7 Restaurants In Singapore With A View For Special Occasions

Singapore is a gastronomical haven. It wouldn’t even be an exaggeration to say that new restaurants and bars are seemingly popping up every other week — all offering something fresh, out of this world and everything in between. With so many options to consider, it can be daunting choosing where to go for dinner — let alone for a special occasion. 

Here’s where we come in. We’ve rounded up the best restaurants with spectacular views to dine at in Singapore for birthdays, anniversaries and the like. From Kinki Restaurant + Bar, a waterfront rooftop bar serving up traditional and contemporary Japanese dishes, to Cook & Brew, located on level 33 of The Westin Singapore, and Fish Pool, a raw bar located within NCO Building with performances by Singapore's very first mermaid, scroll through to find out our favourite restaurants in Singapore that are perfect for spending special days at.

1. Cook & Brew

With its picturesque panoramic views of the Singapore skyline and South China Sea, Cook & Brew makes for the ideal date night spot in the city. Perched on Level 33 of The Westin Singapore, this gastro-bar offers a mouth-watering ensemble of local and international cuisine as well as a specially curated selection of craft beers, wines and cocktails—all while overlooking the Marina Bay area.

If you’re heading here for a date, opt for the set dinner, priced at $178 per couple. For starters, we’d suggest going with the Burrata, served with watermelon, Parma ham, heirloom tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil. As for the main course, you can’t go wrong with the USDA 365 Day Grain Fed Striploin (12oz), comprising mash, greens and smoked cipollini onion emulsion. End the night on a sweet note with dessert, which includes Bailey's Tiramisu, with Bailey's ice cream and macadamia nut tuile.

Cook & Brew is at Level 33, The Westin Singapore, 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961. Opens 11am to 11pm on Mondays to Saturdays. Closed on Sundays.

Tel: 6922 6948

2. Kinki Restaurant + Bar

Overlooking the scenic Marina Bay area, this waterfront rooftop restaurant offers an appetising array of both traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine. Located within Customs House, Kinki Restaurant + Bar also offers the best view in town of Spectra - A Light & Water Show, a free-to-public nightly outdoor 15-minute spectacle displayed over the water at Marina Bay Sands’s Event Plaza.

Delightful views of the Marina bay area aside, Kinki Restaurant + Bar is also home to scrumptious Japanese delights prepared with top-notch ingredients, as well as seasonal components from Japan. Some of our favourite items on the menu include the Wagyu & Foie Gras Donburi, featuring Australian Wagyu, seared Foie Gras and a runny Onsen Egg; the Ohmi Wagyu Houba-Yaki comprising succulent A4 wagyu striploin chargrilled on leaf served with an assortment of mushrooms; as well as traditional Japanese offerings such as sashimi, sushi and rolls served with a contemporary twist. 

As its name suggests, Kinki Restaurant + Bar also offers an extensive selection of Japanese alcoholic beverages such as sake and cocktails that’ll leave you wanting for more. 

Kinki Restaurant + Bar is at 70, #02-02 Collyer Quay, Customs House, 049323. Opens on Mondays to Saturdays from 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 10.30pm. Closed on Sundays.

Tel: 6533 3471

3. Royal Albatross

All aboard! The Royal Albatross Sunset Dinner Cruise is perfect for a romantic date—or any special occasion, for that matter.

Opt for the Sunset Dinner Cruise package, comprising a 4-course fine dining experience, complete with fresh seafood, local produce and decadent desserts. From Sauteed Garlic Prawns served with roasted peppers, toasted crostini, avocado puree and balsamic glaze to Baked Miso Soy-Glazed Salmon paired with a flavourful vichyssoise sauce on seasonal vegetables, you’ll be in for a treat. 

Departing from Resorts World Sentosa every Friday to Sunday, wining and dining aboard the Royal Albatross is the perfect weekend activity. Enjoy the soothing sea breeze and bathe in the magical sunset while enjoying unobstructed views of Singapore's coastal regions.

