“ A classic American restaurant that transports you to NYC of the early 20th century. Serves up classic American fare; think fresh oysters flown in daily from the east coast, clam chowder, steak, meat pies and so on and so forth. Attentive service as well that goes with the overall theme. We tried a lot of the starters and snacks: tuna tartare, deviled eggs, half dozen oysters, clam chowder and the lobster sliders. Everything was delicious and very filling so much so that we skipped to desert. The grandma apple pie was the only thing that we wouldn't order again- was a bit too heavy on the sweetness, I prefer more the apfel strudel type texture and taste. That being said the appetizers were amazing and I'll be back to try some of the mains. ”

“ To start off this review - I am not a fan of steak. To change my mind, my friend said "once you tried Luke's, you will be a fan". And indeed he was right. Luke's Luke's Luke's, what can I say. Everything I fancy in a nice restaurant - modern decor, yet having abit of old chic feel with its booths and lights. Almost thought I was in a scene from Mad Men and I can just bump into Don Draper having an old fashion neat in the corner. Service was impeccable and our waitress was knowledgeable and offered valuable opinions. We ordered their fresh oysters for the day, and the 400g naked prime rib (medium rare) with half lobsters tail, hash brown for sides and 2 glasses of wine. Was about to order a dessert when the restaurant surprised us with a really sinful and delectable double chocolate birthday cake (it was my birthday). I could probably give it a miss for the oysters but my oh my ... The prime rib and the sweet garlic that serve ... Just typing about it right now makes me wish I'm there for dinner again. The steak was so good on its own , you wouldn't even need the mustard. Perfectly caramelised on the surface and tender and moist inside. The lobster tail was sweet, light and having a tinge of lemony taste. Gosh, and don't get me started on their hash brown. So sinful but decadent with that herb cheese stuffed with it. If it wasn't so expensive though, you would find me here maybe weekly. Well done Lukes ! ”

“ My 200th review! Boy, I've been on Yelp for a while now! I was taken here for a dinner on a Saturday night and being there reminded me of being in a chop house in the States. The waitstaff here are dressed as they would be in the US, and the place itself is clean-looking, small, and bright. It gets quite busy and crowded here on a Saturday night so be sure to make a booking. There weren't many empty tables in sight. They proclaim on their menu that all their seafood is procured from sustainable sources, so if that is a concern to you, eat re-assuredly here! We started with a tuna tartare (4/5), and portions run big here, so I am glad my companion suggested we share the prime rib-eye with garlic. The garlic is actually a whole head of garlic oven-roasted. This would probably be the only grouse I have with this meal, with that being that the garlic could have been cut in half and roasted with oil to a darkened goodness to elevate it further. I think the real star of the meal were the sides. I cannot forget the hash brown! The hash brown is a giant plate-sized of very crispy and finely-julienned potato, with some herb cheese stuffed within. This is a winner! I think they should have a breakfast menu and sell this as a rosti. The other sides were equally good, with the bacon, which is actually a slab of pork with maple and a slightly heavy-handed touch of liquid smoke, and crunchy green apple salad on top. Somehow in my head, after my first bite I assigned this dish to an Angmoh "char siew" of sorts, so I got a bit confused every time my companion asked if I wanted some bacon. We also got the creamed spinach (3.5/5) In true 'Murican fashion, we washed it all down with cocktails. I was glad that their Moscow Mules are served in copper mugs here, because it doesn't seem all that common in Singapore for some reason. Dessert! Banana and coconut pie with avocado ice cream, and some really nice crumble on top. Just the right amount of sweet, not overbearing, and very nicely warmed. Oh I do like this place! I would I like this place because of how it makes me feel, also perhaps maybe I do miss America. P.S. I love the musik here. And the service. ”

