Let’s be frank: On most workdays, lunch is probably the only thing you look forward to (besides actually leaving the office). But forget about wolfing down yet another hawker takeout; it’s high time you treat yourself with a fab midday meal deal. Cheap lunch sets may be aplenty in Singapore, but an affordable gourmet lunch with total swank factor? Now we’re talking. One-stop dining destination, Marina Bay Sands, is now offering multi-course lunch sets (starting from $28++) at its award-winning, celebrity chef restos. So whether you’re looking for a swish venue for business pow-wows, luxurious dates or a mid-week timeout with your colleagues, the glittering beacon of luxury dining in the Bay area has got you covered. Here are a couple of our fave highlights…
Adrift
Award-winning Chef David Myers gives a modern spin on the lively Izakaya with Adrift. Located in the atrium of Marina Bay Sands, the restaurant features a flavour-packed Modern Asian menu prepared with fresh Californian produce. With its cosy, sophisticated interiors and mood-lifting abundance of natural light, the restaurant’s a calming stopover for harried, time-strapped diners. Lunch mains include Soy-Marinated Salmon with pea salad and sesame dressing, Pork Tonkatsu Sandwich with shredded cabbage salad and Wagyu Cheeseburger with tomato jam, gruyere cheese and pickled jalapenos. You don’t want to miss out on desserts either with options like the extraordinarily moist Caramel French Toast and light-as-air Yuzu Cheesecake. Set lunches are priced at two courses at $38++ and three courses at $48++.
Adrift Bar & Restaurant by Chef David Myers, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands, Hotel Lobby Tower 2, , Singapore 018956, p. 6688 5657.
db Bistro & Oyster Bar
Be still your hearts, seafood purists. Renowned db Bistro & Oyster Bar offers only the best of the ocean’s freshest catch in the most dazzling of creations. Don’t miss signatures like the crowd-pleasing New England Lobster Roll and Slow Cooked Scottish Salmon with Brussel Sprouts and Potatoes on the lunch menu. Finish off with desserts like the Raspberry and Chocolate Tart as well as refreshing Lemon Pie Sundae (perfect to combat that mid-afternoon lull!). Perfect for relaxed business lunches or long lazy meals with other skiving colleagues (we won’t tell if you don’t), the restaurant’s stunning, modern-bistro aesthetic also features a stylish 23-seat bar. Set lunches are priced at two courses at $42++ and three courses at $52++.
db Bistro & Oyster Bar, #B1-48 Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956, p. 6688 8525.
Spago
We’d wager on this: Even the most undiscerning of diners have probably heard of legendary chef Wolfgang Puck. Well-regarded for his bold, innovative culinary creations and string of cult restaurants, Chef Puck’s powerful culinary skills can be sampled at Spago: the offshoot of his wildly successful original in Beverly Hills. Located at Sands Skypark, the rooftop restaurant melds breathtaking views of Marina Bay’s skyline with a trendsetting seasonal menu of Californian cuisine with global influences. Mains on the lunch menu feature the K.B.L.T (Korean Braised Pork Belly, Tomatoes and Wild Rocket), Pan Roasted Organic Chicken with Potato Purée and Wild Field Mushrooms and Steamed Norwegian Salmon with Bok Choy, Lotus Root, Sweet Soy and Lemongrass Scented Jasmin Rice. Do leave room for dessert; highlights include the wonderfully punchy Citrus Vacherin (made with Mandarin Sorbet, Crème Fraiche Gelato, Orange Supremes) and Chocolate – Coffee Semifreddo (made with banana ganache, praline snow and Espresso sauce). Set lunches are priced at two courses from $55++.
Spago by Wolfgang Puck at Marina Bay Sands, Sands Skypark, Tower 2, Level 57, p.6688 9955.
Bread Street Kitchen
Modelled after its sleek London counterpart, the Singapore edition of Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen boasts chic industrial warehouse inspired interiors, scenic waterfront views and the celebrity chef’s signature British European menu. On the lunch menu are comforting mains like Shepherd’s Pie and Butternut Squash Risotto with sage, chestnut and aged parmesan.To finish off your meal with a flourish, try the delectable chocolate caramel mousse with vanilla shortbread or passion fruit parfait with coconut granola. Set lunches are priced at two courses at $40++ and three courses at $48++.
Bread Street Kitchen, Bay Level, L1-81 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018972, p. 6688 5665.
Sky on 57
With a stellar combination of sublime skyline views and a dazzling menu of delectable fusion delights, Sky on 57 is the perfect place to wine and dine with your high-flying clients. Perched atop Marina Bay Sands, the restaurant takes traditional Asian staples to new heights with classical French style. Award-winning chef Justin Quek serves up signature faves like the Foie Gras Xiao Long Bao, the succulent Singapore “Sakura” Chicken Rice and melt-in-your-mouth Australian 120-Day Grain-Fed Striploin steak for mains. As for sweets, choose between a reconstructed Black Forest with fluffy chocolate sponge, griottines, dark chocolate mousse, vanilla mascarpone cream, Kirsch jelly and cherry sorbet, and homemade pâtisseries to make even the most experienced of dessert fiends dizzy with delight. Set lunches are priced at $55++ for three courses, and $65++ for four courses.
Sky on 57 by Justin Quek at Marina Bay Sands, Sands Skypark, Tower 1,Level 57, p. 6688 8857.
Spend a minimum of $75++ and receive complimentary self-parking. Terms and conditions apply. For more information and online reservations, log on to MarinaBaySands.com/Lunch
This article is sponsored by Marina Bay Sands.