Since the restaurant is by the beach side as such they have very interesting ambience, dinning on the beach or at the deck. Oh ya, and all pet owners out there, this is a pet friendly restaurant.

Should you be dinning in a group of 3 or 4, the Seafood Platter ($52) is a good for sharing and kick-off the meal. Since on the plate was 4 types of seafood, crayfish, prawns, calamari, crab salad and fish stew with baguette. Surprisingly, all the food on the platter was fabulous. I love all of them.

2 new sandwiches on Ciabatta bread were introduced. First is the Corned Beef Ciabatta ($16) which I didn’t manage to try. Hence, I have no clue of how it tasted.

Next is the Baked Portobello and Arugula Ciabatta ($16). Luckily, I tried this, though I am more keen after the former as this is a pure vegetarian sandwich. The sandwich tasted too healthy for me. Every ingredient seems in its natural flavour, it is without much seasoning and no sauce too. A good choice for the health conscious diner.

Fork-tender Bourbon-Glazed Pork Ribs ($20 half slab | $30 full slab) melted in the mouth is a great choice for the meat lover fan. The meat was well marinated. And I like the idea of pairing it with potato wedges instead of the commonly found fries.

Moving on to 2 pasta dishes, beginning with the Spicy Penne Arrabiatta ($22). It is basically a tomato based sauce but it has additional ingredients to spice the tomato. The sauce was pretty concentrated so it coated the pasta well. The olives provided a very sourish punch to the dish.

Personally, I like the Green Curry Chicken Spaghetti ($24) as the flavour was authentic. But with the capsicum, it somehow does ruin the flavour a little. I don’t mind though since I love this vegetable. As such, I would suggest eating the capsicum separately.

The last Main of the night was the Seafood Risotto ($32). This was loved by most. Though I thought it was mediocre. The main reason being it is a tomato based dish. Secondly, overall flavour was flat. The seafood flavour didn’t come strong in the dish.

Beginning with Salted Caramel Brownie ($14) though I should have it last since it is strongest in flavour. The brownie is chocolaty with salty hint. But strangely, caramel flavour is missing. As always, Vanilla Ice Cream goes well with Brownie and the walnut provided an additional texture.

Forest Berries and Cream Cheese Triffle ($15) is refreshing since it is mainly fruits with cream cheese, chocolate sauce and crumble to flavour up the fruits.

Lastly, the Banana and Chocolate Pie ($14). Pairing of Banana and Chocolate never go wrong. At the bottom was the shortbread-like layer. Overall it does taste good though no surprise.

NAHMJ Verdict

Coastes is certainly a to go place especially when you are at the beach strolling your pets and needed a place to rest your leg, quench your thirst and fill your stomach.

Coastes

Opening Hours

Mondays – Thursday  0900 to 2300  |  Fridays, Saturdays and Eve of Public Holidays  0900 to 0100  | Sundays and Public Holidays  0900 to 2300

Getting There

By Sentosa Express: Beach station

Rating: 7/10

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In case, you are wondering what’s Ola means; it means life in Hawaiian.

A Taste Of Hawaiian At Ola Beach Club

Most of us aren’t familiar with Hawaiian cuisine. Hence it is timely to introduce Ola Beach Club which offers a slice of Hawaiian to Singapore. We were informed that Hawaiian cuisines have influences from Korean and Japanese too as such expect Kimichi and Sashimi in the dishes.

Starters – Cold

Lormi Lomi Salmon ($16) is a great finger-food. I like the bite size since it fit into one mouth for me. The crispy sesame waffle paired well with the salmon flake. There is an option for topping with caviar at an additional $4.

With the increasing number of Poke Bowl cafe, such as Aloha Poke, and A Poke Theory, by now, most of us are well versed with the Poke Bowl; both healthy and taste fabulous. At Ola Beach Club, the Ahi Poke ($20) is likewise very customised. Diners could choose their base (Jasmine Rice, Brown Rice or Salad), Ahi Poke (Kimichi, Shoyu, Togarashi) and 2 sides (Ebiko, Pineapple, Guacamole, Kimichi, Pumpkin Seeds and Cranberry).  

Saimin Salad ($16) with somen noodles, spam, omelette, crispy fish cake and lettuce with a soy like sauce is refreshing. If diners find it too plain, could choose pan-seared scallops (add $5), Lomi Lomi Salmon (add $7) or Ahi Poke (add $7) to accompanied the salad.

Starters – Hot

My favourite dish among the list of food we tried at Ola Beach Club is the Kalua Pig Taco ($25) since it with such a complex but harmonizing flavours. Personally, I like slabbing my taco with lots of sour cream.

Grilled Octopus ($18.50) with globe artichoke, fava beans and tomato confit and olive emulsion was light and yet emitting all the natural seafood sweetness.

