db Bistro & Oyster Bar by Daniel Boulud

Is a great place to chill. The ambience is relaxing, dimly lighted. Service crews asre well trained, very polite and attentive. They have good selection of French wines. The oysters were very fresh, with different country of origins, one of the best in town. Lobster bisque soup was thick and good. Portion was huge. Good to share so to keep room for others. The rest of the food was ok for me except for the madeleine, which was very good.

Food was good but that's somewhat expected for the prices. Ambience was great and the staff had impeccable service. The burger in particular was such a generous portion that I had to pack half of it home - it was really quite a lot for 1 pax! The patty was cooked well and still glistening and juicy. French onion soup was also delicious. Overall a great place to have a nice fancy quiet lunch.

We have been here twice. First time 5 years ago and now on our passing trip to Bali. The food and service have always been excellent. We especially like oysters and here they are impeccable. This time, I had a slightly different opinion about how the classic steak tartare should be seasoned. Apparently Singaporean tartar is seasoned more to suit Asian tastes. However, the staff took great care of my little pickiness. I can warmly recommend this restaurant to everyone who appreciates particularly good food.

We visited the place 3 times. The first time, the service was spotless. We had an excellent terrine with pistachio, and tuna tartare. The lobster roll followed happily with the steak tartare, but I have to say I am very conservative with my steak tartare, the ketchup wasn’t a great touch. The second time we had just a burger, the meat was a bit raw but I just couldn’t atop thinking about the bun that was similar to airplane bun they give you. Hot at start, then dry after few minutes. For the moules frites, no need to say it was tasty and fresh. The third time I had one coq au vin, a shocking disappointment, it was more like a steam chicken with gravy red wine sauce when it should be like a drunken chicken!! Overall go for the seafood they handle the products better.

Starters - The variety of breads were excellent Oysters - A must order when you are here. There were 3 flavours and we were delighted with all three DB Burger - Highlight of the restaurant. A perfect burgers with melt in your mouth flavours. Highly recommended Molten lava cake - Just the right amount of sweetness and an oh so tender texture. Definitely one the best desserts I have tried. The accompanying fries were excellent as well

Burger was just OK, despite asking for medium, it came out rather dry. Almost like medium-well. The shrimp cocktail was fresh but rather tasteless, dipping sauce was just meh. The trout was much better. Flaky and well seasoned. The service and attention was very good though.

DB Bistro food is quite similar to Lavo, so was a bit confused on what I had before. Tried the French Onion soup, love it that its so cheesy . Escargot itself is quite tasteless and I didn’t like the puff that comes with it as it smelt too buttery. Coq Au Vin is not bad, soft and tender chicken meat. Quite disappointing grilled veg, had much better ones at another Italian restaurant 😜. Brussels sprout passed with quite big chuck of bacon which surprisingly not those too salty type. Seared foie gras served with filet mignon, but they were quite nice to change the beef as we find it too well done, instead of medium raw. And of course the warm soft madeleine is a must. Service has always been impeccable in most MBS establishments, so no complains.

Walked in for dinner on a friday night and the food was fresh and was of high quality. I liked that the service staff was friendly and very attentive. The oysters were fresh and juicy. We also enjoyed the mussels in white wine sauce which was light and refreshing, and the sauce tasted more like a soup and i drank every mouthful of it. We also had the burger, which we could taste the meat used in the burger patty - it did not feel overly processed. The fries were the highlight - crispy and hot! Think of it as a upgraded McDonald fry. We also enjoyed the strawberry lemonade which went perfectly with the meal.

The food was amazing! The service was amazing! The location was amazing! Everything was amazing! Seriously though for an upscale restaurant located in a shopping mall - it was just so great! I chose this place because I love visiting "celebrity" chef's restaurants and seafood! Who does not love seafood? (Ok, those who are allergic to seafood do not love seafood). We had the foie gras, pate, salmon, tartar and each dish was beautifully presented as it was delcious. Note: Give yourself time to find the place because the Marina Bay Sands Mall is huge and if you have never been there before it can be overwhelming.

Such exquisite delicacies! Quaint little bistro vibes. Very attentive service. Just the right amount of food for lunch and the white cosmo hit the spot.

I was so disappointed by the dining experience. Being such a high end dining establishment I was hoping for a well trained and attentive staff. Instead I rather rate them as entry level amateurs. We arrived for our dinner reservation at 6:40. Upon arrival the hostess was pleasant and welcoming. After being seated we waited 20 minutes for our server to arrive. He never introduced himself, and I thought he was the table busboy. He took our drink order and disappeared for another 10 minutes. The whole meal was just a exasperating experience of poor service and constant waiting. Definitely not high dining and not worth the money.

My favorite Bistro & Oyster bar in Singapore, excellent service and delicious food, not as pricey as LAVO located inside Marina Bay Sands resort. I had brunch here on Saturday and also was honored to meet Chef Jonathan despite his busy schedule during service. All of the staff were so attentive and friendly, it made us feel like we were getting a Red carpet treatment, even though it was just a regular day for the workers there. We had an oyster platter, DB original burger, squid ink pasta, Brussel Sprouts & mushrooms. Also some champagne and mixed drinks that weren't on the menu. They have an excellent wine list and dessert menu. I also had some freshly made madeleines, molten chocolate cake and baked Alaskan for dessert. I made an early reservation for brunch at 11am, it wasn't that crowded but after my oysters came it started to get busy. We had Rain serving us, Ace was the bartender, Balthazar was the GM as well as Olivia and everyone else working. I'll have to say that this place has unsurpassed service and excellent food. Shall definitely be back, it's one of the busier and best places to eat in Marina Bay Sands.

