Anyone that’s ever had to make a last minute reservation at a restaurant would have surely come across Quandoo. Utilising the best in cutting-edge technology, the platform’s array of interactive features makes reservation processes convenient and seamless, and its global network of over 17,000 restaurants means that you literally have a world of choices at your fingertips.

As the colossal restaurant reservation platform celebrates its fourth anniversary in Singapore, the brand—to show its appreciation—will unveil a host of great-value pre-paid smart offers, in partnership with 11 selected restaurants. Whether it’s local favourites, fine dining establishments or even places where you and your buddies can indulge in karaoke and board games, there’s bound to be something for you.

These smart offers will be available from now until 20 December 2018 and for selected restaurants, all the way until 31 December 2018. To enjoy these specially curated dining experiences, users can pre-pay and book via their website.

Calling all gourmands and foodies alike, this is one limited-time-only offer not to be missed. Here are 11 restaurants where you can enjoy great savings through Quandoo’s smart offers.

GOOD CASUAL EATS

MUCHACHOS

It’s hard not to love Mexican food when everything that goes into it tastes amazing, be it a taco, a burrito or a quesadilla.

At Muchachos Singapore they believe that it’s what’s on the inside that counts, which is why they pride themselves on stuffing and topping their various menu offerings with only the freshest produce and the feistiest flavours.

Offer: 
1-For-1 Burritos: S$12 for 2 People (U.P. S$24)
Applies to fish, chicken, pork or vegetarian burritos
Now to 20 Dec 2018
Mon to Sat: 11am – 10pm

1-For-1 Burritos: S$13.50 for 2 People (U.P. S$27)
Applies to beef, California and breakfast burritos
Now to 20 Dec 2018
Mon to Sat: 11am – 10pm

182 Cecil Street, #01-01
Frasers Tower,
Singapore 069547
Tel: +65 6513 0215
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

PARK BENCH DELI

Styled to look (and feel) like a cosy American deli, but with a smörgåsbord of sandwich offerings that draw influences from all over the world, Park Bench Deli is quite possibly one of our favourite food places in the CBD.

Besides collaborating with chefs and restaurants on a frequent basis, Park Bench Deli has a regular menu of hearty, delectable sandwiches that are stacked high and insanely flavourful. From sweet to savouries, you’re bound to find something that’ll tickle your fancy.

Offer:
2-For-2 Sandwiches: S$36 for 4 people (U.P. S$72)
Now to 20 December 2018
Mon to Fri: 2pm – 4pm, 5pm – 9pm

179 Telok Ayer Street,
Singapore 068627
Tel: +65 6815 4600
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 4pm, 5pm – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS

THE MIND CAFE

Promising a solid, fun night out that will not require a single drop of alcohol is The Mind Cafe. This board game cafe opens till as early as 6am on weekends and is stocked with hundreds of board games.

Rather than full-on meals, we recommend grazing on the munchies, washed down with their wide assortment of drinks.

Offer:
Game Night: S$15 per Person (U.P. S$26)
Now to 20 December 2018
Mon to Sun: 5pm – 9pm

60A Prinsep Street,
Singapore 188664
Tel: +65 6334 4426
Mon to Thu: 2pm – 11pm
Fri: 12pm – 6am
Sat: 10am – 6am
Sun: 10am –2am
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

HI! JOYFUL

With their variety of one-dish-wonders that really go over the top in terms of their enormous portion sizes and variety of ingredients, dining at this casual restaurant will surely guarantee a fun experience and a full belly.

Hailing all the way from Qingdao, China where massive, scrumptious seafood feasts like these are hugely popular, you can be assured that these folks know how to prepare one heck of an authentic experience. What’s more, you even get to sing karaoke while you eat!

Offer:
4 Of Us Karaoke Party: S$208 for 4 People (U.P. S$260)
Now to 31 December 2018
Mon to Sun: 7pm – 12am

27 Smith Street,
Singapore 058941
Tel: +65 6222 9555
Daily: 11am – 1am
Nearest Station: Chinatown

DA LONG YI HOTPOT

A haven for lovers of Chinese hot pot, Da Long Yi Hotpot is located in the heart of town and opens until 6am daily. While it’s decked out in Oriental-style furnishings that will have you feeling as if you’re in a period drama, don’t be fooled by its gimmicky aesthetic because their food speaks of something much more.

