L’entrecote Bistro

We went to Duxton Hill wanting to go to Prawn Star which seems closed now, and ended up here.
It is a nice ‘French style’ bistro type restaurant that serves French fare like cold cut and cheese platters, steak frites, mussels etc
We had a cold Salmon platter and the steak & fries.
The salmon portion was on the small side but ok, the steak frites was quite large, with the steak already cut in strips which was great for eating, and amazing fries to go with it. The sauce on the steak was good however I would’ve preferred it on the side as I like medium-​rare with just a bit of salt best.
The meat was ok but I have had better, especially for the price (32,50 S$), but that’s S’pore.
For dessert I chose a tarte tatin which would have scared a French person off as it was huge, with a tarte being normally flat, and the base was very heavy shortbread. It tasted nice though and the sour cream that came with it was perfect.
Staff was very friendly and service oriented — we would come back to try their Saturday brunch, but not necessarily for dinner as it is rather expensive, in general, especially when there are so many great «local» places to explore.

Do you like fries? Sure you do, or have had McDonald’s before = then you must come here. Otherwise, All: Don’t bother washing your hair coming here; Ladies, Asians, or Me: Do not come here when the state of your skin ain’t exactly at it’s peak, or x — 7 days before your period etc. And otherwise, stare at yourself against that giant mirror staring at you and remind yourself how after all these fries that you are and still beautiful.

Appetizers are delicious. For a place with such a small menu, I had high expectations of the steak. It came medium when I ordered medium rare and overall was ok, nothing special. Ambiance of restaurant is nice.

After hearing about this place from so many people, my husband and I decided to check it out with a few friends. To start, we waited over 30 min for a table inside (which wasn’t too bad as we were enjoying some lovely wine in their patio) when we finally signaled the hostess and asked what was taking so long she promptly ushered us inside and gave us a dinner menu which consisted of 1 item… steak and fries. Being a steak lover I was overjoyed and ordered the steak and decided on the escargot as an appetizer.
The escargot were absolutely divine… and the wine was magnificent! The main course when it arrived looked good although a bit watery. It was perfectly done to my likeness but that was it… the flavor and sauce were a huge disappointment :(
I couldn’t understand what all the hype with the steaks was about!!! The sauce was watery and to be quite honest not very well done which was a shame because it ruined the great cut of meat. It was a complete waste! It was as if they were trying to mask the flavor of the actual meat by loading it on with a strong green runny sauce. When paying premium price for a steak at a high end restaurant, the expectation is to get a juicy melt in your mouth succulent piece of meat full of flavor but here it was just meat slathered with runny sauce. See a well done steak on its own doesn’t even need any sauce let alone be smothered in one.
Overall, the ambiance is nice, the place is clean (although a bit too crowded… not enough room and too many tables) the wine and appetizers are great but if you’re looking for a good steak… your better off making it yourself at home for a fraction of the price.

I waited here for 20 mins on a Friday evening at 8pm for a seat as they don’t take reservations (major minus). I have to say I don’t love the steak and fries, especially the half-​rate sauce. Free flow fries don’t appeal to me, because I don’t love fries, and the first portion was way too much for me. The salad that came with the steak had a dressing that had too much vinegar for my taste. When it comes to my salad dressing, I guess less is more for me.
So me and a girlfriend had:
Homemade Duck Foie Gras Terrine
Oven Baked Beef Marrow
Steak and fries x 2
Profiteroles to share
The terrine was horrible, and it was mostly butter, so avoid it if you come here. The beef marrow was out-​of-​this-​world, and I wish they’d offer a jumbo portion of it. It’s just beef bones cut into two with melting marrow inside, to spread on bread. Terribly sinful, but so simple, and so delicious. Our dessert — profiteroles, were drenched in chocolate syrup and ice cream; pretty standard fare and an easy combination that can’t go wrong.
Would I come here again? Probably not. It wasn’t exactly cheap, and there are a few places that do steak better than this.

We had high expectations when we went there lately. Food was okay but nothing special from our point of view, just ok.
The service lacks some friendliness and the personal touch.
The location is of course nice but inside, the tables are placed to close to each other. For a romantic dinner probably not the best precondition.
Overall ok but there are many other places I would try first before coming back.

I LOVE this place. The food is simple, unpretentious and good.
Of course, the steak is perfect. Served in two separate portions to keep it warm. It’s the only main course on the menu. Order the house wine to go with it.
But what doesn’t get enough credit, in my opinion, is the amazingly good appetizers and desserts. The roasted bone marrow is a must order, and the waffles are fantastic too.

We went to this place for my birthday, being American and craving a steak… I should have been more stringent with my choices beyond wanting the main entrée on the menu. They seated us… then reseated us when a larger group needed our section.
I didn’t mind, however it took almost 15-​minutes for a waitress to appear to take our order and after that it’s as if we were forgotten. Three other tables seated after us were served their salad, appetizer and then entrée and we hadn’t even gotten our salads.
20-​minutes and nothing before finally the manager seemed to notice and had two dry salads delivered, no dressing on them. We finished and again the waiting game began, this time they took our salads and after 10-​minutes of nothing… came back with two more dry salads! We’d been waiting over 40-​minutes and hadn’t gotten an appetizers! Most of the tables seated after us had departed and by the time we got the main course we were thoroughly annoyed.
The staff never explained why our order was delayed, never apologized… then never even spoke to us other than to nod and then dash off. I’ve worked as a waiter for several years, in both private & 5-​star dining and found the entire staff to be seriously under-​trained, under-​staffed, the food mediocre and the bill to be far too high for how little the place had to offer. I would not recommend this place to my friends and would actively advise people to avoid it.

