In need of a vacation but not heading overseas? There are more reasons to take a Sentosa getaway.
Home to exciting beach clubs, exquisite restaurants in colonial-style buildings, romantic quayside restaurants, to even hill-top dining places, dining out at Sentosa is made more affordable.
Here are 6 places you need to check out at Sentosa for a foodie getaway: (prevailing taxes apply for restaurants)
Rumours Beach Club
40 Siloso Beach Walk, 098996
+65 6970 0625
Opening Hours: 11am – 8pm (Mon – Thurs), 10am – 10pm (Fri – Sun, PH)
Rumours have it that Rumours Beach Club is the only beach club in Singapore with three swimming pools. And the rumours are true.
If you need a venue for your Siloso beach get-together, they have different-sized sections to cater to your events – from Indoor, Outdoor, Al Fresco, Cabana, Beachfront to a VIP area.
Lounge beach-style as you sip on specially crafted cocktails or dine over Western and Indonesian-inspired dishes.
Highly recommended is Seafood Platter ($159.80), a Jimbaran Bali-style BBQ with grilled mixed seafood, available spicy or non-spicy. You get an array of bamboo lobsters, whole red snapper, river prawns, and whole squid seasoned with Balinese spices. Served accompanied with baby kaffir lime and assorted traditional Indonesian sambal.
Complement your grilled seafood with Balinese Rice Platter ($18.80) a spicy chef-recommended main featuring Jasmine rice, Balinese beef curry, spicy shredded chicken and beef jerky, grilled sambal beef satay, sauteed curry long beans, sambal soy egg, glazed tempeh, and shrimp paste sambal.
They have a selection of freshly baked pizzas but do try their signature Rumours Pizza ($27.80) topped with gammon ham, beef salami, pickled artichoke, mushroom, cherry tomatoes, and black olives, and basil.
For those who love to nibble, they offer Indonesian Chicken Satay ($19.80). This skewered grilled chicken comes with a homemade creamy spiced peanut sauce and rice cake.
Ola Beach Club
46 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099005
Tel: +65 8189 6601
Opening Hours: 10am – 9pm (Mon – Thurs), 10am – 10pm (Fri), 9am – 10pm (Sat, PH), 9am – 9pm (Sun)
Named as “Ola” – which is Hawaiian for life, health and well-being, Ola Beach Club is where you relax, recharge, and regain your zest for life.
This lifestyle beach paradise transforms from a bright and sunny venue at day to a gorgeous romantic destination at night.
Bask in the sun as you lounge overlooking the lagoon, or dip in the pool before feasting over Hawaiian-inspired dishes. For adventure-seekers, you can go stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, donut ride, or ride a banana boat.
Beach grub specialties include signature dish Loco Moco ($20), a juicy medium-rare Wagyu beef patty served over Japanese Koshihikari white rice sprinkled with sesame seeds. The beef patty is topped with a panko-crusted soft-yolked egg – break then watch it ooze to mingle with the juicy beef.
Do try Hawaii’s version of teriyaki chicken via Huli-Huli Chicken ($20). A mix of chicken thigh and breast are soaked in a teriyaki marinade and cooked sous vide-style. The result is a full flavoured meat that’s extra tender.
For a lighter meal that’s perfect for warm weather days, order the Cold Caviar Pasta ($15) This pasta dish features cold yet al dente capellini (angel hair pasta) tossed in truffle essence and kombu, and topped with caviar.
After the sun sets, experience a pulsating beach nightlife while sipping a drink. How about tippling over Ola Huli Pau ($18), a concoction of rum, Pavan liqueur, fresh mint, and watermelon?
Coastes
50 Siloso Beach Walk #01-06, Singapore 099000
Tel: +65 6631 8938
Opening Hours: 9am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Coastes is a popular beachfront bar and restaurant along Sentosa’s Siloso Beach, in which you can experience hearty food from brunch, burgers, pasta, mains to desserts.
You can also treat yourself to a seemingly endless selection of fresh seafood, vegetarian, to plant-based dishes.
Their hearty brunch plates available from 9am to 3pm are a must.
New items in the Brunch Menu include Coastes Signature Breakfast, Fresh Bagel with TiNDLE™ Chicken, Bacon & Arugula Fritatta, Chorizo & Bacon Stew with Poached Eggs, and Fluffy Pancakes.
If you are in the mood for burgers, discover the Ayam Panggang Burger ($16) inspired by Malaysian flavours of barbecued spicy chicken.
At the heart of this burger is a freshly grilled sweet-and-spicy-marinated chicken, nestled in between toasted sesame buns. A dressing of sambal-infused mayo slathered over the chicken, plus achar (pickled veggies), a fried egg and fries complete the burger.
Joining the pasta entrees is the new Prawn & Chorizo Aglio Olio ($28) featuring a duo of Tiger prawns and spicy pork chorizo. What makes them extra tasty and aromatic is sautéing them in garlic and white wine sauce.
That picturesque location, a casual laid-back vibe, and a brand-new a la carte menu together should make Coastes that the perfect idyllic island getaway.
