Beethoven's

Frommer's Review

A pub-cum-restaurant, this eatery lies within the Clocktower Building's shopping mall at the historic Royal Dockyards. It was established and for many years run by a team of expatriate Swiss chefs. In 2008, other entrepreneurs bought the place, but kept it pretty much as it was at the time of their takeover. The setting is casual, and surprisingly un-elaborate -- its sheathing of beige and brown tiles and darkly nondescript furniture don't contribute to a setting that's particularly cozy. Nonetheless, it's a worthwhile choice for meals throughout the day and evening, as well as for afternoon tea. An extensive lunch menu includes fish chowder, roast lamb, fried chicken, and beef burgers, salads, sandwiches, and platters with fish of the day or onion quiche with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. At night, the fare is more elaborate, with a fine selection of appetizers, including some especially savory tempura snails with a roasted garlic and teriyaki sauce. Well-crafted main courses range from corn-breaded Maryland crab cakes served on mesclun salad with balsamic dressing to Oriental chicken in an Asian ginger wrap. This otherwise moderately priced restaurant becomes super expensive only if you order the shellfish dishes such as lobster.

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