The Clifford Pier

Review for wedding dinner. Food was more exotic than other menus from other hotels. Portion was just right and food was flavourful, just not as warm as we hoped it to be. Well curated menu though, from soup to fish to lobster, there was a good variety of dishes served.

I always watched Clifford Pier from afar as a kid because it was like a place, a landing point where foreigners come and go. As I stepped into the Fullerton Hotel today, I was surprised to see a corner exhibiting the history of Clifford Pier. Walking through the majestic lobby, I was transported between two eras. On one side, the opulence of a world-class hotel; on the other, a humble tribute to the souls who arrived here with little more than hope. The exhibit, located near the entrance to The Clifford Pier restaurant, features archival images and narratives that are a vital part of Singapore's story. It’s a thoughtful touch that adds immense depth to the Five-Star experience. Highly recommend taking a moment to appreciate this piece of history on your visit.

The Clifford Pier is one of Singapore’s most iconic landmarks, beautifully preserved within The Fullerton Bay Hotel. Once a landing point for immigrants in 1933, it now serves as an elegant dining destination with soaring arches, chandeliers, and panoramic views of Marina Bay. The atmosphere is refined yet welcoming, making it an outstanding spot not only for dining but also for photography—day or night, the views are truly spectacular. The menu blends heritage flavors with modern presentation, from signature dim sum and satay to seafood and creative desserts, all complemented by attentive service. Prices are premium, but the experience, ambience, and history make it well worth it. Ideal for romantic evenings, weddings, business events, or simply enjoying Singapore’s skyline, The Clifford Pier stands out as a rare place where culture, history, and modern luxury meet.

Great service and great food...30 years ago was a busy pier for passengers and boatman...there was no food establishments here then...but now this place becoming a nostalgic place to rewind the day or weekend with old memories...

🟠 Update = The Clifford Pier restaurant has been since converted into a wedding and event venue as part of The Fullerton Bay Hotel. ************************************* 🔵Sharing photos from 2016 till 2017. 🟡 This is the "Clifford Pier" restaurant that operates an all-day dining service. ( it is situated next to Fullerton Bay Hotel) ✳️ This refurbished swanky eatery replaces the now defunct "One-on-the-Bund". ⬛️ The refurbishment and restoration acknowledges Singapore's former colonial heritage, and the result is a beautiful & timeless preservation of this once popular pier. 🟩 In the old days, Clifford Pier was known as "Ang Teng Beh Tao". Before that in the 1920s to 1930s, it was actually called Johnson's Pier. 🟧 History notes: ● According to my "500 postcards of Old Singapore" photo book, Johnson's Pier ( a wooden pier) was demolished in around 1933 and Clifford Pier was built on its grounds. 🔵 The Fullerton Bay Hotel and Clifford Pier dining venue are all under the Sino Group (owned by the late Ng Teng Fong's family).

— A historic venue along the Collyer Quay, The Clifford Pier was formerly a pier that’s been since converted to a restaurant/wedding venue as part of The Fullerton Bay Hotel. The high ceilings provide ample breathing room even for large wedding parties, and the white arches the charm of celebrating your special day at a historic chapter of Singapore’s history. As a wedding photographer, photographing weddings at The Clifford Pier always feels exceptional and I look forward to more in the future. (Photos by @annopano)

-Review for the wedding dinner- Honoured to be invited here for a wedding dinner by my secondary school friend, and was treated to a good ambience and food! 👩‍❤️‍👨 The food was generally atas given the price point, and served in good intervals and most of it being hot - other than a pork rib which was served rather cold for most of us. Service was good too, though not the most attentive and professional at times, they did manage it well overall. Can’t recall my experience at the Dimsum lunch the previous time - will probably consider revisiting to enjoy the ambience here!

I enjoyed the dim sum brunch here with my family. There was a wide variety of food, and the things i enjoyed most were the chicken rice and the laksa. I liked that the service was good, with them clearing the plates frequently, and also acceding to our multiple requests like more chicken and less rice for the chicken rice. It was also a nice touch with the dim sum trolley moving around to the tables. I liked that there was a special birthday cake prepared as i was celebrating my birthday.

