The 5 Popular Restaurants for Steak in Singapore

Written by Sarah Ong | June 26, 2024

Image: New Ubin Seafood

1. Les Bouchons @ Ann Siang Road

Image: Les Bouchons

Address

7 Ann Siang Road, Singapore 069689

Phone

+65 6423 0737

Opening hours

Mon to Fri 12:00 – 14:00, 19:00 – 22:00
Sat 19:00 – 22:00

If you are looking to grab some fantastic Parisian style steak frites in Singapore, Les Bouchons is your destination. This little steak house serves authentic French cuisine with no fuss and frill.

Highlights:

French style restaurant serving great steak at around S$40: When it comes to serving perfect steak and fries at this price range, Les Bouchons simply shines. With a good selection of cuts – ribeye, sirloin, filet or cote de boeuf – and affordable pricing, it is a must visit place for steak lovers.
Grilled Rib Eye Steak with Vigneron Butter: Ribeye, topped with garlic and herb infused butter, is a surefire hit in Les Bouchons. Perfectly charred steak unveiling the succulent flesh inside is simply superb.
All mains served with free flowing crispy fries and bowls of fresh salad: People love this just because the French fries are so good. The free flowing basket of those hot crispy fries always makes diners satisfy with their French-style steak meal.
Burgundy Escargots with Garlic Butter: Served in a wrought iron skillet, it comes submerged in butter perfectly imbued with garlic and parsley. Absolutely divine!
Reasonably priced, extensive wine list: What a better way to enjoy your classic French fare than a remarkable choice of full-bodied wines and champagnes. The good news is that wines at this bistro are wallet-friendly.

MENU: The simple menu is listed on a one-page card where the theme is steak served with crunchy salad and free flowing fries. Along with some amazing French-style starters and desserts, there is a weekend specialty, Couscous Royal. The restaurant’s menu also offers an extensive selection of wines.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

Grilled Ribeye Steak With Vigneron Butter
Grilled Sirloin Steak with Fries
Escargots with Garlic Butter
Jumbo Prawns
Couscous Royal
Creme Brulee
Peach Melba

ATMOSPHERE: The décor is reminiscent of French bistro, complete with vintage posters and dim lights. It has a casual and cozy ambiance to enjoy leisure meals with lively chatter. There are six tables placed inside while around four tables are arranged outdoors.

LOCATION: Les Bouchons is located on the Ann Siang Road, along Club Street in the heart of Chinatown.

PRICES

Entrées: S$18++
Main: S$38.80++

NOTE: Reservation is highly recommended.

2. The Market Grill

Image: The Market Grill

Address

208 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 069642

Phone

+65 6221 3323

Opening hours

Mon to Sat 11:30 – 14:30, 18:00 – 22:00

info@themarkegrill.com.sg

Ask the hipsters where you can find the best steak in Singapore without bankrupting yourself, and expect to hear The Market Grill as they say it. With high-grade steaks, accompanied by traditional sides, this casual dining restaurant can give value for your money. But Market Grill’s steaks are not alone in attracting the hungry crowd, as the restaurant is also famous for offering lobsters and burgers, making it a favorite haunt of many locals.

Highlights:

Stay classy with the premium cuts or low profile with the high-low cuts: Premium cuts such as the US prime ribeye, Wagyu Chuck Rib, and Black Angus Prime Beef Rib cost around S$72 to S$158, all of which are served in copious amounts to serve 2 to 3 diners. Meanwhile, high-low cuts like the Beef Cheek, Wagyu Rump as well as the ever-best-selling Black Angus Beef and Bavette win the hearts of many for their reasonable price tags that range anywhere between S$39 and S$58.
Steaks are chargrilled to perfection: Steaks like Black Angus and Beef Bavette came from cows grain-fed for 200-400 days and have gone through dry-aging, so the meat tastes flavourful naturally. And by means of charcoal grilling, the meat’s juices and tenderness are sealed in so that all the goodness will burst in your mouth.
500g Lobster-rific dishes for the lobster fans: Harvested from Maine and Boston, the lobsters at the Market Grill are served fresh, sweet, and hot, meaning you get to choose which one would you like to be cooked. If you like this idea, choose amongst the Whole Lobster (S$45), Lobster Roll (S$45), and the Teres Major & Lobster (S$125).
One of the best burgers in town: Big, fat and juicy. Does sound perfect for an ideal burger, right? At The Market Grill, guests may find delight in a wide selection of meaty burgers. If you like cod fish as patty on your burger, then choose CW Cod Fish (S$28), but if you’re after the salty bleu cheese topped on bacon and beef patty, then CW Bleu Cheese burger (S$25) is an unforgettable option.
Exotic food selection: Pig’s ear, ox’s tongue? Sounds strange but thankfully, when you have a great chef in the kitchen, there’s no point in wasting away these delectable parts.

