Long Beach DEMPSEY
Seafood · RIDOUT, Singapore
Restaurant in Singapore, Singapore
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Chef
Various
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Long Beach DEMPSEY is Singapore's most atmospheric option in the mid-to-upper seafood tier, ranked #280 on Opinionated About Dining's Top Restaurants in Asia (2025) and holding. The Dempsey Hill setting is quieter and more considered than the East Coast strip. Book a few days ahead for weekdays; give yourself a week for Saturday evenings.
About Long Beach DEMPSEY
Verdict
Long Beach DEMPSEY is worth booking if you want a credible, award-tracked seafood meal in one of Singapore's most pleasant outdoor dining precincts. It has appeared on the Opinionated About Dining Leading Restaurants in Asia list three consecutive years (ranked #280 in 2025, #230 in 2024, Highly Recommended in 2023), which puts it in a legitimate tier above the casual seafood chains. The Dempsey Hill location adds an atmosphere that the East Coast or Vivocity branches can't replicate; open-air, quieter by Singapore standards, set among colonial-era bungalows that make the whole evening feel more considered. Book it for a group dinner or a relaxed long lunch when the weather cooperates. If you want Cantonese seafood with higher kitchen ambition, The Naked Finn across the island is a sharper option. If budget is the primary driver, Mellben Seafood (Ang Mo Kio) delivers comparable crab-forward cooking at lower prices.
The Experience
Dempsey Hill operates at a different energy level from the rest of Singapore's seafood circuit. The ambient noise here is ambient in the literal sense; ceiling fans, occasional breezes, low-grade background chatter rather than the din of a hawker-adjacent dining room. It is the kind of setting where a conversation can actually finish a sentence, which is not always a given at high-footfall seafood restaurants in Singapore. That said, Saturday evenings fill up, the energy shifts noticeably after 8 PM when walk-ins start queuing.
Long Beach's culinary identity has always centred on crab, the seasonal dimension matters here more than at most Singapore seafood venues. Sri Lankan crab is the year-round anchor, but the quality and size of available product shifts with sourcing cycles, late in the year tends to bring heavier, meatier crabs as the market stabilises after mid-year fluctuations. If you are visiting with a specific preparation in mind, it is worth asking at time of booking whether the kitchen is running the format you want. The OAD ranking movement (from Highly Recommended to #230 to #280 across three years) suggests the kitchen has maintained consistency even as the broader Asia ranking field has grown more competitive.
The hours structure gives you genuine choice. Weekday lunch runs 11 am to 3 pm, which is the lower-footfall window and the better pick for first-timers who want to take their time. Weekend hours extend through the day (11 am to 11 pm Saturday and Sunday), which means you can aim for a late weekend lunch around 1–2 PM that avoids both the opening rush and the evening peak. For anyone flying in specifically for Singapore seafood, this venue sits at a comfortable mid-tier: less casual than No Signboard Seafood, less hectic than the East Coast Park strip, more accessible in atmosphere than the fine-dining end of the market.
Ratings & Recognition
- Opinionated About Dining Leading Restaurants in Asia, Ranked #280 (2025)
- Opinionated About Dining Leading Restaurants in Asia, Ranked #230 (2024)
- Opinionated About Dining Leading Restaurants in Asia, Highly Recommended (2023)
Booking
Booking difficulty is rated Easy. A few days' notice is typically sufficient for weekday visits; aim for a week ahead for weekend evenings or if you have a specific group size in mind. Saturday dinner is the tightest window, book that one first. Weekday lunch is the most relaxed to secure. There is no online booking link available in the current data, so contact the venue directly at 25 Dempsey Rd to confirm availability and any group requirements.
Practical Details
| Detail | Long Beach DEMPSEY | Mellben Seafood (AMK) | No Signboard Seafood | Sin Hoi Sai (Tiong Bahru) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisine | Seafood | Seafood (Crab) | Seafood | Seafood |
| Setting | Dempsey Hill, outdoor-adjacent colonial bungalow | Kopitiam-style, Ang Mo Kio | Multiple outlets | Tiong Bahru shophouse |
| OAD Recognition | #280 Asia (2025) | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
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| Booking Difficulty | Easy | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Weekend Hours | 11 am–11 pm (Sat–Sun) | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Leading For | Groups, relaxed setting, occasion seafood | Value crab, local experience | Tourist-accessible seafood | Neighbourhood seafood |
How It Compares
See the comparison section below for context against Singapore's broader restaurant scene.
