Catman
Jan 22, 03, 7:42 am
Kipling once wrote: "When in Singapore, feed at Raffles." Very true, and if you are looking for some classic atmosphere and great food at a very decent price go to the Longbar Steakhouse at Raffles... for LUNCH.
The famous Plantation Luncheon (noon to 2pm daily) is a buffet but it's NOT your ordinary cold hotel or Las Vegas buffet. Come early and spend the afternoon on a great culinary ride
You start with your very friendly and attentive server asking you to bring yourself to the buffet displays around the restaurant. If you are a seafood lover, you can easily feed up on the lobster, crab legs, prawns (to die for, succelent and tender) and so much more. Variety of salads and oh so much more.
The staff encourages your to enjoy the buffet as much as you like. You need to search around the displays carefully, you never know what tempting delicacy you can find.
You must pace yourself and don't overboard on buffet because another phenonial, FOUR PAWS UP course is to come. That's the main course and when you are first seated you will select from a variety of house specialities. I enjoyed one of the most tender steaks, all freshly made in the kitchen right off the dining room.
Everything is very fresh, the servers contantly replace the dishes to make sure the guests only get the freshest and highest quality foods. The servers are always there to do everything from refill your water glasses to assuring you are happy and everything is perfect.
Then after your main course is one more treat... in the back of the room is the desert lovers section. You must leave room for that, the pastry chefs work very hard to put out a display of beautiful chocololates, sweets, fruits and so much more.
One more reason I like the Longbar Plantation lunch... it's one of the best bargains in the WORLD! Even with a good bottle of wine, two people can dine for $80 US. (I believe it's like $20 for one person minus wine.)
Reservations are suggested, although with the weak worldwide economy I was able to get in with little problem. It's a great way to escape the hot singapore weather and feast on a terrific meal. In fact you may enjoy yourself so much you could make the Plantation lunch your one great meal of the day.
Note: I have not had dinner at Longbar but if the Plantation luncheon is any indication it's also a must
Longbar Steakhouse
Raffles Singapore
1 Beach Road
Singapore 189673
Tel: +65-6337-1886
Email: Raffles@raffles.com
The famous Plantation Luncheon (noon to 2pm daily) is a buffet but it's NOT your ordinary cold hotel or Las Vegas buffet. Come early and spend the afternoon on a great culinary ride
You start with your very friendly and attentive server asking you to bring yourself to the buffet displays around the restaurant. If you are a seafood lover, you can easily feed up on the lobster, crab legs, prawns (to die for, succelent and tender) and so much more. Variety of salads and oh so much more.
The staff encourages your to enjoy the buffet as much as you like. You need to search around the displays carefully, you never know what tempting delicacy you can find.
You must pace yourself and don't overboard on buffet because another phenonial, FOUR PAWS UP course is to come. That's the main course and when you are first seated you will select from a variety of house specialities. I enjoyed one of the most tender steaks, all freshly made in the kitchen right off the dining room.
Everything is very fresh, the servers contantly replace the dishes to make sure the guests only get the freshest and highest quality foods. The servers are always there to do everything from refill your water glasses to assuring you are happy and everything is perfect.
Then after your main course is one more treat... in the back of the room is the desert lovers section. You must leave room for that, the pastry chefs work very hard to put out a display of beautiful chocololates, sweets, fruits and so much more.
One more reason I like the Longbar Plantation lunch... it's one of the best bargains in the WORLD! Even with a good bottle of wine, two people can dine for $80 US. (I believe it's like $20 for one person minus wine.)
Reservations are suggested, although with the weak worldwide economy I was able to get in with little problem. It's a great way to escape the hot singapore weather and feast on a terrific meal. In fact you may enjoy yourself so much you could make the Plantation lunch your one great meal of the day.
Note: I have not had dinner at Longbar but if the Plantation luncheon is any indication it's also a must
Longbar Steakhouse
Raffles Singapore
1 Beach Road
Singapore 189673
Tel: +65-6337-1886
Email: Raffles@raffles.com