While most of us are familiar with American food because of its widespread popularity, there are a couple of establishments in Singapore that provide more than just the usual burgers and fries. Mind you, these fine establishments aren't your typical diner dash sort of place. Get your fix of fresh seafood, juicy steaks and other comfort food dishes with a finer slant at these six restaurants.

db Bistro and Oyster Bar

Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud’s restaurant is awash with soft lighting, dark wood accents, and a beige marble bar dedicated to oysters. The menu is dominated by well-executed French classics including bouillabaisse and traditional coq au vin, as well as delectables like the quintessential original db burger. There’s a dizzying amount of luscious seafood, too, covering the oyster bar, a selection of tartares and ceviches and a handful of seafood cocktails. #B1-48 Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave.

Hard Rock Café

Orchard’s classic American rock 'n’ roll-themed bar and restaurant re-opened last year after a four-month renovation. The refreshed look also comes with some new pieces of memorabilia that are sure to excite classic rock fans, but the rest of you should order up their hearty American bar fare, like hickory-smoked brisket and beef and their famous selection of burgers. #02-01/03-01 HPL House, 50 Cuscaden Rd.

Lawry’s The Prime Rib

A stately and sprawling space with a distinctly Old World feel—chandeliers, beveled panels on the walls, service trolleys and bonnets on the waitstaff—Lawry’s is something of a family-friendly institution on Orchard Road. Steaks aside, there are at least four different cuts of the USDA prime rib to choose from, along with traditional sides like Idaho mashed potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. The Atlantic lobster is a delicious alternative for those who don’t do red meat. #04-01/31 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Rd.

Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chop House

Travis Masiero’s oyster bar and chop house has a few branches around town, but we’re eternally partial to the tucked away flagship on Gemmill Lane. The chic brasserie is classy yet relaxed— everything from the marble-topped bar, to the crisp white linens, to the vest-wearing servers recalls a lighter version of Old World elegance, while the food includes American retro-glam classics, including iconic East Coast dishes like the clam chowder and Boston lobster pot pie. Or order the lobster mac and cheese to go with your bone-in tenderloin au poivre. The three sommeliers on staff give extra attention to the wines of the US, South America and the Loire region in France. 20 Gemmill Ln.

The Market Grill

The bustling industrial looking space on Telok Ayer is still going strong, with its open-concept kitchen with a zinc counter and a 1.5-meter long live lobster tank. In the kitchen is executive chef Colin West who puts out a straightforward menu of juicy burgers and grilled meats and seafood. Premium beef aside, there is also a selection of unsung-but-good, affordable cuts. The food may be simple but it’s flawlessly executed and always hits the spot. 208 Telok Ayer St.

The Pelican

This Gatsby-glam spot, with its red leather booths, specializes in East Coast American seafood fare. Try dishes like the baked snapper pie, old‑fashioned crab cakes, as well as the Pelican raw platter. Most recently, they’ve introduced set lunches and, more excitingly, an a la carte weekend brunch menu with stuff like bagels, oyster platters and frittatas. When the weather’s fine, be sure to grab a cocktail and opt for a table on their alfresco deck. #01-01 One Fullerton, 1 Fullerton Rd. 

If you want to have a taste of opulence and luxury, look no further than Sentosa and Harbourfront. Boasting unparalleled seaside ambiance, these four restaurants are out to provide some great familiar Cantonese flavor with ultra-chic touches, Michellin-star quality food and service and more. 

Cassia

When it comes to lavish, banquet-style Cantonese restaurants, it doesn’t get more glam than Cassia at the ultra-chic Capella. Think ornamental lamps, gorgeous screens with floral motifs and beautiful windows. Pair that with delicate, contemporary plating, and you have a spot that’s as appropriate for a date as it is a family reunion. Chef Lee Hiu Ngai’s signatures like the M9 wagyu with black pepper sauce and the baked lobster aside, try the baked fortune chicken, the live drunken prawns and the doubleboiled spare ribs soup. There’s an affordable dim sum menu on the weekends, too. G/F Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls.

L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon

The more “casual” of his two Singapore outposts, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon has the same distinctive red and black decor as the others around the world. Opt for the eight-course Discovery menu, which brings a seemingly endless procession of dishes, including highlights like the signature amuse bouche of foie gras custard with red port wine and Parmesan foam, the decadent Imperial caviar and sea urchin, tender jelly of dashi topped with broccoli cream, and the unimaginably smooth and creamy mash potato. Or opt for a smaller four-course Menu Appetit that you can create out of a list of dishes. Resorts World Sentosa, Hotel Michael, 8 Sentosa Gateway.

Skirt

The focus at Skirt may be squarely on premium meats grilled to perfection on the centerpiece South American parilla grill, but this ain’t no Old World steakhouse. With floor to ceiling windows, curved high-backed sofa seating and dramatic and sculptural lamps hanging from the ceiling, the space is quite glamorous. Black Angus, various wagyus and other delectable meats aside, there is also sustainably sourced seafood, duck confit, lamb shank and other meaty delights, not to mention some lovely starters like ceviche and crab salad. W Singapore - Sentosa Cove, 21 Ocean Way.

Tamarind Hill

Thai restaurants in Singapore are a firm fixture, but none come close to the gorgeous overall experience and delicious food Tamarind Hill has to offer. The setting—a historic colonial mansion at Labrador Park with Asian inspired decor and lush foliage—feels like a high-end tropical resort in Thailand. The menu covers your familiar salads and curries, but in an elevated way, and even throws in some interesting, hard-to-find dishes like relishes from Chef Wanthana’s native Northeast, like the shrimp paste relish with green mango and even five variations on the papaya salad, including one with wagyu beef. 30 Labrador Villa Rd.