Pearl Picks, More Seafood Worth Knowing
- The Naked Finn, Singapore's most ingredient-focused seafood restaurant; smaller menu, higher precision
- Mellben Seafood (Ang Mo Kio), crab-centric, lower price point, no-frills setting
- No Signboard Seafood, accessible, tourist-friendly, broad seafood menu
- Sin Hoi Sai (Tiong Bahru), neighbourhood seafood with a loyal local following
- Angler, if you want a seafood benchmark outside Singapore (London)
- Outlaw's Fish Kitchen, Port Isaac seafood for a different register entirely
For more dining options in Singapore, see our full Singapore restaurants guide. Planning a longer trip? Browse Singapore hotels, Singapore bars, Singapore wineries, and Singapore experiences.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 am–3 pm, 5–11 pm · Tuesday: 11 am–3 pm, 5–11 pm
- Location
- 25 Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249670
- Website
- longbeachseafood.com.sg
- Phone
- +65 6323 2222
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Long Beach DEMPSEY sits within Dempsey Hill’s low-slung, tree-covered compound and reads as a warm, classic seafood room rather than a frantic hawker stall. The dining room hums at comfortable capacity, lit warmly and built around the ritual of live tanks, tableside cracking and shared plates. The experience privileges unhurried eating: you order seafood by weight, choose a preparation and settle in for a communal meal that rewards slow conversation and hands-on eating. It feels intentional and familiar — part of a long-standing Singapore tradition of premium, convivial seafood dining.
Best For
This is a venue that suits groups and occasions where the meal itself is the focus. The format — live tanks, shared plates and tableside cracking — encourages communal ordering and prolonged meals, making it a natural choice for group dinners, family celebrations and special-occasion outings. Evening service is emphasized in the description, and the Dempsey setting draws locals and visitors looking for a definitive Singapore seafood ritual. If you want a social, hands-on seafood dinner that unfolds at a leisurely pace, this is the kind of place to book for your group.
Ordering Tips
Ordering here follows a set ritual: pick your crab by weight and select a preparation, then prepare to eat with your hands as the table accumulates the characteristic mess of serious seafood dining. The menu’s signature preparations — black pepper crab, chilli crab and white pepper crab — are the obvious places to start. Expect tableside cracking and shared plates; pace your courses and allow time between shells for conversation. The format rewards unhurried eating, so plan for a relaxed dinner rather than a quick meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bustling and lively atmosphere surrounded by lush greenery in colonial buildings, with both air-conditioned indoor and naturally ventilated outdoor seating.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- black_pepper_crab
- chilli_crab
- white_pepper_crab
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 am–3 pm, 5–11 pm
- Tuesday
- 11 am–3 pm, 5–11 pm
- Wednesday
- 11 am–3 pm, 5–11 pm
- Thursday
- 11 am–3 pm, 5–11 pm
- Friday
- 11 am–3 pm, 5–11 pm
- Saturday
- 11 am–11 pm
- Sunday
- 11 am–11 pm
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Zén; European Contemporary, $$$$
- Jaan by Kirk Westaway; British Contemporary, $$$
- Summer Pavilion; Cantonese, $$
- Burnt Ends; Australian Barbecue, Barbecue, $$$
- Seroja; Singaporean, Malaysian, $$$
Restaurant context
Long Beach DEMPSEY occupies a practical middle position in Singapore's dining hierarchy. It is not trying to compete with the tasting-menu end of the market; Zén at $$$$ is an entirely different commitment in format, price, booking difficulty. If your group is deciding between a special-occasion fine-dining experience and a long, sociable seafood dinner, those are not the same choice. Long Beach is the right call for the latter: relaxed, shareable, backed by three consecutive years of OAD recognition that gives it more credibility than most seafood restaurants operating at its price tier.