This review is more about the service here than about the food because I’m still waiting for my steak to arrive and it’s been more than a 20 minutes since we were finally given our cold appetizers. Probably a one off experience here but thought it worth sharing. We were initially moved to a different table after being seated for about five minutes so they could make space for a larger party. Then after orders were taken have been promptly forgotten by the wait staff, three other tables that arrived after us were served full meals while we weren’t even given bread and now I guess they have forgotten about our meal because steaks still aren’t here while other tables have been served! Frustrating!

I’ve been to this place twice and I will surely comeback.
Reasons why?
1. Duxton Hill is a nice area to hang out after work or go on a date
2. L’entrecôte reminds me of the café’s i’ve been in Paris. It has a nice and cozy ambiance
3. Steak and Fries is great considering that you pay only $ 30! generous portions indeed
Come here for a date or just chill with your girlfriends. Its a nice place kick off a Friday night!

Dining in Duxton always make me feel like I am not in Singapore.
No reservation, no frills, just good old steak plus fries. While it is not my favorite cut of steak (dry-​aged filet mignon is my weakness), this is a decent piece of meat. Just do not come expecting the quality of a traditional NYC steakhouse.
I still prefer my steak served simply medium rare, no sauce. Though the gravy is nice, I believe you do not need any bit of sauce on good meat.

This is the kind of place for the lazy people who dont really like to be bothered with choosing your main course — there’s only one main course here — 2 portions of steak and fries!
The only thing you might want to think about is — the doneness of your steak. :)
For those who cannot resist the need to pick and choose, you have a selection of appetisers and desserts to choose from. Some signature to look out for, escargots for appetisers and the caramel cake with vanilla ice cream for desserts. The caramel cake is like the caramel version of the chocolate lava cake with the caramel oozing from the centre upon cutting.
Great atmosphere, nice service. A fantastic hipster joint for those who have a few more dollars to spare. Would have been a five star if one could make reservations but you gotta queue for your tables! Guess that’s part of the experience!

Has only 1 main to choose from — a delectable steak and fries which they recommend you get in medium rare. Make sure you enjoy it with their secret sauce!
You can choose your starters and desserts though — the escargots were quite tasty and I love the sauce it came with, went really well with the bread. Their signature dessert is a caramel lava cake of sorts which takes 15 mins to prepare but well worth the wait.
Small place and can be a bit cramped and noisy when full, but perfectly pleasant once the crowds thin.

L’entrecôte Bistro has truly mastered the art of making steak frites. This is the only main course available here, and it is exceptional. The quality of the steak (served rare if you wish and as I’d recommend) is excellent, and the sauce they serve it with is divine. I love the copious amounts of hot fries, and the house wine is a nice pairing. Eating here is a fantastic experience, and it’s a perfect restaurant to visit if you haven’t had high quality protein in a while. Also, this place is straight out of France, so if you’re itching to get out of Singapore but can’t swing it, spend an hour or two dining here. Some reviewers have commented on the «cramped» atmosphere of the seating; however, I think the arrangement adds to the experience of dining here. It’s reminiscent of many nice but small restaurants in New York and around Europe for that matter.

The steak & fries are a must-​have. Best part is while you’re enjoying it, the waitress surprises you with a second serving, and then asks if you want more fries.
Great atmosphere (although slightly cramp), courteous staff. They don’t take reservations; first come first serve.

Despite the cramped atmosphere and the fact that the waiter literally has to pull the table away so you can step out to use the restroom, L’entrecôte is a great place for what its best known for: Steak & Fries. Cooked to your liking and served in two portions with unlimited fries the steak is juicy, soft, and full of flavour. What makes L’entrecôte different? THE SAUCE. Extremely delicious and simple, the sauce is the real treat here and I’m willing to bet will go with almost anything. I recommend ordering an extra side of it, there just never seems to be enough!
The location is beautiful and very quiet, perfect for a romantic night out

Want to experience dining at cramped rustic Parisian bistro, this is the place to be. Le Entrecot packed its customers like sardines. Dining here doesn’t allow you much privacy. The tables are so closed to each other, you can literally hear the next table’s conversation.
Well, one thing for sure. You don’t have to think too hard what you want to eat for main as they only have 1 thing on the item and that is Steak and Frites. But with that said, you will have a tough time deciding what appetizers and desserts you would like to complete the meal cos there are too many selections to choose from.

There’s really only one reason to visit L‘entrecôte. And that’s for their awesome steak and fries.
Everything else doesn’t matter! Conveniently located and wonderfully furnished, you almost feel like in you’re in Paris, thanks to the ambience and service afforded. Perfect for either lunch or dinner with friends or on a date, the steaks on offer are tender and juicy and proof that wagyu isn’t the only choice when it comes to having grilled meat.
The appetizers are very French, with a variety of escargots, pâté’s and terrines on offer so you might want to give that a miss if they aren’t very familiar to you.