Where to Eat Near Boat Quay and Raffles Place (2026)
30 October 2026 · By the Eventful team · Updated 30 October 2026
Photo: Simon Says Cafe
Near Boat Quay, you have three good options: a sit-down Singaporean meal by the river at Simon Says Cafe, 60 Boat Quay; quick local food at Far East Square on China Street and Telok Ayer Street; and hawker food at Lau Pa Sat, with Satay Street outside from 7pm.
Simon Says Cafe, 60 Boat Quay, does Singaporean comfort food: chicken cutlet curry risotto, Hainanese pork chop and laksa, with coffee and desserts. Monday to Saturday from 11.30am, last seating 9.30pm, closed Sunday. Not halal.
It is bookable, which matters for groups, and weekday afternoons from 2.30pm to 4.30pm are 20% off food through Eventful Tables (only 5 bookings per timing). Our Simon Says Cafe guide has the details.
Quick local food at Far East Square
A short walk south, Far East Square packs in the classics. 88 Hong Kong Roast Meat Specialist at 19/20 China Street does charcoal char siew and roast pork, Mon to Sat, 10am to 9pm. Ya Kun Kaya Toast at 18 China Street does the kaya toast set, weekdays 7.30am to 3.30pm.
For halal options, Pagi Sore at 88/90 Telok Ayer Street is halal-certified Indonesian, and OLLELLA at 135 Amoy Street is halal-certified kueh and nasi lemak, Mon to Fri 7.30am to 3.30pm. More in our Telok Ayer and Amoy food guide.
Hawker food and satay at night
Lau Pa Sat at 18 Raffles Quay is open 24 hours, with each stall on its own hours, and has seats for big groups. Outside on Boon Tat Street, Satay Street starts from 7pm.
Visitor who wants local food at a table: Simon Says Cafe. Ten-minute office lunch: Far East Square. Big group at night: Lau Pa Sat and Satay Street.
Hours above come from our area guides checked on 15 October 2026 and the Simon Says Cafe listing. Check before you go. Book Simon Says on Simon Says Cafe on Eventful Tables.
Good to know
· Many Far East Square spots close by mid-afternoon on weekdays.
· Satay Street on Boon Tat Street starts from 7pm.
· Simon Says Cafe is closed on Sunday.
FAQs
Where can I eat at Boat Quay?
Simon Says Cafe at 60 Boat Quay serves Singaporean comfort food by the river. Far East Square and Lau Pa Sat are within walking distance.
Is there halal food near Boat Quay?
Pagi Sore at 88/90 Telok Ayer Street and OLLELLA at 135 Amoy Street are halal-certified and a short walk away. Simon Says Cafe is not halal.
Where can I eat cheap near Raffles Place?
Lau Pa Sat at 18 Raffles Quay has hawker stalls and is open 24 hours, with stall hours varying.
Is there a deal at Boat Quay?
Simon Says Cafe gives 20% off food Monday to Friday, 2.30pm to 4.30pm, when booked through Eventful Tables. Only 5 bookings per timing.