DB Moderne is a place I return to over and over again. The vibe is chill yet elegant, food consistently delicious . The seafood , especially Oysters on half shell is the best in Singapore. My preference is the bar counter seats where the collection of beautiful bottles of libation gleam like jewels . The bar area crew, Mark De Guzman , Ace and Olive are brilliant , friendly and always provide meticulous and attentive service. From Dinner for one by myself , to hosting a table of 8 friends, DB Moderne will undoubtedly be my go to place. Jenn P

Great atmosphere and quality food. Stopped in unplanned, got greeted and seated and was impressed.

This place is conveniently located inside a huge shopping mall. It has a three consecutive brunch selection that's modestly priced. The food and customer service here was excellent! I definitely recommend it!

This is a review of a dinner date at DB Bistro Moderne in The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. The ambiance is modern with touches of the classic. I do like the kitchen behind the frosted glass. It is a nice comfortable room. I think its great that the tables are not so very close together. http://tinyurl.com/c3ss58j The service was extremely good. They were attentive throughout the meal. The staff was friendly, polite, and professional. The food ranged from good to exceptional. Complimentary Bread - For me, this was the weakest part of the meal. There were three kinds of bread. But I did not find any of them particularly interesting. http://tinyurl.com/c5lhsd7 Steak Tartare (Cornichons, Capers, Parsley, Baby Romaine, Grilled Country Bread) - This was my date's selection for a appetizer. I tried it and thought it was very good. It was tender and oh so flavourful. Truth be told, while I eat it relatively often, Steak Tartare is not my favourite dish. But this was very good. As with most of the dishes, the presentation was quite nice. http://tinyurl.com/bppfewd San Daniel Prosciutto (Arugula, Toasted Country Bread) - i selected this dish as my starter. This was truly excellent prosciutto. This is living proof that great food starts with great ingredients. So simple, yet so wonderful. http://tinyurl.com/cxpptrh The Frenchie Burger (Beef Patty Topped with Confit Pork Belly Caramelized Onion, Morbier Cheese, Arugula, Cornichons, Served on a Black Pepper Bun) I selected DB Moderne so that I could try their burger. I could not order their signature burger. I no longer eat foie gras. I selected the Frenchie burger. This was the best burger I've eaten in Singapore. It surpassed the burger at Omakase. But this really gets into the debate between diner style burgers and gourmet burgers. I think the Frenchie was smaller than I expected. But the ingredients were amazing and came together so well. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare. This allowed the flavour of the beef to shine through. The Morbier cheese is what took it over the top. It was such a great selection. I loved it. The fries were good but certainly not amazing. http://tinyurl.com/bnemgtk Duck Confit (Savoy Cabbage, Olive Oil, Crushed Potatoes, Mustard Jus) My date selected the duck confit. This was not a surprise. I tried it and it was quite good. She really enjoyed in. http://tinyurl.com/cyr7vyo Dessert - For dessert, she ordered the profiteroles and I ordered the chocolate fondant. I tried both. They were both chocolate lovers' dreams. However, I preferred my chocolate fondant. It was just an explosion of chocolate. http://tinyurl.com/c6dzyrq http://tinyurl.com/cgvy2zn Sinister Americano - This was her cocktail. I tried it. It reminded me of Fireball whiskey. This means I liked it. But, I am not sure how, for me, it would pair with food. http://tinyurl.com/dxn8gbw Receipt (Dinner for 2) - $211.86 http://tinyurl.com/bn2j4ft Overall - DB Bistro Moderne provided all of the elements of a great meal; food, ambiance, and service. The burger would rate with almost any in the world. However, I think if they are going to do it, why not go all the way and make the burger of a more reasonable size for dinner? The remainder of the food was also enjoyable. It just made for a pleasant dining experience.

First, let me say that this is a reluctant four, I would rather it be a three, but the service and food were both of good quality. Party of two, Saturday night, made the day prior. The decor is understated elegance, comfortable, attractive. The tables are nicely spaced and the booths looked comfortable. Unfortunately, we were seated at a table that was directly in line with the traffic from the kitchen to the dishing room so it was bit uncomfortable. We has the steak tartare, frenchie burger, original db burger, fries, and for dessert durian soufflé and maccarons. The food quality was good, as expected. For the price, it was not as exceptional as expected. The tartare was good, but I've had better. The fries we under seasoned. The burgers were delicious and the portion was small. We shared everything and originally started with the frenchie, thinking it would be filling. The portion was small so we ordered the db burger. The patty was larger (after all, it is stuffed with short ribs and foie gras). Two things pushed this from a three to a four: Service: server Mira was outstanding and attentive. Kudos to the restaurant for having quality servers and kudos to Mira for caring. Dessert: the Durian soufflé was over the top delicious. Durian is such an odd fruit and forbidden in many places for the smell, so I was surprised to see it on the menu. Mira and I had a brief conversation about how they actually use real durian and the controversy around that. Th maccarons were also very good and surprisingly affordable (6 small for S$10). The best, of course, were the madelines served after the meal. These were heaven. Light, fluffy, lemony, warm, dusted with powdered sugar. All in all a good experience, but with so many choices for dining in Singapore, I doubt that I will return to this particular venue.