“ Luke and Naked Finn are my two most favorite angmo restaurants this year. I have heard about Luke for ages but have just never made it there till recently. If you are like me, just go there now now now! Restaurant is not big so it does get booked up fast. I could be wrong, but I think if you are not a big group, you can do a walkin and sit at the bar. Yes, they are famous for their oysters as the name indicate, but apart from that, they do have a good menu. Good quality food done properly, none of the fancy sauces and foams. Between 4 of us, we shared: - tuna tatare (love. One of the better ones I've had in Sg. Perfectly seasoned with lots of flavors) - crab cakes (so full of the sweetest chunky crab meat. None of those crap fake crab cakes) - kurobuta pork chop (yummy and succulent) - prime ribeye (my least favorite but still a good piece of meat and a very large slice!) Special mention: OLD STYLE HASHBROWN. Whatever you do, order it. This is like nothing that you've ever tried. A perfect side dish, more like a rosti than a hashbrown. Crispy on the outside, and they filled it with Boursin cheese and spring onion. Pure genius and perfectly done. All the portions are really large. And when they heard that we are sharing, they actually served the dishes with 4 proper portions. No judgement for sharing dishes here. So we were all perfectly stuffed even though we did not order one main course each. Service was also great by Singapore standard. Our server heard that we are celebrating a birthday and they served up an awesome dessert that is full of candied ginger flavor. So so good. While it is not a cheap meal, we felt that it was well worth the money. Looking forward to returning for brunch as they serve up a brunch menu that has lobster roll....and yes, please also throw in the hashbrown. ”

“ This place is great on nearly every level. The food and service were both outstanding. We sat at one of the three small tables by the front door and it felt like having dinner in the lobby. (My view was facing a plain white tile wall and a fire hose reel. With all of the commotion behind me, I felt like my chair was in the way) The prices say fine dining, but the overall ambiance does not. Because of this, I would say that the food (and dining experience) is waaay overpriced. Our table for 2 was almost too small for everything to fit. It was like an ice cream shop table and chairs. On the other hand, the mammoth bar runs almost the length of dining room and takes up too much of the small shop house space. The bar could be downsized by half. What they really need is a larger space. For dinner, I had the tuna tartar and the "Luau" ribeye. My companion had a selection of a half dozen oysters and the prime rib au poivre (+foie gras). The shared sides were the hashbrowns (with boursin cheese) and creamed spinach. The tuna, the ribeye and the hashbrowns were amazing. The prime rib had a (very peppery) peppercorn crust/sauce. The foie gras was nothing special. The tuna chunks were served on a layer of avocado chunks (tossed in a vinaigrette) and accompanied by grilled buttered bread. Really memorable. It could have been a meal by itself. The luau flavours on the huge ribeye were a caramelized pineapple glaze(?) and I wish the flavours had been less burnt tasting. The tender meat was cooked perfectly. The crispy hashbrowns were delicious. The oysters and spinach were just what they should have been, though we wouldn't order either on a second visit. With 1/2 dozen oysters, tuna tartar, ribeye, prime rib (+foie gras), 2 sides, 3 martinis, a glass of red wine and 2 coffees, the total was $478 for 2 of us. As good as the food was, I still can't bridge the gap between the high prices and the crappy small table too close to the front door. A little overpriced for my book, but we look forward to returning for another special occasion. Maybe with a larger group, we'll be treated to a grown up table further from the front door. ”

“ I wouldn't describe Luke's as a family place. Nor would I describe it as a place most people would be able to go to regularly. The food though, is almost always top notch, though there are certain things I'd give a miss because they're so much more mediocre than everything else on the menu. The lobster roll, available during lunch, is delicious. Marinated lobster meat in a buttery roll, it feels sinfully indulgent and is absolutely yummy. The burger, with bacon of course, is also very good. During dinner, I'd recommend the Lobster Pot Pie to anyone who likes lobster, or pot pies. BUT. At $99++ a pop (or pot for that matter), it's painfully expensive. And that's really my biggest dissatisfaction with Luke's. The place is prohibitively expensive! Sure the list of must-orders goes on with the clam chowder, the oysters, the clams, the shrimp cocktail, the cold lobster, the lobster sliders, the veal, the pork chops (I find that their steaks, whether at lunch or dinner, are spectacularly mediocre and not worth the money), but the prices! As someone who thinks that $450 a head at Shinji is worth it if you go every 6-9 months, and that $300 for dinner at Andre is, by comparison, a steal, it should say a lot that I think Luke's is prohibitively expensive. It's not an 8 course set menu, or a sushi omakase experience. It's an a la carte experience that can come out to more than $100 a head, depending on what you order, and while the portions aren't stingy, they aren't overwhelming. I'm regularly bewildered then, that Luke's is always so full that can't take reservations even when I'm calling a week in advance. Maybe they don't like me. Maybe they really are that busy. I don't know. All I do know is that damn some people earn a lot of money, and that the food at Luke's is undeniably delicious. And also (to me, at least) excruciatingly expensive. ”

“ Oh Luke's... Sigh! Where to begin? Best burger in Singapore, for sure!! And must order the bacon on the side, topped with green apple juliennes... YUMZ! The lobster and corn chowder is another must. Thanks, Luke!! ”