We are sure that just like us, all you foodies have an all-time favourite eatery that you never fail to recommend and sing high praises for. This is the place that you always turn to when you’re all out of ideas for dinner and the very same spot that has provided you with the comfort food you needed when you badly craved a perk-me-up.

Conceived in 2014, Diners’ Choice is an annual award that’s brought to you by dining app Chope, with the goal of bringing recognition to our favourite restaurants that have satisfied our bellies and left us happy and full.

Diners can start voting from 21 October 2019 till 24 November 2019 across 8 different categories, and the winners will be announced on 2 December 2019.

To make the entire experience even more exciting, voters will get to enjoy a number of partner perks as well. Look forward to snagging attractive rewards such as 100 KrisFlyer miles when you vote under the Restaurant of the Year category!

Voters can head on over to the dinerschoice.chope.co where you will be presented with a curated list of recommended restaurants for each category. If you don’t see the restaurant you want to vote for on the list, you can also search for other eligible restaurants under each category. Each voter is allowed 1 vote per category and can choose to vote in more than 1 category.

If you vote in at least 3 categories, you can unlock 2 partner perks of your choice. This is subject to availability. Some perks that are up for grabs are:

• 30 mins off your next 2 GrabWheels rides (worth $6)
• 10% off Love, Bonito (no min. spend)
• $5 promo code for new PayLah! Users
• $5 Lazada promo code (min. spend $25)
• $7 Shopee promo code (min. spend $15) for new users
• $5 Zalora promo code (min. spend $25)
• $8 off ChopeDeals (min. spend $30) for new users
• 100 Chope-Dollars for your next reservation (min. party size of 4 diners)

Do remember to submit your votes along with your email address in order to receive the partner promo codes!

Here are the restaurants that we are rooting for this year!

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR – FAT COW

There are so many fantastic restaurants out there, but which is the best out of the lot? We are definitely voting for Fat Cow—the winner of Restaurant of The Year in Diners’ Choice 2018.

A place where terrific food, culinary finesse and Japanese hospitality all come together, Fat Cow is one of those restaurants that bears timeless appeal.

MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT – THE CLIFFORD PIER

We all need a list of romantic restaurants that are perfect for a date with your partner.

Nestled in The Fullerton Bay Hotel, The Clifford Pier sits on a heritage site and offers a menu that reflects the finest of local favourites and international classics.

NEW RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR – 15 STAMFORD BY ALVIN LEUNG

Out of all the newcomers in the Singapore food scene, we love 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung over at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore.

The menu features a host of dishes that showcase innovation, gutsy elaboration but above all, a contemporary twist on Asian favourites, all designed by the self-proclaimed “demon chef” himself and inspired by his many travels across Asia.

BEST BOUNTIFUL BUFFET – EDGE

We all love stuffing our faces with a good buffet, but who has the most lavish buffet spread? Edge at Pan Pacific Singapore—one of the best buffet restaurants in Singapore—is one that never fails to take our breath away.

With 7 interactive live food theatres, 16 food stations (at least) and over a hundred dishes to choose from, this is one buffet restaurant that’ll push your appetite to the edge—literally.

DEAL-ICIOUS RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR – DANCING CRAB

Who doesn’t love a good deal? We do, and amongst the list of restaurants under this category, we are supporting Dancing Crab to win Deal-icious Restaurant of the Year.

Upholding its reputation as one of the best Louisiana restaurants in Singapore, one can expect only the best of Louisianan seafood to be served on their dining tables at Dancing Crab by TungLok Group.

BAR OF THE YEAR – SMOKE & MIRRORS

There are many beautiful bars in Singapore, and Smoke & Mirrors is one of the our favourite drinking spots. Perched atop the iconic National Gallery Singapore is the gorgeous destination rooftop lounge Smoke & Mirrors, which boasts panoramic views of the Marina Bay skyline.

CAFÉ OF THE YEAR – THE MARMALADE PANTRY

With its charming ambience, innovative brunch dishes and a wide selection of artisanal teas and cakes, The Marmalade Pantry has remained one of the most popular dining destinations in Singapore throughout the years.

From signature favourites such as their Spicy Crabmeat pasta and Sticky Date & Toffee Pudding, to new Asian section such as Kimchi Fried Rice and Singapore Laksa, there is something for everyone at The Marmalade Pantry.