I am a big fan of Daniel Boulud's restaurants. I have been to almost all of his NYC restaurants and I have been to the Bar Boulud in London as well. So, I was excited to see a DB Bistro Moderne in Singapore. I came here on a busy Saturday night and sat at the bar. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and I quickly had a cocktail and some bread in front of me. I ordered the steak frites. Usually steak frites is a mid-grade hanger or skirt steak. At DB, it is USDA prime, imported from the USA, so it is the top quality beef you can get. The dish was served with frites and a mini wedge salad. The steak was a bit undercooked, but they quickly took it back and brought it up to where I wanted it temperature-wise. After all was corrected with the steak, I went on to enjoy the entire plate of food. Although a bit on the pricey side, it was an excellent dining experience.

Love, love, love it! First of all the service: FANTASTIC! Every friggin' person at DB Bistro was on point: the bartender, the hostess, the server bringing my food, the manager: all of them were friendly, chatty, pro-active and helpful. Take note, all other restaurants: this is how it should be! I have noticed that often restaurants serve subpar dishes during restaurant week, not DB Bistro! The dishes were also listed on their regular menu and were just great. I've said it before and I will say it again: simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication! I love innovation but a classic is often a classic for a reason and when it is executed well, it is hard to beat. I started with the Kale Caesar Salad: I will definitely be back for this, it was one of the best salads I had in Singapore. The dressing was in perfect ratio to the salad and the anchovies gave it that typical Caesar flavor. The slow-cooked salmon showed great skill, in my opinion it was cooked just right! The dessert was another hit: the Molten Chocolate cake with the salted caramel sauce was pure indulgence. And this is not where the praise stops: the cocktail, recommended by the bartender, was simply amazing! I guess the only negative thing I can say about DB Bistro is that I ate way too much and that this experience spoiled many other restaurants for me as it will be hard to find somewhere in Singapore which matches the service and food of DB Bistro. In short: Awesome food, awesome service... they'll see me back at DB Bistro.

Really wanted to like this place better. The Boulud name raised my expectations so it could only disappoint from there...which it unfortunately did. Whilst service was prompt and ninja-like, and ambience was very nice, the all-important food was a major let down. Especially considering we ordered the signature dish! We had: a DB burger and salmon tartare to share as we had only eaten brunch 90mins before. The DB burger was ordered medium but came out VERY pink. The foie gras inside was barely noticeable and made zero impact or difference to the burger. Whilst the texture of the burger was good, it was woefully under-seasoned and thus lacked any flavour. More salt would've probably helped bring out the flavour of the quality beef. A few miserable slivers of onion (for $50 a burger couldn't they have at least caramelised them?) and lettuce were scattered inside, along with a smear of mustard and ketchup. The parmesan bun was also totally underwhelming. $44++ is massively overpriced for a burger that would've been beaten in a blind taste test by Shake Shack or Omakase. On the plus side, the chips / French fries were excellent! Salmon tartare was very small and not at all worth the $22++ ...portion essentially what you'd get if it was served in a martini glass. Again under seasoned and lacking any real character. Even the bread basket they served us was disappointing, with bread that had the texture of being cut and out in the air for a few hours. Overall for what was essentially a meal for one, we paid $77 and didn't even order a drink. Don't be sucked in by the celebrity name, the food is far from what the price tag leads you to expect.

On Sunday, we had a quick pre theater lunch at DB Bistro Moderne. It's an elegant and comfortable dining room. Not liking the looks of the appetizer choices and not wanting dessert, we passed over the set brunch items and focused on the ala carte side of the menu. For a starter, we shared the large portion of Tuna Tartar ($34). Served with cucumber, mint yogurt and thin homemade chickpea crackers - the dish suffered from a spiciness and strong dressing that sadly overpowered the tuna. I've had this same sort of dish elsewhere and most places let the fresh tuna flavor take center stage. Luke's does an especially nice version using avocado. The chickpea crackers were not doing the trick so we asked for more of the complimentary sliced baguette bread to use in its place. For mains, we chose Burgers: I had the Yankee Burger with cheddar cheese and my friend chose the Frenchie Burger. The presentation of the tall burger and the condiments is really nice (see photo). The sirloin lacked enough seasoning to enhance the natural flavors of the high quality beef. (my friend had the same complaint). Although I requested medium well, my burger was served at medium - still very pink in side. I am always a little underwhelmed with the burgers here. On my last visit, I had the Original DB Burger and remember having the same issues with it. The Good: The Dining Room is elegant and comfortable. The Staff is friendly. The Bad: Tuna Tartar needs less seasoning. Burgers need more seasoning. The Verdict: I'm looking forward to returning again and exploring more of the menu. 3.5 stars

After a show at the theatre we decided dinner was in order. First time at the bistro. The burgers are really good. Juicy and flavorful. Will definitely come back.

We had an evening at DB last Sunday night, ordered a plate of oysters and the mussels. Oysters came very fresh but mussels arrived smelling real strong of ammonia. Both me and my bf were surprised at first but just wanted to be sure so I tried one and so did he. It was positively bad for me and he too spat out the one and only piece he had. We spoke to the barman since we sat at the bar. And after some time a manager came along to offer us other items and perform service recovery. She said to us that because the source of the mussels might differ from what we're used to that sometimes customers can't accept it. Don't know if they actually smelled it or tasted it. If they did then something is very wrong to be so ignorant. But the evening got better, the manager(I assume) who did service recovery tried to offer us other food but the both of us honestly just wanted mussels since we're going from place to place and trying out mussels. In fact we had earlier during the evening had mussels at pizzeria mozza next door. Never the less, she gave us a complimentary snack bowl of mini Madeleines. Which were admittedly good. Then along came a Caucasian man who came over to insist that their mussels were fresh as they receive deliveries 6 times a week and said that maybe their chef likes garlic very much which lead to the foul smell. (I love garlic and garlic does not smell like that at all). In my opinion the way he say it seem like he was hinting that we were lying. I felt very offended as this would mean that we don't know what fresh mussels taste like and left very upset.

