Marina Bay is one of the few parts of Singapore where you can genuinely eat outdoors with a skyline or waterfront in front of you — from ground-level terraces right at the water's edge (Customs House, One Fullerton) to rooftop decks high above the bay (Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, OUE Bayfront, MBFC). Most al fresco options here skew mid-range to premium and lean towards dinner, sunset drinks and celebration meals rather than cheap eats. Weather is the main caveat: Singapore's afternoon heat and sudden storms mean outdoor sections sometimes close or move indoors, so it is worth checking with the venue and booking the terrace ahead.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Super Loco Customs House Mexican · $$
Lively modern-Mexican cocina y bar with al fresco tables perched right on the Marina Bay waterfront, directly across from Marina Bay Sands.
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Price: $$ · ~$20-35/pax for tacos & sharing plates; cocktails ~$20+
- Must-try: Baja fish tacos, Guacamole, Frozen margaritas
- Where: 70 Collyer Quay, #01-04 Customs House, Singapore 049323
- Area: Collyer Quay / Customs House (Marina Bay waterfront)
- Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW/NS) or Downtown (DT), ~5-8 min walk
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 5pm-11pm (verify, hours vary by source)
- Halal: No
Palm Beach Seafood Seafood (Singaporean/Chinese) · $$$$
Long-running seafood institution with an al fresco terrace at the water's edge and a full-frontal view of Marina Bay Sands and the Merlion, best known for chilli crab.
- Cuisine: Seafood (Singaporean/Chinese)
- Price: $$$$ · Crab at market price (often ~$90-120/kg); roughly $60-100+/pax
- Must-try: Chilli Crab, Black Pepper Crab
- Where: 1 Fullerton Road, #01-09 One Fullerton, Singapore 049213
- Area: One Fullerton (Merlion Park, Marina Bay waterfront)
- Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW/NS), ~10 min walk
- Hours: Daily 12:00pm-2:30pm & 5:30pm-10:30pm (verify)
- Halal: No
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar American (Southern) · $$$
Southern comfort-food restaurant and bar on the Marina Bay Sands waterfront promenade with al fresco seating and unobstructed skyline views (listed on MBS's own alfresco dining guide).
- Cuisine: American (Southern)
- Price: $$$ · Mains ~$30-45
- Must-try: Southern fried chicken, Chicken 'n' watermelon 'n' waffles, Mac & cheese
- Where: 2 Bayfront Avenue, B1-07 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
- Area: Marina Bay Sands waterfront promenade
- Nearest MRT: Bayfront (CE/DT)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm (Level 1 bar to 12am); Fri 11:30am-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-10pm (verify)
- Halal: No
OverEasy American diner / Western · $$-$$$
All-American diner and bar with a sprawling al fresco stretch at One Fullerton facing Marina Bay Sands across the water; also does weekend brunch.
- Cuisine: American diner / Western
- Price: $$-$$$ · ~$30/pax; burgers ~$20+
- Must-try: Burgers, BBQ ribs, Buffalo wings
- Where: 1 Fullerton Road, #01-06 One Fullerton, Singapore 049213
- Area: One Fullerton (Marina Bay waterfront)
- Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW/NS), ~10 min walk
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-11pm; opens 9am on weekends for brunch (verify)
- Halal: No
Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay British / European · $$$
Gordon Ramsay's casual British restaurant on the MBS waterfront, now with a new al fresco terrace overlooking the bay; also offers weekend brunch.
- Cuisine: British / European
- Price: $$$ · Mains ~$30-50; Beef Wellington higher
- Must-try: Beef Wellington, Fish & chips, Sticky toffee pudding
- Where: 2 Bayfront Avenue, L1-81 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
- Area: Marina Bay Sands waterfront promenade
- Nearest MRT: Bayfront (CE/DT)
- Hours: Mon-Wed 12pm-9:30pm; Thu-Fri 12pm-10:30pm; Sat 11:30am-10:30pm; Sun 11:30am-9:30pm (last seating; verify)
- Halal: No
Maison Boulud French · $$$$
Daniel Boulud's Michelin-selected French restaurant at Marina Bay Sands that opens onto the waterfront promenade, with al fresco seating for a special-occasion meal.
