Find the right restaurant for every corporate occasion
These moments – when relationships shift, when trust builds, when decisions crystallise – require environments that work as hard as you do. Restaurants by celebrity and Michelin-starred chefs including Wolfgang Puck, Gordon Ramsay, Daniel Boulud, and Tetsuya Wakuda have earned their reputation for delivering exactly that: good food, thoughtful service, stylish interiors, and the kind of relaxed atmosphere where meaningful conversations actually happen.
Located in the heart of the city and central business district, Marina Bay Sands offers the convenience of choice – a wide array of restaurants and cuisines that match whatever the occasion or palate demands. Whether it is lunch, dinner, or after-work drinks, here are dining options suited for the range of corporate occasions that shape your calendar.
Build rapport over artfully crafted French cuisine
Maison Boulud's lush, Riviera-inspired setting is perfectly complemented by a menu of elevated everyday French classics. PHOTOS: MARINA BAY SANDS
When it comes to lunching with long-standing clients, you will not find a better restaurant than Maison Boulud by Daniel Boulud . Nestled in a breezy, Riviera-inspired space, with an al fresco area upstairs that looks out to the bay, the restaurant offers a warm, comfortable setting that strikes the right balance between elegance and ease.
The service is attentive yet unfussy, putting guests at ease so conversations can unfold naturally – ideal for reconnecting or deepening long-term professional relationships. On the table, expect to be nourished by classic French dishes executed with cosmopolitan creativity. Stars on the menu include the Beets & Burrata (pillowy burrata paired with earthy slices of beetroot), and a charcuterie platter, featuring silky chicken liver mousse, creamy pate en croute and saucisson.
Move on to the delightful sea trout or, if in the mood to indulge, the Duck Confit served with braised red cabbage, tender turnips, heirloom carrots, pearl onions, and finished with a rich duck jus. These are flavours you will want to return to time and again – comforting, refined, and always satisfying.
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End the day right in a stylish setting
Wakuda's thoughtfully crafted drinks menu and striking interiors offer a visual and culinary feast. PHOTOS: MARINA BAY SANDS
For after-work drinks with colleagues, head to Wakuda Restaurant & Bar . This vibrant establishment offers traditional Japanese dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. Drop by during Wakuda Hour (3pm to 7:30pm, daily) for specially priced drinks, then settle in at the bar and enjoy a curated selection of creative Japanese-inspired highballs and cocktails before moving on to signature dishes.
The sashimi platter showcases the day's freshest premium cuts, hand-selected by the chef – silky tuna, marbled salmon and buttery white fish. For something more substantial, try the charcoal-grilled Ohmi Wagyu served with seasonal vegetables. When available, do not miss the Roasted Carabinero Prawn, a seasonal highlight paired with miso risotto.
Nail high-stakes deals over refined Japanese dining
Experience the acclaimed Chef's Table degustation — an intimate 10-seat affair featuring seasonal creations and premium seafood. PHOTOS: MARINA BAY SANDS
If you need to close that important business deal, make a booking at Waku Ghin by Tetsuya Wakuda . This Michelin-starred restaurant combines Japanese precision with culinary artistry in a sleek and modern setting, and is sure to impress with its Chef's Table omakase menus. These are multi-layered symphonies of tastes and textures, incorporating the best seasonal produce, the freshest seafood and the most premium beef cuts. By the way, the internationally renowned chef is now based in Singapore, so if you are lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of Chef Tetsuya himself in action.
Charm potential clients with Mediterranean warmth
estiatorio Milos pairs its elegant interiors with a seafood-focused Greek menu that showcases the freshest. PHOTOS: MARINA BAY SANDS
Give yourself the best chances of winning over a prospective hire by booking a table at estiatorio Milos. This elegant, seafood-forward Greek restaurant is known for serving the freshest catch, brought to life through its signature open seafood market — a centrepiece that showcases over 15 varieties of wild-caught treasures.
From Mediterranean octopus sourced from the Limnos island (located in the Aegean Sea) to delicate sashimi-grade selections, each offering is yours to choose. Enjoy them grilled, served raw, or baked in a golden crust of sea salt harvested from the Greek island of Kythira.
That same commitment to quality and exquisite simplicity carries through to the rest of the menu, where ingredients take centre stage and are prepared with Milos' signature simplicity – grilled, with salt, olive oil and fresh herbs (a pot of oregano is brought and clipped at the table).
Start with the zucchini flowers, fried to a perfect crisp and served with cheese. Follow with the succulent filet mignon brochette and the sea bass – tender, flaky flesh that melts in the mouth. Set aside your usual restraint and indulge in the rich lobster pasta. Served complete with the shell, this dish is as striking to look at as it is to taste.
By the time you reach the Greek yoghurt ice cream dessert, your potential client might just be ready to sign on the dotted line.
Toast team wins with elevated British fare
Gordon Ramsay's Beef Wellington features tender beef wrapped in golden pastry and perfected for a celebration-worthy bite. PHOTO: MARINA BAY SANDS
If your team hit all its targets this quarter, reward everyone with a meal at Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay . The restaurant serves modern takes on British comfort food in an industrial chic warehouse interior that's roomy and relaxed – ideal for team celebrations.
Celebrate with the famous Beef Wellington, a demanding dish mastered here with tender beef wrapped in flaky pastry. Or choose the reliable favourite: fish and chips with crispy beer batter and crushed sweet peas. End with the crowd-pleasing sticky toffee pudding served with vanilla ice cream, and watch team morale soar.
Reconnect over comfort food and casual vibes
Yardbird's signature Chicken & Waffles comes with crispy fried chicken, cheddar waffles, spiced watermelon, and a drizzle of bourbon maple syrup. PHOTO: MARINA BAY SANDS
Looking forward to a relaxed conversation with a colleague you haven't seen in a while? Head to Yardbird Southern Table & Bar by 50 Eggs Hospitality Group to catch up over favourites from the American South in a casual, informal atmosphere.
Share the famous Chicken & Waffles – crispy fried chicken with savoury cheddar waffles, spiced watermelon and bourbon maple syrup. Add the smoked pork ribs and lobster mac and cheese, the latter featuring whole crustacean sliced open over a blend of five artisanal cheeses folded into macaroni.
Still have room? Go for the key lime pie or fruit cobbler for a sweet finish with a touch of Southern charm.
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