We had a very nice afternoon tea here today. I did not get a chance to eat anything beforehand, and we toured Gardens by the Bay all morning into early afternoon. We arrived for the afternoon tea session, which is 3:00-5:00 PM on Saturdays. I had made a reservation about a month ago for this. The cost is 60 SGD per adult. Tea selections can be changed as pots are finished. I stuck with sencha the entire time, and my mom enjoyed the jasmine. Eric R. started with Alexandria and switched to sencha. What was highly unusual about this afternoon tea experience compared to any other I have had in London, Osaka, or the U.S. is that besides our three-tiered server with sweets and scones, there was a buffet! The buffet included many savory dishes, plus four additional stations on the sides. The server kindly gave us a tour of the entire buffet and pointed out which items had pork so my mom and I could avoid them. The center of the buffet had salads, gravlax, smoked salmon, and toppings like capers. The hot entrees included fried buns with "chili crab sauce," "black carrot cake" which is a stir-fried radish and egg dish, fried rice with vegetables, clam vermicelli noodles, Thai fried chicken wings, spring rolls, "cronuts" with masala potato, turkey rendang puffs, and Canadian salmon tarts. Another side of the buffet had soy milk and a local rose-like beverage. The stations included: 1) curry chicken with paratha (roti) 2) popiah (fresh vegetable wrap), kueh pie tee (fried cup with seafood stuffing), and rojak (fruit and tofu salad that one mixes together in a bowl) 3) turkey roulade, stuffing, and pumpkin veloute with chestnuts 4) dessert station with tiramasu, lychee yule log/roll cake, pannettone, pecan tarts, bread pudding Our three-tiered server included plain and blueberry scones with butter, clotted cream, kaya (coconut jam), and mango passion fruit jam. The middle tier had macarons, fruitcake, brown sugar coconut cakes (ondeh ondeh lamington), cassis chestnut tarts, stolen cookies, and cinnamon star cookies. We were stuffed but I joked this was my intermittent fasting triumph because I ate all of my food for the day between 3:00 and 4:30 PM! "Last call" for tea was supposed to be at 4:30 according to the menu, but we were asked at 4:50 PM if we wanted anything else, which was nice. We lounged leisurely until 5:00 PM before heading back to our hotel. Because of the wide range of dishes that represented so many cuisines, I would suggest this is a great place to "taste the world" in an afternoon tea, which is atypical (especially the buffet experience).

*Review is for the views and heritage history only (not the restaurant)* Clifford Pier has historical significance as one of the sites of Mahatma Ghandi's ashes. On 27 March 1948 the ashes that were taken to Singapore were immersed in the sea near Clifford Pier. In addition to this rich heritage, the views from here are stunning. The walkways provide interesting flower arrangements, with expertly manicured bougainvillea and frangipani taking centre stage. The area is also dotted with water features, which make for an uplifting stroll as you soak in the sun and surrounds. After visiting the Merlion, it is recommended to keep walking towards the city centre, along the waterfront, to continue the visual experience!

Came here for the afternoon tea, which begins at 3:30PM. While I appreciated the architecture and beauty of the space, the afternoon tea was barely okay. The service was lacking, as it was unattentive and they were often slow to refill tea or other items. We noticed one of the food runners consistently dropped items at incorrect tables and didn't know the seat numbers, so he had to keep asking the customers what they ordered. We noticed him walking around aimlessly and would never clear an empty teapot after dropping off a fresh pot, leaving the table very cluttered. One of the teas my husband ordered came only somewhat hot and overbrewed, as if it sat waiting for a while. The savory set was tasty but was overall pretty heavy, all pastry-based and with a spiced or curried filling. I really enjoyed the masala cruffin. Their hot sauce was definitely one of our favorite things on the table. The holiday dessert set was very heavy as well, and most were too sweet. Their Ondeh ondeh lamington was the best thing from the dessert selection, after you remove the unnecessary ball of cream from the top. Also, anything left on the table you cannot take home, unlike other afternoon tea services I've found in London and the States. Ultimately, at $55SG/person, it's a pretty steep price for just a lackluster experience. It's a good place for those with deep pockets satisfied by a bougie room with no regard for food or service.

