# Restaurants in Queenstown

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: 502
- Matched to a government licence/register: 51
- Median years in business: 12

## 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)
- [Peach Garden](https://lookup.sg/biz/peach-garden-buona-vista), Buona Vista · 9 N Buona Vista Dr #02-02 The Metropolis · 1 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2002
- [99 Buona Vista Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/99-buona-vista-kitchen), Queenstown · 22 South Buona Vista Rd · 8 min walk from Haw Par Villa MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2003
- [Eighteen Chefs](https://lookup.sg/biz/eighteen-chefs-buona-vista), Buona Vista · 1 Vista Exchange Green #02-12/13/14/15 · 3 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2007
- [Formosa Delights](https://lookup.sg/biz/formosa-delights-queenstown), Queenstown · 20 Clementi Rd · 22 min walk from Kent Ridge MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1988
- [Al-Amin Food Paradise](https://lookup.sg/biz/al-amin-food-paradise), Buona Vista · 47 Holland Dr, #01-377 · 3 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2008
- [Diamond Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/diamond-kitchen), Queenstown · 87 Science Park Dr, #01-01 · 10 min walk from Kent Ridge MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2011
- [Pepper Castle](https://lookup.sg/biz/pepper-castle), Holland Village · 33 Lor Liput · 1 min walk from Holland Village MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2012
- [Siem Reap I](https://lookup.sg/biz/siem-reap-i), Holland Village · 44 Lorong Mambong · 2 min walk from Holland Village MRT · registered 2002
- [Jimmy Monkey Cafe and Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/jimmy-monkey-cafe-and-bar), Buona Vista · #01-51 One-North Residences 9 One-north Gateway 138643 · 4 min walk from One-North MRT · SFA licensed
- [HooHa Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/hooha-cafe), Queenstown · 3 South Buona Vista Rd #B1-06 Viva Vista Mall · 7 min walk from Haw Par Villa MRT · registered 2010
- [Nozomi Star Vista](https://lookup.sg/biz/nozomi-star-vista), Buona Vista · 1 Vista Exchange Green #02-20 The Star Vista · 3 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed
- [YAYOI Japanese Restaurant | The Star Vista | Teishoku | Tonkatsu | Chicken Namban](https://lookup.sg/biz/yayoi-japanese-restaurant-the-star-vista-teishoku-tonkatsu-chicken-nam), Buona Vista · 1 Vista Exchange Green B1-13 The Star Vista · 4 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed
- [Watami Japanese Dining (The Star Vista)](https://lookup.sg/biz/watami-japanese-dining-the-star-vista), Buona Vista · 1 Vista Exchange Green #02-16 The Star Vista · 3 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed
- [Canton Paradise 樂天小香港 at The Star Vista](https://lookup.sg/biz/canton-paradise-at-the-star-vista), Buona Vista · 1 Vista Exchange Green #B1-45 The Star Vista · 3 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed
- [Cedele Bakery Kitchen - The Star Vista](https://lookup.sg/biz/cedele-bakery-kitchen-the-star-vista), Buona Vista · 1 Vista Exchange Green #01-19 The Star Vista · 3 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed
- [Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen (Holland Village)](https://lookup.sg/biz/crystal-jade-hong-kong-kitchen-holland-village), Holland Village · 2 Lor Mambong · 1 min walk from Holland Village MRT · SFA licensed
- [Itacho Sushi (Star Vista)](https://lookup.sg/biz/itacho-sushi-star-vista), Buona Vista · 1 Vista Exchange Green B1-12 The Star Vista · 3 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed
- [Nana Original Thai Food](https://lookup.sg/biz/nana-original-thai-food), Queenstown · 18 Clementi Rd · 22 min walk from Kent Ridge MRT · registered 2014
- [Kfc Singapore Polytechnic](https://lookup.sg/biz/kfc-singapore-polytechnic), Queenstown · 500 Dover Road Stall 3 Singapore Polytechnic Food Court #5 · 5 min walk from Dover MRT · SFA licensed
- [Pizza Hut Delivery - Ghim Moh](https://lookup.sg/biz/pizza-hut-delivery-ghim-moh), Buona Vista · 21 Ghim Moh Rd #01-215 · 5 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed
- [Dan's Steaks - Bar & Grill](https://lookup.sg/biz/dans-steaks-bar-and-grill), Buona Vista · 1 Vista Exchange Green #02-22 The Star Vista · 3 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed
- [Hong Kong Street Old Chun Kee](https://lookup.sg/biz/hong-kong-street-old-chun-kee), Queenstown · 117 Commonwealth Dr · 6 min walk from Commonwealth MRT · registered 2015
- [Greendot The Star Vista](https://lookup.sg/biz/greendot-the-star-vista), Buona Vista · Vista Exchange Grn, #02-04 · 3 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed
- [Dim Sum - Koufu](https://lookup.sg/biz/dim-sum-koufu), Queenstown · 57 Dawnson Rd · 7 min walk from Queenstown MRT · SFA licensed
- [Pezzo](https://lookup.sg/biz/pezzo), Buona Vista · The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green · 3 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed
- [Catherine's Macarons](https://lookup.sg/biz/catherines-macarons), Queenstown · 62A Strathmore Ave #02-46 STRATHMORE GREEN · 7 min walk from Queenstown MRT · registered 2021
- [Omma Korean Charcoal BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/omma-korean-charcoal-bbq-holland-village), Holland Village · 21 Lor Mambong · 2 min walk from Holland Village MRT · registered 2020
- [Wakamama](https://lookup.sg/biz/wakamama), Queenstown · 218 Pasir Panjang Rd, #02-15 ICON @ Pasir Panjang · 7 min walk from Haw Par Villa MRT · registered 2023
- [Eng Kee Chicken Wings](https://lookup.sg/biz/eng-kee-chicken-wings), Holland Village · 117 Commonwealth Dr, #01-711 · 6 min walk from Commonwealth MRT · registered 2021
- [Wok Master Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/wok-master-express), Queenstown · 60 Pasir Panjang Rd · 5 min walk from Labrador Park MRT · registered 2020

## 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.