Surrounded by water, Singapore probably has the best waterfront dining in Asia. Alfresco dining at Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, are heady experiences not to be missed. Great food, great ambience - this is the life! The Singapore River Cruises also offer dinner on glass-top boats (pre-reservations needed).

Boat Quay

Boat Quay is one of the best spots in Singapore for alfresco dining. Once Singapore's busiest port in the 1960s, it has been transformed into a popular hangout for locals, expatriates and tourists, with chic cafes, high-end restaurants, yuppie pubs and designer galleries. This picturesque, busy stretch offers great views of the Singapore River and part of the colonial district.

Restaurant listing

• Pasta Fresca
• Sukhothai Restaurant
• The Moomba
• House of Sundanese Food

Clarke Quay

Clarke Quay is Singapore's only riverside festival village combining dining, shopping and entertainment. On the 23,000 square-metre site are five blocks of building housing and shophouses, restored to their original 19th century style. This area has a spread of specialty restaurants, themed pubs and wine bars. Across the river lies a range of exciting dining experience at Riverside Point.

Restaurant listing

• The Pump Room
• Peony Jade Restaurant
• The Tapas Tree
• Restaurant Madame Butterfly by Indochine
• Quayside Seafood Restaurant
• Coriander Leaf
• RAS
• The Tent
• Ivory
• BICE
  

Located at the Marina Bay waterfront, alfresco diners and tourists alike will be drawn to the sea-breeze, the sound of waves lapping against the sea wall, and the stunning backdrop of Singapore's skyline at Raffles Place.

• Aria Bistro + Wine bar
• Chocz.
• Earshot @ Esplanade
• Haagen-Dazs
• Harry's @ The Esplanade
• Harry's Steakhouse
• Ichiban Boshi
• Max Brenner Chocolate Bar
• Mirchi - Taste of India
• My Humble House
• No Signboard Seafood Restaurant
• Singapore Art Cafe
• Simply Peranakan Cuisine
• Space @ My Humble House
• The V Tea Room
• Via Mar Restaurant + Wine Bar