Telok Ayer's conserved shophouses along Amoy, Stanley and Boon Tat Streets have become one of the CBD's densest date-night dining strips, nearly all within a few minutes' walk of Telok Ayer MRT (Downtown Line). This guide rounds up seated, dinner-appropriate restaurants with the right mood for a date — from intimate wine bars and Spanish and Greek tables to premium steakhouses and Japanese omakase counters. Prices, menus and opening hours change, so confirm directly with each venue and book ahead, especially on weekends.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Kulto Spanish · $$$
Romantic Spanish shophouse restaurant built around sharing tapas, paella and wine — an easy, convivial date-night table on Amoy Street.
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Price: $$$ · Tapas ~$16++; paella from ~$58++; mains up to ~$89++
- Must-try: Jamon Iberico croquettes, Seafood paella, Kulto cheesecake
- Where: 87 Amoy Street, Singapore 069906
- Area: Amoy Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (Downtown Line, DT18)
- Halal: No
Alati Greek · $$$
Bright, Santorini-styled Greek dining room known for salt-baked whole fish and mezze — a breezy, romantic seafood dinner near Telok Ayer MRT.
- Cuisine: Greek
- Price: $$$ · Salt-baked whole fish ~$14/100g + prep; mezze small plates
- Must-try: Salt-baked Milokopi (whole fish), Greek mezze and dips
- Where: 73 Amoy Street, Singapore 069892
- Area: Amoy Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (Downtown Line, DT18)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm & 5:30pm-10:30pm; Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm
- Halal: No
Birds of a Feather Modern Sichuan · $$$
A stylish shophouse serving refined, modern Sichuan cooking with a bar buzz — good for a date or a small celebration on Amoy Street.
- Cuisine: Modern Sichuan
- Price: $$$ · Golden Sun Bird tasting menu ~$98-123/pax; a la carte available
- Must-try: Yu Xiang Carabinero prawn, Sichuan fish stew, Wagyu striploin
- Where: 115 Amoy Street, #01-01, Singapore 069935
- Area: Amoy Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (Downtown Line, DT18)
- Hours: Mon-Wed 10:45am-3pm & 5pm-11pm; Thu 10:45am-3pm & 5pm-12am; Fri-Sat 10:30am-12am; Sun 10:30am-10pm
- Halal: No
Meadesmoore Steakhouse (modern British/American) · $$$$
An intimate, dimly lit steakhouse for a special-occasion date, with premium cuts and a proper cocktail and wine list on Boon Tat Street.
- Cuisine: Steakhouse (modern British/American)
- Price: $$$$ · Set lunch ~$38-48++; premium steaks e.g. Snake River Farms Wagyu ~$150++
- Must-try: Snake River Farms Wagyu, Dry-aged steaks
- Where: 21A Boon Tat Street, Singapore 069620
- Area: Boon Tat Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (Downtown Line, DT18)
- Hours: Mon-Wed 11:30am-3pm & 5:30pm-10pm; Thu-Fri until 11pm; Sat 6pm-11:30pm
- Halal: No
Shukuu Izakaya Japanese izakaya · $$
A cosy izakaya with certified sake sommeliers and small sharing plates — a relaxed, conversation-friendly date over sake on Stanley Street.
- Cuisine: Japanese izakaya
- Price: $$ · Small plates ~$13-20++; extensive artisanal sake list
- Must-try: Maguro yukke, Yaki gyu tan (grilled beef tongue)
- Where: 8 Stanley Street, Singapore 068727
- Area: Stanley Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (Downtown Line, DT18)
- Hours: Daily 5:30pm-10:30pm
- Halal: No
13% Wine Bistro French wine bar / bistro · $$
A tucked-away upstairs wine bistro with French comfort dishes and a deep wine list — an intimate spot for a low-key wine date.
- Cuisine: French wine bar / bistro
- Price: $$ · Mains ~$23-28; 16-page wine list
- Must-try: Duck confit, Steak frites
- Where: 123A Telok Ayer Street, Level 2, Singapore 068592
- Area: Telok Ayer Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (Downtown Line, DT18)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-12am; Sat 5pm-12am
- Halal: No
Moss Cross Tokyo French-Japanese omakase · $$$$
A counter omakase blending French and Japanese technique — a special-occasion date where the chef paces the evening for two.
- Cuisine: French-Japanese omakase
- Price: $$$$ · Omakase ~$150++/pax
- Must-try: Wakon-Yosai platter, French-Japanese omakase courses
- Where: 181 South Bridge Road, #02-01, Singapore 058743
- Area: South Bridge Road (near Cross Street)
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (Downtown Line, DT18)
- Halal: No
Royz et Vous Contemporary French · $$
An approachable contemporary French bistro with local-accented desserts — a relaxed, wallet-friendlier sit-down date on Telok Ayer Street.
