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Satay by the Bay

Laid-back waterfront hawker in Gardens by the Bay – satay smoke, beer, and breezy picnic vibes

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18 Marina Gardens Dr, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 018953
Satay by the Bay
Satay by the Bay
Satay by the Bay
Satay by the Bay
Satay by the Bay
Satay by the Bay

Satay by the Bay Laid-back waterfront hawker in Gardens by the Bay – satay smoke, beer, and breezy picnic vibes
Why bring the kids Open-air tables, stroller-friendly boardwalk, playground next door, fresh coconut & ice-cream stalls; watch satay skewers flame-grill right in front of you.
Opening hours Daily 11 am – 10 pm (some drink stalls till 11 pm).
Admission Free entry; pay-as-you-order hawker pricing (satay sets from ~S$8).
Family facilities Highchairs, roomy alfresco seating, nearby toilets with baby-change tables (inside Children’s Garden), plenty of pram parking; sheltered tables for rainy days.
Food highlights 20+ satay & local food stalls • Cold microbrew beer bar • Fresh sugar-cane juice • Vegetarian & halal options • Marina Bay skyline backdrop at dusk.
Getting there MRT: Bayfront (DT17/CE1) Exit B – 10 min walk via Dragonfly Bridge. Bus: 400 (alight “Gardens by the Bay”). Drive/Grab: Main Visitor Centre carpark, follow signs, then 3-min lakeside walk.
Personal take Love the satay & beer, but skip the seafood stalls – tourist-trap pricing. If you crave chilli crab or fresh fish, check my curated list of affordable spots in the south https://nearmrt.site/blog/cheap-seafood-singapore/. Also worth watching this eye-opening video on seafood scams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PjZJeKyV00.
Parent tips Visit 5 – 6 pm to snag a table before dinner rush; bring insect repellent; cashless payments accepted but keep some small notes for old-school stalls.
Contact Tel +65 6604 8811 • Email [email protected]
Socials Instagram @sataybythebay • Facebook /SatayByTheBay
Address 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953 (lakeside boardwalk behind Children’s Garden).

Best enjoyed at sunset: skewers sizzling, kids running on the grass, and the Supertrees lighting up in the background.

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