Where to eat in Clarke Quay
Clarke Quay is the de facto lifestyle spot in Singapore, and home to a legion of bars and restaurants that offer delicious food, as well as beverages, round the clock.
If you’re looking for some Clarke Quay food options, we’ve got you covered. P.S., if you’re heading down to have a festive meal, some of these eateries have Christmas menus worth the order!
1. SG Hawker
SG Hawker pays homage to our hawker scene’s UNESCO status as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by housing a variety of stalls with uniquely Singaporean dishes. Here’s where you’ll find hawker staples under $10, including our national signature, Hainanese Chicken Rice (from $4.50), featuring fluffy rice perfumed with ginger and moist slices of steamed or roasted chicken.
Other can’t miss dishes include the wok hei-infused Hokkien Mee (from $5.50), fried in a rich prawn stock, and the Signature Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle ($5), AKA bak chor mee, with QQ noodles accompanied by a sweet-and-salty sauce. Don’t forget to add chilli.
Unit number: Blk E, #01-08
Opening hours: Open 24 hours for selected stalls
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2. Zorba The Greek Taverna
Zorba The Greek Taverna offers Mediterranean food with a riverside view, transporting you to a quick getaway in Santorini for the span of your meal. Their regular menu includes flavourful Grecian fare, including the Htapothi Sti Skhara ($26++), octopus slowly grilled over a low flame to ensure maximum tenderness, and a selection of souvlaki and kebabs.
In line with the festive season, the restaurant has a handful of Christmas-themed dishes, such as juicy Roasted Turkey, Rice with Pine Nut in Kurobuta Pork Stuffing ($35++), and citrusy Greek Style Mediterranean Grilled Salmon ($32++). The festive menu is available from now till 25 December. The eatery will also have a Festive Bottomless Brunch on 25 December and 31 January, with two hours of free-flow food at $68++. Top-up an additional $60++ to enjoy unlimited cocktails, beers, spirits, and prosecco!
Unit number: Blk A, #01-02
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 12pm to 10pm, Sat-Sun 9am to 10pm
Tel: 8879 0688
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3. Hooters Singapore
Hooters is known to most as a sports bar, but it is also a hidden gem for quality American-style grub all day long. In line with Christmas, they have yuletide dishes for you to order, great to enjoy as you knock back a couple of drinks. Try the moist Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sauce ($26.90++), where a generous serving of turkey is livened by sweet cranberry jus. Otherwise, there’s the Gammon Ham with Pineapple Sauce ($24.90++), which hits all the spots: smoky, sweet, and salty.
If you prefer to keep with their regular menu, then be sure to get yourself the Hooters Smoked Wings ($14.90++). These wings are always made fresh, never frozen, and you can choose from five different rubs, including Texas BBQ and Caribbean Jerk.
Unit number: Blk D, #01-03
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 12pm to 10pm
Tel: 6332 1090
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4. Minion Cafe
Relive the charm of the Despicable Me franchise and their little yellow heroes at the Minion Cafe. This themed cafe experience is only running till 2 January 2022, so head down as soon as you can to experience it for yourself!
To celebrate Christmas, the cafe has a variety of bundles—great to treat your family to. Try the Christmas Bundle ($60), which includes a Christmas Smoked Turkey Mayo Pizza, Mac & Cheese, and Boxing Chicken. Otherwise, spend $100, and get the bundle as well as exclusive merchandise. You can choose between three plushie keychains, or a Big Bob Plush. Of course, the cafe decor and dishes all come designed with nods to the Minions, so prepare yourself for many IG-worthy moments. There is also a meet and greet session with life-sized Minion mascots, every Monday and Tuesday, from 20 to 28 December. Find out more here.
Read our Minions Cafe review.
Unit number: Blk A, #01-01C/1D
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11am to 11pm, Fri-Sat 10am to 11pm
Tel: 9726 0307
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5. HopHeads
HopHeads is a fun bistro bar that specialises in beers, soju, and bar bites. Come here with friends and enjoy beers from breweries such as Jing-A from Beijing. Their Mandarin Wheat is a light, refreshing pint, while the Worker’s Pale Ale is a hoppy, bodied pour, and a pint of either goes for just $9.90++.
On the food front, the Mentaiko Fries ($16.90++) is a sure crowd pleaser, with snackable thin-cut fries topped with the creamy, pink mayo we all know and love. Bangers & Mash ($16.90++) is another easy choice, as you get deliciously creamy mash and grilled sausages. Pizza, garlic bread, and popcorn chicken are also on the menu.
Unit number: Blk A #01-06
Opening hours: Wed-Sat 5pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 6904 4019
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6. Chorong Pocha
Visiting a pocha is a quintessential experience for anyone heading to Korea on a holiday. These streetside soju and street food tents are a great way to unwind after a long day, and now, you can recreate that experience in Clarke Quay, with Chorong Pocha. Get a bottle of soju for $15++, or three for just $40++. Flavours include Green Apple, Green Grape, Peach, Grapefruit, and Lychee.
Cut the booze with bites that won’t look amiss in a K-drama: Spicy Rice Cakes with Ramen ($15) offers you your rabokki fix, with comforting instant ramyun served with chewy rice cakes. Kimchi Cheese Fries ($15) is another to try, with a kimchi-spiced cheese sauce offering extra zing to go with the crisp fries.
Unit number: Blk D, #01-13
Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 5pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 8200 0713
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7. Mimi Restaurant
Mimi Restaurant is located in a 150-year old heritage mansion, one of the last of its kind remaining in Singapore. Along with its striking decor is a mod-Chinese menu that doubles as a great option if you’re looking for a special occasion feast.
Expect striking, tasty dishes such as the Chicken On Fire ($28++), where a roasted spring chicken is flambeed on the table with rosé wine, or the Unsubtle Truffle Mein ($24++), where vermicelli is stir-fried in a special black truffle sauce that really packs a punch.
For the festive season, Mimi Restaurant has a six-course menu for $148++ per person, available from now till 25 December. The menu stars Chinese dishes with a twist—think Five-spice Chicken Confit and a Broccoli Christmas Tree.
Unit number: Blk A, #01-02
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 6pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 11am to 3pm, 6pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 8879 0688
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8. Here Kitty Kitty
Take yourself to the streets of the Golden Gai in Shinjuku when you visit Here Kitty Kitty at Clarke Quay. The Japanese izakaya serves up small bites that are great to nibble on as you enjoy a couple of cocktails. Go big and try the Wagyu Sando ($68++), with marbled wagyu beef intensified by caramelized onions, and a lick of mustard.
Otherwise, get the Here Kitty Kitty Signature Maki ($28++), a soft-shell crab roll that is briny and crunchy, dusted with bonito for more umami. Of course, drinks are a must here, so try their signature cocktails. The Here Kitty Kitty Highball ($28++) is a quenching blend of two whiskies with soda and lemon, while the Here Kitty Kitty Martini ($26++) uses Roku Gin and nori-infused vermouth for an elevated take on the classic.
Unit number: Blk E, #02-01
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 6pm to 11pm
Tel: 9489 8357
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Restaurants and bars in Clarke Quay
The next time you’re in Clarke Quay and hungry for good food, or a good drink, try out these restaurants and bars. From riverside dining to special occasion restaurants, and casual bistros, there’s an option no matter your preference.
Plus, you get to receive a $10 eCapitaVoucher when you spend a minimum of $100 before 8pm at any participating outlet in Clarke Quay, from Sunday to Thursday, till 30 December. If you spend a minimum of $150 before 31 December, you get an additional 5,000 STAR$.
Find out more about dining at Clarke Quay!
Photos taken by Tan Zi Hui.
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