Specialising in a Chengdu-style hot pot, their soup bases are fiery yet immensely fragrant and possess lots of depth. Their raw ingredients are freshly prepared and carefully sourced to ensure only good quality meat and vegetables is served.

Offer:
Dining Voucher: Pay S$64, get S$80 (20% off)
Suitable for 2 to 3 pax
Mon to Sun: 11am – 6pm

181 Orchard Road, #08-08,
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6509 0002
Daily: 11am – 6am
Nearest Station: Somerset

CITY HOT POT SHABU SHABU

Offering a good variety of Interesting soup bases, quality ingredients as well as a lovely view of the CBD, City Hot Pot Shabu Shabu is perfect for get-togethers among friends and colleagues after work.

The soup bases here are extensive, with some uncommon soups such as their Fish Soup with Milk and Korean Kimchi. Select your soup base and get plenty of meat and seafood to swish in it. If you’re a meat lover, you’ll be glad to know that City Hot Pot offers quality, well-marbled cuts such as wagyu chuck eye roll at reasonable prices.

Offer: 
1-for-1 Classic hotpot sets: S$25.88 for 2 People (U.P. S$51.76)
Now to 20 Dec 2018
Mon to Thu, Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm

1, One Raffles Place, #04-26/27/28,
Singapore 048616
Tel: +65 6536 2185
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

INDULGE IN GASTRONOMY

NOX DINE IN THE DARK

A restaurant that promises a truly unique dining experience, NOX Dine In The Dark takes diners on a gastronomic trip that eliminates one of the quintessential elements of enjoying food—sight. Dining in total darkness, every course you savour promises to be a heightened experience.

The food served here is intrinsically French but the menu changes daily, meaning that no two visits will ever guarantee the same experience.

Offer:
3-Course Dinner: S$120 for 2 People
Now to 20 December 2018
Mon to Sat: 6pm onwards
Sun: 8.30pm onwards

269 Beach Road,
Singapore 199546
Tel: +65 6298 0708
Daily: 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Nicoll Highway

IGGY’S

Hidden within Hilton Singapore, Iggy’s is one of Singapore’s best-known restaurants. The contemporary and elegant look nicely complements the mood and the cuisine, that is both elegant yet creative and playful.

The restaurant offers a highly seasonal menu that reflects the dynamism of the international culinary scene by way of the Singaporean palate. Their dishes may appear simple to the common eye but there’s a lot of technique that goes behind each dish and the ingredients used are top notch. 

Offer:
Festive Menu 2018: S$180 for 1 Person (U.P. S$323.68)
18 to 20 December 2018
Tue to Thu: 12pm – 3pm, 7pm – 10pm

581 Orchard Road, Level 3,
Hilton Singapore
Singapore 238883
Tel: +65 6732 2234
(Closed on Sundays & Mondays)
Tue to Sat: 12pm – 1.30pm, 7pm – 9.30pm

THE HEAVYWEIGHT MEALS

THE COOPERAGE

If you’re in the search of good food and better drinks in a casual yet refined place on a weekend, comfortably away from the bustle from the main nightlife districts, look no further than The Cooperage.

This whiskey-forward bar boasts an extensive array of rare labels that’s fit for any connoisseur. But if that’s not a priority, they also have a full dinner menu with items ranging from charcuterie to Black Angus tomahawk that is charred over an open flame.

Offer:
Tomahawk Sharing Platte: S$158 for 4 People (U.P. S$186)
Now to 20 December 2018
Mon to Sun: 3pm – 9.30pm

42 Hong Kong Street,
Singapore 059681
Tel: +65 6535 0074
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Thu: 3pm – 12am
Fri & Sat: 3pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

Offering diners an Australian-style steakhouse experience, this relaxed joint boasts a substantial variety of steaks served with sides of your choice.

