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Where was the last pub that you caught a live telecast of the English Premier League or maybe the French Open? Well, we did it at Harry's and this home grown establishment is surely home to many sport fanatics like us! 

While most would agree that Harry's is more of a place for Happy Hour and probably some finger food, few would actually take notice of their extensive food and drinks menu which features some 50 dishes, complete even with pairing tips! 

Located right beside the Central Fountain Square at Clarke Quay, this latest outlet is differentiated by a well-trodden bicycle outside. This not only represents the trademark laidback vibe that Harry's hopes to bring to its guests but also a pit-stop for them to refuel. Some pints of the Harry's premium lager would surely do it for us at least! 

It is almost a mantra to have a pint when you are at Harry's and this visit was no different. Kickstarting our evening with a pint of Asahi Black and house's special of Harry's Premium Lager!

Be it with colleagues, friends or even family, knocking some pints over and scrambling for some light bites seems like the old-fashion but never out of style manner of bonding with each other so here we go!

Harry's signature wings | S$13++/6pcs

You can hardly go wrong with the house's special and that goes without saying for the signature wings that were deep-fried to a tan of golden brown delicious. Dressed in a secret spice, the homemade chilli sauce was definitely something to savour with a burn that excites. For those who can hardly take the heat, fear not as you can always wash it down with another pint of draught beer.

Fish crackling | S$13/++

A small plate to go around sharing and hear some crackle as the crispy fish skin was deep fried, without the grease, and tossed with house spices. A side of aioli was also served and the light mayonnaise complements the snack perfectly.

Crab & potato cakes | S$19++/6pcs

While we held high hopes for the cakes that came served in a coat of golden brown breadcrumbs, the texture was somewhat disappointing to say the least. We enjoyed the freshness of the blue swimmer crab but the potato cake lacked a firm hold to hold it together. One would probably struggle to pierce it through with a fork and dip the Sirarcha tomato dip without creating a mess for your fellow dining companions as the soft and slightly mashy cake would crumble.

Jalapeno steak sliders | S$13/++

Taking a stroll down East Coast Road, one would certainly be charmed by the abundance and diversity of food in the area. Ranging from your local delights such as chicken rice at Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice to Mexican treats at Lower East Side Taqueria, there is surely something to please one's palate.

Located just next door to Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice and opposite Holy Family Church, Full of Crab (FOC) is an American styled restaurant that promises to bring the original Cajun influence to Singapore. The name of the eatery spells the emphasis of crab as a key dish at FOC and this is no wonder with its offering of Sri Lankan crab, King and Snow Crabs! Taking great pride in their food, special care is taken to ensure that all crabs are killed only upon order. The Sri Lankan crabs are imported into Singapore on a daily basis just to serve the needs for the day. For those particular with their crabs, you would agree that if the crabs were left for a couple of days, the meat would be mashy when cooked and tastes dull. In order to ensure freshness and quality of the crabs, FOC strictly serves live crabs, not even the dying ones which tend to release a stench.

Captain's Choice Combo | S$98/+ or Market Price

Recommended as one of the popular combos on the menu, the Captain's Choice is fit to feed up to two pax. It comprises a 2-pound (or roughly equivalent to 1kg) Sri Lankan Crab and about a pound (around 500gm) worth of shrimps. With an add-on choice of either the corn or baby potatoes, the bag full of goodies guarantees to fill your stomachs.

There is also a board in the middle of the restaurant that has the updated market prices for the various types of seafood. We however understood from the owner that the prices are quite consistent, in fact, he had lowered it to make it more appealing to the price conscious!

After choosing your catch, there are three flavours to choose from - the classic Cajun, Garlic Butter or house special of Fully Loaded. We were recommended the Fully Loaded, which is essentially a blend of Cajun and Garlic Butter. Thereafter, diners get to choose the spice level of the sauce and after having the heads-up from the friendly lady who took our orders, we settled for the medium level, which promises to make us break into a perspiration.


There are also a couple of other add-ons such as broccoli, button mushrooms which you can pair with your combo at a small charge of no more than S$4. What we highly recommend is the warm baguette that would absorb the sauces readily so that you can enjoy the gorgeous flavours in the sauce.


Fish and chips | S$13.90/+



Surely some interesting graffiti left by some of the customers who had visited FOC and with the number of different nation flags scattered across the walls and pillars, you would imagine quite a diverse crowd of foreigners who had similarly gotten their hands dirty!

Buffets seem to be a clear favourite for most Singaporeans and we are no different. With an abundance of options, diners are spoilt for choice indeed. Indulge at Park, has just launched a weekend only Asian BBQ dinner that sees a premium selection of meats and seafood that include lobsters, scallops and US flat rib beef grilled upon request. With the counters set up in the garden courtyard, expect to be greeted with a waft of fragrance from the tantalising grills!

What differentiates this BBQ buffet is that one gets to choose from 10 special spice blends and sauces to season their meat before passing on to the chef to do the magic. Expect to be pampered with Asian exotic seasoning such as Malaysia's sambal to Teriyaki and garlic herbs. 

For those who are impatient, like us, do opt for the selected grills offered at the counter which include mussels, scallops, crayfish and even pineapple!

Special thanks to Jeanette for the invitation, Rachel and Park Hotel Group for hosting us!

 Octopus Salad | Salada de Polvo a Marinheiro | S$24++

My favourite starter of the day! While it looked simple, it required long preparation time as the octopus was blanched several times to achieve tenderness. Another violent way to do it would be to beat it against a hard surface to stretch the fibres. The octopus was thinly sliced evenly and adorned with crunchy capsicums, crispy garlic, red onions, cilantro, vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and smoky paprika. Couldn't resist the delicate texture and enjoyed that it was not too rubbery!

 Flamed Chorizo | Chourico em chamas | S$25++

'Braz' Codfish | Bacalhau a Braz | S$28++

Coffee Steak | Bife a cafe | S$48++

This red was not favoured at the table as it tasted rich and full-bodied, but I personally felt that it went really well with the flavoursome red meat.

Floating Island | Leite crème com farofias flutantes | S$15++

A photogenic dessert to end our meal, light egg white cloud sat atop vanilla custard dusted with cinnamon, layered with passion fruit coulis and shredded basil, lastly topped off an artsy sugar nest spun by chef (see below). It was perfect to clear our palate after a series of exciting flavours.

Cognac Chocolate Mousse | Mousse de Chocolat | S$13++

This Portuguese fortified wine is a sweet red wine, and often serve as dessert wine, I like it a lot but it seemed too heavy for my companions.

A rare find filled with passion and the staffs were approachable and friendly. I especially enjoyed the cosy and romantic level 2 which is perfect for couples or even groups of friends to spend a night enjoying their authentic food and pairing with the quality wines that hardly get elsewhere. As it's the one and only Portuguese restaurant in Singapore, do let me know if you have come across any!