Best Bak Chor Mee? Oh yes! I know...... dinner at Clifford Pier and you had Bak Chor Mee?!?!?! But I couldn't help it. I absolutely love Bak Chor Mee and the fact they declared it "Best" made me just want to try it more and I had absolutely no regrets. Best Bak Chor Mee ($27.00) The minute the bowl came, I knew there was something different. The Mee Pok (flat yellow noodles) looked a lot thinner. Took a bit and I was completely drawn in. The noodle was springy (QQ) and had a nice snap to it and the seasoning was mind blowing good. The vinegar they used was so fragrant. It was slightly sweet, slightly salty and slightly pungent, without any of it over taking each other. With each bite, it felt like multiple flavours filled the inside of the mouth, building up the anticipation for the next bite. It was complex, more complex than any Bak Chor Mee I've had before yet it all very balanced. They were very generous with the ingredients as well, with a mixture of minced pork, lean pork, pork ball and pork liver. The addition of lard was always a welcome and the inclusion of small pieces of crispy flat fish just added to the umami and gave a different texture to each bite. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the wanton. Wanton felt doughy despite looking fat and stuffed with ingredients and there was this taste of almost raw dough that lingered in mouth after eating. Apart from that hiccup, everything else was amazing. Nasi Goreng ($27.00) Nasi Goreng unfortunately was a bit of a let down. Not that it was bad, it was just very normal and well...... "hotel" standard. The rice was fluffy with a bit of spice, but it wasn't very fragrant and was more Chinese fried rice than Nasi Goreng and the fried chicken looked and tasted a lot like it came out of a CP bag. The achar (pickled vegetables) it came with was pretty good. Not too sour and not too sweet. The star of the show had to be the satays. In all honesty, it looked like nothing much but it was good! The chicken satays were tender and you could taste the fragrant lemongrass in the marinade. The peanut sauce it came with was good too. It's a lot smoother than what you get outside yet having this almost peanut butter flavour to it. In fact, it was so good, we ended up ordering a plate of satay ($21.00 for 8 pieces. We had a mix of chicken and beef). Dining at Clifford Pier was truest and experience. The food had some hits and misses but I was overall still really good. The only thing was..... while the singer was good..... she didn't quite fit the setting. Still. And overall wonderful experience

Empty tables ... but refuse to let customers sit even though no show from people who have reserved Need to rethink customer orientation!

There are two restaurants within Fullerton Bay Hotel, so make sure you go to the correct one. The other one is called Clifford Restaurant so look out! This place is a beautiful dining hall overlooking the MBS side, with nice chandeliers, big big vases of white orchids, and soft background music playing by a live band (for dinner). It is a very, very pleasant experience to dine here. Service here is impeccable, and waitstaff are attentive and prompt. Let's come to the important bit. The food. Cuisine here is Singaporean hawker food, served with an upmarket touch. The prices here are a steep mark-up from the usual hawker fare, so be prepared to shell out some heavy dough. I came here with a companion and we started with two popiah rolls (thin crepes stuffed with turnip, prawns, egg) ($12). I had the laksa with lobster ($36), which I enjoyed, apart from it not having cockles... My grouse was that my laksa was not Instagram-worthy, with bits of chopped lobster scattered in the laksa. Come on guys, for 36 bucks++ the laksa better look good. My companion had fried snapper with brinjal/eggplant. He rated it 6/10. You have to order rice separately, which is $5 extra, but you have a choice between white and brown rice, which is freeflow. Pretty sweet. I like the brown rice option. Plus point for having healthier choices! We ended the meal with a key lime pie for him, and an ice kacang for me.The key lime pie was good, and had a good digestive crust. They were very accommodating when I mentioned I didn't want peanuts and red beans inside my ice kacang. The ice kacang differs from the hawker one - the ice is very finely blended/ground, so that it is soft and is melt-in-the-mouth, unlike the crunchy feel from the hawker ice kacang. Our bill for two came up to 200 because we had two beers and a glass of champagne (they sell Perrier Jouet by the glass ehre ($30)). If you don't drink, I think this meal is still affordable - comparable to a normal restaurant meal. Would I come back? Maybe. Definitely not getting alcohol next time!