The Aussies love their steak and they enjoy lots of it, so expect generous hunks of steak bigger than your average restaurant steak. Grilled to perfection with just the right amount of char, meat lovers will be spoilt for choice.

Offer:
3-Course Dinner: S$88 for 2 People (U.P. S$117.58)
6 to 20 December 2018
Mon to Sun: 6pm – 10pm

277 Orchard Road, #04-01
Orchard Gateway,
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 6702 6842
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

CARNIVORE BRAZILIAN CHURRASCARIA – CHIJMES

Nestled in the courtyard of historic CHIJMES, Carnivore Brazilian Churrascaria will make you forget everything you ever knew about conventional steakhouses. Here, the atmosphere is vibrant, the staff are lively and the food is delicious right down to the bone.

Serving up traditional Brazilian churrascaria—barbecued meat, Latin American style—your dining experience begins when you’re comfortably seated at your table. Enthusiastic wait staff bearing skewers of fresh-grilled meat will come up to your table to carve moist slivers of succulent meat table-side—right onto your plate. For just one price, the amount of premium meat that you get to enjoy is limitless.

Offer: 
Buffet Dinner: S$35 for 1 person (U.P. S$56)
1 to 20 December 2018
Mon to Sun: 6pm – 11pm

30 Victoria Street, #01-30,
CHIJMES,
Singapore 187996
Tel: +65 6334 9332
Daily: 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Bras Basah

This post is brought to you by Quandoo.

Outback Steakhouse, the largest steakhouse chain in the world, is a household name and its flagship store at Millenia Walk has been in Singapore since 2000. Known to serve reasonably-priced steaks and mains in a casual ambience with friendly service, Outback Steakhouse never goes out of fashion, and we really love its menu; it is much more comprehensive than we thought, and even if you are not a fan of steaks, you will be spoilt for choice with its array of mains. They have a fantastic range of cocktails as well! Martinis and Ribeye; how wonderful life is.

We swung by its newest outlet at orchardgateway, and sampled many signature dishes. Here are 10 things we love about Outback Steakhouse at orchardgateway.

SIRLOIN, RIBEYE, PRIME RIBS, NEW YORK STRIP… OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE IS A HEAVEN FOR STEAK LOVERS

Let’s just go straight to the point: steaks take center stage at Outback Steakhouse. From the well-marbled Ribeye (S$37.90/10oz) to slow-roasted Seasoned and Seared Prime Rib (S$37.90/10oz, S$39.90/12oz), and the much-loved Outback Special (S$27.90/6oz, S$31.90/10oz) – nothing disappointed and you would only wish you had more tummies to eat them all.

SPECIALITY CUTS AND COMBOS SECTION PROVIDES THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Having difficulty trying to decide on whether to have the steak or other savoury main courses such as the baby back ribs or Alice spring chicken? Why not have both? Under the Speciality Cuts & Combo section, you can have your favourite steak alongside one of Outback Steakhouse’s classic dishes.

The Steak & Ribs Combo (S$39.90) is perfect for gluttons like us. A 6oz signature sirloin with half a rack of baby back ribs and fries; life would be complete. We also enjoyed the Toowoomba Topped Sirloin (S$36.90) – a lovely seared sirloin with sautéed shrimp and button mushrooms tossed in a tomato and Parmesan creme sauce.

AN EXTENSIVE LIST OF NINE SIDE DISHES TO GO ALONG WITH THE STEAKS

All steak orders come with two sides, which you can choose from a list of nine that includes Corn on the Cob, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Potato, Aussie Fries, Rice Pilaf, Sweet Potato Fries, and the new Sweet Baked Potato with honey butter and cinnamon sugar. Yes, we know. Decision-making is not easy.

… AND EVER MORE APPETISERS TO CHOOSE FROM

Crispy Calamari (S$13.90), Crab Cakes (S$15.90), Spinach Artichoke Dip (S$13.90), Kookaburra Wings (S$9.90/half, S$14.90/full)… The appetisers selection at Outback Steakhouse is pretty damn amazing and nothing is crazily expensive.

