Restaurant in Singapore, Singapore

CUT Singapore

Name: CUT Singapore
Address: 10 Bayfront Ave, B1-71 The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956, Singapore, SG
Telephone: +65 6688 8517

1,635Pearl Points

Top-tier steaks, book well ahead.

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About CUT Singapore

CUT Singapore is the most credible premium steakhouse booking in the city, with Opinionated About Dining recognition three years running and a 1,150-label wine list overseen by a dedicated sommelier. The beef program spans Australian Angus to Japanese A5 Kobe; the bar holds its own for pre-dinner drinks. Book 3–4 weeks ahead — walk-ins are possible but scarce, especially on weekends.

CUT Singapore: The Verdict

CUT Singapore holds a 4.5 Google rating across 1,712 reviews and ranks among the leading steakhouses in Asia according to Opinionated About Dining, reaching #166 in 2024 and climbing to #305 in 2025's broader Asia list. For a special occasion dinner in Singapore where you want serious beef, a strong wine list, and a room that reads as genuinely celebratory, this is the booking to make. If you are after a tasting-menu format or European fine dining, look elsewhere — Odette or Les Amis will serve you better. But for a premium steakhouse night out, CUT delivers.

The Restaurant

CUT Singapore sits on the Galleria Level of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, open every day from 4 PM to midnight. The 138-seat main dining room was designed by Tony Chi, with mirrored glass walls, mod chandeliers, and Mario Bellini leather-upholstered furniture. The atmosphere skews masculine and clubby but stops short of stiff — a classic rock soundtrack keeps the energy loose enough for a group dinner or a business meal that needs to feel relaxed.

The kitchen, under Executive Chef Greg Bess, uses a two-stage grilling method: steaks are seared over aromatic charcoal and apple wood, then finished under a 1,200-degree broiler. The result is a caramelised crust with juicy interior texture. The beef program covers Australian Angus, U.S. and Australian Wagyu from Snake River Farms and Rangers Valley (dry-aged a minimum of 35 days), Japanese A5 Kobe, Kagoshima bone-in craft Wagyu, and Hokkaido Snow beef. Beyond beef, the seafood menu is curated specifically for this Singapore location: sustainably sourced New Zealand oysters, Alaskan king crab, Jeju Island abalone, and Scottish razor clams.

The La Liste 2025 rating of 80.5 points (revised to 77pts for 2026) and the Opinionated About Dining recognition across three consecutive years confirm this is not a celebrity-name-only play. The food holds up.

The Bar and Wine Program

Drinks program at CUT Singapore is one of the stronger arguments for arriving early. Wine Director Britt Ng and Sommelier Max Chong oversee a list of 1,150 selections backed by a cellar inventory of 3,350 bottles. The strengths are Burgundy, Bordeaux, California, France, and Italy , a lineup that covers both the old-world bottle-share crowd and the by-the-glass guest who wants something credible with a Wagyu cut. Wine pricing sits at the $$$ tier, meaning a significant portion of the list runs over $100 per bottle, so factor that in when budgeting for a group.

Cocktail program at the bar is worth using as a pre-dinner buffer. Walk-in tables are scarce even on weekdays, and the bar offers a practical landing spot if your table isn't ready. It also functions well as a standalone drinks stop if you are working through Singapore's bar scene before dinner elsewhere. The room has enough energy after 8 PM to make the bar experience self-contained.

Booking and Timing

Reservations are near-impossible to secure at short notice, particularly on weekends. Book a minimum of three to four weeks ahead for weekend evenings; two weeks may work for a mid-week slot before 7 PM. Walk-ins are accommodated when tables open up, but the 138 seats fill quickly and the kitchen runs to midnight, so late-evening walk-ins have a marginally better chance than prime-time arrivals.

For groups up to 40 guests, a private dining room decorated with lacquered wine cabinets and glass walls is available. Contact the restaurant directly to arrange private events , the room is a practical choice for corporate dinners or milestone celebrations where you need a contained space with the full kitchen and wine list available.

Cuisine pricing sits at the $$$ tier ($66 and above for a typical two-course dinner, not including beverages). Given the Wagyu and premium seafood options, expect the per-head cost at a full dinner with wine to run significantly above that floor.

For comparable American steakhouse experiences in other cities, Peter Luger Steak House in New York and Craftsteak in Las Vegas are useful reference points for understanding what the format delivers at its ceiling. CUT Singapore competes at that level for Asia. For more Singapore dining options, see our full Singapore restaurants guide.

Quick reference: 4 PM–midnight daily, 138 seats, $$$ cuisine and wine, private room for up to 40, reservations essential (book 3–4 weeks ahead for weekends).

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear to CUT Singapore?

