Best Dinner Places for a Romantic Night Out

Treat your friends to an all-American dinner at the award-winning Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer. This casual dining place transports diners to New York City with its wide selection of gourmet burgers, over-the-top milkshakes, a bespoke mural, and old-school hip-hop soundtracks.

NYC Wine & Food Festival’s 3x People’s Choice Award Winner, the world-famous Greg Norman burger is a must-try dish at Black Tap. Dishes at this dinner place includes the juicy signature, made out of a succulent 7-ounce Wagyu patty created by grinding chuck and brisket together, which is then cooked on a flattop to achieve a ‘chef’s medium rare’ with an optimum crust. The gorgeously brown patty coated with melted blue cheese is sandwiched between two buns with arugula, lettuce, tomato, and pickles, ready to be served. Top it off with one of their top instagrammable dish, the CrazyShake milkshakes, or with a pint of craft beer.

Black Tap is located at L1-80, The Shoppes.

Imagine sipping on a handcrafted cocktail as you dine al fresco by the Marina Bay waterfront. Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s waterfront restaurant, Bread Street Kitchen, is an exquisite dinner place worth visiting for the view and the British classics.

Their signature Beef Wellington comes highly recommended. Juicy on the inside and crisp on the outside, this dish features a tender beef fillet, cooked medium-rare, encased inside a duxelles of browned mushrooms, shallots and herbs. It’s then wrapped in buttery puff pastry and slivers of prosciutto, then baked until golden brown. The accompanying fresh mixed-leaves salad, creamy truffle brie mashed potatoes, and rich red wine jus add a cacophony of rich flavours to this British classic.

Indulge in the best Sunday roasts in Singapore with a weekend meal at Bread Street Kitchen.

Bread Street Kitchen is located at L1-81, The Shoppes.

Owned by legendary celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, this Michelin star restaurant in Singapore caters to the true steak connoisseur with the finest range of beef selections grilled over applewood and charcoal. CUT elevates your dinner experience with their elegant marble bar, plush leather seats, attentive service, and their extensive selection of wines and cocktails.

While Angus and Wagyu selections are great for the main course at this steakhouse restaurant, we highly recommend starting your dinner with one of the all-time favourites, the Maryland Blue Crab Cake. High-quality lump meat sourced from fresh-off-the-boat blue crabs is mixed with bread crumbs, eggs and spices, and broiled over low flame to give them a nice, golden colour. Served with spicy heirloom tomato relish and herby basil aioli, this dish is guaranteed to be a hit.

CUT is located at B1-71, The Shoppes.

Offering a modern take on centuries-old Japanese recipes, this Instagrammable restaurant and sushi bar is one of the best dinner places to dine with friends or family. Admirers of Japanese culture will love the elevated ambience with a 2.5m bell over a traditional footbridge, and orange arches in the passageway inspired by Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Start your dinner with their extremely flavourful Salmon Pillows: crispy puffs of smoked avocado, delicately stacked with fresh, tender salmon sashimi, and sweet yet fiery roasted jalapeño peppers. The other must-try is the D.I.Y Spicy Tuna, rolls of sashimi-grade tuna, laced with spicy chilli oil or Sriracha, rolled into a sushi with sweet mango pieces, finely chopped scallions and crispy rice. Dip it into wasabi or drizzle some soy sauce to enjoy this signature dish. 

Whether you're drawn to their à la carte menu or in search of the best omakase restaurant in Singapore, KOMA has something exceptional for every palate.

KOMA is located at B1-67, The Shoppes.

If you're seeking one of the finest dinner places in Singapore, make your way to LAVO. One of the most romantic dinner restaurants in Singapore, you’ll find LAVO 57 storeys up at the rooftop of the world's leading integrated resort. A lavish lounge and rooftop bar, it offers award-winning Italian-American fare at its sprawling outdoor bar and terrace.

With The Meatball as LAVO’s signature dish, we also recommend trying out a pizza version of the same, the Meatball Pizza. Multiple balls made of fresh ground meat (delicate veal, spicy Italian sausage, Imperial Wagyu) and slices of crunchy capsicum are layered on top of a slathering of sweet and sour tomato agrodolce; overlaid with a generous portion of tenderly whipped ricotta cheese, the pizza is baked in a traditionally Italian brick oven. By honouring the Neapolitan style of making pizzas, where the toppings and crust are simultaneously cooked to perfection, LAVOdistinguishes itself as the best Italian restaurant in Singapore.

LAVO is located at L57, Hotel Tower 1.

Experience an evening of culinary brilliance at Maison Boulud, curated by renowned chef Daniel Boulud. Located along the waterfront promenade, immerse yourself in the picturesque cityscape as you savour a symphony of flavours that unfolds with each meticulously crafted dish at Maison Boulud.

The Porc Chou Farc, a 120-day acorn-fed Iberico pork rack, roasted Porchetta Lechon style, boasts succulent layers of flavour. Paired with a stuffed cabbage and the richness of beetroot, the sides add a touch of earthy sweetness to the ensemble. With each bite, this dish is a sensory delight, perfectly complemented by the chic waterfront ambiance.

Maison Boulud is located at B1-15 & L1-83, The Shoppes.

A ‘Tatler’s Guide - Top 20’ restaurant, Mott 32 is renowned for its innovative cooking techniques, best-in-class service, and a gorgeous ambiance that is a blend of industrial New York design and classical Chinese décor. It is one of the best dinner restaurants in Singapore for a date night if your partner enjoys Chinese cuisine.

No trip to Mott 32, one of the top Chinese restaurants in Singapore, is complete without a taste of their crispy and succulent Applewood Roasted 42 Days Peking Duck. The ducks used in this signature dish are raised for exactly 42 days before being cured in a special marinade, then smoked with applewood in a brick oven to give the meat a rich, smoky flavour and ensure its crispy skin. It takes 48 hours to prepare this epicurean masterpiece, which is carved tableside. For maximum flavour, the dish is served with crepes, brown palm sugar and hoisin peanut sauce for diners to build their perfect bite.

Mott 32 is located at B1-42-44, The Shoppes.

Offering an appetising array of dishes in its scrumptious international buffet, RISE is a must-visit dinner place for any foodie.

A celebration of Southeast Asia’s rich culinary and cultural heritage, the spread includes signature dishes from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Widely acclaimed as the best Asian restaurant in Singapore, journey through Southeast Asia with authentic favourites such as Ayam Buak Keluak, Singapore Chilli Crab, Thai Green Curry with Chicken, and Australian Wagyu Beef Cheek Rendang. Don’t miss the live station at the buffet, where chefs carve out the freshest and finest seasonal produce for hungry meat/seafood gourmands.

RISE is located at Lobby, Hotel Tower 1.

Helmed by celebrity chef Tetsuya Wakuda (who also owns the Two Michelin Star restaurant, Waku Ghin), this dinner place offers a vibrant culinary experience with its contemporary twist on Japanese cuisine.

Their à la carte izakaya menu comprises food prepared with precious ingredients sourced from Australia, Europe, Japan and New Zealand, and a beverage list of rare sake selection and handcrafted cocktails.

Seafood gourmands will find Wakuda's Carabineros Prawn to be a genuine delight. Bright red deep-sea prawns with a robust flavour are pan-seared until juicy soft, and served alongside a creamy Italian shellfish risotto, whisked with umami-flavoured Japanese miso. The restaurant's modern take on Japanese classics, such as the Cold Soba featuring Botan Shrimp, Oscietra Caviar, Asparagus, Bottarga and Lemon, showcases its prowess as one of the top Japanese restaurants in Singapore.

Wakuda is located in the Lobby, Hotel Tower 2.