Mains

Huli-Huli Chicken ($26) isn’t a dish for me as it uses breast meat with teriyaki sauce. In addition, I find the flavour too flat. The chicken is sat on vegetable puree as such it may differ from time to time. We got our on Potato puree. Other side on the dish includes burnt leeks.

Traditionally, Loco Moco consists of white rice, hamburger patty and eggs with brown gravy. A simple delight as good as a staple. At Ola Beach Club, they prepared the Loco Moco ($28) with a variation by using Kombu Rice and Panko Egg. Even the beef patty is upgraded to using Wagyu beef instead. For a more luxurious factor, add $6 for pan-seared foie gras.

Dessert

Lastly, dessert time. The Haupia Sphere ($22) was served. 

Hidden within the hallow sphere are coconut chantilly, coconut sphere, nata de coco and vanilla ice cream. These treasures are exposed after pouring the hot chocolate over the sphere.

Drinks

Cocktails and Mocktails are not lacking on the menu too. Some signature at Ola Beach Club are the Hala Lei ($18), Uliuli Tiki ($22) and many more.

NAHMJ Verdict

Chillax and enjoy a taste of Hawaiian at Ola Beach Club with watersport and subsequently over a meal and drink with friends is a great way to spend the weekend or whenever time permits.

Ola Beach Club

Website: http://www.olabeachclub.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/olabeachclubSG/

Opening Hours

Restaurant: Monday – Friday  1000 to 2200 | Saturday & Sunday  1000 to 2300

Watersports:  Monday – Sunday  1000 to 1900

Getting There

Sentosa Express: Beach station

Rating: 7/10

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Decor at the Sand Bar is unique since the flooring is with sand instead of the usual cement or tiles. As it is open with isn’t much shelter, diners are exposed to all natural elements.

Ambiance is certainly casual. Even the service crew are dress in the same manner to match the mood. When night falls, dim burning candles are the only light source, hence providing a romantic feel great for couple on a dating night too.

Sand Bar Weekend BBQ

Beside the main highlight, BBQ, a medley of toothsome spread is available at Sand Bar Weekend BBQ enticing all senses. The spread at the Sand Bar Weekend BBQ changes from day to day, hence diners may not find the exact same dishes as to what we experienced.

In addition to the food,  there is a live band at Sand Bar.

BBQ, The Main Highlight

Chefs of the Sand Bar are at the fire pit busy grilling the food to feed hungry stomach. This is the first station we make a beeline to as we always love food from the ‘Live’ station.

Irresistible seafood option of Slipper Lobster, Tiger Prawn and Norwegian Salmon with meat selection of Australia Tenderloin Beef, Chicken Wings and Pork Belly.

More Food

In addition to the ‘Live’ BBQ station, more food are lined up at the buffet table. We love the Antipasto Selection. There are lots of our favourite items on the plate, such as Feta Cheese, Parma Ham, Olives, Grilled Mushroom and …. many more. The most special of them all at this platter is the melon flavoured ball to accompany the parma ham.

More starters of Feta Cheese with Watermelon Salad, Cesar Salad and Cured Salmon are included.

Though I am not a fan for Minestrone Soup and in general I avoid soup, it is thoughtful of the Chef to include them in the buffet.

In all meals, carbohydrates are never lacking. At Sand Bar, they have prepared both the Baked Vegetable Gratins (L) and Potato Gnocchi with Burnt Butter Thyme Sauce. Between the 2, my fave is the latter. It was absolutely tasty.

Desserts

Before ending our buffet dinners, we make our way to the desserts. 3 desserts items with Mango Puff, a refreshing Fruit Soda and Apple with Chocolate Tart available.

Not forgetting the platter of fruits as part of the spread too.

Price

Sand Bar Weekend BBQ is at $58 NETT per pax. It is available only on every Friday and Saturday from 6.30pm to 10pm.

In addition, Sand Bar Weekend BBQ diners are entitled to Sand Bar’s 7th Heaven promotion (usually available only on weekdays from 6pm to 9pm). Priced at $7 nett each. Selection available are the Heaven Strawberry Mojito, premium bottled beers and much more.

NAHMJ Verdict

Despite the number of items at the Sand Bar Weekend BBQ, comparatively isn’t huge, it does have a good variety. We can see that the Chef has taken painstaking effort to create the good mix for diners.

We love the ambiance, the food and everything Sand Bar offered.

Sand Bar 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/SandbarSingapore/

Opening Hours

Monday – Thursday  1400 to 2300; Friday  1200 to 0100; Saturday  1100 to 0100; Sunday  1100 to 2300

For Weekend BBQ: Friday – Saturday  1830 to 2200

Getting There

By Sentosa Express – Beach station

Rating: 8/10

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