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AMERICAN RESTAURANTS IN SINGAPORE: THEBEST PLACES FOR BURGERS, STEAKS, PIZZA ANDMORE

Munch your way through 'Murica's most iconic eats at these restaurants around theisland

Besides giving us Netflix and solid craft beers, America is home to some seriouslysoul-satisfying food scattered through its 50 states, from Maryland’s crab cakes toPhiladelphia’s cheesesteak sandwiches. Thankfully, with the ever-growing pool ofAmerican restaurants in Singapore, we have plenty of places to chow down onburgers, mac and cheese, sticky ribs and more. Here are our favourite spots – youmight need a Grand Canyon-sized appetite to get through all of ’em.

Overeasy

Loved equally for its kitschy vibe and dressed-up yet unpretentious grub, this all-American restaurant now has two spots to visit: the waterfront One Fullerton outlet

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with killer views of Marina Bay’s skyline, and a spankin’ new Orchard Road outpostthat’s great for people-watching. Star dishes on the menu include the truffle burger(with a wagyu beef mince patty, truffle-infused mayonnaise, three different cheeses,sauteed onions and mushrooms in a grilled brioche bun), the Mac and Cheeks –crammed with beautifully braised beef cheeks, and the bourbon donut holes withhomemade fudge. To wash down all that hearty grub, we suggest ordering theiralcohol-spiked milkshakes and slushies.

Overeasy, #01-06, One Fullerton,1 Fullerton Road, Singapore 049213, [email protected]; and #01-01, Liat Towers, 541 Orchard Road, Singapore238881, e. [email protected].

Manhattan Bar

Manhattan

Evoking the swanky watering holes of New York City’s Great Gatsby era, Manhattan isthe first bar in the world with an in-hotel rickhouse, which is used to age bitters andsingle-cask cocktails, as well as store exquisite spirits. A special ingredients room also

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houses heaps of intriguing flavour enhancers, such as smoked sea salt and wild cherrybark. While most flock to the bar for their NYC-inspired cocktail menu (designed torepresent the iconic ‘hoods), their modern bites are also worth a shout – think street-style hot dogs ($15), beef sliders ($20) and deconstructed lobster rolls ($26). Swingby their Sunday cocktail brunch ($150++) for homemade pancakes and bagels,freshly-shucked oysters, smoked foies gras and a build-your-own Bloody Marystation.

Manhattan, Level 2, Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715, p. 67253377.

Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chophouse

For your fill of seafood from the East Coast, head to this classy spot in the trendyChinatown enclave. As its name implies, their selection of fresh, raw oysters ($48 forsix, $96 for a dozen) are not to be missed, along with the thick, creamy clam chowder($18), lobster pot pie ($110) and crab cakes ($47). Meanwhile, meat lovers can diveinto their tender chops ($65-$90), ranging from Kurobuta pork to prime ribeye beef.For dessert, find comfort in timeless treats like key lime pie and ($16) and a doublechocolate fudge brownie served with a scoop of peanut butter ice cream. Delish!

Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chop House, 20 Gemmil Lane, Singapore 069256, p. 6221 4468.

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Humpback

Humpback

Opened by the folks behind Jigger and Pony, this Seattle-style joint serves up plump,fresh oysters flown in from Hama Hama and small plates like fried kale, pecan nutsand pear slices in an addictive buttermilk sauce ($14), prawns with smoked paprika,fennel and cerignola olives ($20), and beef short rib with broccolini and carrot puree($23). Fancy a tipple? Ex-Sugarhall barkeep Long Yishu mixes enticing concoctionslike the jasmine and pear gin & tonic, and the savoury Red Snapper – vodka, clamatojuice and pickled prawns.

Humpback, 18 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089834, p. 6750 4461.

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Meatsmith

MeatSmith

This lively modern smokehouse specialises in thrillingly tender, juicy meats preparedon site using smokers specially flown in from the States. Their beef brisket ($25) hitsthe spot with just enough charred and fatty bits, while their fried chicken ($22 forhalf, $40 for whole) is battered to perfection. If you’re going in a group, load up oncomforting sides like rich, piping hot bacon mac and cheese ($8) and mustard potatosalad ($5). Drinks-wise, they have a range of craft beers, classic cocktails andbourbon; we encourage you to down the famous pickleback (a whisky shot chasedwith pickle brine) at least once.

MeatSmith, 167 & 169 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068620, p. 6221 2262.

