Weekends are all about unwinding and recharging before embarking on a new workweek. If soaking up some vitamin D, enjoying picturesque views, and breathing in fresh air sounds like your kind of vibe, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands has a lineup of al fresco dining spots perfect for a laid-back day out.
Whether you’re bringing family, friends, your significant other, or even your four-legged companion, this is the perfect place to kick back and let the weekend roll by.
Craving a laid-back American brunch, planning a family-friendly feast for a big group, or looking to impress on a romantic date with oysters and champagne? We’ve got you covered! Read on as we dive into 3 must-try weekend dining spots at Marina Bay Sands.
1. Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar transports the bold, comforting flavours of the American South right to Singapore’s shores. And with a title like Best American Restaurant voted by Time Out Miami, get set for a delicious Southern indulgence!
Kicking things off with a strong presentation is the Chicken & Waffles (S$48++). It features 4 pieces of fried chicken stuffed in a quirky rooster-shaped basket, accompanied by 3 slabs of cheddar waffle, and chilled spiced watermelon cubes.
With its golden-brown, crispy skin and juicy, tender meat, each piece of fried chicken was pure finger-lickin’ goodness — a one-way ticket to flavour heaven!
I love watermelon as a fruit, but spiced watermelon? That’s a first! Each juicy cube had hints of minty basil, and the gentle heat that kicked in after a while was an unexpected twist.
Macaroni and cheese fans will swoon over the Lobster Mac & Cheese (S$79++). Served with an entire Boston lobster, the unctuous macaroni is slathered in a heavenly marriage of 5 artisanal cheeses — one of the best I’ve had!
The Crab Cake Benedict (S$30++) came in 2 stacks consisting of fried green tomatoes, crab cake, and a poached egg, with a crispy, long piece of grilled bacon on top.
I drizzled the rich Hollandaise sauce generously and then proceeded to obliterate the flawlessly poached egg with a little assistance from my fork and knife.
The chef behind this dish deserves an award. Who would’ve thought swapping the usual muffin bottom for breaded green tomato would make such a game-changing difference? Paired with the fresh, sweet crab cake, the oozy poached egg, and the other elements, each bite was pure bliss.
The Donut Tree (S$18++) arrived on an attention-grabbing bare jet-black tree, with 6 crispy, sun-kissed donuts in 3 varieties hanging like peculiar ‘ornaments’.
The Oreo one was satisfying, while the pistachio had an earthy, addictively-chunky bite. But what really took the spotlight was the bacon-glazed donut, topped with crispy, salty bacon chunks and a sweet icing finish.
The Bourbon Bacon Chocolate Cake (S$28++) stood tall with 4 layers of rich chocolate sponge. The cake was infused with a light bourbon chocolate cream, crowned with crackling bacon and a drizzle of caramel. It was paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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