Quick answer: This directory covers five restaurants spanning different dining styles: Dusk @ Mount Faber Peak (sunset views, Modern European), Odette (three Michelin stars, modern French), National Kitchen by Violet Oon (Peranakan and local heritage), The Lobby Lounge (elevated hawker classics, Shangri-La), and Song Fa Bak Kut Teh (Michelin Bib Gourmand, since 1969).
We get it. Life got busy and now you owe someone a proper meal. Not a rushed hawker queue, but a real sit-down where you can actually hear each other speak. The trick is picking a place that feels like effort without any logistical sian-ness. These restaurants deliver the moment—aircon, atmosphere, and food that makes everyone put their phone down.
Dusk @ Mount Faber Peak
Dusk @ Mount Faber Peak (UEN: 197000546C) is a Modern European restaurant with Asian influences, set on Mount Faber Peak with sunset harbor views.
Products or Services
Hokkaido Sea Scallops, Chilli Crab Xiao Long Bao, and the signature Tiger Prawn Capellini, alongside fine wines and floral-infused cocktails at the adjoining Mirabilis Bar; live acoustic performances from 7pm daily.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 109 Mount Faber Road, Mount Faber Peak, Singapore 099203
- Operating Hours: Daily 4-11pm (last food order 9:45pm, last beverage order 10:30pm)
- Reservations: Via their website or platforms like Chope.
- Website: Dusk @ Mount Faber Peak
This is your grand gesture without the travel time. The sunset harbour view does half the work for you, especially if you time the booking right. It’s a golden-hour setting that suits a long-overdue date or a parent’s birthday, with a live acoustic backdrop starting at 7pm that makes the evening feel curated instead of just rushed.
Odette
Odette (UEN: 201508073N), inside the National Gallery Singapore, holds three Michelin stars under Chef Julien Royer for its modern French cuisine with Southeast Asian influences. See our fine dining guide for full details on Odette and Song Fa Bak Kut Teh, both featured there as well.
Products or Services
A seasonal tasting menu sourced from local farms and artisanal producers across Asia and Europe, served in a gallery-inspired setting featuring an art installation by Dawn Ng.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 1 St Andrew’s Road, #01-04, Singapore 178957
- Phone: +65 6385 0498
- Email: [email protected]
- Operating Hours: Lunch Tue-Sat 12-1:15pm (last seating); Dinner Mon-Sat 6:30-8:15pm (last seating); closed Sun
- Website: Odette
When the occasion carries real weight, this is where you show up serious. The gallery setting means you are already walking through art before you sit down, and the seasonal tasting menu takes the pressure off any aunty who is agak agak about what to order. You are paying for an experience that says, ‘I planned this months ago’—even if you didn’t.
National Kitchen by Violet Oon
National Kitchen by Violet Oon (UEN: 201207368M), founded by chef Violet Oon, serves Peranakan and local heritage cuisine at the National Gallery Singapore.
Products or Services
Beef Rendang, Chicken Satay, and Ayam Buah Keluak, served in a Peranakan-tiled dining hall or on a veranda overlooking the Padang; weekend high tea offers local bar bites and desserts.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 1 St Andrew’s Road, #02-01, National Gallery Singapore (City Hall Wing), Singapore 178957
- Phone: +65 9834 9935
- Email: [email protected]
- Operating Hours: Daily Lunch 12-3pm, Dinner 6-10:30pm; High Tea Fri-Sun & PH 3-5pm
- Website: National Kitchen by Violet Oon
This is heritage flavour in a setting that handles three generations with ease. The Peranakan-tiled hall feels celebratory enough for visitors from overseas, while the weekend high tea gives you a low-stakes way to gather a group without negotiating individual orders. Secure a veranda table for a breezy view of the Padang—it pulls the whole afternoon together.
The Lobby Lounge
The Lobby Lounge (UEN: 43032300W), at the Shangri-La Singapore, serves elevated versions of Singaporean hawker classics.
Products or Services
Hainanese Chicken Rice, Katong Laksa, and Beef Rendang, alongside Roti Prata and Bak Kut Teh, plus fine teas and coffees; a la carte buffet available on weekends and public holidays.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: Tower Wing, Lobby Level, 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350
- Phone: +65 6213 4398
- Email: [email protected]
- Operating Hours: Daily 7am-10:30pm — Breakfast 7-11am; Lunch 12-2:30pm; Afternoon Tea 3-5pm; Dinner 6-10:30pm
- Website: The Lobby Lounge
If your crowd cannot agree on one cuisine, the elevated local classics here settle the debate instantly. It is your clean, plush safety net where the Katong Laksa feels legit and nobody stresses about a sweaty outdoor queue. The weekend a la carte buffet is a solid play if you are hosting a pack of nibblers.
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh (UEN: 201700127E), tracing back to a 1969 pushcart stall, holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and serves Teochew-style Bak Kut Teh.
Products or Services
Signature peppery pork rib soup, paired with braised tofu skin, salted vegetables, and Kung Fu teas. Multiple outlets across Singapore, including one at Jewel Changi Airport.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: #01-01, 11 New Bridge Road, Singapore 059386
- Email: [email protected]
- Operating Hours: Daily 10am-9pm
- Website: Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
For a comforting, zero-pretence meal that still carries clout, this is your move. The peppery Teochew-style broth is a sure win on a rainy evening, and the fast, efficient service means you can appreciate a Michelin Bib Gourmand standard even with hangry kids in tow. Perfect for a cross-generational pit stop while running errands.
At a Glance
| Restaurant | Style | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dusk @ Mount Faber Peak | Modern European, sunset views | Mount Faber Peak |
| Odette | Modern French, three Michelin stars | National Gallery Singapore |
| National Kitchen by Violet Oon | Peranakan / local heritage | National Gallery Singapore |
| The Lobby Lounge | Elevated hawker classics | Shangri-La Singapore |
| Song Fa Bak Kut Teh | Teochew Bak Kut Teh, Bib Gourmand | New Bridge Road |
About this list: This is a directory of five restaurants spanning different dining styles across Singapore — not a ranking or endorsement, and not exhaustive. Michelin star and Bib Gourmand status reflect the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Singapore and can change with future guide editions.
Disclaimer: Information here has been compiled from the businesses’ own websites and other publicly available sources, current as of July 2026, and may change. We do not guarantee it is complete or error-free and disclaim liability for inaccuracies or omissions; let us know if you spot an error so we can correct it.