- Cuisine: Contemporary French
- Price: $$ · Mains ~$20-30 (e.g. roasted chicken leg ~$25.90)
- Must-try: Roasted chicken leg, Cempedak creme brulee
- Where: 137 Telok Ayer Street, #01-01, Singapore 068602
- Area: Telok Ayer Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (Downtown Line, DT18)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-4pm & 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-4pm & 5pm-10pm
- Halal: No
Morita Unigoro Japanese (uni omakase) · $$$$
A uni-focused Japanese counter for a splurge date centred on sea urchin; seating is counter-style, so it suits couples who like an intimate chef's-table format.
- Cuisine: Japanese (uni omakase)
- Price: $$$$ · Omakase from ~$168++/pax
- Must-try: Uni hotpot, Sea urchin omakase courses
- Where: 10 Stanley Street, #01-01, Singapore 068729
- Area: Stanley Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (Downtown Line, DT18)
- Halal: No
Toku Nori Japanese (handroll bar) · $$
A compact temaki (handroll) counter where you eat as the chef makes each roll — a casual, interactive date that won't blow the budget.
- Cuisine: Japanese (handroll bar)
- Price: $$ · Handrolls ~$16++; appetisers ~$14++
- Must-try: Wagyu & uni handroll, Foie gras handroll
- Where: 200A Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068638
- Area: Telok Ayer Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (Downtown Line, DT18)
- Halal: No
L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele Neapolitan Italian (pizza) · $$
The Naples pizza institution's Singapore outpost on the buzzy Club Street strip — a casual, crowd-pleasing option for an easy-going date.
- Cuisine: Neapolitan Italian (pizza)
- Price: $$ · Pizzas ~$28-34++
- Must-try: Margherita, Cetara
- Where: 8 Club Street, #01-08, Singapore 069472
- Area: Club Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer (Downtown Line, DT18)
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kulto | Spanish | $$$ | Amoy Street | No |
| Alati | Greek | $$$ | Amoy Street | No |
| Birds of a Feather | Modern Sichuan | $$$ | Amoy Street | No |
| Meadesmoore | Steakhouse (modern British/American) | $$$$ | Boon Tat Street | No |
| Shukuu Izakaya | Japanese izakaya | $$ | Stanley Street | No |
| 13% Wine Bistro | French wine bar / bistro | $$ | Telok Ayer Street | No |
| Moss Cross Tokyo | French-Japanese omakase | $$$$ | South Bridge Road (near Cross Street) | No |
| Royz et Vous | Contemporary French | $$ | Telok Ayer Street | No |
| Morita Unigoro | Japanese (uni omakase) | $$$$ | Stanley Street | No |
| Toku Nori | Japanese (handroll bar) | $$ | Telok Ayer Street | No |
| L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele | Neapolitan Italian (pizza) | $$ | Club Street | No |
Your questions answered
How much should I budget for a date night in Telok Ayer?
It ranges widely. Casual sit-downs like a handroll bar, wine bistro or pizzeria run roughly $40-70 per person with drinks, while premium steak and omakase counters (Meadesmoore, Moss Cross Tokyo, Morita Unigoro) sit around $150-170++ per person. Always check current menus and prices when you book, as they change.
Do I need to make a reservation?
Yes, reservations are strongly recommended. Most of these are small conserved shophouse spaces along Amoy, Stanley and Boon Tat Streets that fill up on Friday and Saturday nights, and the omakase counters (Morita Unigoro, Moss Cross Tokyo) generally require advance booking.
Which MRT and exit should I use?
Telok Ayer station on the Downtown Line (DT18) is the closest. Exits put you onto Cross Street and Telok Ayer Street, a few minutes' walk from Amoy, Stanley, Boon Tat and Club Streets. Tanjong Pagar and Chinatown stations are also within walking distance.
Are any of these restaurants halal?
None on this list are halal-certified, and most serve alcohol and/or pork (Spanish, izakaya, steakhouse, wine bar and Italian venues in particular). Muslim diners should treat these as non-halal and verify directly with a venue before visiting.
Which are best for a special occasion versus a casual date?
For a milestone or anniversary, go for Moss Cross Tokyo, Morita Unigoro or Meadesmoore. For a relaxed first date, 13% Wine Bistro, Toku Nori, Shukuu Izakaya, Royz et Vous or L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele are easier on the wallet and the nerves.