One thing that you must not miss is the Typhoon Bloom (S$14.90) – a super tall stack of hand-cut onion strings fried till golden brown and served with Outback Steakhouse’s signature spicy bloom sauce. And the Spinach Artichoke Dip used to be on the Limited Time Offer menu only, but due to overwhelming response, it is now a mainstay!

Just remember to pace yourself and save room for desserts.

FANTASTIC LOCATION AT ORCHARDGATEWAY

One of the things that we like about Outback Steakhouse’s new outlet is the location. Not only is the restaurant centrally located in town, the space on the fourth floor of orchardgateway also comes with a good view overlooking the main Orchard Road.

The restaurant is brightly lit and airy in the day; it is a comfortable place where you can slow down your pace and enjoy a steak feast with your loved ones.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE IS MORE THAN JUST STEAKS

While Outback Steakhouse specialises in steaks, it also dishes out an array of main courses and seafood. Favourites include Alice Springs Chicken (S$25.90), BBQ Chicken (S$19.90/half), Grilled Pork Chops (S$24.90), Grilled Salmon (S$26.90), and Seafood Pasta (S$22.90). Even if you do not feel like having steak, there is always something new to try at Outback Steakhouse.

Our pick has got to be the Tilapia with Pure Lump Crab Meat (S$27.90). Fresh white fish accompanied with crab stuffing, and topped with a copious amount of sweet crab meat, complete with lemon butter Chablis sauce – seafood lovers, you know what to do now.

FINGERS LICKING GOOD BABY BACK RIBS

Outback Steakhouse’s Baby Back Ribs is a dish that will have us coming back again and again. Accompanied with fries, and drizzled with homemade BBQ sauce, the fork-tender Back Back Ribs (S$19.90/half, S$32.90/full) was sensational – we would gladly wolf down a whole rack on our own!

A LINEUP OF COCKTAILS MADE USING FRESH FRUITS AND JUICES

Beyond the range of steaks and savoury main courses, Outback Steakhouse also emphasises on serving good cocktails that are made at the bar using fresh fruits and juices.

There are too many choices on the cocktail menu, but we recommend Strawberry Basil Lemonade (S$13.90) – a refreshing blend of fresh strawberries and basil with house-made lemonade and Absolut® Citron Vodka; Watermelon Margarita (S$14.90) which combines fresh watermelon chunks, Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila, citrus juices; and Apple Mojito (S$12.90), a cheerful concoction of Bacardi silver rum, diced red apples, limes and mint.

KID’S MENU FOR THE LITTLE ONES

The little ones get to enjoy good food, too! The kid’s menu at Outback Steakhouse features choices like Kid’s Fish & Chips (S$9.90), Kid’s Burger (S$12.90), Kid’s Chicken Finger (S$9.90). Each selection comes with a free soda.

RICH, SINFUL AND DECADENT DESSERTS

Desserts at Outback Steakhouse are a meal on its own. We could not stop gushing about the Chocolate Thunder from Down Under (S$14.90) – a humongous dessert of pecan brownie topped with a huge scoop of ice cream. Drowned in warm chocolate sauce, this is one dessert to die for!

The Carrot Cake (S$9.90) also caught us by surprise. The light, cloud-like vanilla cream cheese icing that rested on the extremely moist carrot cake with pecan and coconut did not disappoint, not one bit. Actually, we might just go back for a serving of this amazing rendition.

On weekdays, Outback Steakhouse is offering value-for-money set lunches (Mon to Fri 11.30am – 5pm) starting from S$12.90 to S$22.90. Options include Black Pepper Steak, Grilled Fish Marsala, and Outback Special Sirloin. All lunch entrées are served with soup of the day and a glass of soda.

For more details, go to outback-sea.com and like Outback Steakhouse on Facebook and @Instagram.

Outback Steakhouse
#04-01 orchardgateway
277 Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6702 6842
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

This post is brought to you by Outback Steakhouse Singapore.