It is Singapore’s only underwater restaurant. Against a backdrop of schools of fish, sharks and manta rays, cocooned as you are by the waters of S.E.A. Aquarium, the Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora is probably a restaurant that attracts diners as much for its ambience, as it does its food.
The restaurant is comfortable playing host to couples on a romantic night out, for families hoping to engage their curious kids, or old friends looking to while a quiet evening chatting away. It has witnessed a couple of marriage proposals as well!
On its menu, designed by “America’s first female Iron Chef” Cat Cora, are Californian-Mediterranean seafood dishes – elegantly prepared with natural ingredients and fresh local produce. Signature dishes include the popular sous vide salmon (one of Cat Cora’s favourite) and crispy skin barramundi.
The menu is regularly refreshed to capture the produce of the seasons. We take a dive through some of the new introductions to its lunch and dinner menus for the latter part of 2016.
Set lunch
- Delight 3-course at $58++
- Leisure 5-course at $72++
Set dinner
- Inspiration 9-course at $208++
- Entice 7-course at $158++
- Excite 5-course at $128++
- Vegetarian 6-course at $108++
Highlights from the menu are
Pink shrimp: Tartare/ Salsa Vert/ Dashi Jelly/ Watermelon/ Yuzu-Soy Reduction
Tastes much milder than original beef tartare, the dish has the sweetness of the shrimp and the tanginess of the salsa and yuzu-soy reduction.
Crispy Skin Barramundi: Fermented Black Bean Paste/ Sauteed Baby Vegetables/ Pepper Salsa/ Green Pepper Juice
A favourite at Ocean Restaurant. The lightly grilled barramundi is firm and served with a healthy serving of vegetables with spicy green pepper juice.
Crisp Brick Duck Foie Gras: Tamarind-Balsamic Reduction/ Ginger Candy/ Cocoa Nib/ Puffed Buckwheat
The buttery-smooth texture of foie gras is wrapped in a crispy coat. The crunchy toppings give it an additional layer of texture.
Sous Vide Scottish Salmon: Salmon Gravlax/ Chilled Cauliflower Milk/ Horseradish Creme/ Roe
Ocean Restaurant’s signature dish. The salmon–cooked in a bath of warm water–retains its nutrition and melts in your mouth.
Roasted Peach: Buttermilk Sago/ Soursop Sorbet/Sakura Espuma/ Shiso
End your meal on a sweet note. The roasting of the peach enhances its sweetness. The sweet buttermilk sago and other toppings gives it a distinctly Asian taste.
For the latest menu, check out Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora on rwsentosa.com.
Where to get the best view at Ocean Restaurant
The best seats at Ocean Restaurant are by the glass panels as you’ll be able to peer down to see the sea bed. If you want these coveted seats, reserve your table at least two weeks in advance by calling +65 6577 6688.
The restaurant is busiest during the weekends. For a higher chance of getting great seats, book your table for a weekday visit.
But even if you can’t get the tables, you’ll still be able to watch the schools of fish swim by from other spots in the restaurant. If you’re sitting with your back to the glass panels, there are mirrors on the wall to reflect the view.
How to get to Ocean Restaurant
Ocean Restaurant can be difficult to find so we have a blog post to guide you there.
If you’re visiting the S.E.A. Aquarium, you can access the restaurant from the entrance at Open Ocean Gallery.
If you are travelling by car, drive towards West Zone Carpark, B1 before heading towards Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora. You can park near Equarius Hotel.
Ocean Restaurant by Cat CoraLocation: S.E.A. Aquarium, Level B1M Opening hours: Dress code: Smart casual For reservations, call +65 6577 6688 or email dining@rwsentosa.com |