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Sacha & Sons

Sacha & Sons

Taking cues from New York’s many delicatessens, Sacha & Sons’s serves authenticJewish fare like potato and onion latkes with smoked salmon ($16), toasted briochewith chopped liver ($16), and a reuben sandwich ($18) stuffed with thickly-slicedpastrami, sauerkraut and sliced cheese. All meats, fish and pickles are cured in-house,and coffee is brewed from Common Man’s roasts.

Sacha & Sons, #03-02 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road, Singapore 238897, p.6735 6961.

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Clinton Street Baking Company

Clinton Street Baking Company

A trip to New York City isn’t complete without visiting this brekkie mecca, which haspractically perfected its fluffy pancake stack. If you aren’t visiting the Big Apple, youcan now get your fix at the cafe’s new Southeast Asian branch here. Theaforementioned pancakes come in three mouthwatering flavours – blueberry,chocolate chip and banana walnut. Other highlights include the crispy potatopancakes with house-smoked salmon and crème fraîche, and their hot fudge sundaetopped with a generous mound of whipped cream.

Clinton Street Baking Company, 31 Purvis Street, Singapore 188608, p. 6684 4845.

Little Diner

Is mac and cheese the way to your heart? This charming eatery has two superbversions: Old School Baked Mac & Cheese ($16.50) in a delectable cheese sauce, andthe fancier Version 2 Mac & Cheese Royale ($20.50) gussied up with truffle oil and

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wild mushrooms. Elsewhere on the menu, they also do a mean XXX Baconator beefburger ($21.50) topped with melted swiss cheese, bacon strips, bacon aioli andespresso bacon jam, and a homemade apple crumble served with a scoop of vanilla icecream.

Little Diner, 789 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269763, p. 6466 4088.

SEAR

SEAR

Steak served with a stunning view of Marina Bay – what’s not to like? Perched atopSingapore Land Tower, Sear prides itself in richly marbled cuts of meat – Kobe ribeye, Australian Jack’s Creek wagyu and more – cooked to a tee in their Europeancharcoal ovens. Each steak (from $65 to $340) can be paired with one of sevensignature sauces, from salsa verde to bordelaise with soft bone marrow.

SEAR, #45-01/02 Singapore Land Tower, 50 Raffles Place, Singapore 048623, p.6221 9555.

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Roosevelt’s Diner & Bar

Roosevelt’s is the place to be for true-blue, casual American grub in a relaxed, trendysetting. Get your fingers messy with their lip-smacking BBQ baby back ribs (halfportion $22, full portion $28) and candied bacon beef burger ($20), and round offyour meal with sweet offerings like the apple forest berries crumble ($8).

Roosevelt’s Diner & Bar, #01-02 Dorsett Residences, 331 New Bridge Road,Singapore 088764, p. 6538 3518.

The Beast

The Beast

Inspired by the deep South’s bold flavours, this bourbon-focused bar has greasy-goodchow like buttermilk chicken and waffles ($20) with bourbon maple butter sauce andcountry fried steak ($24). Those seeking to challenge their tums can take on theginormous, heart-stropping Beast burger ($125); crammed with 1.6 pounds of beef, apound of buttermilk chicken and a pound of slow-cooked pork, it’s enough to feed

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four hungry adults.

The Beast, 17 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199329, p. 6285 0017.

The Market Grill

This snazzy, industrial-chic restaurant has us salivating after its sizzling meats andnaturally flavourful seafood. The buttery chargrilled lobster is a top choice, as is theirsinful burgers – for a unique take, try the Bleu Cheese ($25 for 150g, $34 for 200g).The complex beef patty burger comes with bleu cheese, sweet burnt onionmarmalade, and bacon sandwiched in a walnut raisin bun.

The Market Grill, 208 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068642, p. 6221 3323.

Suprette

Suprette

Taking up the ground floor of Kam Leng Hotel, Suprette is a worthy stop for itssignature burger ($25). Think a thick, perfectly cooked beef patty wrapped in melted

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gruyere cheese, soft sesame-speckled buns and an avalanche of fries on the side. Dropby in the day to try their brunch line-up, which includes the duck hash ($14) servedwith sunny side-ups, pickled veggies and mesclun salad and The Besar Breakfast($21), which comes with eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, roasted potatoes, mushroomsand homemade baked beans.

Suprette, Kam Leng Hotel, 383 Jalan Besar, Singapore 209001, p. 6298 8962.

Smokey’s BBQ

Firing up an authentic barbecue experience, Smokey’s slow-roasts and smokes all itsmeaty mains with a secret blend of seasoning and wood chips carted in straight fromthe USA. Feast on ribs seasoned in special dry rub and doused in BBQ sauce, burgers,jalapeño poppers and hush puppies.

