Sure, there are plenty of beef-centric eateries all over Singapore, all of which are constantly beefing themselves up to gain an advantage over their competitors. With so many variety of beef dishes available, sometimes all we want is just a comforting dish of Steak Frites – steak with fries for the colloquial speak.

It’s a beloved french classic and a staple at western stores in coffee shops here, yet this deceivingly simple dish makes it all that more harder to pull off and have it taste good. Fret not, here is our Guide on where to find Steak Frites in Singapore.

Photo Credit: Bar-Roque Grill

BAR – ROQUE GRILL

Helmed by Alsatian chef Stephane Istel, Bar-Roque Grill doles out fantastic grilled meats. They use organic dry-aged rib-eye steaks, in which with the moisture drawn out gives a much more intense flavour and a meatier texture. They’re served alongside a generous serving of skinny fries too.

165 Tanjong Pagar Road
#01-00
Singapore 088539
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat: 6pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

BEDROCK BAR & GRILL

Steaks are serious business at Bedrock Bar and Grill—the steak restaurant even has its own dry ageing fridge within its premises. With their curated menu featuring different types of premium cuts of steak from the USA, Japan and Australia, this is one steakhouse in Singapore to love.

96 Somerset Road
#01-05 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard
Singapore 238163
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Photo Credit: Brasserie Gavroche

BRASSERIE GAVROCHE

Here at Brasserie Gavroche, you can expect thick cuts of meat as the Chef-owner prefers thick ribeye cuts for their fat content and flavour to give that perfect medium rare. The slight crust on the steak contrasts perfectly with the crispiness of their shoestring french fries.

66 Tras Street
Singapore 079005
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10pm
Sat: 6.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

COLLIN’S

If you plan on dropping by Collin’s for a meal over the weekend, do not be daunted by the long queues snaking outside the restaurant because a little waiting is worth it for their 120g Mishima Wagyu Steak-Frites which is a slab of Wagyu steak seasoned with salt and black pepper is served with sweet potato fries and truffle sauce.

6 Raffles Boulevard
#01-204/205
Singapore 039594
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

Photo Credit: Como Cuisine

COMO CUISINE

Como Cuisine uses aged rump steak from Hunter Valley all the way in Australia, and then served with a disc of homemade butter that melts from the residual heat of the steak. The resultant combined flavour profile lingers pleasantly on the roof of your mouth, allowing for prolonged enjoyment when you chew on their thick cut fries.

18A Dempsey Road
Singapore 249677
Daily: 8am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

FRESH FRUITS LABS

Cafes are usually not known for their steaks, but FFL’s Angus Rib Eye is definitely worth its price. It’s a genuine 250gm of Angus rib-eye that’s tender and soft, with the perfect amount of chew before easily sliding down your throat. It’s also served alongside thin-cut truffle fries instead of your regular fries.

28 Clementi Road
Singapore 129754
(Closed on Mondays)
Tues to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Kent Ridge

L’ENTRECOTE THE FRIES AND STEAK BISTRO

L’Entrecote follows a Parisian concept that was started in the 1930s, where only one main, the E’entrecote steak is served. The thin slices of beef are complemented with a fresh walnut salad and free flow crispy golden French fries. As they have a no-reservation policy, do head down early to grab a table.

36 Duxton Hill
Singapore 089614
Mon to Thurs: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sat: 4pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 3pm, 4pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

LUKE’S OYSTER BAR AND CHOP HOUSE

Helmed by Chef Travis Masiero, Luke’s is a classy and upmarket chophouse, the sort of restaurant that you will find in New York. During lunch, they offer their classic Steak and Fries that’s perfectly grilled on-the-spot for that perfect medium rare. Though prices are steep, it’s well worth a special occasion.

260 Orchard Road
#03-02 The Heeren
Singapore 238855
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Photo Credit: Meat N’ Chill

MEAT N’ CHILL

Meat N’ Chill is considered one of the best values for their meat. Located along Bukit Timah Road, it’s slightly out of the way but makes for a worthwhile trip as their New York Strip(500gm) is only $35. There’s a limited quantity available each day due to the tedious preparation process. Served along straight-cut fries and one more side dish of your choice, it’s bang for the buck.