The Royal Albatross Sunset Dinner Cruise departs from 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentose island, Singapore, 098269. Opens from 6.30pm till late on Friday and 6pm till 8.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Tel: 9350 7475 / 6863 9585

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4. Mr. Stork

Perched atop Andaz Singapore, Mr Stork offers one of the best 360-degree views of Singapore’s skyline and bustling cityscape. A tropical-themed rooftop bar, Mr Stork also offers patrons lush greenery and delectable morsels and a curated list of cocktails and bespoke pale ales. 

At Mr Stork, its surrounding flora inspire the drinks menu. Take for instance its signature cocktail, Tales of Mekhong ($27). Concocted with Mekhong rum, coconut rum, pineapple purée and coconut milk clarification, it’s fruity and refreshing. As for food, this restaurant offers bar bites such as Kaffir Lime Chicken Kaarage ($22), Soft Shell Crab Sliders (three pieces for $28) and Smoky Truffle Fries with Kombu Aioli ($18).

Mr Stork is at Level 39, Andaz Singapore, 5 Fraser St, Singapore 189354. Opens Sunday to Thursday from 5pm to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 1am.

Tel: 9008 7707

5. Fish Pool

If you’ve ever wanted to dine with mermaids, here’s your chance. Located within NCO Club, Fish Pool gives a whole new meaning to serving bubbles during a meal—and we don’t mean champagne.

A raw bar, Fish Pool is outfitted with an Olympic-sized diving pool. Syrena, Singapore’s first mermaid, puts on an enthralling performance while patrons delight in fresh premium seafood served three ways—sashimi, crudo and ceviche. Complement your meal with the extensive offering of signature cocktails, wine, spirits and champagne. A notable mention goes to one of its signature cocktails, Mori Ne Geijutsu ($32). Inspired by the Amazonian forest, it’s a sake-based beverage concocted with dry curacao and flower sparkling wine. 

Fish Pool is at The NCO Club, 32 Beach Road, Singapore, 189764. Opens Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 10.30pm.

Tel: 6818 1918

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6. Artemis Grill & Sky Bar

Located at the very top of the 40-storey CapitaGreen skyscraper, Artemis Grill & Sky Bar offers panoramic views of the city skyline as you wine and dine. If you love lush greenery, this rooftop bar will certainly feel like a private garden with its outdoor area—specially built around a 100-year-old olive tree, creating a unique dining experience. 

Serving contemporary Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, Artemis Grill & Sky Bar boasts fresh ingredients at their seasonal peak whilst catering to different dietary preferences. Its selection of starters, like the Fremantle Octopus and Artemis Beef Tartare, are highly raved about, especially when paired with the premium wines on offer. 

We also recommend trying the Australian F1 Wagyu Cote de Boeuf. For your main course, try the Veal Cheek Ragu served with mezze maniche pasta, gremolata and sourdough croutons. For sweet finishes, the sticky date pudding is an infallible option.

Artemis Grill & Sky Bar is at Level 40, CapitaGreen Rooftop, 138 Market Street, Singapore 048946. Opens Monday to Friday from 11:30am to 2:30pm and 5:30pm to 10pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Tel: 6635 8677

7. Dusk Restaurant & Bar

As its name suggests, Dusk Restaurant & Bar offers unparalleled views of Singapore during golden hour from Mount Faber’s peak—100 metres above sea level. 

Surrounded by glorious flora and fauna, this restaurant offers modern European cuisine accompanied by a specially curated selection of wines and cocktails. If you’re planning a trip up here, do consider the 4-course menu set ($88). For starters, delight your taste buds with the ​​Lightly Poached Hokkaido Scallops served with a sea garden salad and mentaiko aioli and a forest mushroom velouté with herb crème fraiche.

Then, indulge in the Tarragon Butter Poached Maine Lobster served with petit pois and finished with ginger crustacean espuma (foam). The meal concludes with the Poached Pear dessert topped with a scoop of saffron-infused red wine sorbet.

Dusk Restaurant & Bar is at Level 2, Faber Peak Singapore, 109 Mount Faber Road, Singapore 099203. Opens Sunday to Thursday from 4pm to 11pm and Friday to Saturday from 4pm to 2am.

Tel: 6361 0088

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