# Restaurants in Clarke Quay

Every restaurant in Singapore must hold an SFA food shop licence, and since 19 January 2026 that licence carries a SAFE grade (A, B, C or NEW) you can check by scanning its QR code. Budget for "++" pricing: 10% service charge plus 9% GST adds about 19.9% to menu prices.

## Key facts
- Listings: 345
- Matched to a government licence/register: 32
- Median years in business: 11

## Licences
- **Food Shop Licence (SFA)** (Singapore Food Agency (SFA), required): Every restaurant, cafe, bakery, stall and food court outlet selling food to the public must be licensed by SFA. Since 19 Jan 2026 the licence carries a SAFE grade (A, B, C or NEW) based on the outlet's food-safety track record; scan the QR code on the displayed licence to see it. Check: https://go.gov.sg/sfa-track-records
- **MUIS Halal Certificate** (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), optional): Voluntary, but MUIS is the only body that can issue halal certificates in Singapore (Administration of Muslim Law Act). Certified outlets must display the original, valid certificate; photocopies are not allowed. Check: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments
- **Liquor Licence** (Singapore Police Force (Police Licensing & Regulatory Department), required): Any outlet selling alcohol for consumption on or off the premises needs a liquor licence, which sets its permitted supply hours. Sale to anyone under 18 is an offence for the licensee. Check: https://www.police.gov.sg/e-Services/Police-Licences/Liquor-Licence

## How to choose
- Check the SAFE grade on the SFA licence displayed near the counter. Grade A means more than three years without a major food-safety lapse; grade C means a recent conviction or licence suspension.
- Work out the real bill: "++" prices are multiplied by 1.199. A nett-priced menu (common at hawker stalls, coffeeshops and many casual chains) already includes everything.
- For Muslim diners or guests, look for the MUIS halal certificate on display or check the MUIS directory. "No pork, no lard" signs and Muslim-owned labels are not certification.
- Book ahead for Friday–Sunday dinners and public-holiday eves; many popular restaurants release slots online and some take a deposit or card guarantee for larger groups.
- Ask about corkage, cake-cutting fees and minimum spend when planning celebrations. These are set by each restaurant and are not regulated.

## Red flags
- No SFA licence visible, or a licence showing grade C.
- Halal signage or Quranic verses without a MUIS certificate – MUIS says these do not confirm halal status.
- Service charge or surcharges that only appear on the bill and were not disclosed on the menu or at booking.
- Pets allowed indoors at an outlet that does not hold an SFA pet café licence.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Le Bistrot Du Sommelier](https://lookup.sg/biz/le-bistrot-du-sommelier), Clarke Quay · 53 Armenian St · 2 min walk from Bras Basah MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2008
- [Shinzo Japanese Cuisine](https://lookup.sg/biz/shinzo-japanese-cuisine), Clarke Quay · 17 Carpenter St · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2013
- [FOC Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/foc-restaurant), Clarke Quay · 40 Hongkong St · 2 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2014
- [Mitsuba Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/mitsuba-japanese-restaurant), Clarke Quay · 6 Eu Tong Sen St, #03-88 The Central · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2014
- [Lobby Lounge](https://lookup.sg/biz/lobby-lounge-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · 15 Stamford Road · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 1990
- [Burger King](https://lookup.sg/biz/burger-king-178905), Clarke Quay · #B1-30/31 Capitol Singapore · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2009
- [Paradise Dynasty](https://lookup.sg/biz/paradise-dynasty-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · #B1-01 Funan · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2010
- [Hachi Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/hachi-restaurant), Clarke Quay · 1 St Andrew's Rd #01-02/03 National Gallery Singapore · 5 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2015
- [Siam Square Mookata](https://lookup.sg/biz/siam-square-mookata), Clarke Quay · 6 Eu Tong Sen St #01-15 · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2015
- [Siam Square Mookata](https://lookup.sg/biz/siam-square-mookata-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · 6 Eu Tong Sen St, #01-15 · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2015
- [Harry's](https://lookup.sg/biz/harrys-179023), Clarke Quay · 3D River Valley Road, #01-01 Clarke Quay · 2 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · SFA licensed
- [National Kitchen by Violet Oon](https://lookup.sg/biz/national-kitchen-by-violet-oon), Clarke Quay · 1 St Andrew's Rd, #02–01 National Gallery · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT · SFA licensed
- [馥苑 Fu Yuan Teochew Dining Clarke Quay](https://lookup.sg/biz/fu-yuan-teochew-dining-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · 3A River Valley Rd, #01-01C/01D Clarke Quay · 3 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · SFA licensed
- [Squash](https://lookup.sg/biz/squash), Clarke Quay · 6 Eu Tong Sen St, B1-26 · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · SFA licensed
- [Spizza Mercato](https://lookup.sg/biz/spizza-mercato), Clarke Quay · Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Rd · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT · SFA licensed
- [JUMBO Group Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/jumbo-group-singapore), Clarke Quay · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2015
- [Tandoori Zaika](https://lookup.sg/biz/tandoori-zaika), Clarke Quay · 70 Boat Quay · 3 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2020
- [Neon Pigeon](https://lookup.sg/biz/neon-pigeon), Clarke Quay · 36 Carpenter St #01-01 · 2 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Douraku Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/douraku-sushi), Clarke Quay · Lobby Level, Park Regis Hotel · 2 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2021
- [Delibowl Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/delibowl-express), Clarke Quay · 107 #02-06 North Bridge Road Mall Funan 179105 · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Godmama](https://lookup.sg/biz/godmama), Clarke Quay · 107 North Bridge Rd #04-07 · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Yan Ji Gourmet Seafood Soup By GoodEarth](https://lookup.sg/biz/yan-ji-gourmet-seafood-soup-by-goodearth), Clarke Quay · 107 North Bridge Rd #02-05 · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [McDonald's™ Funan Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/mcdonaldstm-funan-centre), Clarke Quay · Funan 107 North Bridge Rd #01-16 179105 · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Flavours by Saute](https://lookup.sg/biz/flavours-by-saute), Clarke Quay · 107 North Bridge Rd #B1-30 Funan · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Tonkotsu Kazan Volcano Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/tonkotsu-kazan-volcano-ramen), Clarke Quay · 107 North Bridge Rd #B1-23 Funan · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Seafood Paradise](https://lookup.sg/biz/seafood-paradise), Clarke Quay · Clark Quay · 3 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2024
- [Art di Daniele Sperindio](https://lookup.sg/biz/art-di-daniele-sperindio), Clarke Quay · 1 St Andrew’s Road 06-02 National Gallery 178957 · 5 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [GEMMA Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/gemma-restaurant), Clarke Quay · 1 St Andrews Road 05-03 National Gallery · 5 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Kebabs Faktory (Funan)](https://lookup.sg/biz/kebabs-faktory-funan), Clarke Quay · 107 North Bridge Rd Mall #02-31 Funan 179105 · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Kok Kee Wonton Noodle (Toa Payoh HDB Hub)](https://lookup.sg/biz/kok-kee-wonton-noodle-toa-payoh-hdb-hub), Clarke Quay · Gourmet Paradise Stall 8 480 Lor 6 Toa Payoh #B1-01 · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT

## FAQs
### What happened to the A, B, C, D hygiene grades in Singapore?
From 19 January 2026 SFA replaced the annual A–D hygiene grade with the SAFE framework. Outlets now get A (more than three years with no major lapse), B (one to three years), NEW (operating under a year) or C (a court conviction for a food-safety offence or a licence suspension under the demerit-points system). Scan the QR code on the SFA licence at the counter to see the current grade.

### What does "++" mean on a Singapore menu?
"++" means a 10% service charge and 9% GST will be added. GST is charged on the service charge too, so the multiplier is 1.1 × 1.09 = 1.199 – a $50++ meal costs about $59.95. IRAS lets restaurants that levy a service charge show pre-GST prices, but they must state prominently that prices are subject to GST and service charge.

### Is service charge mandatory in Singapore restaurants?
Service charge is not set by law; each restaurant decides whether to levy it, and 10% is the norm at full-service restaurants. CCCS's price-transparency guidelines say mandatory charges should be disclosed clearly alongside the headline price. If a restaurant charges it, GST (9%) is applied on top of the service charge as well as the food.

### Can I bring my dog to a restaurant in Singapore?
Since 1 January 2025, restaurants can let diners bring pets to their outdoor refreshment area without extra SFA approval. Pets still cannot go indoors unless the outlet holds an SFA pet café licence (which it needs if it serves pet food). Halal-certified premises cannot admit pet dogs, and hawker centres remain off-limits to pets.

## Sources
- SFA – New Safety Assurance for Food Establishment (SAFE) framework: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/news-publications/newsroom/new-safety-assurance-for-food-establishment--safe--framework--to-strengthen-food-safety
- IRAS – Displaying and quoting prices (GST): https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/goods-services-tax-(gst)/basics-of-gst/invoicing-price-display-and-record-keeping/displaying-and-quoting-prices
- CCCS – Guidelines on Price Transparency: https://cccs.gov.sg/media-and-consultation/newsroom/media-releases/guidelines-on-price-transparency-7-sept-20
- MUIS – Certified Eating Establishments: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments
- MCCY – Educating F&B operators on halal labelling and halal certification: https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/educating-f-b-operators-on-the-use-of-halal-labelling-and-halal-certification/
- SFA – No additional approvals needed for pets at outdoor refreshment areas from 1 Jan 2025: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/news-publications/newsroom/no-additional-sfa-approvals-needed-for-patrons-to-dine-in-with-pets-at-outdoor-refreshment-areas-from-1-jan-2025

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.