805 Bukit Timah Road
#01-04 6th Avenue Centre
Singapore 279883
(Closed on Mondays)
Tues to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Sixth Avenue

With the lush greenery of Dempsey Hill as the perfect backdrop for a gratifying and intimate brunch or lunch, COMO Dempsey astounds with its effortlessly elegant interiors and picture-perfect scenery. Boasting 4 stunning restaurant concepts, as well as a lifestyle stall, escape from the hustle and the bustle of the city and retreat to COMO Dempsey for a chichi experience with your closest friends and loved ones.

Bathed in bright sunlight during the day and romantically dim-hued in the night, all four of their intimate restaurant spaces will make you feel like royalty. The food, of course, is the main appeal here and have all been specially curated to impress even the fussiest gourmand.

Take your pick. On weekends, pamper yourself and your loved ones with a hearty brunch at COMO Cuisine, an array of refined signatures from The Dempsey Cookhouse and Bar, a traditional Osaka-style tempura Omakase experience that dates back to 1850 at Ippoh Tempura Bar by Ginza Ippoh and lastly, the first Peranakan restaurant to ever have been awarded a Michelin star, Candlenut.

THE DEMPSEY COOKHOUSE AND BAR

Opened by one of New York’s most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, The Dempsey Cookhouse and Bar, set against the backdrop of Singapore’s modern appeal and burgeoning culinary scene, is a place where refined cuisine and elevated experiences can be found.

Here, diners can expect indulgent signatures such as the Egg Caviar (S$38++) and the Black Truffle and Fontina Cheese Pizza (S$34++) that are nuanced and contemporary, as well as a selection of Asian-inspired dishes served with a twist. Their Crispy Salmon Sushi, Chipotle Mayonnaise and Soy Glaze (S$20++) is an absolute game changer. Served warm, the combination of crispy fluffy insides with the soft, smooth and chilled salmon completely won us over.

This specially curated menu showcases the culinary innovations and refined style that runs deep within the DNA of every Jean-Georges restaurant and thrums alive under the skin of anyone that steps into the restaurant.

In a meaty mood? Their Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Chop, Glazed Mushrooms, Sage (S$38++).

Incorporating smoky, cured prosciutto into the dish, the otherwise dry pork chop is given an outer coat of savouriness while still keeping a good amount of moisture locked in. The mushrooms served on the side provide a good amount of umami and earthiness that do well to complement this colossal meat dish.

An exquisite curation of his unique cocktails and speciality concoctions inspired by Asian flavours also complement the contemporary menu, taking the entire dining experience up a notch. Diners can also opt to have a drink by the restaurant’s beautiful marbled bar before their meals are served.

The Dempsey Cookhouse and Bar
Block 17D Dempsey Road,
Singapore 249676
Tel: 1800 304 5588
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 12am
Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 1am
Sat: 11.30am – 4pm, 6pm – 1am
Sun: 11.30am – 4pm, 6pm – 10pm
Make your reservations here: http://bit.ly/2PBU2nG

COMO CUISINE

From the buttery whiff of freshly baked viennoiseries to the chocolatey aroma of fresh coffee grinds in the morning, there is truly no better place to start your day than at COMO Cuisine. Luxuriate in their hearty selection of breakfast items as well as their all-new menu that features all-day comfort fare that will power you up for the rest of the day!

On the new breakfast menu, tempt your taste buds and sweet tooth with their list of perennial favourites such as Banana Bread with whipped Tahini and coffee maple (S$12++), and the Acai Bowl with house-made almond granola, bee pollen, banana and berries (S$16++). Or if you’re in the mood for the savoury fare, the Croque Madame with brioche, organic egg, smoked ham and truffle cheese sauce (S$20++) and the Real Toast with avocado crush, heirloom tomatoes and cucumber (S$16++) will settle you right in.

Encasing melted cheddar in the centre by two perfectly toasted, sweet brioche toasts and topped with a perfectly fried egg, the former is a hearty treat that is bound to leave you completely satisfied, and the latter is a refreshing delight packed with a myriad of fresh, bright flavours.

Their all-day menu leaves a lasting impression as well, with the likes of their Pandan Crêpe with mango, passionfruit and coconut sorbet (S$12++) that boasts an insanely potent yet pleasant pandan aroma as well as a cold, refreshing coconut sorbet stuffed in-between.

Feeling peckish? Definitely go for their COMO Burger (S$26++) and Fritto Misto (S$32++) as well.

