{"id":52114,"date":"2026-04-30T11:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T03:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/?p=52114"},"modified":"2025-10-15T09:20:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T01:20:22","slug":"palmbeach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/palmbeach\/","title":{"rendered":"Palm Beach: Chilli Crab &#038; Marina Bay Views, All in One Place"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the <span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/localfood\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"What to Eat in Singapore: Your Guide to 19 Must-Try Local Dishes\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>must-try signature dishes<\/strong><\/a><\/span> when visiting Singapore is <strong>the iconic Chilli Crab<\/strong>.<br \/>\nAlongside the undisputed king, <span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/jumbo\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jumbo Seafood: The Chilli Crab Feast That Defines Singapore\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jumbo Seafood<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, <strong>Palm Beach<\/strong> is another renowned name when it comes to Chilli Crab.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a popular choice for special dinners and celebrations, not only for its delicious flavour but also for its prime location with breathtaking scenery. This guide introduces a memorable dining experience at Palm Beach, where you can savour <strong>Singapore&#8217;s iconic Chilli Crab<\/strong> while enjoying <strong>the stunning views of Marina Bay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"List_TOC\">\n<li><span><a href=\"#About\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Plan Your Visit to Palm Beach<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#OneFullerton\">\u2022 One Fullerton by the Merlion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#View\">\u2022 Dine with Singapore Iconic Skyline<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Reservation\">\u2022 Book a Prime Spot via the Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"#Signature\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Taste Singapore\u2019s Chilli Crab Legacy<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#History\">\u2022 Birthplace of Singapore\u2019s Chilli Crab<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Price\">\u2022 Check Crab Prices Before Ordering<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Dinner\">\u2022 Getting Ready for the Crab Feast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Crab\">\u2022 Chilli Crab &amp; Black Pepper Crab<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"#HowMuch\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How Much for a Chilli Crab Feast?<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Bill\">\u2022 The Final Bill Breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"About\" class=\"H2SubEng\">01<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Plan Your Visit to Palm Beach<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"OneFullerton\">One Fullerton by the Merlion<\/h3>\n<p>Just a 5-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT station, <strong><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/merlion\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Merlion: Singapore\u2019s Iconic Landmark and Must-See Attraction\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" rel=\"noopener\">Merlion Park<\/a><\/span><\/strong> is a must-visit for anyone travelling to Singapore.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Merlion_OneFullerton_en.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Merlion_OneFullerton_en-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"One Fullerton, Dining Hub Adjacent to Merlion Park\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-51266\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Palm Beach can be found on the 1st floor of <strong>One Fullerton<\/strong>, a dining complex right next to the Merlion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22191 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OneFullerton_Exterior-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"One Fullerton, Dining Hub Adjacent to Merlion Park\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Among the dozen or so restaurants and bars lining the waterfront, <strong>Palm Beach<\/strong> occupies a spot towards the Merlion end of One Fullerton.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/merlion\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Merlion: Singapore\u2019s Iconic Landmark and Must-See Attraction\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/merlion\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"View\">Dine with Singapore Iconic Skyline<\/h3>\n<p>The restaurant offers two distinct seating areas on either side of a walkway: an indoor section and an outdoor terrace.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PalmBeach_Entrance-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to Palm Beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31836 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The indoor seating is air-conditioned, with round tables that seat six or more \u2014 ideal for larger groups.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20957 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PalmBeach_Interior-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Palm Beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, the outdoor terrace, which directly overlooks Marina Bay Sands, is by far the most popular choice.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22189 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PalmBeach_Terrace-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Terrace Seating at Palm Beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Savouring signature chilli crab while taking in <strong>the breathtaking views across Marina Bay<\/strong> makes for an unforgettable dinner in Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Reservation\">Book a Prime Spot via the Website<\/h3>\n<p>The terrace seats at Palm Beach are hot property, with many diners competing to snag one.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s best to book early to secure your spot. Booking is a breeze through <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmbeachseafood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the official website<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 just choose your preferred date and party size.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/RiverCruise_LaserShow-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Spectra Laser Show at Marina Bay Seen from a River Cruise\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31872 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dinner reservations are typically available in <strong>four time slots: 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 8:00pm, and 8:30pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With <strong>the light and water show \u201cSpectra\u201d<\/strong> taking place each evening at Marina Bay, it&#8217;s definitely worth timing your meal to enjoy the stunning spectacle as you dine.<\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4>Spectra\u3000<\/h4>\n<div class=\"infocard\">\n<p><strong>Times<\/strong>Sun \u2013 Thu: 8pm &amp; 9pm, Fri &amp; Sat: 8pm, 9pm &amp; 10pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration<\/strong>15 minutes each<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"Signature\" class=\"H2SubEng\">02<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Taste Singapore\u2019s Chilli Crab Legacy<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"History\">Birthplace of Singapore\u2019s Chilli Crab<\/h3>\n<p>Palm Beach started as a humble food cart in <strong>1956<\/strong>, predating the renowned Jumbo Seafood (founded in 1987).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22188 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PalmBeach_Logo-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Signboard of Palm Beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is widely regarded as <strong>the birthplace of Singapore&#8217;s iconic Chilli Crab<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Price\">Check Crab Prices Before Ordering<\/h3>\n<p>The menu boasts not only the signature Chilli Crab but also a wide range of crab dishes, each prepared with different <strong>cooking styles and sauces<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PalmBeach_Menu-600x288.jpg\" alt=\"Menu of Palm Beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"288\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31887 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, the crab section of the menu doesn\u2019t list any prices \u2013 only the words <strong>\u201cMarket Price.