Within the mid-range Singapore field, the comparison that matters most is against Summer Pavilion ($$ Cantonese) and Burnt Ends ($$$). Summer Pavilion is the better pick if Cantonese cooking technique and a hotel dining room setting appeal more than seafood-specific depth. Burnt Ends is harder to book and built around a different format entirely; it rewards solo diners and pairs well with counter dining. Long Beach DEMPSEY is the clearer choice for groups who want seafood as the centrepiece and an outdoor setting that actually adds to the evening rather than competing with it.
Seroja ($$$) and Jaan by Kirk Westaway ($$$) are more useful comparisons if you are weighing cuisine type rather than format. Both deliver tighter, more composed tasting-menu experiences, both suit a diner who prioritises kitchen ambition over setting. Long Beach DEMPSEY is the right booking if the Dempsey Hill atmosphere and a crab-focused shared meal are the point; for solo diners or small twos looking for kitchen-driven precision, Jaan or Seroja will serve you better.
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Compare Long Beach DEMPSEY
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach DEMPSEY | Singapore | Seafood | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2802024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2302023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Highly Recommended | ; |
| Zén | Singapore | European Contemporary | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #4Michelin 3 Stars 20262026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #32025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #792025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 3 Stars2025 The Best Chef Two Knives | $$$$ |
| Jaan by Kirk Westaway | Singapore | British Contemporary | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #52Michelin 2 Stars 20262026 Black Pearl 2 Diamond2026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #77We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025We're Smart World Top 100 2025Tatler Best Restaurants Asia-Pacific 2025 | $$$ |
| Summer Pavilion | Singapore | Cantonese | Michelin 1 Star 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Highly Recommended2026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #952025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1242025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 1 Star2025 The Best Chef One Knife | $$ |
| Burnt Ends | Singapore | Australian Barbecue, Barbecue | 2026 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #92026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #382026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #59Michelin 1 Star 20262026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #52025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #38 | $$$ |
| Seroja | Singapore | Singaporean, Malaysian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #192026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #20Michelin Green Star 2026Michelin 2 Stars 20262026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #392025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #40Tatler Best Restaurants Asia-Pacific 2025 | $$$ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Long Beach DEMPSEY?
A few days' notice is usually enough for weekday lunch or dinner. Weekend evenings fill faster, so aim for at least a week ahead if you want a specific table or time. Walk-ins are possible but not guaranteed on Saturday or Sunday, when the kitchen runs all-day from 11am to 11pm.
Is Long Beach DEMPSEY good for solo dining?
Workable, but not the ideal format. Seafood at this level is designed for sharing across multiple dishes, so a solo visit means committing to smaller portions or ordering more than you need. If you're solo and want to work through a proper spread, lunch on a weekday is your best window; quieter and more accommodating.
Is lunch or dinner better at Long Beach DEMPSEY?
Lunch runs 11am to 3pm Monday through Friday and gives you Dempsey Hill's outdoor setting without the weekend crowd. Dinner is the higher-energy option and the format most consistent with how Singapore seafood restaurants are meant to be experienced; group, table, multiple dishes. For atmosphere, dinner wins; for ease of booking, lunch is smarter.
Can I eat at the bar at Long Beach DEMPSEY?
Bar seating is not documented in the venue record, Long Beach Dempsey operates primarily as a sit-down seafood restaurant rather than a bar-forward venue. If counter or bar availability is important to your visit, confirm directly with the restaurant before you go.
Can Long Beach DEMPSEY accommodate groups?
Group dining is one of the stronger use cases here. Seafood restaurants in Singapore are built for the shared-table format, Long Beach Dempsey's Dempsey Hill location gives groups more space than a tighter city-centre room would. For larger parties, give at least a week's notice and specify your group size when booking.
What should a first-timer know about Long Beach DEMPSEY?
This is a Dempsey Hill institution with consecutive OAD Top Restaurants in Asia rankings in 2024 and 2025, which puts it in credible company for Singapore seafood. The setting is outdoor and relaxed rather than formal. Come as a group if you can, order broadly across the menu, note the split hours on weekdays; the kitchen closes between 3pm and 5pm, so plan arrival accordingly.
