1 Michelin Star · Michelin Guide 1 Star · World's 50 Best #59
Our verdict
Its recognition across Michelin, World’s 50 Best, OAD, La Liste, Black Pearl and Tatler places it in the city’s serious dining tier, but the appeal remains elemental: heat, smoke, meat, seafood and a kitchen that treats fire as a precise instrument.
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The menu
What to order
- Beef Marmalade and Pickles
- Bone Marrow Bun
- Burnt Ends Sanger
- King Crab with Brown Butter
Wood fire treated as technique, not decoration
For a restaurant described as Australian Barbecue and Barbecue, the central question is control: how heat and timing give the meal its identity. Dave Pynt’s role matters because the restaurant is verified as being led by him as chef-owner.
What can be said plainly is that Burnt Ends is positioned as a serious barbecue restaurant in the $$$ bracket, with smart casual dress and service hours that include dinner on Tuesday through Saturday, plus lunch on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Restaurants such as Jiang-Nan Chun, Ce Soir and Roia use different approaches to premium dining. Burnt Ends competes from another angle: Australian barbecue as the defining cuisine rather than a secondary technique.
Recognition confirms the category shift
The confirmed recognition available for Burnt Ends is its inclusion as a one-diamond restaurant in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2026. That is enough to place the restaurant in a premium conversation without relying on unverified rankings, scores or award claims.
Those signals place it beyond casual barbecue, even when the vocabulary remains elemental.
A broader dining trend is also visible. Premium restaurants can be highly format-specific, asking diners to choose a clear idiom before dishes. Burnt Ends belongs to that specialist tier through barbecue rather than through a broadly defined international fine-dining template. Readers should therefore treat current menus and booking details as something to confirm directly before visiting.
Price also shapes the decision. Burnt Ends occupies a premium barbecue lane: $$$, smart casual, and defined by cuisine style more than by a single verified signature dish. The confirmed hours are Monday closed; Tuesday and Wednesday 6 PM-11 PM; Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12 PM-2:30 PM and 6 PM-11 PM; and Sunday closed.
For visitors, trip architecture matters as much as dinner.
Frequently asked questions
Is Burnt Ends a family-friendly restaurant?
Burnt Ends in Singapore is listed in the $$$ tier, so it is better approached as a premium restaurant rather than a casual budget meal. No verified children’s offering or family-specific policy is available here.
How would you describe the vibe at Burnt Ends?
Burnt Ends is a smart casual Singapore restaurant from chef-owner Dave Pynt, focused on Australian Barbecue and Barbecue cuisine.
Is Burnt Ends focused on a specific cuisine style?
Burnt Ends serves Australian Barbecue and Barbecue cuisine.
What should I budget for a meal at Burnt Ends?
Pricing at Burnt Ends is listed as $$$.
In Context: Similar Options
Comparable venues by cuisine and price in the same metro.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt EndsThis venue — the venue you are viewing | Modern Australian Barbecue | $100–150 | 1 Michelin Star · Michelin Guide 1 Star |
| Sushi Sato | Traditional Japanese Omakase | $300–500 | Michelin Guide Plate · Michelin Plate |
| Pangium | Modern Straits/Peranakan | $200–300 | 1 Michelin Star · Michelin Guide 1 Star |
| Roia | Modern French-Indian Fusion | Not listed | Michelin Plate |
| Ce Soir | Modern French with Asian Floral Touches | $200–300 | Michelin Guide Plate · Michelin Plate |
| Jiang-Nan Chun | Award-winning Cantonese Fine Dining | $150–200 | Michelin Guide Plate · Michelin Plate |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin 1 Star
Michelin
Michelin Guide 1 Star
Michelin Guide
World's 50 Best Asia's Best Restaurants #59
World's 50 Best
La Liste Top Restaurants
La Liste
Black Pearl 1 Diamond
Black Pearl
Full recognition history (26 entries)
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked #38
Opinionated About Dining
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator
World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants #9
World's Best Steaks
Black Pearl 1 Diamond
Black Pearl
La Liste Top Restaurants
La Liste
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked #40
Opinionated About Dining
Tatler Listed in Best Restaurants Asia-Pacific
Tatler
Tatler Best Restaurants Singapore: Restaurant of the Year
Tatler
Tatler Restaurant of The Year
Tatler
The Best Chef Two Knives
The Best Chef
World's 50 Best Asia's Best Restaurants #38
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Restaurants #93
World's 50 Best
World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants #5
World's Best Steaks
World's Best Wine Lists Awards WBWL 3-Star
World's Best Wine Lists Awards
World's Best Wine Lists Awards WBWL Category Winner
World's Best Wine Lists Awards
Michelin 1 Star
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked #32
Opinionated About Dining
World's 50 Best Restaurants #68
World's 50 Best
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked #28
Opinionated About Dining
World's 50 Best Restaurants #65
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Restaurants #34
World's 50 Best
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Burnt Ends
The wine
Burnt Ends holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 90 or more selections.
- Wine program
- Curated wine list
- Wine Spectator
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Extensive wine list
Details
- Trendy
- Lively
- Modern
- Industrial
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Group Dining
- Open Kitchen
- Chefs Counter
- Extensive Wine List
- A La Carte
- Small Plates
- Tasting Menu
- Wine
- Vegetarian Friendly
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 6–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 6–11 PM
- Thursday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–11 PM
- Friday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–11 PM
- Saturday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–11 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Lively and energetic with an open kitchen view, counter seating, and aromas of wood-fired grilling creating a lively yet sophisticated atmosphere.