This is an upscale "coffee Shop" in Fullerton Bay Hotel. Food is an eclectic mix of local and western. Dishes are generously portioned but average. Flavors are somewhat authentic but skewed to western tastes. We had the key lime pie and rum baba for dessert. Avoid like the plague. It was terrible. It is somewhat better than your average coffee shop in ambiance and service. But with 3 star prices, it's a place to chill out for brunch or lunch in the weekend but ultimately not a value.

Ambience - classy and cosy Food - can be better Service - good The restaurant is overlooking Marina Bay Sands and is situated right on the spot of the old Clifford Pier where people board the boats to go to nearby islands. Although the place has been given a new wardrobe, the stuctures still remain and feels very nostalgic!

I always have the impression that a restaurant located in fullerton bay hotel will probably cost a bomb and was gonna wait for a special occasion to check out the restaurant. Thanks to last year's restaurant week, I got a chance to try out this restaurant at an affordable price. The restaurant dishes out mainly french food. They do have seasonal menus and sometimes they serve fusion food at times. I love their french onion soup, duck confit and truffle fries. The service is really good here from the minute you sit down until you leave the restaurant. Looking for a place with good food and great view to spend your evening with your loved one, this is a place to be.

We went here on our transit stop in Singapore and enjoyed a lovely buffet full of delicious yumminess, before our flight to Frankfurt. The hotel has a giant dining area, as well as a lounging area right beside it. Both are equally large with very high ceilings and an exquisite atmosphere. From what I have heard, the full-on buffet is not a regular happening, but on this day, there was a celebration in town (we went at the end of May), which was the partial reason for the buffet. From antipasti, to seafood, to salads, skewers, traditional rice- and noodle dishes, glazed pork belly and more; they had EVERYTHING on the menu. We were very happy with our choices. The staff was equally helpful with allergy questions and very attentive, which is also a great bonus. Can only recommend.

We sat at the balcony facing Marina Bay Sands after a long walk by the bay, Best restaurant to chill out and relax after a tiring day of site seing,I tried some of their fried Calamari paired with chardonnay. I love seafood their calamari is the best.

I have never had key lime before. I have order it before, but never truly had it until Clifford pier. Worth every penny.

You come here for the big hotel lobby ambience and the view of the Marina Bay Sands and all that. Food - not so much. We came for Sunday brunch, which featured mostly Sing/Malay stuff. They also have dim sum of sorts including some steamed stuff that is wheeled around in carts. It was all tasty enough, but really nothing special at all. And at S$48 per adult, it's expensive fare for what it is.

I brought a friend to Clifford Pier for their Sunday brunch buffet. It was SGD52 per person and offered a wide variety of local foods. It was a great way for my friend to taste a mix of all the local foods in a beautiful historical setting. There was Chicken Rice, Satay, Kway Teow, dim sum, congee, sushi, rojak, laksa, chilli crab and other delicacies. Each dish is clearly labeled (especially with ingredients so if you have any food allergies you can avoid them). They also served local desserts and ice cream. Of course you could find better quality food at specific hawker locations or restaurants, but if you dont have time to hit various locations, this was a central location allowing my friend to have small samples and go in for repeats. The buffet also doesnt have a time limit, so we were there from 11:30am till 2:30pm (when they close). I am not sure how the a la carte menu is priced, but I would go for their buffet selection based on price and quality. Worth the visit and surely a place I will bring future guests who are on a short stop and never had any of the local flavors!

French restaurant , good taste and better service. Recommend best food even in Chinese

Had a colleague in town, and this was a nice respite after walking all the way along the Singapore River from Clarke quay MRT station. Definitely a nice place to bring visitors from out of town, as the place looks impressive, and you can show them google photos of that the Pier / area used to look like. Service is ok. Quality of food not too bad, but definitely on the pricey side. 12 sticks of satay for more than $20, and the meat on the skewers were strangely flat. The kong bak paus were pretty nice.

Came to the Clifford Restaurant in the Fullerton Bay Hotel for a business lunch and was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. Smoked salmon, which I frequently find to be banal, was outstanding. Roasted cod with wine sauce, also usually a blah menu choice, was delicious. The lemon tart was good, but the crust was a bit thick, and the lemon custard was a bit sweet.

Only the fruit is tasty, all the food are terrible. Save your $ for something better.