Reviews for El Mesa Filipino Seafood Grill Clarke Quay
Danielle Laila Lu
5
Went to this place for a birthday celebration.
The ambiance is very enjoyable, and the staff is courteous.
We had a lot of fun! Highly recommended!
I encountered reviews concerning the place being pricey and the staff being rude/not attentive. A couple of things about it:
- Food is very good quality-wise; being there with 4 native Filipinos, all agreed (we ordered Bulalo, Sisig, Kare Kare, and Lechon Kawali).
- Consider the location! Rentals in Clarke Quay are getting ridiculously expensive, and that is reflected in the final price for consumers.
- The menu can be looked at before entering as well as online, so you are well aware of the pricing the place is offering.
- When busy, service quality might decrease in some instances. It's important to understand that people only have four limbs, and what they can do at once is limited.
- Consider going to a place with the intention of having fun with your friends, not expecting to be necessarily entertained by the staff. Make your own great night. If the experience turns out enjoyable, it's especially because of the people you're with!
All in all, ours was a very pleasant experience!
Keep up the great work!
Tallan
2
Never got to try the food after waiting 45 minutes for a few basic dishes. It was not even busy. The server did offer a complimentary drink, but it was too late, and we had to leave.
Albert Lawrence
5
Had a great time last night. Haven’t eaten real Filipino food for some time, especially Isaw, Chicharon bulaklak, and tuna panga. All the food we ordered tasted really good. Great value for your money. On top of that, Sir Angie really made our experience memorable. Kudos to Sir Angie. We will definitely eat here again.
Neil Vinesh
2
Went to the Cuppage area and ordered Sisig, Kansi, and garlic rice for 2 at 12:37. Food was still not served at 1:25. Staff wasn’t communicating when asked if food was being prepared and how long it would take. Sisig tasted like it was sprinkled with MSG. Kansi was okay. Hopefully, they will improve their service.
Chee Keong Chen
5
Expensive, but the food, service, and ambience were great. This Filipino restaurant is also conveniently located at the beginning of Clarke Quay.
Ricky Frey
5
Why is it "El Mesa" when it is usually "La Mesa"? Anyway, given its location, you should expect it to be pricey up front, and it is. Food's great, regardless, with the usual grilled Filipino food and their dipping sauces. It's also one of the few places that do boodle fights. Nice view of the river, and you can wave your messy hands at weirded-out tourists on boats. Exemplary service rendered by Carl.
Michael Prabhu
2
Food, and especially alcoholic drinks, were horribly overpriced. We got Coke instead because it was cheaper, but it was served flat (no fizz) and without ice.
The crab we ordered was disappointing: barely any meat and not much flavour.
Quite an average experience; the only silver lining was the nice view.
Elroy Amelia
5
If you miss authentic Filipino cuisine, you definitely have to come here. First, we tried the salted egg squid, which, by the way, uses real salted egg (not powdered stuff!). It was mouthwatering, and the squid was super tender, not rubbery. Then we tried the Silogs, and it was really good!!! My favorite was the liempo and BBQ chicken silog. Both were flavour bombs. Then we also had the Sweet & Sour fish, and I tell you, the sauce was AMAZING!!! 🤤🤤🤤 We got the tilapia for the fish, and I must say, the portion was good for sharing! Also, we had the tahong, and couldn't stop eating it because the sabaw itself was delectable.
Dinner was nostalgic, and the flavours certainly brought all of us back home. It really filled us up without burning our wallets. Thank you, El Mesa, for feeding our Filipino souls 🙏🏼♥️. We'll definitely try the rest of the menu next time.
Maheshi Pillai
3
The place is nice, and the food is delicious too. You need a reservation to get into this place because it is mostly crowded on Fridays and weekends. The majority of the staff was helpful and supportive, but there were a few who were rude. Also, the glasses they gave us for drinks were not properly cleaned. When we asked the waitress to clean them, she was a bit rude and gave us looks. The prices are a bit high, but I think it is acceptable because of the restaurant's location.
See Li
4
Here's the edited review:
Great service from the male supervisor, who was very attentive to young children's needs, as well as from Ms. Marjel.
Thank you for the good food recommendations. The sisig is the best amongst Filipino restaurants in Singapore, cooked and served with passion.