Smokey’s BBQ, 73 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427790, p. 6345 6914.

Morganfield’s

Self-proclaimed as the “home of sticky bones”, it’s no surprise that Morganfield’ssignature dish is fork-tender, rustic pork ribs – their classic, hickory wood-smokedversion is coated in an addictive, cider-infused barbecue sauce. Char-grilled chicken,succulent pork chops, steaks and seafood round out the menu.

Morganfield’s, #02-23 The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green, Singapore 1386187, p.6694 3635.

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Spruce

Spruce

Comforting Italian-American nosh is the main game at both of Spruce’s breezyoutlets, with scrummy dishes like ahi tuna tartare served with ciabatta ($24), beer-braised lamb shank ($33) and beef and spinach ravioli.

Spruce, Phoenix Park, 320 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247980, p. 6836 5528; and#01-01 Bukit Timah Fire Station, 260 Upper Bukit Timah Road, p. 6466 5582.

Jerry’s Barbecue & Grill

For a reliable bounty of barbecued goodness, Jerry’s Barbecue and Grill won’tdisappoint. Expect flame-licked ribs, chicken, burgers, sandwiches and more, as wellas their famous deep-fried mushrooms and buffalo wings.

Jerry’s Barbecue & Grill, 92 Club Street, Singapore 069460, p. 6323 4550.

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This laidback, rustic restaurant doles out American diner-style cuisine for the soul.With boldly-named dishes like Big Ass Onion Rings ($10) accompanied by honeymustard mayonnaise, and the Hot Mama burger ($24) topped with jalapeno,guacamole, salsa, cheddar and sour cream, you can definitely expect big flavour here.Plus, you can build the burger of your fantasies with three different kinds of meats –wagyu beef, chunky pork belly and cajun chicken – and a smorgasbord of toppingsand sauces.

Roadhouse, 13 Dempsey Road, Singapore 239674, p. 6476 2922.

Handlebar Singapore

Handlebar

Hidden in a far-flung corner of Sembawang, this gritty biker’s bar whips up unfussy,fare with brow-raising names like the Beer Butt Chicken ($45) and Slap Yo MammaPork Chop ($25). Want to prove you’re tough as nails? Try your best to finish a platterof their gnarly, tongue-scorching Sudden Death Wings ($16).

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Handlebar, 57 Jalan Mempurong, Singapore 759057, p. 6475 9571.

Mischief

Inspired by the food truck frenzy in the States, Mischief serves American street foodwith a twist. Gather your posse to share playful bites like Naughty Fries ($14)slathered in good ol’ chili and cheese and fried fish tacos ($8), apple sauce chops($30) and the salacious-sounding Deep Fried S&M ($14) – fried, beer-batteredSnickers and Mars bars with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and berry compote. Ifyou’re here to pre-game, check out their tidy list of craft beers and cheeky cocktails.

Mischief, #01-12 Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039802, p. 65320481.

Burger Joint

Burger Joint

If you’re no stranger to The Big Apple, then you’re probably well-acquaintedwith NYC burger institution, Burger Joint. The new Singaporean outlet, hidden away

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in Gemmill Lane, brings to mind retro diners and unpretentious American fare. Thissimplicity works in its favour; by eschewing exotic sauces and even salt and pepper,you’re left with a burger that easily shows off the quality of its ingredients. The proofis in the first bite of your burger – from the crisp, fresh lettuce and onions to thegenerous portions of melty cheese and, of course, the all-beef patties (served at yourchoice of doneness; we recommend the medium).

Burger Joint, #03-01, 115 Amoy Street. p. 6221 8648. Enter through the back dooron Gemmill Lane

Dallas Restaurant & Bar

Turning ten in style, this American bistro entered a new chapter when it recentlyunveiled its gorgeous, glass-housed outlet at Suntec City’s Sky Garden. So what haskept it in the game so long? Finger-lickin’ mains like its decadent pork ribs, slow-cooked for two hours to achieve a perfect texture that’s tender without being flaky, afull rack of Fiery Ribs that will will test your spice tolerance, and the Berry Ribs thatoffer a unique but decidedly moreish tangy berry glaze.

Dallas Restaurant & Bar, #03-302/303 Suntec City Sky Garden, 3 TemasekBoulevard, Singapore 038983, p. 6333 4068. Open Sat-Wed 11.30am-12am, andThu-Fri 11.30am-1am.

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