Best American Diners in Singapore: 15 Best Spots (2026)
Singapore's take on the American diner spans retro burger-and-milkshake bars, low-and-slow BBQ smokehouses and all-day comfort-food joints, from imported names like Shake Shack, Five Guys and Black Tap to homegrown favourites such as OverEasy and Fatboy's. Expect char-grilled burgers, hickory ribs, hand-spun shakes and generous portions, at prices ranging from wallet-friendly cheeseburger counters to sit-down restaurants with a full bar. The venues below are spread across the island and different budgets; menus, hours and halal status change often, so confirm details with the venue before you go.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
OverEasy American diner · $$$
All-American diner running since 2009, pairing classic burgers and brunch with craft cocktails and Marina Bay views.
- Cuisine: American diner
- Price: $$$ · Burgers around S$27-29; full bar
- Must-try: Truffle Burger, "To-Die-For" Burger
- Where: 1 Fullerton Road, #01-06 One Fullerton, Singapore 049213
- Area: Marina Bay / Fullerton
- Nearest MRT: Raffles Place
- Halal: No
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes American burgers & milkshakes · $$$
New York import known for award-style craft burgers and over-the-top CrazyShake milkshakes piled with sweets.
- Cuisine: American burgers & milkshakes
- Price: $$$ · Burgers around S$24-26; CrazyShakes extra
- Must-try: Texan Burger, CrazyShake milkshakes
- Where: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue
- Area: Marina Bay
- Nearest MRT: Bayfront
- Halal: No
Shake Shack American burgers · $$
Cult New York burger chain with Angus ShackBurgers, crinkle-cut fries and frozen-custard shakes across 11 outlets islandwide.
- Cuisine: American burgers
- Price: $$ · ShackBurger from around S$9.90
- Must-try: ShackBurger, Shack Stack, Hand-spun shakes
- Where: 89 Neil Road, #01-01, Singapore 088849 (one of 11 outlets islandwide)
- Area: Neil Road / Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Maxwell
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm (Neil Road; varies by outlet)
- Halal: No
Hard Rock Cafe Singapore American classics · $$$
Long-running two-storey rock-and-roll diner serving American classics like the Legendary Burger and ribs amid music memorabilia.
- Cuisine: American classics
- Price: $$$ · Mains roughly S$25-40; full bar
- Must-try: Legendary Burger, Hickory-smoked BBQ ribs
- Where: 50 Cuscaden Road, HPL House, Singapore 249724
- Area: Orchard
- Nearest MRT: Orchard
- Hours: Daily 11am-11pm (last order 10pm)
- Halal: No
Five Guys American burgers · $$
American chain famed for made-to-order burgers, free peanuts, cups-overflowing fries and customisable shakes.
- Cuisine: American burgers
- Price: $$ · Bacon Cheeseburger around S$18.50
- Must-try: Bacon Cheeseburger, Hand-cut fries, Milkshakes
- Area: Islandwide (multiple outlets)
- Halal: No
Morganfield's American BBQ & grill · $$$
Family-friendly American BBQ chain best known for slow-cooked hickory pork ribs and hearty grill platters.
- Cuisine: American BBQ & grill
- Price: $$$ · Mains roughly S$25-40; sharing platters
- Must-try: Hickory pork ribs (Sticky Bones), The Steak Out platter
- Where: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-645 Suntec City Tower 4 (multiple outlets)
- Area: Suntec City
- Nearest MRT: Esplanade
- Halal: No
Meatsmith American BBQ smokehouse · $$$
Wood-fired American smokehouse serving low-and-slow brisket and a lauded Wagyu cheeseburger in the CBD.
- Cuisine: American BBQ smokehouse
- Price: $$$ · Brisket ~S$24/100g; mains S$24-48
- Must-try: 14-hour hickory-smoked beef brisket, Wagyu cheeseburger
- Where: 167-169 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore
- Area: Telok Ayer
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
- Halal: No
25 Degrees American burger bar · $$
Los Angeles burger-bar import inside Hotel G, dishing out gourmet build-your-own burgers late into the night.
- Cuisine: American burger bar
- Price: $$ · Burgers around S$16
- Must-try: Number One burger, Number Four yellowfin tuna burger
- Where: 200 Middle Road, Hotel G Singapore
- Area: Bugis / Bras Basah
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Halal: No
Fatboy's The Burger Bar American burgers · $$
Homegrown burger bar built on customisable, build-your-own burgers including the peanut-butter-and-bacon Elvis.
- Cuisine: American burgers
- Price: $$ · Burgers from around S$13
- Must-try: Elvis Presley burger, Build-your-own burger
- Where: 187 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574335 (also 44A Prinsep Street, #01-01, Singapore 188674)
- Area: Upper Thomson
- Nearest MRT: Upper Thomson
- Halal: No
Three Buns American-style gourmet burgers · $$
Buzzy burger-and-bar concept in a Keong Saik shophouse, known for creative flame-grilled burgers and cocktails.
- Cuisine: American-style gourmet burgers
- Price: $$ · Burgers around S$21-24
- Must-try: Rambo lamb burger, Smokin' B-Boy
- Where: 36 Keong Saik Road
- Area: Keong Saik / Chinatown
- Nearest MRT: Maxwell
- Halal: No
Wildfire American grill / dry-aged burgers · $$$
Long-running fire-grill restaurant serving dry-aged burgers and wood-fired steaks with wines and craft beers.