An incredible burger and service to match. I emailed them about a reservation in the morning got a confimation within an hour! Who needs OpenTable? Flashy, but without comfort, someone let DB down on this decore design. All hard surface, the noise was deafing. Had this been designed for a concert hall it might have worked. The conversation of the loud Chinese 30 something girl could be heard easily from the bar to the shopping center. The Pink Floyd cocktail while pretty, was all ice and foam, and the tartie, mine Alsacian, was a $22 large cheese craker. But oh the DB burger was $42 very well spent! Just PERFECT! Thanks DB! Dessert the apple Mille Feuille was way over thunk. The sorbet saved the plate from complete disaseter.

First and foremost, I am giving a 2 star rating STRICTLY for the Burgers (as I am a Burger nut and I care more about the food than ambiance or service). DB Burger. S$42.00++ - Sirloin Burger filled with Braised Short Rib & Foie Gras, served on a Parmesan Bun. I had to remove the Foie Gras (for ethical reasons) and ate it that way. The buns were nice. Patty mince was strangely weird. Almost like a corn-beef kind of texture. I believe that by putting so many cuts (with other methods of preparation) complicates a burger. The patty had an unearthly look too. Looks like a Puck. It needs more fats in it. Kind of dry in my opinion. The Frenchie Burger. S$26.00++ - Beef patty topped with Confit Pork Belly, Caramelized Onions, Morbier Cheese, Arugula, Cornichons, served on a Black Pepper Bun. Again, the introduction of another cut (this time around, it's another animal) isn't strong enough. The Beef overwhelmed the Pork. Patty mince was strangely weird. Almost like a corn-beef kind of texture. Dejavu huh? Cheese was a tad overwhelming as well. Thankfully, there was some Caramelized Onions (that saved this baby). Again, it looks like a Puck. It needs more fats in it. Kind of dry in my opinion. The Yankee Burger. - Beef patty, Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, served on a Sesame Seed Bun. Like the others, the patty mince was strangely weird. Almost like a corn-beef kind of texture. Iceberg Lettuce in a burger at $22.00? You have got to be kidding me. I'd rather pay for a burger by the clown in red shoes, but don't jump to conclusion that I will eat food from the clown. I was just expressing myself. Again, it looks like a Puck. It needs more fats in it. Kind of dry in my opinion. Notice the repeated "Puck", "corn-beef"? If you did, well, you aren't dreaming. Service was mega awesome. From the Maitre'd to the Ronaldhino-ish looking waiter. Was not happy with the food, but I still tipped them $20.00 for the awesome attention to service. I am not that bad after all, no? :)

I went to DB Bistro Moderne a few times, and to be honest, was not wow-ed by the food here. It was not bad, and I certainly did not regret going, but none of the dishes really stood out. One of their signature dishes here is obviously the famous burger. I tried the original db burger and it was good. I loved the unique combination of regular beef burger patty, foie gras, and braised ribs if I remember correctly. It was very creative and I don't think you can have it anywhere else in the world. But the bread/bun was disappointing. It really was a huge distraction from that wonderful patty. The other dishes were OK, I suppose. Tried the casserole, snail & chicken fricassee, some fishes and they were all good. We also had the Kagoshima beef and it was very good, very simply done, but then again, it is much harder to screw up such a wonderful piece of meat than to do it right. All in all, I definitely won't mind going here again if my friends or family want to but there are a lot better of restaurants in Singapore.

If you have never heard of Daniel Boulad you need to get your head out of your ass. Seriously, he is amazing, and DB Bistro certainly lives up to having his name on the place. When I first moved to Singapore, I wanted to take myself out to a nice place after my I closed my first deal at work, and knew there were some celebrity restaurants in the MBS. Being that I was flying solo for this dinner, I knew I wanted somewhere that I would feel comfortable sitting at the bar alone, and somewhere that had killer cocktails and amazing food. DB had it all. I was immediately sat at the bar, the bartender (I wish I could remember his name) was chatty but not annoying, and made his recommendations, and the service was excellent. I had the lychee martini, some killer oysters, the salmon and the molten chocolate cake. Everything was excellent. Since then, I've been back about 4 times, I take clients there, I took my friends who were visiting from the US and have gone back on my own. Each time the bartender remembers me and my name and always makes a point to say hello, which I think is a nice touch. I've had everything from their lobster to the steak to the pasta and everything is good. If you are looking for a special occasion place, date night, client dinner or lunch, or place to sit at the bar and enjoy some me time, DB Bistro is the place to be. P.S. (Don't skimp on the bread, it's delicious!)

