10 restaurants and bars in Singapore with the best views
Recharge your mind & body with good food and views to die for
Text: Hui Yi Phua & Rebecca Morais
Lantern Singapore
With travel limited and a change of scenery needed, what better way to elevate (literally) your dining experience than to dine at a restaurant with a spectacular view? In a garden city like Singapore, there are plenty of places available for us to enjoy stunning scenery whilst eating out, whether it's a group of friends or a romantic dinner for two.
We've rounded up and categorised a list of restaurants that can offer you feasts for both your belly and your eyes, from buzzy, well-known spots to less known under the radar scenic bars. Now, who can resist that?
Sky-high spectacular views
Level 33 (credits: The Rooftop guide)
No points for guessing which floor this restaurant & bar is on. This award-winning rooftop dining concept is billed as the world's highest microbrewery, providing guests with a glorious bird's-eye-view of Marina Bay and the city skyline. Their menu cleverly infuses beer brewing elements into the food, giving their dishes distinctive flavours and textures.
FLNT (credits: Trip Advisor)
This multi-concept rooftop dining destination is sprawled across levels 55 and 56 at the peak of ION Orchard. Here, you can find three distinct social and dining experiences, including FIRE, a restaurant that specialises in authentic Argentinian food cooked using traditional wood-fire techniques, and FLNT, a unique gastrobar serving progressive dishes that harmonise Japanese and Peruvian cuisines.
Lavo (credits: Lavo Singapore)
The second restaurant gem located on the 57th floor of Marina Bay Sands, LAVO is famous for its hearty Italian-American cuisine and a stunning 180-degree view of the city.
Spago (credits: Forbes travel guide)
Spago provides a beautiful view of the city skyline. As the original restaurant hails from Beverly Hills, this Singapore location serves Californian cuisine with a touch of inspiration from international flavours.
The impressive city skyline
Picotin
The Fullerton Waterboat House, originally known as the Water House, is a historic water supply house formerly used to supply fresh water to incoming ships in Singapore. Picotin Waterboat House is the newer outlet of the Picotin bars with its Easties-known location in Joo Chiat.
Levant (credits: Missskinnyfat)
Levant's rooftop bar offers a scenic view of the Tanjong Pagar neighbourhood, paired with spice-forward Mediterranean bites.
Mr Stork (credits: Sethlui)
Nestled at the rooftop on Level 39, Mr Stork is a destination bar providing 360-degree views of the city. Named after the white and long-legged birds, which are often viewed as a good omen, Mr Stork houses ten teepee huts and relaxed seating set amid lush tropical landscaping to enjoy the breath-taking views best.
Kinki bar (credits:Time out)
This eccentric, captivating restaurant and bar are located at Customs House. Whether you’re seated at the indoors teahouse-inspired restaurant on level 2 or dining alfresco at their rooftop bar on level 3, you’ll be able to catch glimpses of the glittering Marina Bay. Kinki Restaurant & Bar defies conventionality with their new menu which features modern, bold Japanese dishes that infuse both Eastern and Western flavours.
Panamericana (credits: Trip Advisor)
Sitting on the best spot upon Singapore's finest golf club, Sentosa Golf Club, Panamericana has an unobstructed view of the mesmerising sea. The restaurant serves cuisines of 14 various countries from the North, Central and South Americas and boasts a fully-stocked bar, making it a popular place to be for family and friend gatherings.
Sabio by the Sea (credits: Deliciae hospitality management)
Sabio's Sentosa Cove outlet serves up a dependably good variety of Spanish bar bites and heartier mains like paella and meat and seafood cooked to smoky perfection in their Josper grill. Also available are several imported varieties of Jamon, Chorizo and Spanish cheese.
Tranquil, botanical greenery
Le Jardin (credits: Sg-all-in-1)
Le Jardin, which translates to 'Garden' in French, stays true to its name. It features an open dining area with ample shade provided by the lush green trees above—the garden-like setting. Bonus points – it's pet-friendly.