- Cuisine: American grill / dry-aged burgers
- Price: $$$ · Dry-aged burgers and wood-fired steaks
- Must-try: Dry-aged beef burgers, Wood-fired steaks
- Where: 207 River Valley Road, #01-59 UE Square, Singapore 238275
- Area: River Valley / Mohamed Sultan
- Nearest MRT: Fort Canning
- Hours: Tue-Sun 12pm-10pm (last order 9pm); closed Mon
- Halal: No
NBCB (Nothing But Cheeseburgers) American cheeseburgers · $
Homegrown burger brand focused squarely on smashed-style cheeseburgers at value prices.
- Cuisine: American cheeseburgers
- Price: $ · Burgers around S$8.90-15.90
- Must-try: Classic cheeseburgers, Loaded burgers
- Area: Orchard / Katong
- Nearest MRT: Somerset
- Halal: Halal-certified (reconfirm before publishing)
Two Blur Guys American burgers · $
Neighbourhood burger joint turning out fresh, juicy beef patties in Jalan Besar and Havelock.
- Cuisine: American burgers
- Price: $ · Fresh-patty burgers, casual pricing
- Must-try: Signature beef burgers
- Where: 387 Jalan Besar, Singapore 209002 (also 2 Havelock Road, #02-36 Havelock II, Singapore 059763)
- Area: Jalan Besar
- Nearest MRT: Jalan Besar
- Hours: Daily 12pm-9:45pm
- Halal: Halal-certified (reconfirm before publishing)
Working Title Burger Bar American burgers · $$
Burger bar in the Kampong Glam area serving loaded beef and chicken burgers in a casual setting.
- Cuisine: American burgers
- Price: $$ · Burgers around S$14-17
- Must-try: Beef Baconator, I Am Go Rang
- Area: Kampong Glam / Haji Lane
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Halal: Halal-certified (reconfirm before publishing)
Ashes Burnnit American charcoal burgers · $
Homegrown burger stall known for its blackened charcoal buns and smoky chicken and beef patties.
- Cuisine: American charcoal burgers
- Price: $ · Charcoal-bun burgers, value pricing
- Must-try: Charcoal-bun beef burgers, Smoked Honey Chicken Burger
- Area: Beach Road / Golden Mile
- Nearest MRT: Nicoll Highway
- Halal: Halal-certified (reconfirm before publishing)
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OverEasy | American diner | $$$ | Marina Bay / Fullerton | No |
| Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes | American burgers & milkshakes | $$$ | Marina Bay | No |
| Shake Shack | American burgers | $$ | Neil Road / Tanjong Pagar | No |
| Hard Rock Cafe Singapore | American classics | $$$ | Orchard | No |
| Five Guys | American burgers | $$ | Islandwide (multiple outlets) | No |
| Morganfield's | American BBQ & grill | $$$ | Suntec City | No |
| Meatsmith | American BBQ smokehouse | $$$ | Telok Ayer | No |
| 25 Degrees | American burger bar | $$ | Bugis / Bras Basah | No |
| Fatboy's The Burger Bar | American burgers | $$ | Upper Thomson | No |
| Three Buns | American-style gourmet burgers | $$ | Keong Saik / Chinatown | No |
| Wildfire | American grill / dry-aged burgers | $$$ | River Valley / Mohamed Sultan | No |
| NBCB (Nothing But Cheeseburgers) | American cheeseburgers | $ | Orchard / Katong | Halal-certified (reconfirm before publishing) |
| Two Blur Guys | American burgers | $ | Jalan Besar | Halal-certified (reconfirm before publishing) |
| Working Title Burger Bar | American burgers | $$ | Kampong Glam / Haji Lane | Halal-certified (reconfirm before publishing) |
| Ashes Burnnit | American charcoal burgers | $ | Beach Road / Golden Mile | Halal-certified (reconfirm before publishing) |
Your questions answered
What makes a good American diner in Singapore?
Look for the American comfort-food core done well: char-grilled or smashed burgers with quality beef, hand-cut or crinkle fries, thick milkshakes or frozen-custard shakes, and slow-smoked BBQ ribs or brisket. A relaxed, generous-portion atmosphere and all-day availability are hallmarks of the style.
How much do American diners in Singapore cost?
Casual burger counters like NBCB, Two Blur Guys, Ashes Burnnit and Shake Shack sit around S$9-16 for a burger. Mid-range spots such as Five Guys, Three Buns, 25 Degrees and Fatboy's run roughly S$14-24. Sit-down restaurants with a bar or BBQ focus, like OverEasy, Black Tap, Morganfield's, Meatsmith and Hard Rock, typically mean S$25-50 per person before drinks.
Are there halal American diner or burger options in Singapore?
Yes. Halal-certified burger brands such as NBCB (Nothing But Cheeseburgers), Two Blur Guys, Working Title and Ashes Burnnit serve American-style burgers. Note that many classic diners, including those serving pork ribs, bacon or alcohol (OverEasy, Hard Rock, Morganfield's, Meatsmith, Shake Shack and Five Guys), are not halal. Always reconfirm current certification with the venue or the MUIS directory before visiting.
Which areas are best for American diners in Singapore?
The CBD and Marina Bay (OverEasy, Black Tap, Meatsmith, Shake Shack at Neil Road), Orchard (Hard Rock, Five Guys), and Suntec/Bugis (Morganfield's, 25 Degrees) have the biggest concentration. You'll also find strong burger spots in Keong Saik, Upper Thomson, River Valley, Jalan Besar, Kampong Glam and Katong, so there's usually one near you.
Do I need to make reservations, and are there queues?
Walk-in burger counters like Shake Shack, Five Guys and NBCB often have queues at peak meal times but don't take bookings. Sit-down restaurants such as OverEasy, Black Tap, Hard Rock and Morganfield's accept or recommend reservations, especially on weekends. Hours and outlets change, so check the venue's website or Google listing before heading down.
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