After lunch at Pita Pan, I hopped over to DB Bistro, where I had visited three times previously, for their revamped menu. This place has always been one of my favourite dessert spots in Singapore and it still is :) If you are thinking that the desserts here are over-priced or belong to the atas petite sized kinds that are gone in less than 3 big mouthfuls, then you might be interested to pop by here to have a look. Out from the menu is the old Apricot Vanilla Souffle. The new angmoh pastry chef Benjamin Siwek has gone local to come up with this "Royale" Durian Soufflé ($15). This is by far, a soufflé with the most character. The fluffy mixture seems insubstantial as one digs a spoon in but the flavour fills up the mouth just like HD surround sound system echoing in every space. The queen fruit, mangosteen, was turned into a sorbet to accompany the durian but I was too busy with the soufflé. The peculiar thing is that the chocolate dessert here did not make a show. The Milk Chocolate Mousse with Peanut Brittle and Banana Ice Cream($15)did not have multiple textures even though it sounds crunchy. The base sat a rather dry brownie-like cake layer which did not help to score points. Another Southeast Asian inspired dessert was the Jackfruit Verrine ($15) which caused everyone's face to cringe with an extremely sour Lime Sherbet. But once you mixed it with the Coconut Tapioca and Palm Sugar, it all went down sweetly. This was another satisfying experience and I am looking forward to the new items for the next season! And last but not least, I am grateful for the complimentary treat of db's (or aka da Bomb!!) Madeleines, which are still as light as those on my previous visit. They might be rustic bakes but once you try these, it will be difficult to find a better one!

DB Bistro is hailed as THE place to go to for the best burger in Singapore, even by fellow chefs. With a testimonial like that, it's hard for us burger fans to resist. We loved the gougères with grated Gruyère cheese and Basque pepper Piment d'Espelette ... it was so addictive we could have eaten a dozen of them easily. The bread platter had a good selection of different types of bread. We had the foie gras terrine with quince ... it was a bit too rich and heavy for me but otherwise smooth and creamy. I had the steak frites which came as a nicely pink and juicy sirloin but personally I prefer the fattier ribeye cut. The fries were pretty awesome though. Friend had the burger but was very much unimpressed unfortunately. Verdict? I just want more of those gorgeous gougères.

Now I came here really wanting to love this place. And I loved some of the food but it did definitely fall short of expectations. First, let me say that the service here is excellent. Definitely the best I experienced in Singapore...and I sat at the bar. I ordered a burger and french onion soup to start. The French Onion Soup was very good, though quite pricey, but definitely the best french onion soup I ever had, unfortunately though that wasn't what I really wanted. I came here for the burger, and the reason dB Bistro Moderne is only getting three stars instead of four or five. The burger had quite a burnt tast, and I ordered medium. The beef didn't seem to be of a high quality, which is disappointing as I'm sure they spent a pretty penny on it. The bun was soaked and surprisingly depressing. If only they knew how to keep the bun dry. I ordered the Yankee Burger and really don't have anything positive to say about it. I'd take a Carl's Jr. Six Dollar burger over this any day of the week...and it's a third of the price. I really want to try this place again since the French Onion soup was so good and the bartender hooked me up with free Madeleine's, which were fresh and very buttery. Next time I'm in Singapore I'll be back here, and hopefully I get more of the French Onion Soup, awesome Madeleines and great service, and less of the horribly overrated disgusting burger.

My hostess Andrea was very professional and provided superior customer service! Although the wait was a little long, she always checked in with us to make sure our needs were met!! We will definitely come back and appreciate her pleasant attitude and professional demeanor. Keep up the excellent standards!

Over the past couple of year, I have been to DB Bistro 5 or 6 times, and it's become one of my favorite places in SG, even though it's in a mall. The menu is French American with some classics, lots of seafood and burgers. Perhaps one of their most famous dish is the Original db burger, which is made from short ribs and foie gras. It sounds totally decadent and at $45, it's the most expensive burger I've had in my life. But the short rib - foie gras combo was not working for me, even though I love both separately. A better choice is the Yankee burger which is exactly what a great burger should be like. The other famous item is their seafood tower. Available in 3 sizes, we had the medium one which was basically good enough as a dinner for 2 people. Loved the lobster and oysters, and speaking of which, the oysters here are the best that I have had in Singapore - very fresh, full of briny juice, and a nice selection of both European and North American oysters. The surprise hit for me was their steak. I had the NY Strip, and it was a better steak than most of the steak houses in Singapore. OK, at $88, it's not that cheap, but it was perfectly cooked and very flavorful and tender. Would definitely order a steak again. Overall, it's a great place for some oysters and drinks as well as a full dinner, seafood or steaks or burgers.