MENU: At The Market Grill, diners are provided with a decent size menu. You may either go on a full-blown course meal (i.e. appetizer, main course, and desserts) or just grab a heavy burger snack. For main course, besides steak, meat eaters can always get other meaty goodness such as pork chop and lamb meat.

MUST TRIES

US Prime Ribeye
Bavette
CW Bleu Cheese Burger
CW Cod Fish
CW Portobello Burger
Lobster Roll
Whole Lobster
Onion Matchsticks
Charcuterie Connoisseur Board
Cod Croquettes
Rum Banana Pocket

ATMOSPHERE: The Market Grill has a chic industrial interior design so there is a kitchen bar where you can see Chef Colin West do what he does best. The place looks warm, fresh and trendy which appeals to the eyes of the hipsters.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$50

NOTES

Restaurant gets jam-packed during lunch breaks and weekends.
No reservations. First come first serve.

3. New Ubin Seafood

Image: New Ubin Seafood

Address

63 Hillview Avenue, Level 6 (Canteen), Singapore 669569

Phone

+65 6466 9558 / 9740 6870

Opening hours

Mon: 17:30 - 22:00
Tue to Sun: 11:00 - 14:30; 17:30 - 22:00

Sounds like a traditional seafood restaurant? It is of course that but it is much more. If you are looking for some outstanding and affordable steak in Singapore, this is your place. Don’t be surprised. New Ubin Seafood, a kampong-style Zi Char restaurant, is famous for serving a fusion of local and international classics with a true blue Singaporean twist.

Highlights:

Fabulous US Angus Rib-Eye Steak: New Ubin Seafood is famous for serving incredible and perfectly charred rib eye steak, complete with potato wedges, caramelized onions, mustard and ketch up. The succulent steak is cubed and served on a wooden board so that one can easily pick up with chopsticks.
“Out of this world” beef fried rice: This dish is only available with the rib eye steak order. Extremely fragrant fried rice, made clay pot style, is cooked with trimmed beef fat and charred ends from the steak. Nevertheless, this sinfully rich dish holds its own distinct place and is a great crowd-puller.
Fusion of world cuisines for a thrilling culinary experience: A Zi char place serving steak with fried rice? And foie gras satay? New Ubin Seafood ingeniously blends signature dishes from Western and Eastern cuisines with a brilliant Singaporean twist.
Interesting, affordable set menus that can be customized to preferences: You will be spoilt for choices with an amazing selection of set meals. Meant for both big and small groups, they include some of the most loved and popular dishes from their wide-ranging menu.
2+1 deal with crab dishes: Who doesn’t love deals? And coming with delectable crab dishes such as chilli, pepper, garlic and butter crabs, it is simply awesome.

MENU: The extensive menu at New Ubin Seafood goes beyond typical Zi Char dishes and fresh seafood. The diversity reflects in their succulent US Ribeye steaks, crispy German pork knuckles and satays along with a dizzying array of seafood such as crabs, squids, lobsters and prawns. Some good desserts and reasonably priced wine make the menu complete.

MUST TRIES

Rib-Eye Beef with Fried Rice
Crispy Pork Knuckle
Chilli Crab
Butter Cream Crab
Salted Egg Squid
Prawns with Wasabi Mayonnaise
Boss style Bee Hoon
Mee Goreng
BBQ Spare Ribs

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$35

4. Burnt Ends

Image: Burnt Ends

Address

20 Teck Lim Road
Singapore 088391

Phone

+65 6224 3933

Opening hours

Tue to Thu: 18:00 - 23:00
Fri & Sat: 11:45 - 14:00; 18:00 - 23:00

Website

http://www.burntends.com.sg/

eat@burntends.com.sg

Tucked in the heart of Chinatown, Burnt Ends is a modern Australian barbeque restaurant and bar offering casual dining. Savouring the contemporary style chargrilled dishes, sitting at the counter table, and overlooking the famous custom-built wood fired oven and grills, it is the way foodies enjoy their meal here.

Highlights:

David Pynt and team tossing grilled delights: The Australian born renowned chef, David Pynt, along with his impressive lineup, is out there for a most personalized experience, assessing choices and recommending dishes.
Onglet, onion and bone marrow steals the show: It is perfectly seared hanger steak with pink juicy insides. Served with sliced bone marrow and a rich burnt onion sauce, it is a real delight.
Pulled Pork Sanger: Almost no one leaves this place without devouring melt-in-your-mouth pork, stacked between the oven-toasted brioches and flecked with sesame seeds. The pork is slow roasted for 10 hours, gently pulled and tossed with tangy chipotle aioli, pickled jalapenos and cole slaw.
Exciting small plate concept for an adventurous soul: Burnt Ends makes for a very delightful culinary expedition with small-plates concept. You can feast on ingeniously crafted delicacies without paying for a whopping big a la carte meal.
Featured on Zagat’s 2014 “10 hottest restaurants in the world” list: Co-owned by chef Andre Chiang and hoteliers Mavis Oei and Loh Lik Peng, Burnt Ends is forever packed for serving some awesome grilled creations.

