22 Sentosa Gateway S.E.A Aquarium, West Zone carpark B1M, #B1-455 & 456, Singapore 098136
Tel: 6577 6688 / 6577 6869
Email: ocean@rwsentosa.com
We usually travel overseas for birthdays celebrations, but April 2020 was not possible for leisure travel, therefore we decided to visit one of my bucket-list restaurants for my birthday dinner. That would be underwater dining at Ocean Restaurant.
The first aquarium dining experience in Singapore, the restaurant did not disappoint. We were given front row seating- meaning, closest to the S.E.A. Aquarium where we could enjoy the stunning views of marine lives. It is located at basement level of Equarius Hotel, Resorts World Sentosa.
A rather dimly lit restaurant swathed in swatches of white light, Ocean Restaurant exuded an aura of mystery when we stepped in. Beautiful ambience, hushed talking, so that the appreciation of oceanic beauty may commence.
The a la carte menu was not extensive, but an improvement from when they used to only have set menus. Mainly seafood items, as expected; and European styled preparation.
We started with a round of Cocktails (mainly Mojitos and Ocean Sling) because there was a promo of SGD$28.00 for 2 cocktails; needless to say the drinks were pretty diluted.
Shared two starters which were not in the a la carte menu - the colorful cold Egg Custard dish with shrimps that was similiar to Chawanmushi (as per the service crew's description). And the Fish Maw appetiser in a creamy broth.
The Chatham Island Blue Cod (SGD$60.00) was a huge, juicy slab of crispy-skinned fish dish in fermented black bean emulsion, leek cabbage ragout and garlic puree. Pretty tasty overall; both the Mom and Bro had this dish.
My Maine Lobster (SGD$80.00) was dish comprising of chunky, springy, fresh and sweet lobster on top of, and below the orzo pasta. Light hints of seaweed and black pepper jus were detected, enhancing the flavour.
We thought the tastiest dish of the night was my hubby's Chargrilled M6 Tajima Striploin Steak (SGD$95.00); smokey noted amidst the natural jus and shallot puree's heavier flavour. The tender texture added to the enjoyment of this dish, as well.
Overall dining experience at Ocean Restaurant was pleasant enough - be there for the beautiful tranquil underwater views; service and food have room for improvement, especially when per dining experience would set you back easily by S$600, minimally.
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