A Fiery Business Affair: Butcher’s Block at Raffles Singapore

Butcher’s Block at Raffles Hotel Singapore is an avant-garde restaurant celebrating fire and premium meats. Its three-course business set menu offers a great opportunity to experience the restaurant’s finest produce, meats or seafood, transformed by the intense heat of a wood-fired grill.

Butcher’s Block at Raffles Singapore

Butcher’s Block is located on the second level of Raffles Arcade (at the section of the building nearer to Raffles City). The interior blends sleek design with a touch of old-world charm, with wood paneling and clever use of glass elements. A floor-to-ceiling glass chiller showcases a selection of premium cuts of meat. There is a well-stocked wine cellar, visible through glass walls.

The space is divided into several distinct areas, each with its own unique ambiance. The main dining room is a sophisticated and inviting space, with plush seating and soft lighting. The centerpiece of the room is the open kitchen, where diners can watch chefs prepare dishes over the wood-fired grill.

Menu of Butcher’s Block

The restaurant is led by Chef de Cuisine Jordan Keao, a native Hawaiian who grew up in a culture where open-fire cooking, fishing, and farming are a way of life. At Butcher’s Block, he uses the transformative power of wood-fired cooking and the finest meats, seafood, and produce, including those from Butcher’s Block’s own farm, to create innovative and delightful dishes.

Butcher’s Block offers both à la carte and set menus, as well as exclusive off-menu creations. For a more affordable lunch option, the three-course business set menu is a great choice.

You can view the menus on the restaurant’s website. Below is a picture of the Business Lunch Menu.

Butcher’s Block Business Lunch

Butcher’s Block’s three-course business set menu is priced at $88. It allows diners to choose a First Course, a Main Course, and either a Dessert or Coffee/Tea with Petit Fours. Guests can also enjoy a curated glass of wine at $20 per glass.

Hokkaido Milk Bread was served with Seaweed Butter before the first course. Both the bread and butter were excellent.

Grilled Golden Oyster Mushroom

My first course was Grilled Golden Oyster Mushroom served with mustard green and Chinese BBQ spice. The mushrooms had a tender yet firm texture with slight crispness on the edges. The Chinese BBQ spice added complexity and made everything taste better. The dish had a nice combination of smoky, tangy and savoury flavours. A delectable and satisfying first course.

Little Joe Australian Tenderloin

The Little Joe Australian tenderloin, cooked to a perfect medium, had a seared exterior with a caramelised crust. Inside, the tenderloin was juicy and pink. The meat was rich in flavour, buttery, tender and succulent, while a drizzle of beef jus enhanced its depth of flavour.

The parsnip purée served with the dish was a delightful surprise. It resembled mashed potato but tasted far superior. Velvety and smooth, with a luxurious creamy texture and a natural sweetness, it added to the dish’s indulgence.

Dessert & Wine

The Smoked Cheesecake was an intriguing take on the classic dessert. The cheesecake was creamy and dense, tasting more like cheese than cake. It had a rich flavour with a smoky undertone. Topped with grilled berries, which offered natural sweetness and a subtle smokiness, the dessert was a perfect balance of flavours and textures.

The red wine served was a smooth and fruity Jean-Luc Colombo Côtes du Rhône Les Abeilles Rouge, a great match for grilled meat.

A Great Dining Experience

Butcher’s Block at Raffles offers a great dining experience that blends creativity, skill, and top-quality ingredients. With its stylish yet welcoming atmosphere, friendly and professional staff, and a variety of dining options—from à la carte to the affordable business lunch set menu—Butcher’s Block is perfect for both special occasions and everyday indulgence. The $88 business lunch set at Butcher’s Block at Raffles Singapore may be a very affordable way to ensure that any fiery elements in your business deals are confined to the great food on the table.

Ratings:
Food: 5
Service: 4
Value: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Overall Rating: 4 TOPs 

Butcher’s Block
328 North Bridge Road
#02-02, Raffles Arcade
Singapore 188719

Tel: +65 6412 1816

Opening Hours:
Lunch
Thursday to Sunday : 12 noon to 2:30 pm

Dinner
Wednesday to Sunday : 6 pm to 9:45 pm

Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays

Nearby MRT Stations: City Hall (EW13 NS25), Bras Basah (CC2), Esplanade (CC3)

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