HOTTEST GROUP DINING – LOKKEE

Do you and your clique love eating out? Then you must have some pretty swell recommendations under your belt! Famed for its contemporary approaches to traditional Chinese food along with its unyielding commitment to theatrics and witty presentation, Lokkee, part of the TungLok Group, is one Chinese restaurant that impresses time and time again.

This post was brought to you by Chope.

All of us have our favourite restaurants, cafes and bars that we would turn to when we need a perk-me-up, or when we need to make a recommendation. Those places are where we’d go to in a heartbeat, and we always know what’s good there.

With Chope being a reservation platform to the best eats in town, herein lies their passion for food and sharing the love.

Chope Diners’ Choice 2018 is an annual award where diners can vote for their favourite eateries. There are ten categories with ten restaurants each, and voting begins now up until 02 Dec 2018.

For voters, you get to score up to 500 Chope-Dollars for your future reservations! Ready to see the finalists of all ten categories? Spot your favourite places and start voting away!

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

Presented by DBS PayLah!, this is one category that everyone has their eye on. Which restaurant will reign supreme?

Fat Cow
Mitzo Restaurant & Bar
Les Amis
Dancing Crab
Tanuki Raw
Wild Honey
National Kitchen by Violet Oon
Peony Jade
iO Italian Osteria Singapore
The Halia at Botanic Gardens

BAR OF THE YEAR

Presented by Robert Parker Wine Advocate, which of these spots sets the bar for the best vibes and drinks?

Manhattan
Jigger & Pony
Smoke & Mirrors
Loof
Alley Bar
Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall
Bar Canary
Anti:dote
Nutmeg & Clove
The Other Room

DEAL-ICIOUS RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

Always love a restaurant with good deals? Then you’re sure to love the finalists under this category!

Here are the leading 10:

Dancing Crab
Tim Ho Wan
Wild Honey at Scotts
TungLok Signatures
The Carvery
Vatos Urban Tacos
Blue Lotus – Chinese Grill House
Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant
Pince & Pints Restaurant & Bar
Clinton Street Baking Company

CAFE OF THE YEAR

We love a solid good cafe that serves amazing food and even better coffee. Which cafe do you think deserves this award?

The Marmalade Pantry
Riders’ Cafe
Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar
The Populus Coffee & Food Co.
PS.Cafe
Atlas Coffeehouse
Privé
Sarnies Cafe
Clinton Street Baking Company
Lola’s Cafe

IT’ Restaurant Of The Year

These are the guys who opened with much fanfare and has stayed on the radar ever since:

Lokkee
The Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar
Bakalaki Greek Taverna
Publico Ristorante
Cheek by Jowl
Caffe Fernet
Overeasy
Birds of a Feather
Summerlong
Moosehead Kitchen & Bar

NEW RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

Presented by ST Food, these are the newcomers that have made their mark this year. Which one’s your favourite?

HANS IM GLÜCK German Burgergrill
Uya Japanese Unagi Restaurant
665°F
Origin Grill & Bar
Sky22
Plum & Toro
JYPSY Martin Road
The Butcher’s Wife
SKAI Restaurant
Caffe Fernet

HOTTEST GROUP DINING HANGOUT

Always searching for the perfect place for big-group gatherings? Spot your favourite places among the list of finalists here:

Jones the Grocer
Pete’s Place
No Signboard Seafood
Open Farm Community
8 Korean BBQ
Vatos Urban Tacos
Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant
New Ubin Seafood
Meat Smith
Kinki Restaurant & Bar

BEST BOUNTIFUL BUFFET

Everyone loves a good buffet. But who do you think has the most lavish spread of them all? Vote for our favourite one among these ten:

The Line
Basilico
Triple Three Restaurant
Edge
Lime Restaurant
Carousel
Colony
Shin Minori Japanese Restaurant
StraitsKitchen
Oscar’s

MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

A fail-proof restaurant for dates always come in handy. The finalists for this category are:

Dusk Restaurant & Bar
The White Rabbit
The Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens
Aura
Salt grill & Sky bar
Artemis
JAAN
Brasserie Les Saveurs
Ristorante Da Valentino Singapore
The Clifford Pier

So, what are you waiting for? Help your favourite eateries win in the Chope Diners’ Choice 2018 for their respective categories! Vote away and bag up to 500 Chope-Dollars!

Simply download the Chope app or go to the website to cast your votes.

ST Food is the official media partner and ONE FM is the official radio station for Diners’ Choice Awards 2018.

This post is brought to you by Chope.