Esplanade MRT sits at the edge of Marina Bay and connects underground to two big dining destinations: Esplanade Mall (Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay) and Marina Square, both reachable without going above ground. The area spans everything from the open-air Makansutra Gluttons Bay hawker cluster by the waterfront to a one-Michelin-star restaurant, with plenty of mid-range Japanese, Italian, Peranakan and halal options in between. It is a convenient stop for a pre-show meal, a waterfront supper, or a weekday lunch deal.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The best places to eat near Esplanade MRT
Makansutra Gluttons Bay Local hawker / open-air · $
Open-air waterfront cluster of local hawker stalls by the Esplanade, best known for evening/supper dining; confirm hours and stalls before going.
- Cuisine: Local hawker / open-air
- Price: $ · ~$5-15
- Must-try: Satay, BBQ seafood
- Where: 8 Raffles Avenue, #01-15, Singapore 039802
- Nearest exit: Exit D (towards Esplanade waterfront / CityLink Mall) (~6 min walk)
Saporita Italian (halal) · $$
Halal-certified Italian stall at Gluttons Bay serving pizzas and pasta mostly under $20, including a cheese-wheel tossed truffle pasta.
- Cuisine: Italian (halal)
- Price: $$ · ~$12-20
- Must-try: Truffle Cheesewheel Pasta, Margherita Pizza, Steak Tagliata
- Where: 8 Raffles Avenue, #01-15L, Makansutra Gluttons Bay, Singapore 039802
- Nearest exit: Exit D (towards Esplanade waterfront) (~6 min walk)
- Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-10pm
- Halal: Halal-certified
Red House Seafood Singaporean seafood · $$$
Long-running Nanyang-style seafood restaurant with bay-front seating, known for its crab dishes and satay.
- Cuisine: Singaporean seafood
- Price: $$$ · ~$40-80/pax
- Must-try: Chilli crab, Sri Lankan mud crab, Chicken satay
- Where: 8 Raffles Avenue, #01-14/16, Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802
- Nearest exit: Exit D (CityLink Mall / Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay) (~5 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm
- Halal: No
Straits Chinese Signatures Peranakan / Nonya · $$
Peranakan restaurant serving traditional Nonya dishes such as buah keluak chicken and otah.
- Cuisine: Peranakan / Nonya
- Price: $$ · ~$20-40/pax
- Must-try: Ayam Buah Keluak, Founder's Otah, Nyonya Fried Laksa
- Where: 8 Raffles Avenue, #02-21, Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802
- Nearest exit: Exit D (CityLink Mall / Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay) (~5 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-9pm
- Halal: No
Harry's Gastropub / Western · $$
Waterfront outlet of the local bar-bistro chain serving burgers, bar bites and drinks, open late.
- Cuisine: Gastropub / Western
- Price: $$ · ~$20-35/pax
- Must-try: Harry's Jazz Burger, Mushroom & Truffle Flatbread
- Where: 8 Raffles Avenue, #01-05/07, Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802
- Nearest exit: Exit D (CityLink Mall / Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay) (~5 min walk)
- Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-12am; Fri-Sat 11am-1am
- Halal: No
The Boiler Seafood Bar & Beer Cajun seafood · $$$
Cajun-style seafood bar serving shell-on seafood bags, lobster and fish & chips with beer.
- Cuisine: Cajun seafood
- Price: $$$ · ~$30-60/pax
- Must-try: Bombdiggity seafood bag, Boston Lobster, Haddock Fish & Chips
- Where: 8 Raffles Avenue, #01-13A, Esplanade Mall Annexe, Singapore 039802
- Nearest exit: Exit D (CityLink Mall / Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay) (~5 min walk)
- Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-10:30pm (closed Mon)
- Halal: No
The Malayan Council Malay-Western fusion · $$$
Muslim-owned restaurant serving Malay-Western fusion mains; confirm halal certification with the venue.
- Cuisine: Malay-Western fusion
- Price: $$$ · ~$21-49/dish
- Must-try: Beef Wellington, Curry Seafood Risotto, Cone Trios Rillette
- Where: 8 Raffles Avenue, #02-14, Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802
- Nearest exit: Exit D (CityLink Mall / Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay) (~5 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11am-11pm
- Halal: Muslim-owned
Restaurant Labyrinth Modern Singaporean fine dining · $$$$
One-Michelin-star restaurant serving modern Singaporean tasting menus; reservations recommended.
- Cuisine: Modern Singaporean fine dining
- Price: $$$$ · $208-298++/pax (tasting menus)
- Must-try: Lunch tasting menu, Dinner tasting menu
- Where: 8 Raffles Avenue, #02-23, Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802
- Nearest exit: Exit D (CityLink Mall / Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay) (~5 min walk)
- Hours: Wed 6:30pm-10:30pm; Fri-Sun 12pm-2:30pm, 6:30pm-10:30pm (closed Mon-Tue)
PUTIEN Fujian (Heng Hwa) Chinese · $$
Michelin-recognised Fujian home-style chain known for lor mee and steamed seafood.
- Cuisine: Fujian (Heng Hwa) Chinese
- Price: $$ · ~$16-30/pax
- Must-try: Fujian Lor Mee, Steamed yellow croaker, Stir-fried bee hoon
- Where: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-205, Marina Square, Singapore 039594
- Nearest exit: Exit B (Marina Square basement) (~4 min walk)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-3pm; Fri-Sun 11am-9:30pm
- Halal: No
Haidilao Hot Pot Chinese hotpot · $$$
Hotpot chain famed for its service, open into the early morning for late-night suppers.