- Cuisine: French
- Price: $$$$ · Set lunch from ~$68-98; dinner higher
- Must-try: Seasonal French set menus
- Where: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018972
- Area: Marina Bay Sands waterfront
- Nearest MRT: Bayfront (CE/DT)
- Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm; dinner daily from 5pm (verify)
- Halal: No
VUE Bar & Grill Modern grill / Western (fine dining) · $$$$
Rooftop bar and grill atop OUE Bayfront with an open-air al fresco sky lounge and 360-degree views of Marina Bay and the skyline.
- Cuisine: Modern grill / Western (fine dining)
- Price: $$$$ · Set menus / grill mains; premium ($$$$)
- Must-try: Grilled steaks, Seafood
- Where: OUE Bayfront, 50 Collyer Quay, Rooftop Level 19, Singapore 049321
- Area: Collyer Quay (rooftop, facing Marina Bay)
- Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW/NS) or Downtown (DT)
- Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm, Sat 11:30am-4:30pm; dinner Mon-Sat 5:30pm-12am; Al Fresco Bar to 1am (Fri/Sat 2am); closed Sun (verify)
- Halal: No
CÉ LA VI Modern Asian · $$$-$$$$
Iconic rooftop restaurant, SkyBar and club lounge on the 57th floor of Marina Bay Sands with al fresco dining and one of the highest open-air views in the city.
- Cuisine: Modern Asian
- Price: $$$-$$$$ · SkyBar cover ~$38-48 nett; restaurant higher
- Must-try: Modern Asian sharing plates
- Where: Sands SkyPark, Tower 3, Level 57, Marina Bay Sands, 1 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018971
- Area: Marina Bay Sands SkyPark (rooftop)
- Nearest MRT: Bayfront (CE/DT)
- Hours: Restaurant daily dinner 5:30pm-12am; Sat brunch 11:30am-3pm; SkyBar 4pm-1am (verify)
- Halal: No
LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar Italian (coastal) · $$$-$$$$
Coastal Italian restaurant and rooftop bar on the 57th-floor SkyPark of Marina Bay Sands, with an open-air terrace overlooking Marina Bay.
- Cuisine: Italian (coastal)
- Price: $$$-$$$$ · Mains ~$40-70; premium
- Must-try: Grilled Branzino, Reginette seafood pasta
- Where: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Tower 1, Level 57, Sands SkyPark, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956
- Area: Marina Bay Sands SkyPark (rooftop)
- Nearest MRT: Bayfront (CE/DT)
- Hours: Open daily from lunch through late night; rooftop bar to ~1am (verify current hours)
- Halal: No
Kinki Restaurant + Bar Japanese · $$$
Urban Japanese restaurant with a rooftop bar and al fresco terrace at Customs House, right on the edge of Marina Bay with skyline and bay views.
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Price: $$$ · ~$60-100/pax dinner
- Must-try: Aburi (torched) sushi, Sashimi
- Where: 70 Collyer Quay, #02-02 Customs House, Singapore 049323
- Area: Collyer Quay / Customs House (rooftop, Marina Bay edge)
- Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW/NS) or Downtown (DT)
- Hours: Restaurant Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm & 6pm-10:30pm; closed Sun; rooftop bar open into the evening (verify)
- Halal: No
LeVeL33 Modern European / craft brewery · $$-$$$
Rooftop microbrewery and restaurant on the 33rd floor of MBFC with an al fresco terrace looking straight across Marina Bay to the Sands.
- Cuisine: Modern European / craft brewery
- Price: $$-$$$ · Mains ~$30-45; beer flights/tasting paddles
- Must-try: House-brewed craft beer flight
- Where: 8 Marina Boulevard, #33-01 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, Singapore 018981
- Area: Marina Bay Financial Centre (rooftop, facing the bay)
- Nearest MRT: Downtown (DT) or Marina Bay (NS/TE), short walk
- Hours: Daily 12pm-11pm (verify)
- Halal: No
Lantern Bar / small plates (rooftop) · $$$
Al fresco rooftop bar atop The Fullerton Bay Hotel serving cocktails and small plates with panoramic Marina Bay views — best for sunset drinks and light bites rather than a full meal.
