May 30th, 2012
The Boathouse Restaurant opened in 2010, with the Singaporean fine dining establishment the recipient of much critical acclaim within its first year of operation. Serving a creative, modern style of French cuisine, in an intimate space on the first floor of a restored heritage building, Boathouse has garnered an enviable reputation in the competitive Singapore restaurant scene for its gourmet dining experience. On the rooftop directly above Boathouse is the Prelude Rooftop Bar– a relaxed open-air bar with superb panoramic views across the entire Marina Bay precinct and adjacent city skyline. Prelude is owned and operated by the same team behind Boathouse– offering diner guests a seamless transition between the dining room and the rooftop for pre or post-diner drinks.
Boathouse Restaurant serves a Set Menu Business Lunch from Monday to Friday, an evening Dinner Menu from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, a popular Brunch Menu is served.
The restored Fullerton Waterboat House- an elegant art deco building on the Singapore waterfront
The original Waterboat House was constructed in 1919 on what was then the oceanfront of Singapore. Synonymous with its name, the Waterboat House originally served as the supply point of fresh water to the vessels berthing at Singapore harbour. The distinctive building design incorporates art deco influences, with its curving profile and quirky circular tower at one end. Officially listed as a heritage building, the structure was carefully restored as part of the Fullerton Heritage project, and transformed into the home of several fine dining establishments.
The Boathouse Restaurant occupies the entire first floor of the building, with the intimately proportioned open-plan dining room seating a maximum of 45 diners only. A few further tables are available on the small outdoor terrace- weather permitting. The interior design was created with a pared-back elegance, featuring raw concrete screed flooring, dark timber furniture and white walls and ceilings. Large opening windows along both side walls bathe the room with natural daylight during the day. Table settings are classically elegant with crisp white linen tablecloths and napkins. The dining room exudes an atmosphere of refined but relaxed dining.
Decorative elements include an uncluttered collection of colonial period pictures of Singapore society and notable historic events that link to the heritage of the building. A number of nautical artifacts make the connection with the original function of the Waterboat House.
The entrance stairwell that leads to the Boathouse on the first floor
The open dining room has a pared back sophistication
Elegant table settings overlook the tree lined banks of the Singapore River, and the adjacent The Fullerton Hotel
The dining room by day has a bright and airy ambience
The culinary team at Boathouse Restaurant present a modern French cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood and seasonal produce. The menus are regularly updated with new seasonal creations. Highlights from the current menu include- Main courses of Bar D’Atlantique– Atlantic sea bass with fricassée of seafood, cauliflower purée & essence of forest mushroom; and Marget De Canard– Challans Duck Breast with wilted spinach, shaving of beetroot, juniper berries aigre-douce; and from the Desserts- Parfait Au Grand Marnier -Grand Marnier parfait with perfume of orange curd &. drambuie ganache. A Chef Menu of 4 courses is attractively priced at only S$78.
The Business Lunch Menu features 3 courses for S$32, with a choice from three appetisers, three mains and three desserts, and includes a choice of Illy Coffee or Gryphon Tea.
The Sunday Brunch Menu includes a Veuve Champagne Brunch Special at S$118++ with Bread Basket, Salad or Soup, Choice of Eggs, Dessert or Cheese Platter, and Juices, Coffee Or Tea, plus Veuve Cliquot champagne. A la carte dishes include, eggs, salads and soups, a Boathouse Platter, and selections of sweets.
Ballotine de Poulet – Landes chicken roulade with ballotine stuff foie gras with truffle vinaigrette and petit salad
Saumon Royal du Pacifique – New Zealand King Salmon slow roasted, cauliflower couscous with sauce tapenade
Saison D’Automne – Autumn roasted chocolate soil, hazelnut, expresso parfait & expresso ice cream
Boathouse Restaurant
Address: The Fullerton Waterboat House, #03-01, 3 Fullerton Road, Singapore
Reservations: +65.6538 9038
Website: boathouse.com.sg/
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Opening hours:
Lunch – Monday to Friday 12.00pm to 2.00pm Sunday Brunch 11:00 am ~ 3:30 pm
Dinner – Monday to Saturday 6.30pm to 11.00pm
December 2010 review article
Food photos courtesy of Boathouse