COMO Cuisine
Block 18A Dempsey Road,
Singapore 249677
Tel: 1800 304 6688
Mon to Sun: 8am – 9pm
Breakfast (Mon to Fri): 8am – 12pm
High Tea (Tue & Fri): 3pm – 5pm
Brunch (Sat & Sun): 8am – 3pm
Make your reservations here: http://bit.ly/2PCQqBF

IPPOH TEMPURA BAR BY GINZA IPPOH

Famed for elevating tempura-making to an art form, Ippoh Tempura Bar by Ginza Ippoh brings with it more than a century’s worth of culinary traditions and mastery to the table.

Opened by Chef Masaru Seki, a fifth-generation member of the founding family that first began the restaurant back in 1850 in Osaka, Japan, what gourmands can expect is nothing short of the freshest and most premium ingredients seasonally available—all expertly prepared with minimal seasoning to ensure that each tempura offering retains its pristine flavour and integrity without the greasiness that people typically associate with tempura.

To have an all-rounded and proper introduction to Osaka-style tempura, we highly recommend starting light with the Tsubaki Set (S$70++ per pax) that features a starter, 8 pieces of tempura made up of seasonal seafood and vegetables, along with a kakiage that comes served with either rice or cold somen noodles, followed by a dessert to round it all off.

A few à la carte signatures to consider—and we strongly suggest you do—include the Live Shrimp with Shiso Leaf (S$14++), Shrimp Toast (S$12++) and Sea Urchin Tempura with Caviar (S$28++). Both the shrimp signatures took us by surprise with their delicate textures and light flavours. The latter option, on the other hand, is a glorious, decadent one-biter that packs rich, briny flavours.

Ippoh Tempura Bar by Ginza Ippoh
Block 17B Dempsey Road,
Singapore 249676
Tel: 1800 304 3388
(Closed on Mondays)
Lunch (Tue to Sun): 12pm – 3pm
Dinner (Tue to Thu & Sun): 6pm – 10pm
Dinner (Fri & Sat): 6pm – 11pm
Make your reservations here: http://bit.ly/2PJdPkU

CANDLENUT

The first Peranakan restaurant ever to be awarded a Michelin star, dining at Candlenut promises a true feast and one that would make any Nyonya proud. Designed by world-renowned architect and designer, Paola Navone, the restaurant decor features a modern concept while retaining intricate touches of the rich Peranakan heritage.

Staying true to their roots, the restaurant continues to leave diners in awe with their contemporary cuisine that preserves the true quality and complexities of traditional Peranakan food, but with a few astute tweaks here and there.

Diners can choose from more than 40 appetisers, mains and desserts from the à la carte menu for lunch and dinner or for those who prefer to leave it to the chef, you can also consider the Peranakan ‘Ah-ma-kase’ communal tasting menu at S$88++ for lunch and S$118++ for dinner. Yes, you read it correctly, a Peranakan Omakase.

Some items that we highly recommend include the Homemade Kueh Pie Tee Shell, Braised Local Turnip, Pork Belly, Prawns (S$20++), as well as the 1824 Grain-Fed Beef Cheek Rendang and Charcoal Grilled Maori Lakes Lamb Shoulder Satay, Kacip Manis Sauce—both of which are only available in the tasting menu.

As with most traditional Peranakan dishes, preparing a single dish requires tonnes of elbow grease as it is only through grinding and pounding do you get the full range of heady aromas and complex flavours to permeate through.

At Candlenut, every item that we tried was absolutely stunning but the dish that stood out most was the Blue Swimmer Crab Turmeric Lemak, Sweet Potato Leaf. Nuanced with a myriad of herbs and spices and enriched with coconut milk, this charming delight boasts a generous serving of plump, sweet crab meat that pairs excellently well with the sauce it sits in.

The green bouquet that sits on top is a combination of locally grown herbs that provide a bright and herbaceous lift to the dish—a quality that does well to cut through the coconut milk.

Candlenut
Block 17A Dempsey Road,
Singapore 249676
Tel: 1800 304 2288
Lunch (Mon to Sun): 12pm – 3pm
Dinner (Sun to Thu): 6pm – 10pm
Dinner (Fri & Sat): 6pm – 11pm
Make your reservations here: http://bit.ly/2PCD1JU

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