- Cuisine: Bar / small plates (rooftop)
- Price: $$$ · Cocktails ~$25-30; bar bites & skewers
- Must-try: Cocktails, Gourmet bar bites / grilled skewers
- Where: The Fullerton Bay Hotel, 80 Collyer Quay, Rooftop, Singapore 049326
- Area: Collyer Quay / Clifford Pier (rooftop, Marina Bay)
- Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW/NS) or Downtown (DT)
- Hours: Sun-Thu 3pm-1am; Fri, Sat & eve of PH 3pm-2am (verify)
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Loco Customs House | Mexican | $$ | Collyer Quay / Customs House (Marina Bay waterfront) | No |
| Palm Beach Seafood | Seafood (Singaporean/Chinese) | $$$$ | One Fullerton (Merlion Park, Marina Bay waterfront) | No |
| Yardbird Southern Table & Bar | American (Southern) | $$$ | Marina Bay Sands waterfront promenade | No |
| OverEasy | American diner / Western | $$-$$$ | One Fullerton (Marina Bay waterfront) | No |
| Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay | British / European | $$$ | Marina Bay Sands waterfront promenade | No |
| Maison Boulud | French | $$$$ | Marina Bay Sands waterfront | No |
| VUE Bar & Grill | Modern grill / Western (fine dining) | $$$$ | Collyer Quay (rooftop, facing Marina Bay) | No |
| CÉ LA VI | Modern Asian | $$$-$$$$ | Marina Bay Sands SkyPark (rooftop) | No |
| LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar | Italian (coastal) | $$$-$$$$ | Marina Bay Sands SkyPark (rooftop) | No |
| Kinki Restaurant + Bar | Japanese | $$$ | Collyer Quay / Customs House (rooftop, Marina Bay edge) | No |
| LeVeL33 | Modern European / craft brewery | $$-$$$ | Marina Bay Financial Centre (rooftop, facing the bay) | No |
| Lantern | Bar / small plates (rooftop) | $$$ | Collyer Quay / Clifford Pier (rooftop, Marina Bay) | No |
Your questions answered
Which MRT station is best for al fresco dining at Marina Bay?
For the Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay venues (Yardbird, Bread Street Kitchen, Maison Boulud, LAVO, CÉ LA VI, Hopscotch), use Bayfront station (Circle/Downtown lines). For the Collyer Quay and One Fullerton waterfront spots (Super Loco, Kinki, VUE, Palm Beach, OverEasy, Lantern), Raffles Place or Downtown station is closest, then a 5-10 minute walk toward the water.
How much does al fresco dining near Marina Bay cost?
It skews mid-range to premium. Casual bar-style spots like Hopscotch and Super Loco run roughly $20-35 per person, mid-range restaurants like Yardbird, OverEasy and Bread Street Kitchen around $30-60, and rooftop or fine-dining venues (VUE, Maison Boulud, CÉ LA VI, Palm Beach seafood) can easily reach $80-150+ per person. Prices are indicative and usually exclude the 10% service charge and 9% GST — confirm when you book.
Do I need to book a table, and can I request the outdoor seats?
For rooftop and waterfront venues, booking ahead is strongly recommended, especially for dinner, weekends and sunset. Outdoor/terrace seats are limited and popular, so request them specifically when reserving — many venues cannot guarantee them and may seat al fresco guests indoors if the weather turns.
What happens if it rains or it's very hot?
Singapore's heat and sudden storms mean al fresco sections sometimes close or shift service indoors at short notice. Lunchtime outdoor seating in particular may be shut during peak heat at some venues. Evening and sunset visits are generally more comfortable; always check with the venue on the day if the terrace is your priority.
Are there halal al fresco options near Marina Bay?
The well-known al fresco and rooftop venues around Marina Bay generally serve alcohol and/or pork and are not halal-certified, so this list is labelled 'No' for halal. Muslim diners who want certified halal food should verify options directly (for example via MUIS listings) before going, as halal-certified outdoor dining is limited in this specific area.