Chef Daniel Boulud, better known as Daniel has opened his first Southeast Asia restaurant; db Bistro Moderne at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) early last year (I am not counting his Beijing outlet since China sits in East Asia than in our SEA region). At 57, he is a well established celebrity chef who owns many high rating restaurants in the West. Born in France and culinary trained by notable French chefs, he emerged as a rising star, marked with many awards. His fame continue to rise after his NY restaurant; Daniel receives the most prestigious rating and becomes - Michelin 3-star restaurant. Daniel is well-known for his traditional French cooking with a touch of modern American flavor (This speaks well for the attention he receives in New York, he clearly understood what appeals and suits the Americans with a twist). The restaurant is located at basement 1 of Marina Bay Sands- a luxurious integrated resort with a world-class casino and famous Sands Skypark. It is easily accessible by public transports; where the most convenient way of getting there by Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), alighting at Bayfront station. One should spot the restaurant effortlessly as it lies just opposite Grand Theater's ticketing counter. Arriving at 4ish in the afternoon, the restaurant was only 15% filled with diners, probably due to brunch hours. With my reservation, I was being ushered politely to a leathery rosso dining banquette. The bistro looks elegant, dressed up in stylish hanging globes across the ceiling. To me, it was all sexy and chic and thanks to Jeffrey Beers, the Architect and Interior Designer. The ambiance was laid back but not on the service. The main courses were served in 25mins after they have been placed. First came the Coq au vin; braised chicken cooked with wine, wild mushrooms, pearl onions, few stripes of pork belly and most notable lardons. The späetzle (a form of egg noodles but small button-shaped) was served alongside in a iron cast dishware. The dish looks attempting and it gives off an exhilarating winy aroma. I immediately helped myself with the chicken thigh (it came with 2 drumsticks and a thigh) and it was all comforting. The thigh was well soaked with the thickened wine juices, leaving the skin jelly-liked. However, the meat was a bit tough and chewy. Unfortunately, the drumsticks taste similar, I'd believe it shouldn't have happened on drumsticks. I am puzzled over the meat texture, even until now. On the brighter side, the thickened gravy was heavenly and you ought to drizzle it over those späetzle to enjoy, it mustn't be wasted. The pearl onions were sweet & so fresh that they were all crunchy at each bite! The barely noticeable stripped pork belly and cubed mushrooms were thoroughly braised and yummy. I smiled at those lardon bits that made the dish taste even better just like seeing a plate of Char Kway Teow sprinkled generously with lardons, full of guilt but gratifying. While feeling a little upset over the chicken meat, I am so delighted that I am right about Fried Eggs Lyonnaises! The "not-so-popular" egg dish was a surprise. I am amazed that the duck confit was so well done that it was so soft and delicate (the fact that the duck meat was even tender than coq au vin's chicken drumsticks, makes me felt worst over it) and the caramelized onions add an extra sweetness to the meat. It was not gamey at all! The cubed potatoes embedded underneath the layer of cheese were equally delicious. Not to be missed - db's desserts! I have a soft spot for desserts and their Warm Madeleines were to die-for! The 20 petit cakes wrapped in linen for warmth, appeared ballooning and lip-smacking. Each was light and spongy. The center was air-filled with a pronounced lemony taste. It was delectable on its own, even without the capped icing dust. It was definitely a highlight on the dessert menu. I confessed, being gluttony, I could not stop at only 1 dessert. I'd to have another when some new flavors caught my eyes. I decided on something more; a scoop of Cherry Blossom ice-cream and another Honey-Buttermilk sorbet. The cherry blossom ice cream was pretty-looking, bright and pinky. It has a tangy taste but nothing flowery. I figured it was more of a cherry flavor while naming it blossom to make it sound beautiful. On the other hand, the honey-buttermilk was nothing more than a sweet milk concoction without great distinction. In all, I am satisfied with db Bistro Moderne. The $100 bill is worth trying out a Michelin-3 star's cousin after all.Thanks to the Alsatian born chef; Stephane Istel who manned the stove at the MBS outlet, I had a memorable bistronomic affair altogether.

It's been three years since my wife and I officially moved to Singapore. This date only came to our attention while we already sitting in the DB Bistro Moderne. We could not have chosen a better place to celebrate. After a long thirsty afternoon walking around the city, we ended up at MBS. It's hard to select a place to eat in this are due to all of the many and high end gourmet restaurants in The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, but we checked a couple of reviews on Yelp and decided that DB was the place of choice. We got a table without a reservation without a problem, ordered two iceberg lettuce salads, a DB burger and some French Onion soup. Drinks were a Brewerkz Pale Ale and a mint, lime and ginger lemonade. The service was very good, it was very friendly and a casual glance at our fellow diners indicated people were really enjoying themselves. The bread they brought out before the salad, was great, but then the salads arrived. Wow. The lettuce was very fresh, crunchy and not too big (being a confirmed carnivore, I tolerate salads, just) the blue cheese dressing with bacon bits added had great flavors. , and before we knew it they were gone. My wife was not as hungry as I was, so she ordered the French Onion soup. It arrived complete with the Gruyere cheese melted and floating on the top. Taste was wonderful. My DB burger was stuffed with short ribs and foie gras. I had never tasted foie gras before and despite some countries banning it, I decided to give it a try. The burger was cooked to perfection, medium, just like I had ordered. The short ribs and Foie Gras were spectacular. The French fries tasty, with a portion size that was the right side of "not too big". Washed down with the Pale ale from Brewerkz it really did hit the spot. Can you say that a $42 burger is good value? Maybe not but the taste was truly exceptional. We let the food settle and followed it with some excellent coffee. It was a great experience here.

This is an expensive French restaurant in a mall. They do everything very well, but I think there is still a sense that you are paying a 30% markup for Daniel Boulud's name. The wine list is insane both in how expensive and long it is. The bread they serve with dinner and the potatoes au gratin were very good. The coq au vin was decent. The Spanish dish had too much going on. The service was great. It was my mother's favorite meal in Singapore, but I can't really see myself going back. I prefer the French Stall (TFS Bistrot) and Saveur.

For the price, this should have rocked the casbah - db as they call it has a nice menu and serve a great duck. Another good place to get someone else to pay and buy some nice wines if you can't leave MBS. Had the lamb and duck confit - the duck was awesome with succulent, crispy skin and fall off the bone meat served on a bed of garbanzo beans with bacon - this was five star worthy! The lamb was cooked medium and pretty good; served with mint and a nice burre rouge. Wine is pricey but service is excellent!

It's a great deal having this French dinner at Sands. The restaurant is owned by a three star Michelin chef (which I just found out). It's a chic restaurant with a choice of French or NYC.

Been here for to celebrate a few occasion and DB is one of the few decent Celebrity Chef restaurants here in Singapore. I recommend getting the oysters as it is always fresh and not too expensive. Their Duck Confit is pretty good and The DB Burger is really a must try. The steaks are average so I would not recommend splurging on that. We went there for a date on Valentine's day and wrote a feedback to the management that the overall experience was good but the service can be improved. The table next to us had plates sitting in for 20 minutes after the couple that occupied the table left. The staff could have cleared it immediately as it was not that busy. The manager responded to me via email thanking me for the feedback and was told to book with him directly for future reservations. Compared to other Celebrity Chef restaurants here in Singapore, DB is one of the few worth splurging on.

