Chinese
- Lei Gardens -
convenient, as you can walk from City Hall MRT station.
Located at Chijmes - a converted Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus,
diagonally across from Raffles City shopping centre.
- Pine Court -
Located on he 35th floor of the Mandarin Hotel on Orchard Road.
Very good food.
- Hundreds of other restaurants, food courts
and Hawker Centres,
American/Australian
- Mortons - Located
in the Oriental Hotel at Marina Square which is a convenient walk from
the City Hall MRT station. Very expensive, but superb American
steak and prime rib - service is impeccable and portions are
gargantuan.
- Just Steak -
Located in River Walk - walking distance from Parliament house, ergo a
short cab ride from the City Hall MRT station. Good beef menu,
convenient, reasonably priced.
- Georges - Located
at Holland Village - a bit out of the way up Holland Road. Good steak,
reasonable prices, modest wine list.
French
- Vis a Vis - 12
Chun Tin Rd. Located at the end of Bukit Timah Rd. just pas he
Beauty World shopping centre. Excellent food and service and an
excellent wine list that does no force one to take out a second
mortgage.
- Maison De Fontaine
- convenient, as you can walk from City Hall MRT station.
Located at Chijmes - a converted Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus,
diagonally across from Raffles City shopping centre.
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Mexican/Spanish
- Cha Cha Cha - a
terrific Mexican restaurant. Located in Holland Village.
Take the MRT (Green Line) to Buena Vista stop. Exit the station
and walk along Commonwealth Ave. to Holland Rd. Turn left and
walk to Holland Village.
- Brazil Churrascaria -
Located a bit off he beaten path on 6th Ave (about half way up Bukit
Timah Rd. Excellent. A different kind of dining experience
if you are in the mood for meat. Open salad bar with waiters
that circulate with spits abounding with BBQ'd chunks of beef, lamb,
fish, etc.
Continental/Mediterranean
- Bastiani -
Located at Clarke Quay - manageable and picturesque walk along
he river from the Raffles Place MRT Station. Nice setting
overlooking the Singapore River. Good food and a more or less
reasonable wine list.
- Le Jardin -
Located inside the Botanical Gardens. Great setting, excellent
special occasion venue for 2. Very picturesque as the
surrounding landscaping is lit up at night. Ask for one of the 3
tables on the glassed-in terrace.
- Top
of the M - Located on the top floor of he Mandarin Hotel on
Orchard Rd. near the Orchard MRT station. Fabulous views of the
city in this revolving restaurant.
- Compass Rose
Restaurant on the 70th
floor of the Westin Stamford Hotel at the City Hall MRT stop.
(Dress standard does apply - no sandals or short pants.) This
place is very pricey, but the view from this height is
definitely worth it. Go for drinks but be aware, cocktails such
as the Singapore Sling and others cost about S$15.00. This
is a good place of High Tea as well.
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