Quentin’s Bar and Restaurant
#01-08, 2 Gunner Lane, Mess Hall at Sentosa, Singapore 099567 (alight at Imbiah Station)
Tel: +65 8817 6742
Opening Hours: 11am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 9pm (Tue – Sun), Closed Mon
Explore the nuances of Eurasian cuisine at Quentin’s Bar and Restaurant, a semi-fine dining concept located at Sentosa’s Mess Hall.
This former military outpost has been converted into a convivial dining space, and Quentin’s offer its share of distinctive dishes.
A celebrated mix of European and Asian cuisines, Eurasian fare encompasses flavours from fiery, vinegar and mustard-laced curries to cinnamon-garlic-onion flavoured stews.
Quentin’s service is traditionally communal, preparing dishes with recipes passed down from generations. The Sentosa location offers a more varied menu and includes Western options.
Signature specialties include Quentin’s Chicken Curry Debal ($29.80), a delectable dish featuring free-range chicken legs with bacon lardons, sausages, and a mix of vegetables. Another noteworthy dish is Buah Keluak Curry ($29,80) a slow-cooked combination of free-range chicken thighs and Spanish pork cooked in a piquant black nut gravy.
If you fancy seafood, try Prawn Bostador ($29.80) a true Eurasian dish. You’ll get a taste of red leg prawns braised in a flavourful, aromatic coconut curry with green chilies.
Cap off your meal with Gula Melaka Lava Cake ($12.80), a modern twist to a classic gula melaka-sweetened dessert, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Arbora Hilltop Garden & Bistro
109 Mount Faber Road Faber Peak, Level 2, Faber Peak, Singapore 099203
Tel: +65 6377 9688
Opening Hours: 11am – 10:30pm (Mon – Fri), 8:30am – 10:30pm (Sat, Sun, PH), Last order 9:30pm
Literally the restaurant with a view, an escape from the city, and the place to experience hilltop dining with friends and family.
Arbora is literally perched atop a hill at Faber Peak Singapore, 100m above sea level, with stunning views of Sentosa Island and the harbour.
The is actually derived from the Latin word “Arbor”, which refers to trees – inspired by its unique location surrounded by Mount Faber Park.
Behind all the dishes is its creator Executive Chef Kenny Yeo, a local master chef with more than 30 years of culinary experience.
Recommended mains include Pan-seared Norwegian Salmon ($28), Rack of Lamb ($39), Steak Au Poivre ($26), Fisherman’s Stew, and Beyond Burger ($28).
The Tomahawk Pork Rib ($28 for 250g, pictured above is 600g) is first sou- vide then grilled, till the meat is tender, juicy, and lightly marinated to extract its natural flavours. Served with some roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and beef jus.
The Smoked Duck Mushroom Ragout ($22) is one of Chef Kenny’s personal favourite. The kitchen team pan-sears the duck (his favourite style of cooking duck) giving the meat a smoky, savoury and robust flavour.
The duck is served over some creamy spaghetti with earthy mushrooms and fresh spinach to create this highly-seasoned duck ragout.
Sabio by the Sea
#01-02 Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove
Tel: +65 6690 7568
Opening Hours: 5pm – 10:30pm (Mon – Thurs), 12pm – 11pm (Fri), 11:30am – 11pm (Sat – Sun), Kitchen closes 10:30pm
Operating hours may vary on the eve of and on Public Holidays.
Sabio, one of the first Spanish tapas bar concepts in Singapore, is taken to seaside as Sabio by the Sea.
Located at Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove, it is an ideal, laidback venue to savour signature tapas, Josper-grilled specialties and refreshing drinks while overlooking the Sentosa Marina.
You’ll be treated to a wide selection of Spanish tapas and hearty mains, including Patatas Alioli and the uber popular Josper-finished Spanish paella. Go for the Paella de Pescado ($29, $49) filled with fresh squid, sea bass, mussels, clams, and shrimps.
If you’re craving for that charcoal grilled flavour, their Josper grill will deliver the goods! Different types of meat, from Beef Ribeye ($38) to Côte de Boeuf for sharing ($98) and fresh seafood, like the El Pulpo ($24), grilled octopus leg on “viola” mashed potato with paprika, are cooked to smoky perfection.
Recommended tapas include Gambas Al Pil Pil ($18), sizzling prawns in olive oil and garlic; Spanish Omelette with Chorizo ($13); Chorizo Al Vino – spicy sausage pan-fried in red wine ($16); and Croquetas with Manchego cheese, jamon, or truffle mushroom ($16).
With so many choices, there’ll be enough tapas til sundown. Choose from several imported varieties of jamón, chorizo and Spanish cheese, which you can pair with freshly-made Sabio’s Sangria, or any of their refreshing cocktails.
End your Spanish fiesta with some crunchy Churros ($11), the so-called Spanish doughnut served with your choice of house-made chocolate or caramel sauce.
* This entry is brought to you in partnership with Sentosa.