I ended up at db Bistro & Oyster Bar by sheer happenstance. Came out to Marina Bay Sands for the SG50 food festival. The event was packed (seemed to capacity) and soooo very hot. I lasted all of 15 minutes outside before I called it quits and decided to enter the MBS mall. Of course, the mall was packed too. Decided on French food for lunch, got in the queue for db Bistro, and after a ten minute wait...we were in. Looking over the menu I realized I was, duh, in a Daniel Boulud restaurant...oh, db! Score! Lovely dining room. Much more elegant and modern than a French Bistro but not stuffy. Another positive, although the restaurant was full, I was able to hold a conversation with my table mate with no problem. The staff was very efficient, our server very helpful. For such a busy day, our food came out rather quickly. That was a nice surprise. I started off with a db signature Bloody Mary, it's a meal! The drink included: a skewer of prawn, ham, pickled veggies, and a the all important stalk of celery. To go with the Bloody Mary, I ordered French fries with three dipping sauces. Yum. And a lovely chilled lobster salad. Taste was Meh. I should of stopped at the drink and fries because the salad was really boring. The person I was dining with ordered the New England casserole and he really enjoyed every bite. The casserole was loaded with: mussels, clams, shrimp, fennel sausage, and corn. And it came with two generous chunks of toasted garlic bread. So a score there. Three and a half stars. All in all, just an okay experience. I know, I know, it is a Daniel Boulud restaurant. But I am pretty sure he was nowhere in sight this Sunday afternoon. Other than a celebrity chef name and prices to match, there is nothing to compel me to return to this restaurant. At this price range, there are many more restaurants I would rather visit upon my return to the MBS mall.

decent dessert at this american-french import in the marina bay sands mall - not a silence-inducing sort of impressive but did just manage to hit the spot during a dessert craving. I'm on a quest to dessert my way through the lauded restaurants in this luxurious mall - these restauranters are meant to be at the top of their class, and what better way to test their prowess than through my favourite course of a meal (and the only reason I sit through the preceding courses)? it's a nice restaurant - bistro-like steakhouse is probably the best description - with a diligently calculated measure of elegance that I associate with american restaurants. we had to get the souffle, especially since it was a durian-flavored, and served with mangosteen sorbet. light, mildly sweet and eggy, I think the heavy pungency was muted to suit their (likely-foreign) clientele. it might be a little too mild, actually, but any more might make you a social pariah post-meal. the sorbet was nice and subtly-flavored. I'm not sure it was the best combinaton though - both the souffle and sorbet had muted profiles that disappeared into an indistinct nothingness when eaten together. his internationally-lauded madeleines were tiny little things nestled lovingly in a cloth basket and dusted with sugar - soft and cakey. I thought them a little one-dimensional though, and a tad too sweet without a cup of tea to wash down. it was a generous serving - far more than we could (or wanted to) eat at a single seating, so we doggy-bagged about half and ordered the hot chocolate fondant. a lava cake is so nineties, I know, but it doesn't stop me loving it. this was a decent rendition. I have a suspicion that the innards of the cake aren't uncooked cake batter - which drops it a couple points in my regard - but it was quite chocolatey and served with two scooops of delicious ice cream. so, decent desserts, though I would still pick the wolfgang puck establishment over this. the desserts here are a little lighter on the wallet, and the portions slightly more generous - which makes it a pretty good option if you're in the area.

When you are craving for a burger in Singapore, DB Bistro is the place to go. Their Frenchie Burger is so good!! Just by reading the ingredients of that burger on the menu, your mouth will already start to water hehehe :-) I asked mine medium rare and it was cooked perfectly. It was nice and juicy like a burger should be. Plus the fries that come with it are delicious too. Okay, now I am having a burger craving again hahahaha

We went for the burgers! Not typical for a fancy fine dining establishment but hey they prominently promote themselves as a gourmet burger destination. I had the Frenchie burger while my friend had the Yankee burger ( think that's what it was called) the issue with their burger was which my friend echoed too was that they seemed to have high quality ingredients but they didn't come together well. The Frenchie for example had a slice of pork belly which particularly did not blend with the rest of the concoction or enhance it any way. Also never have I had a great burger in a place where they ask you how would you like your patty done, a burger patty is not a steak and since the chef has put together the offering the house should go with what they think goes best, they can have different burgers for those who like it rare v/s those who like it well done or since its a fine dining establishment have the option of accommodating the guest's request if the guest has a very particular way they want their burger... A meal with one of their basic burger with fries ( tad overdone) and a soda ( we had a mint lemonade, quite average) sets you back by $45 all inclusive not bad for a fine dining place with pretty good if a little over-whelming service....

DB. Drinks are great, cheeseburger is awesome (Im not the fans of their famous foeigras burger) n their madeleines (dessert) is good too!

