristorante is the place to head for delicious homemade pastas and classic wood-fired…

  • Hai Tien Lo

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Enjoy the view of the bird's-nest lobby as you head up for a feast of contemporary Cantonese delicacies. Dim sum connoisseurs can stuff themselves silly…

  • Saveur

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Duck confit for S$16.90? Or boeuf bourguignon for S$20.90? It's the (low) price you pay for French dining in a coffeeshop sans linen and high airs service…

  • Rasapura Masters

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    If you prefer your hawker grub with a side of air-con, head to this bustling, gleaming food court in Marina Bay Sands mall's basement. Its stalls cover…

  • Inle Myanmar

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Bright and relaxed, this is the most accessible of the Burmese eateries inside Peninsula Plaza. Order a bowl of signature mohinga, a delicate, sweet-and…

  • Food for Thought

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    We admire the philosophy behind this restaurant – a portion of the proceeds go to aid projects. The food itself is a mix of familiar favourites: pastas,…

  • Singapore Food Treats

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This spot is a retro-inspired recreation of the hawker stalls from 1960s Singapore, except with a dose of air-conditioning. Located under the shadow of…