\u201d<\/strong> Crab prices vary by origin and size, so it\u2019s best to check the price per kilogram with the staff before ordering.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Dinner\">Getting Ready for the Crab Feast<\/h3>\n<p>Before the meal begins, slip on <strong>a cute crab-illustrated bib<\/strong> \u2013 you&#8217;re all set!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20952 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PalmBeach_Apron-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Bib of Palm Beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>First up is <strong>the stir-fried kangkong (water spinach)<\/strong>. The crisp texture, combined with the spicy kick of sambal and chili, makes it a perfect match for beer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20958 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PalmBeach_Kangkong-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Kang Kong stir-fried with garlic at Palm Beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next up, another delightful vegetable dish: <strong>Young Asparagus<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20953 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PalmBeach_AsparagusScallop-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Asparagus and Scallops at Palm Beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An elegant plate of tender asparagus, crowned with plump, succulent scallops \u2013 a simple indulgence.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Crab\">Chilli Crab &amp; Black Pepper Crab<\/h3>\n<p>And now, the star of the show \u2013 the legendary <strong>Chilli Crab<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A 1.4kg Sri Lankan crab, stir-fried whole and smothered in <strong>Palm Beach\u2019s legendary house sauce<\/strong> \u2013 a recipe perfected over 60 years. The sweet and spicy blend of tomato and chilli hits the perfect balance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20955 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PalmBeach_ChilliCrab-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Chili Crab at Palm Beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve picked out every last piece of succulent crab meat, don\u2019t miss the best part \u2013 mopping up the leftover sauce with <strong>golden fried mantou buns<\/strong>. Absolutely delicious.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20956 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PalmBeach_FriedMantou-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Chili Crab Dinner at Palm Beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The second crab on the table is the <strong>Black Pepper Crab<\/strong>, also weighing in at 1.4kg.<\/p>\n<p>This dish offers a brilliant contrast of flavours, with the mellow sweetness of butter playing off the fiery kick of black pepper.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20954 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PalmBeach_BlackPepperCrab-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Black Pepper Crab at Palm Beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sampling both the Chilli Crab and Black Pepper Crab side by side is the perfect way to savour <strong>the full legacy of Singapore\u2019s iconic dish \u2013 right at its birthplace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"HowMuch\" class=\"H2SubEng\">03<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How Much for a Chilli Crab Feast?<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Bill\">The Final Bill Breakdown<\/h3>\n<p>Now for the moment everyone\u2019s been curious about \u2013 <strong>the final bill<\/strong>. For a group of four adults, here\u2019s a breakdown of what was ordered and the costs:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PalmBeach_Receipt-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Receipt from Palm Beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31837 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The two crab dishes came to $277.20, meaning the market price for a 1.4kg Sri Lankan crab was <strong>$138.60 per dish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that Chilli Crab prices can vary based on factors like the crab\u2019s origin, size, and season. So, this gives you a rough idea of the cost.<\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"headers\" width=\"25%\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Qty<\/th>\n<th class=\"headers\" width=\"50%\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Dish<\/th>\n<th class=\"headers\" width=\"25%\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1<\/td>\n<td>Kangkong (S)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$12.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1<\/td>\n<td>Young Asparagus (S)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$24.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2<\/td>\n<td>1.4kg Crab<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$277.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2<\/td>\n<td>Mantou (8pcs)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$8.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1<\/td>\n<td>Tiger Beer (Mug)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$11.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1<\/td>\n<td>Tiger Beer (Pitcher)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$44.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">7<\/td>\n<td>Soft Drinks<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$49.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">4<\/td>\n<td>Wet Wipes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$3.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\u3000\u3000\u3000<strong>Subtotal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>$429.80<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\u3000\u3000\u3000Service Charge (10\uff05)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$42.98<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\u3000\u3000\u3000GST (8\uff05)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$37.82<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">\u3000\u3000\u3000Total<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: right;\">$510.60<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>With a subtotal of $429.80, plus service charge and GST, the final bill came to $510.60. Given that we enjoyed a fair amount of Tiger Beer \u2013 not exactly cheap in Singapore \u2013 $127.65 per person felt surprisingly reasonable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Palm Beach<\/strong>, renowned for its exquisite Chilli Crab and stunning views of Singapore, truly lives up to its popularity and comes highly recommended.<\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4>Palm Beach<\/h4>\n<div class=\"infocard\">\n<p><strong>Map<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/mhXkQcRgje9Pzz3J8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>1 Fullerton Rd, #01-09 One Fullerton, Singapore 049213<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmbeachseafood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.palmbeachseafood.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the must-try signature dishes when visiting Singapore is the iconic Chilli Crab. Alongside the undisputed king, Jumbo Seafood, Palm Beach is another renowned name when it comes to Chilli Crab. It\u2019s a popular choice for special dinners and celebrations, not only for its delicious flavour but also for its prime location with breathtaking scenery. This guide introduces a memorable dining experience at Palm Beach, where you can savour Singapore&#8217;s iconic Chilli Crab while enjoying the stunning views of Marina Bay. Plan Your Visit to Palm Beach \u2022 One Fullerton by the Merlion \u2022 Dine with Singapore Iconic Skyline&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":47696,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[431],"tags":[473,492,548,622],"class_list":["post-52114","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-drink","tag-local-speciality-en","tag-restaurant-en","tag-view-en","tag-dinner-en","area-marina-en","area-rafflesplace-en"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52114","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52114"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52114\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54020,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52114\/revisions\/54020"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47696"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52114"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52114"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52114"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}