7 waterfront restaurants in Singapore that will make you feel like you're on vacation

1. La Cantina In Venezia

The breezy outdoor dining area at this hidden gem is graced with the backdrop of the ocean and the horizon behind. Add to that stellar Italian fare done homely yet luxuriously - the Linguine Al Granchio is a splendid crabmeat pasta smothered in a creamy tomato sauce - and you've got your perfect date night.

Level 8, Changi Village Hotel, 1 Netheravon Rd

2. Greenwood Fish Market & Bistro

Seafood by the sea? Sounds about right. Have the freshest catch of the day, from Atlantic Salmon to New Zealand Fresh Swordfish, done your way: pan-seared, battered, char-grilled, you name it. Every Tuesday, oysters go for $1.50 each!

#01-04/05 Quayside Isle, 31 Ocean Way

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3. Mykonos On The Bay

Or, be transported to the seaside of Greece with this Santorini-inspired restaurant decked out in a clean blue-and-white theme. Whet your appetite with a refreshing Watermelon Salad with Feta before moving on to authentic Greek fare from Grandma's recipe book, like Ahnista (white wine steamed mussels and clams), grilled meats and more. 

#01-10 Quayside Isle, 31 Ocean Way

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4. Wild Oats

Perched at the edge of a 5-hectare pond skirted by the lush Punggol Park, reliable mains like Pan-seared Salmon with Butter Sauce accompany fusion bar nosh like Otah Bruschetta. And a 10-page drinks menu - so you know what you're here for.

Punggol Park, 97 Hougang Ave 8

5. Ola Beach Club

What better place for Hawaiian cuisine than by the beach? Eat your fill with menu items like Wagyu Beef Burgers, fresh Poke Bowls, and - no beach bar is complete without this - cocktails served in tiki mugs, doh. Or don't, if you're planning to join the folks at Ola for some jet-skiing after.

46 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa

6. Crab In Da Bag

Forget cutlery and dig into seafood with wild abandon. Here, fresh Lousiana-style seafood and crustaceans tossed in lip-smacking sauces are literally poured onto your table for you to savour. The *really* civilised can wear gloves, we suppose.

902 East Coast Park

7. Smith Marine

Ok, so Smith Marine isn't exactly a seaside restaurant, but that's because it's literally on the sea. On a floating platform. Reachable only by boat. Man, everything about it is cool! Including how you get to fish for your own seafood right before your meal and have it cooked any way you like. 

Pulau Ubin Coastal Area

This article was first published in The Finder.