- Cuisine: Chinese hotpot
- Price: $$$ · ~$40-60/pax
- Must-try: Mala soup base, Tomato broth, Handmade noodles
- Where: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #01-19 to 25, Marina Square, Singapore 039594
- Nearest exit: Exit B (Marina Square basement) (~4 min walk)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-5am; Sat-Sun 10:30am-5am
- Halal: No
Kenny Rogers Roasters Rotisserie chicken (halal) · $$
Halal-certified rotisserie chicken chain serving affordable roast-chicken meals with sides.
- Cuisine: Rotisserie chicken (halal)
- Price: $$ · ~$10-16
- Must-try: Quarter-chicken meal, OMG Fried Chicken, Nasi lemak
- Where: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-103A/104, Marina Square, Singapore 039594
- Nearest exit: Exit B (Marina Square basement) (~4 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
- Halal: Halal-certified
Sukiya Gyudon Japanese gyudon / donburi · $
Budget Japanese beef-bowl counter with gyudon from around $4.90, among the cheapest sit-down eats nearby.
- Cuisine: Japanese gyudon / donburi
- Price: $ · ~$4.90-7
- Must-try: Gyudon, Triple Cheese Gyudon, Beef Yakiniku Bowl
- Where: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-138A, Marina Square, Singapore 039594
- Nearest exit: Exit B (Marina Square basement) (~4 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 10am-10pm
- Halal: No
Astons Steak & Salad Western steakhouse · $$
Affordable local Western steakhouse chain serving steaks and grills with two sides.
- Cuisine: Western steakhouse
- Price: $$ · ~$15-30
- Must-try: Sirloin steak, Grilled chicken, Sides & salads
- Where: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #03-145, Marina Square, Singapore 039594
- Nearest exit: Exit B (Marina Square basement) (~4 min walk)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm; Fri-Sun 11:30am-10pm
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot near Esplanade MRT
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Nearest exit | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makansutra Gluttons Bay | Local hawker / open-air | $ | Exit D (towards Esplanade waterfront / CityLink Mall) | — |
| Saporita | Italian (halal) | $$ | Exit D (towards Esplanade waterfront) | Halal-certified |
| Red House Seafood | Singaporean seafood | $$$ | Exit D (CityLink Mall / Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay) | No |
| Straits Chinese Signatures | Peranakan / Nonya | $$ | Exit D (CityLink Mall / Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay) | No |
| Harry's | Gastropub / Western | $$ | Exit D (CityLink Mall / Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay) | No |
| The Boiler Seafood Bar & Beer | Cajun seafood | $$$ | Exit D (CityLink Mall / Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay) | No |
| The Malayan Council | Malay-Western fusion | $$$ | Exit D (CityLink Mall / Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay) | Muslim-owned |
| Restaurant Labyrinth | Modern Singaporean fine dining | $$$$ | Exit D (CityLink Mall / Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay) | — |
| PUTIEN | Fujian (Heng Hwa) Chinese | $$ | Exit B (Marina Square basement) | No |
| Haidilao Hot Pot | Chinese hotpot | $$$ | Exit B (Marina Square basement) | No |
| Kenny Rogers Roasters | Rotisserie chicken (halal) | $$ | Exit B (Marina Square basement) | Halal-certified |
| Sukiya Gyudon | Japanese gyudon / donburi | $ | Exit B (Marina Square basement) | No |
| Astons Steak & Salad | Western steakhouse | $$ | Exit B (Marina Square basement) | No |
Esplanade MRT food: your questions answered
What food is Esplanade MRT known for?
The area is best known for waterfront dining at Esplanade Mall (Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay) and the open-air Makansutra Gluttons Bay hawker cluster, plus a wide range of restaurants in the adjoining Marina Square. Options run from local seafood, Peranakan and hawker fare to Japanese, Italian and even one-Michelin-star fine dining at Restaurant Labyrinth.
Are there halal options near Esplanade MRT?
Yes. Saporita (halal-certified Italian) sits at Makansutra Gluttons Bay, and Kenny Rogers Roasters in Marina Square is halal-certified. Esplanade Mall also has the Muslim-owned Malayan Council. As certifications can change, confirm the current halal status directly with each venue before you go.
Where are the cheapest eats near Esplanade MRT?
For budget meals, Sukiya Gyudon in Marina Square does Japanese beef bowls from around $4.90, and the stalls at Makansutra Gluttons Bay offer local hawker fare from roughly $5-15. Marina Square's food outlets generally offer more affordable options than the sit-down restaurants inside Esplanade Mall.
What's open late near Esplanade MRT?
Haidilao Hot Pot in Marina Square runs into the early morning (around 5am), making it a solid late-night supper choice. Harry's at Esplanade Mall also serves until around midnight on weekdays and 1am on weekends. Makansutra Gluttons Bay traditionally trades in the evenings, but confirm its hours before heading down.
Which exit is best for the main Esplanade food cluster?
Take Exit D, which leads via CityLink Mall towards Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Esplanade Mall and Makansutra Gluttons Bay – the main food cluster. For Marina Square restaurants, use Exit B (Marina Square basement); for Suntec City and Millenia Walk, use Exit A.