Greenwood Fish Market (Bukit Timah)

Greenwood Fish Market (Bukit Timah) is a family-run seafood restaurant at 34 Greenwood Avenue, on a quiet neighbourhood street in Bukit Timah. It is the original outlet of the Greenwood Fish Market brand, which now also runs restaurants at Quayside Isle on Sentosa and at VivoCity.

Founder David Lee traces the business back to a single barramundi. He started out as a seafood wholesaler, driving fish around in his Honda Civic to find buyers. The Bukit Timah restaurant followed in 2003. Today the family business brings in seafood from countries such as Canada, the United States, New Zealand, Australia and South Korea.

What to order

This outlet is best known for its oysters and seafood platters. The oysters come from around the world, and the choice depends on what has come in. The team recommends its KYS oysters, a good place to start if you are unsure.

The menu mixes Western and Asian dishes. The restaurant points diners to its cold-smoked salmon and its seafood pastas. Fish and chips has been on the menu for many years. For something lighter, there is sashimi. Ask the staff what arrived fresh that week, as the catch changes often.

Platters are the easiest way to try a bit of everything. They have typically come in hot and cold versions for two to four people, mixing shellfish, prawns and fish. Lobster and crab also feature, and the group runs regular weekly offers on oysters, lobster, sashimi and crustaceans.

To drink, the team suggests riesling from Lanius-Knab with seafood. Each year the group also holds a World Oyster Festival.

The setting

This is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant, not a formal one. It seats around 80 guests across an indoor dining room and an alfresco area. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, and staff will bring them a bowl of water. The restaurant sees itself as a neighbourhood spot for regulars, and the mood is friendly and local.

Good to know before you go

• Booking: reserve online through the Greenwood Fish Market website, or call or WhatsApp the outlet.
• Parking: there is roadside parking along Greenwood Avenue.
• Raw seafood: oysters and sashimi are served raw. Take care if you are pregnant or have a weak immune system.
• Events: the restaurant takes enquiries for private events and catering.
• Seafood to cook at home: the group's online fish market delivers fresh seafood across the island.

Nearby

Greenwood Avenue is a short drive from the Singapore Botanic Gardens, so a morning walk there pairs well with a long seafood lunch. The restaurants and bars of Dempsey Hill are also a short drive away.

For more seafood, browse our chilli crab and seafood restaurants and read our seafood guides. You can also see all restaurants in Dempsey, Tanglin and Holland.