We started off with the duck pate. It came with a fair amount of garnish, and all of the components together with the foie tasted nice, but it was pretty typical. Nothing too out of the ordinary, but it was good. For mains me and my friend had the famous DB burger. The first few bites of it were exquisite. The flavorful patty, stuffed with foie gras and short ribs, was fantastic. It was juicy, well seasoned, and incredibly rich. The roll was a nice soft bun with just enough structure so it doesn't fall apart, and the lettuce and tomato served there purpose. The main problem was as good as those first bites were, after about half of the burger the richness becomes overwhelming. Between myself and a friend we could have split one burger and been content. It needed something to cut through the richness. The fries were pretty good; crispy yet fluffy - basically a typical restaurant style fry. Altogether though, $42 is way too much for a burger. I don't think I could justify getting this again. The service was good enough, though I do feel as the restaurant got a bit busier our table started to get ignored. The decor is pretty typical upscale bistro style. I would come in again to try other offerings. Basically the restaurant is pretty good, but you're paying a lot for Daniel Boulud's name.

Went here for lunch and shared the Original db Burger (stuffed with short rib & foie gras) - it was truly one of the best burgers we've ever had the pleasure of consuming. Didn't mind paying $40++ for that burger however the cocktails were way over-priced. Between the two of us, we had 3 drinks and our lunch tab was over $150 - and we shared a single burger... It was an indulgent lunch break but not one we would do again. Hard to justify that kind of cost for a burger lunch.

The funny thing is, the DB Bistro in Singapore wasn't as good as the one in NYC. We ordered the same things that we ordered in NYC - their famous burger and duck confit and a few starters. In NYC, the food was amazing and we loved what we ordered, but here we both didn't think the food was as good and at the end of the meal, we just felt full with not a satisfying feeling. (We just felt we ate too much and wanted to puke) Overall, it's a overpriced restaurant that I wouldn't go back because of the taste. (I would go back in NYC) Overall Verdict: 3 Taste: 3 Amount: 4 Price: 3 Atmosphere: 4

Four stars for the food! Everything was delicious. The salad was a little too salty but when we mentioned it, it was replaced without questions. Two stars for service and ambiance. Very slow service: We sat at the bar - the only people on one side for 15+ min before we got a glass of wine. Checked in an hour early for a dinner reservation and was told there would be a table in 10 min - it took almost an hour. Ordered a bottle of wine that the sommelier 10 min later told us they didnt have. Asked for 1 min to make a new decision - he didnt come back although we tried to wave him down several times. Finally got a bottle and had a glass but most of it we had to pour ourselves... In regards to the ambience, if you like to pay $500+ for a mean for two with a view to people walking in the shopping mall it may work for you. Not exactly what I had in mind for a Valentines Day dinner with my lady....

Delicious food but VERY pricey given the portions. Cheapest beer is $18 SGD. Wanted to like this place more than I did. Durian soufflé was absolutely terrific but likely won't be returning soon due to the overpriced menu.

Went to dinner here with a group of friends (10 of us total). The service was mediocre -- somewhat slow and a number of mis-steps such as bringing food to the wrong person, letting water glasses go empty, and timing. The food was all good, but nothing that made us go "wow." Portions are generous. The best thing we ordered was the seafood tower. Everything was very fresh and tasty. Would I go back? Probably. Am I excited to go back? No.

Really love the steak and frites! Have tried other dishes, like the burger and duck confit, which are good as well. Like the ambience as well - classy but casual.

had a family dinner here and we all concurred that after covering ample global ground amongst the 4 of us with extreme appetites for wanderlust, DB undoubtedly served up the BEST burger we have had. ever. the patty was made from what i suspect is rib meat, and a delicious silver of foie gras is stuffed in between the juicy patty. a must get - easily a tenner. and on to the others: beef tartare - was good. 8/10. oysters - good. 6/10. other places (eg pasarbella) has much better and a wider selection but hey - this isn';t a seafood restaurant. hummus - ok. 5.5/10. escargot - good but somewhat forgettable. 7/10. dessert: all wonderful, except for the durian souffle. that was TERRIBLE and obviously created by a gweilo for the palate of another foreigner. distasteful. the service... absolutely outstanding! there was a malay lady who was absolutely knowledgeable and spot on. i think all in all, we walked out with a $2k bill (4 people, free-flowing alcohol) but SO WORTH IT.

The French onion soup was world class. Bread basket with two types of bread that were of superior taste. Grilled Salmon was perfectly cooked with crispy skin in a complementing sauce with potatoes & vegitables. Wait staff was warn, friendly and attentive. Only distraction was a woman & man that we're running around with a clip board acting as auditors. They need to be sent to Ukraine front to refocus their purpose for existence. Price was fare for the quality of the meal.

Causy place, onion soup not the same standard you would expect for such fancy place, bread is not that tasty, lobster salad is ok some how

I've eaten here three times, and service and quality have been excellent everytime. Recommend the steak frites or even the burger. Excellent variety of wines and delicious desserts

Was looking forward to the foie gras burger. It was a poorly executed, under cooked (raw when I asked for medium, pink the middle) bundle of ground beef, short ribs, with foie gras stuffed in the middle. Such a waste of a meal. Service was lacking as well.

My kid was hungry and we stop here not knowing it's one of Daniel Boulud's restaurant. What we got was good but will definitely come back to enjoy a full course dinner without the (unmanageable) kid :))

Started with a Bloody Mary that was ridiculously too spicy to drink. Next the flank steak frites which both my husband spit out- the quality of the beef was stringy and gross, not tender or tasteful. Plus the bernaise was gummy and looked as if it sat out all morning- not reminiscent of my love for steak frites in France. My husband ordered the burger with fois gras and short ribs, and much like the other reviews here the burger did not come together well. The ingredients did-not compliment each other in a far to rich flavor. Unfortunately this is the second experience at DB restaurant that was less perfect as we had the same experience at the Palm Beach FL restaurant. Short ribs that got spot out in the bush, our friends still laugh about how that could happen in a 5star restaurant-