Maybe it’s our caveman instincts, but we can think of few things in life better than biting into a juicy, marbled hunk of beef. And if you’re the sort who obsesses over provenance as much as the perfect sear, start with our guide to excellent delis and butcheries in Singapore for droolworthy meat before it even hits the grill. Whether you’re partial to tomahawk or T-bone, here’s our cut of what we reckon to be the finest joints sizzling up steaks in Singapore. This carnivore’s handbook has something for all budgets.
Butcher’s Block
Decked in cobalt blue paneling and glinting gold accents, Butcher’s Block is way more chic than your usual dark-hued chophouse. Along one wall stretches a gleaming, hundreds-strong display of natural wines; the opposite wall frames an open kitchen, where Chef Rémy Lefebvre sears up sustainably-sourced steaks over a wood fire. For sharing, there’s a well-marbled Rangers Valley Wagyu WX MBS 7 Côte de Boeuf that practically melts on the tongue; for smaller cuts, think the flavourful Angus Grass-Fed 28D Dry-Aged Irish John Stone sirloin. Check out our review on Butcher’s Block.
Address: Raffles Arcade, 328 North Bridge Rd, #02-02, Singapore 188719
Website: butchersblock.com.sg
Bedrock Bar & Grill
The first restaurant in Singapore to introduce the tomahawk back in 2009, the award-winning Bedrock Bar & Grill is a name that any self-respecting carnivore should know. Perfect for any occasion, you’ll find an array of grain- and grass-fed steaks here, each sizzled to smoke-kissed succulence over an applewood-fired grill. Needless to say, their Tomahawk Steak (market rate based on weight) is the star of the show – a perfectly charred, grain-fed wagyu ribeye best enjoyed with their homemade wholegrain whiskey mustard. Like your meat with more carbs? The Signature Bedrock Black Pepper Steak Rice Bowl on the three-course set lunch menu boasts tender wagyu petit filet on a bed of beef drippings garlic rice and buttery foie gras. Yum.
Address: Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard #01-05, 96 Somerset Rd, Singapore 238163
Website: bedrock.com.sg
Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse
Traditional Tuscan feasting is the name of the game at this steakhouse, particularly the meaty pride and joy of Tuscan cuisine: Bistecca alla Fiorentina (S$198 for 1.1kg). This superbly thick T-bone steak comes seared Tuscan-style over a wood-fired grill, producing a well-charred slab with a juicy red centre. If you aren’t up for sharing, they’ve got individual cuts too, from luscious Hanger steak (S$54 for 200g) to Tenderloin (S$69 for 200g) with a marbling score of six.
Address: 26 Mohamed Sultan Rd, Singapore 238970
Website: https://bistecca.com.sg/
Fat Cow
It’s all in the name – this Japanese steakhouse serves up well-marbled wagyu beef alongside an elegant selection of sashimi and rice dishes. Customization is central to the experience here – you can custom-order your steak right down to your preferred weight and preparation method, from shabu shabu to sukiyaki. There’s no overstating the splendour of the Hida A5 Wagyu (S$188 for 150g), an intensely marbled slab with melt-in-the-mouth sweetness, nor of Fat Cow’s signature – the rich, musky 21 Days Dry-Aged Nagasaki A5 Wagyu Striploin (S$168 for 500g). Here’s our review on Fat Cow.
Address: 1 Orchard Blvd, Camden Medical Centre #01-01, Singapore 248649
Website: https://www.fatcow.com.sg/
New Ubin Seafood
New Ubin Seafood may be more of a tze char spot (albeit an upscale one), but they sure know how to do a mean steak. There’re no frills here – only an unpretentious wooden platter of USDA Black Angus Ribeye perfectly charred and seasoned with salt and pepper. In true Asian style, it’s served alongside what they’ve dubbed ‘heart attack’ fried rice – a nod to the sheer decadence of the beef drippings it’s fried in. Get some of their juicy St. Louis Grilled Pork Ribs or Premium NZ Lamb Rack for a seriously meaty feast.
Address: CHIJMES, 30 Victoria Street, #02-01B/C, Singapore 187996.
Website: newubinseafood.com
Le Bistrot du Sommelier
This Parisian-style bistro oozes French charm, and so do its beef dishes. The steak-frites here knows how to treat both our wallets and our tummies right – priced at S$45, the Onglet de Boeuf Aux Échalotes features the largely forgotten hanger steak pan-seared to a tender medium-rare. It’s served with shallots and a fragrant garlic confit, along with a generous heaping of crisp fries. Meanwhile, the oven-roasted Côte de Boeuf Angus Rôtie Au Four is hefty enough to feed four, and even lovelier paired with some of their natural wines.
Address: 3 Armenian St, Singapore 179940
Website: http://www.lebistrotdusommelier.com/
boCHINche
One of Singapore’s few Latin American restaurants, boCHINche dishes up inventive Argentine nosh in small plates style – from 45-day-aged beef tartare to a decadent aged beef and foie gras burger. Snag a seat by the open kitchen to watch the team searing up grass-fed Argentinian and Australian meats on their wood-and-charcoal grill. The juicy Ojo de Bife ribeye steak is a crowd favourite here, but for a serious flavour bomb, we recommend the beautifully marbled 35-day-aged Wx OP Rib.
Address: 27 Club Street, Singapore 069413
Website: https://www.bochinche.com.sg/
Ryan’s Kitchen
Set beside specialty grocer and butcher Ryan’s Grocery, Ryan’s Kitchen does meats the organic and ethical way. Their dine-in menu features two steak options, both starring free-range Five Founders Carbon Neutral-certified beef. The 100 Days Grain-Fed Sirloin Steak (S$24 for 200g) is a lean yet succulent flame-grilled cut, while the 100 Days Grain-Fed Ribeye Steak (S$32 for 200g) is broiled to a delicious char. If you’d like to select your own cut of meat, hop over to Ryan’s Grocery first to browse their butchery before having it grilled on the spot at the café. Check out our review on Ryan’s Kitchen.
Address: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #B1-146 Great World, Singapore 237994
Website: https://www.ryanskitchensg.com/
Les Bouchons
Les Bouchons dubs itself the ‘king of steak frites’, and that’s really not too much of an exaggeration. For one, the crisp, fluffy fries here are free-flow; for another, their herb-rich ‘vigneron’ butter never fails to get us drooling. Opt for the flavourful Grilled Angus Sirloin Steak with Herbs or, for something richer, the Grilled Black Angus Ribeye Steak with ‘Vigneron’ Butter. If you’re with another voracious carnivore, tuck into the Giant Côte de Bœuf – a king-sized Angus Prime Rib which is more than enough for two.
Address: Les Bouchons has branches in Ann Siang Road and Robertson Quay.
Website: https://www.lesbouchons.sg/
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