Quick answer: This directory covers five date-night restaurants in Singapore: Hopscotch (Capitol) (modern European/fusion, Capitol Kempinski), Cherki (modern Peranakan, Chinese Cultural Centre), Meadesmoore (steakhouse, Boon Tat Street), Maison Boulud (French, Marina Bay Sands), and Waterfall Ristorante Italiano (Southern Italian, Shangri-La Singapore). Cherki also appears in our Asian restaurants guide.
Some date nights ask for more than a reservation. They ask for a place that remembers. You walk through an arcade where the terrazzo hasn’t changed since pre-war days, or past a poolside that first shimmered when the Garden Wing was new. These tables feel like a quiet return—to a Singapore where the evening unfolds slowly, and the menu still tells a story.
Hopscotch (Capitol)
Hopscotch (Capitol) (UEN: 201620643M), at Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski, serves modern European cuisine with a Singaporean-style casual fusion twist.
Products or Services
Dishes like the Hopscotch Paint Splat, alongside a wide selection of craft cocktails including the Drink College; a bright, fully air-conditioned alfresco-style setting.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 15 Stamford Road, #01-83, Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski, Singapore 178906
- Phone: Reservations +65 6513 0035; General enquiries +65 9004 4543
- Email: [email protected]
- Operating Hours: Sat-Thu 12-2:30pm & 5-10:30pm; Fri 12-2:30pm & 5pm-12am
- Website: Hopscotch (Capitol)
The arcade’s high ceilings and pre-war bones set the mood before the first cocktail arrives. It’s a date-night spot for couples who want something playful but anchored—where a splash of paint on the plate mirrors the surrounding Capitol heritage. Come early on a weekday to claim a corner table under the aircon, and let the evening drift from dinner into drinks without moving a step.
Cherki
Cherki, operated by Mortar & Pestle Private Limited (UEN: 202103999E), is a modern Peranakan restaurant at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. See our Asian restaurants guide (linked above) for full details.
Products or Services
Sharing-style “Tok Panjang” dishes such as Sambal Lava Eggs with Petai and Chilli Beef Rendang Fries, alongside a full bar of craft cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, espresso, and tea.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 1 Straits Boulevard, #01-02, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Singapore 018906
- Phone: +65 6514 8345
- Operating Hours: Mon-Thu 12-2:30pm & 5-10pm; Fri 12-2:30pm & 5-11:30pm; Sat-Sun 12-2:30pm & 5-10pm
- Website: Cherki
A tok panjang for two, without the usual fuss. The modern Peranakan setting draws couples who remember their grandmother’s buah keluak but crave a cocktail pairing. The sambal lava eggs arrive with petai, a wink for those in the know, while the rendang fries bridge old and new. Weeknights suit best—the cultural centre quietens and the room feels like a shared secret.
Meadesmoore
Meadesmoore (UEN: 202329826K), on Boon Tat Street, is a steakhouse specializing in secondary/unusual cuts of beef.
Products or Services
Charcoal-grilled steaks from premium small producers, alongside sharing sides and dishes such as Truffle Popiah and Beef Rendang.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 21A Boon Tat Street, Level 2, Singapore 069620
- Phone: +65 6227 2247
- Operating Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm & 5:30-10pm; Fri 11:30am-3pm & 5:30-11pm; Sat dinner only 5:30-11pm; Sun dinner only 5:30-10pm
- Website: Meadesmoore
Meadesmoore occupies a narrow shophouse on Boon Tat Street, where the charcoal glow sets a mood that feels both rustic and intimate. It suits couples who lean adventurous—the menu champions secondary beef cuts from small producers, grilled over charcoal. Sides like Truffle Popiah and Beef Rendang turn the meal into a sharing experience. Book a table for a weekday evening, when the street goes quiet.
Maison Boulud
Maison Boulud (UEN: 200507292R), at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, is a French restaurant by Chef Daniel Boulud that opened in February 2024.
Products or Services
Classic French dishes with seasonal ingredients, including Moules Frites, Duck Confit, and Rossini, alongside an extensive wine list; an upper-level patio offers al fresco dining.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, #B1-15 & #01-83, Singapore 018972
- Phone: +65 6688 6088
- Operating Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 12-2:15pm; Brunch Sat-Sun 11:30am-2:15pm; Afternoon menu daily 2:30-5pm; Dinner daily 5:30-9:45pm
- Website: Maison Boulud
The patio at Maison Boulud overlooks the bay, but the mood feels set in an older elegance—white linen, a proper duck confit, the sort of service that remembers your wine preference. This is a date-night for the pair marking something quiet and lasting. Arrive before sunset to watch the light shift from Marina Bay to candle glow, the city held at a distance.
Waterfall Ristorante Italiano
Waterfall Ristorante Italiano (UEN: 198100579C), at Shangri-La Singapore’s Garden Wing, serves Southern Italian cuisine in a tropical, lush poolside or indoor setting.
Products or Services
Southern Italian dishes including fresh seafood, handmade pastas, and porchetta alla birra (beer-marinated roasted pork), alongside an extensive wine list.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 22 Orange Grove Road, Garden Wing, Level One, Singapore 258350
- Phone: +65 6213 4398 (Shangri-La Singapore central line)
- Operating Hours: Daily Lunch 12-2:30pm (last order 2pm), Dinner 6-10pm (last order 9:30pm); Sat/Sun/PH dinner runs as two seatings, 6-7:45pm and 8-10pm
- Website: Waterfall Ristorante Italiano
The Garden Wing at Shangri-La has held a certain quiet since the early days of independence, and Waterfall’s poolside tables still carry that calm. Come for a date that feels like a holiday—the porchetta arrives with the scent of beer and herbs, the pasta tastes hand-rolled. Book an outdoor table just after dusk, when the waterfall lights up and the garden turns private.
At a Glance
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Hopscotch (Capitol) | Modern European/fusion | Capitol Kempinski |
| Cherki | Modern Peranakan | Chinese Cultural Centre |
| Meadesmoore | Steakhouse | Boon Tat Street |
| Maison Boulud | French | Marina Bay Sands |
| Waterfall Ristorante Italiano | Southern Italian | Shangri-La Singapore |
About this list: This is a directory of five date-night restaurants in Singapore — not a ranking or endorsement, and not exhaustive.
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.