The room leans dressed-up: Tony Chi's design features Mario Bellini leather furnishings and mirrored glass walls, and the crowd at a $$$ Marina Bay Sands steakhouse tends to dress accordingly. Business casual is the floor — collared shirts for men, and no sportswear. The classic rock soundtrack keeps the vibe from feeling stiff, but this is not the place to show up in shorts.

Does CUT Singapore handle dietary restrictions?

The menu has scope for non-beef eaters: the venue data confirms an extensive seafood menu developed exclusively for this location, featuring Alaskan king crab, New Zealand oysters, Jeju Island abalone, and Scottish razor clams. For strict dietary needs — allergies, vegetarian, or religious requirements — check the venue's official channels before booking. Given the $$$ price point, kitchen flexibility is reasonable to expect, but confirm specifics in advance.

Is CUT Singapore good for solo dining?

Solo dining here is workable but not the obvious format. The 138-seat main dining room is set up for groups, and the energy skews social. Arriving early and eating at the bar is the better solo move — it lets you access the wine program overseen by Director Britt Ng and Sommelier Max Chong without committing to a full table. Walk-ins for solo seats have a better chance mid-week.

Is lunch or dinner better at CUT Singapore?

Dinner only — CUT Singapore opens at 4 PM daily and does not serve lunch. If you want a daytime steak option in the Marina Bay Sands complex, you will need to look elsewhere. For dinner, earlier seatings (4–6 PM) are the practical choice if you want a quieter room; the venue is described as lively and a boisterous classic rock soundtrack is part of the package.

Is CUT Singapore good for a special occasion?

Yes, with caveats on expectations. The private dining room seats up to 40, fitted with lacquered wine cabinets and glass walls, and the beef lineup — Hokkaido Snow, Kagoshima wagyu, Snake River Farms American wagyu — delivers the kind of centrepiece a celebration dinner needs. Opinionated About Dining ranked it among Asia's top 200 restaurants in 2024. Book the private room for anything over 8 people; for two, the main dining room works but expect noise.

What are alternatives to CUT Singapore in Singapore?

For a different register entirely, Waku Ghin (also at Marina Bay Sands) prioritises Japanese-European tasting menus over steaks and suits diners who want a quieter, more intimate format. Zén offers Scandinavian fine dining and is the choice if the occasion calls for a full tasting menu experience rather than a steakhouse. If the draw is specifically premium wagyu in a less corporate setting, that is worth researching independently, as CUT is the dominant name in its specific format in Singapore.

Can CUT Singapore accommodate groups?

Groups up to 40 can use the private dining room, which is the practical answer for large parties. The main dining room seats 138, so mid-size groups of 6–12 can be handled at regular tables, though advance reservations are near-essential — the venue explicitly notes open tables are scarce, particularly on weekends. Book three to four weeks ahead for any group, more for weekend private dining.

Location

10 Bayfront Ave, B1-71 The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956

Singapore, Singapore

Compare CUT Singapore

Quick Value Check: CUT Singapore

Venue	Price
CUT Singapore
Zén	$$$$
Jaan by Kirk Westaway	$$$
Iggy's	$$$
Summer Pavilion	$$
Waku Ghin	$$$$

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Also Consider

Zén, European Contemporary, $$$$
Jaan by Kirk Westaway, British Contemporary, $$$
Iggy's, Modern European, European Contemporary, $$$
Summer Pavilion, Cantonese, $$
Waku Ghin, Creative Japanese, Japanese Contemporary, $$$$

How CUT Singapore Compares

CUT Singapore competes in a different category from most of Singapore's fine dining. Zén ($$$$) and Waku Ghin ($$$$) are tasting-menu experiences with more theatrical progression and a narrower, more chef-driven format, better choices if the meal itself is the event. CUT is the pick if you want to choose your own cut, control the pace of the meal, and leave with something in the glass that was worth ordering. The wine list depth at CUT is hard to match at this price tier in Singapore's steakhouse category.

Jaan by Kirk Westaway ($$$) and Iggy's ($$$) sit at the same price tier but are European contemporary restaurants, a different proposition entirely for anyone whose priority is grilled beef and a bottle-heavy wine evening. For a business dinner where the format needs to be immediately readable to international guests, CUT's American steakhouse model is more legible than either. Summer Pavilion ($$) is the value pick if Cantonese is on the table, but it doesn't compete directly with CUT on format or occasion type.

Within the steakhouse category specifically, CUT Singapore has no close peer at this level in Singapore. The combination of the Opinionated About Dining rankings, the multi-origin Wagyu program, and the 1,150-label wine list makes it the default recommendation for a premium beef dinner in the city. The booking difficulty is real, plan ahead or accept bar seating as your contingency. For broader planning, see our full Singapore restaurants guide and our full Singapore hotels guide if you are combining the dinner with an overnight stay at Marina Bay Sands.