Clarke Quay & the River Food & Drink Restaurants

The 9 Best Restaurants in Clarke Quay & the River (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 9 picks

The best restaurants along the Singapore River in 2026 are Thevar for two-Michelin-star Indian cooking near Robertson Quay, Song Fa Bak Kut Teh for peppery pork rib soup by Clarke Quay, JUMBO at Riverside Point and Red House at Clarke Quay for chilli crab, and Po at The Warehouse Hotel for modern Singaporean food.

The Singapore River runs through three quays, each with its own feel: Boat Quay below the CBD towers, busy with bars and seafood touts; Clarke Quay's nightlife and big restaurants; and Robertson Quay's quieter cafes and dining further upstream. You can walk the whole stretch along the river in about 30 minutes, or take a river taxi. Riverside tables are hot at midday, so book outdoor seating for the evening. For drinks before or after, see our speakeasies and rooftop bars guides.

1. Thevar — Robertson Quay

Two-Michelin-star modern Indian cooking with fire and spice.

$$$$ Splurge

Chef Mano Thevar's restaurant reinterprets Indian and South-East Asian flavours as a tasting menu, and holds two Michelin stars in 2026. It is on Mohamed Sultan Road, near Robertson Quay.

It is the river's big-occasion dinner: bold, spiced and fun, and distinctly of the region.

Good to know: Book several weeks ahead; Fort Canning and Great World MRT stations are both a short walk away.

16 Mohamed Sultan Rd, Singapore 238965

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2. Song Fa Bak Kut Teh — Clarke Quay

Peppery Teochew pork rib soup at a Bib Gourmand shop by Clarke Quay.

$ Budget

Song Fa serves Teochew-style bak kut teh, pork ribs in a clear, garlicky, peppery broth that staff refill for free, and its New Bridge Road shop is on Michelin's 2026 Bib Gourmand list.

Order the premium loin ribs, rice, braised peanuts and you tiao to dip, for one of the best cheap lunches on the river.

Good to know: Expect a queue at lunch; Clarke Quay MRT is across the road.

#01-01, 11 New Bridge Rd, Singapore 059383

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3. JUMBO Seafood (Riverside Point) — Riverside Point

The chilli crab many first-timers measure others by, on the water.

$$$ Upmarket

JUMBO's Riverside Point outlet sits on the river opposite Clarke Quay, with outdoor tables on the water and the brand's thick, sweet, tangy chilli crab.

Order chilli crab with fried mantou, plus cereal prawns or black pepper crab for a bigger group.

Good to know: Book a riverside table for the evening, and confirm the crab's weight and price before it is cooked.

#01-01/02 Riverside Point, 30 Merchant Rd, Singapore 058282

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4. Red House Seafood (Clarke Quay) — Clarke Quay

A polished seafood restaurant with a well-balanced chilli crab.

$$$ Upmarket

Red House has been serving seafood since 1976, and its Clarke Quay outlet is a Nanyang-style dining room with slick service and a chilli crab that suits all palates.

Pair the crab with mantou and a lighter steamed fish to balance the meal.

Good to know: Ask for the price of live seafood by weight before ordering.

#01-02/03 CQ @ Clarke Quay, 3C River Valley Rd, Singapore 179022

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5. Po — Robertson Quay

Modern Singaporean classics at The Warehouse Hotel, known for its popiah.

$$$ Upmarket

Po is the restaurant at The Warehouse Hotel, a restored riverside godown, cooking heritage Singaporean and Peranakan recipes refined for a modern dining room. Its build-your-own popiah is the signature.

It suits a relaxed, elegant dinner by the river with dishes that are hard to find outside home kitchens.

Good to know: Order the DIY popiah to share at the start of the meal.

The Warehouse Hotel, 320 Havelock Rd, Singapore 169628

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6. Zorba the Greek Taverna — Clarke Quay

Greek mezze and grills with river views at Clarke Quay.

$$$ Upmarket

Zorba is a Greek taverna on the Clarke Quay riverfront, serving mezze, grilled meats and seafood, with outdoor tables by the water.

It suits groups who want something different from the quay's seafood restaurants.

Good to know: Share a spread of mezze and one grill platter rather than individual mains.

#01-02, 3A River Valley Rd, Clarke Quay, Singapore 179024

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7. PeraMakan — Boat Quay

Homely Nyonya cooking at fair prices, a street back from Boat Quay.

$$ Mid-range

PeraMakan serves traditional Peranakan dishes on Hong Kong Street, behind Boat Quay, with ayam buah keluak in medium and large portions and lunch bowls and sampler sets for one.

It is a good-value lunch for office workers and visitors near the river.

Good to know: Try the sampler set at lunch if you are eating alone.

41 Hong Kong St, Singapore 059680

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8. Common Man Coffee Roasters — Robertson Quay

An early-opening roaster-cafe for a big breakfast near the river.

$$ Mid-range

Common Man Coffee Roasters on Martin Road opens at 7.30am daily, with a full breakfast, eggs Benedict and its own roasted coffee in a bright cafe a short walk from the Robertson Quay riverside.

It is the best breakfast or brunch stop at the quieter end of the river.

Good to know: Arrive before 10am on weekends to avoid the queue.

#01-00, 22 Martin Rd, Singapore 239058

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9. No. 18 Zion Road Fried Kway Teow — Zion Road

A smoky plate of char kway teow at a hawker centre near Robertson Quay.

$ Budget

This char kway teow stall at Zion Riverside Food Centre fries flat rice noodles and yellow noodles with dark soy, cockles and lap cheong over a hot wok, and it is one of the best-known versions in Singapore.

It is the cheapest good meal near the river, and the food centre has plenty of other stalls for a group.

Good to know: The stall is closed on Sundays; dinner is usually easier than lunch.

Zion Riverside Food Centre, 70 Zion Rd, Singapore 247792

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best restaurant at Clarke Quay?

For chilli crab, Red House Seafood at Clarke Quay and JUMBO Seafood at Riverside Point across the water are the classic choices. For a cheap, excellent lunch, Song Fa Bak Kut Teh is across the road on New Bridge Road.

Are Boat Quay restaurants a tourist trap?

Some seafood restaurants on Boat Quay use touts and charge high prices for live seafood by weight. Choose a place with clear prices, ask the weight and cost before ordering crab, and you will avoid surprises.

Where can I eat cheaply along the Singapore River?

Song Fa Bak Kut Teh by Clarke Quay and Zion Riverside Food Centre near Robertson Quay, home to No. 18 Zion Road Fried Kway Teow, are the best cheap meals near the river.

Where should I eat in Robertson Quay?

Thevar on Mohamed Sultan Road for fine dining, Po at The Warehouse Hotel for modern Singaporean food, and Common Man Coffee Roasters on Martin Road for breakfast and brunch.

How do I get to Clarke Quay?

Clarke Quay MRT on the North East Line stops right by the river. Fort Canning MRT serves the Robertson Quay end, and Raffles Place MRT is a short walk from Boat Quay.

1. Thevar — Robertson Quay

2. Song Fa Bak Kut Teh — Clarke Quay

3. JUMBO Seafood (Riverside Point) — Riverside Point

4. Red House Seafood (Clarke Quay) — Clarke Quay

5. Po — Robertson Quay

6. Zorba the Greek Taverna — Clarke Quay

7. PeraMakan — Boat Quay

8. Common Man Coffee Roasters — Robertson Quay

9. No. 18 Zion Road Fried Kway Teow — Zion Road

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