MENU: Burnt Ends has a new menu every day with a fine selection of signature and popular dishes, divided into starters, mains and desserts. A specially designed menu (starting from S$100) at the chef’s table is good for large gatherings. The restaurant offers a selection of fine Australian wines, craft beers and cocktails.

MUST TRIES

Burnt Ends Sangar
Onglet, Onion and Bone Marrow
Smoked Quail Eggs with Caviar
The Kingfish dish
Grilled Norwegian King Crab
Whole Red Snapper
Squid, Bacon and Scallions
Leeks with Hazelnuts and Brown Butter
Jacob’s Ladder
Oven-roasted Banana with Caramel Ice Cream
Wild Hibiscus, Smoked Ice Cream and Ginger

ATMOSPHERE: Even though a smoky whiff dominates the place, it is nicely ventilated. Overhanging charcoal-hued pendant lamps make the atmosphere spot-on. There is a burned rain-tree-wood counter with a seating capacity of 18. A 6-seater chef’s table is tucked at the far end.

LOCATION: Burnt Ends is situated on the Teck Lim Road on Chinatown.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$70

NOTE: To dine on the chef’s table, a minimum spend of S$100 per head is required.

5. Pepper Steakhouse & Bistro

Image: Pepper Steakhouse & Bistro

Address

1 Kim Seng Promenade
Great World City #01-66/67
Singapore 237994

Phone

+65 6887-3229

Opening hours

Mon to Fri 10:00 – 22:30
Sat & Sun 09:00 – 22:30

Website

enquiry@peppersteak.com.sg

Fans of Australian and New Zealand beef steaks might want to take a seat and eat at Pepper Steakhouse & Bistro. This family restaurant offers both grass-fed and grain-fed beef steaks along with a free-flow of fries at reasonable prices.

Highlights:

Steaks are predominantly grass-fed from New Zealand: Grass-fed steaks like ‘Savannah’ Angus beef, Wakanui, and Wagyu are sourced from New Zealand, while the grain-fed Harvey prime beef and grass-fed Cow Boy Steak are from Australia. Being grass-fed steaks, the mouth-watering beefy flavour comes out naturally once grilled medium-rare and seasoned with salt & pepper. So this could be a win-win situation for the adventurous steak lovers who want to save on money without sacrificing food quality and experience.
Steaks for sharing: Available in mid-range price, a group of 2 to 3 may feast on an 850g Australia Lamb Rack Bone-in (S$118), 800g/1,300g AU Tomahawk beef with Crushed Green Pepper Corn (S$98/S$158), or the 700g AU Grass-fed Cow Boy Steak with Crushed Pink Pepper Corn (S$78). Whichever you choose, any of these steaks are served with turnip & mustard gratin & garlic sautéed spinach as well as beer batter onion rings. Definitely for the robust foodie!
Lots of steak sauces to choose from: These sauces are complimentary so don’t be shy to choose one; such as Béarnaise Sauce, Red Wine Sauce, Tasmanian Bush Pepper Sauce, Horseradish Cream, Mustard Sauce, Diane Sauce, or the Hollandaise Sauce.
A 3-course lunch meal for less than S$20: Order the set lunch menu and that’s all you need for the whole afternoon. It comes with a good variety of mains such as tender pork loin, lamb stew, and a serving of soup, and is definitely perfect for family diners. For a cheap price, the quality of food is worth it.
Family friendly dining room: Located at the Great World City, Pepper Steakhouse & Bistro is in a quite secluded residential and commercial complex. Unsurprisingly, the restaurant is mainly visited by families so the dining set-up had to be arranged for small and large groups of people. This place could be a great spot for families.

MENU: Being a steakhouse & bistro, the restaurant does offer breakfast, brunch, and steak dinner. You can start your day heavy with Big Breakfast (S$18) or with Grilled sirloin steak (S$24). For dinner, a group of 2 to 3 persons may share over a 1,300g of steak. If you want to keep the meat all by yourself, there’s a variety of signature steaks and mains. A mix of classic and Oriental starters is also available for the vegetarians and meat lovers. The restaurant’s dessert menu can excite your palate, too.

OTHER RECOMMENDED DISHES

Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni Pasta
Crab Cake
Eggs Benedict
Prawn & Truffle Linguine
Chocolate Lava Cake
Tiramisu
Legendary Sticky Date Pudding

ATMOSPHERE: Pepper Steakhouse & Bistro looks very American-esque with its wooden wall panels, tables, and leather chairs. The black-white-red scheme and modern lighting fixtures give off a very warm atmosphere. The restaurant is spacious enough to accommodate at least 55 diners. Overall, a mixture of classic-modern steakhouse and bistro, indeed.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$60