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I don’t rely solely on Google ratings for food places, but it’s difficult to ignore an eatery with more than 1,000 reviews online. Naturally, my curiosity will be piqued: what makes this spot so popular? If you’re wondering, said eatery is Angie’s Oyster Bar & Grill, a well-known seafood restaurant at Tan Boon Liat building, along Outram Road. There’s only one way to find out if they’re worth the hype, and that is to visit them. The Masses Review: Popular French-Asian Restaurant Moves To City Hall With Bigger Dining Space Since the restaurant is known for their freshly shucked oysters, we went for their Happy Hour oyster promotion, which takes place from Monday to Thursday between 5pm and 6:30pm. A huge piece of oyster is priced at $2.50++, which will usually set you back at least $5++ if not for the promotion. These are the famous Marennes Oleron oysters from France, known for being served in the finest dining establishments around the world. True to their reputation, I found the oysters super fresh with just the right amount of brine. My colleague and I even quipped that it was as though we were having oysters caught straight out of the sea. FYI, there are 10 different types of oysters available here. The Marennes Oleron oyster is the cheapest at $5++ a piece without any promotion, while the Tsarskaya oyster from Japan is the priciest at $7.50++. If oysters are not your thing, consider the Taramosalata ($16++), which comes in a pretty shade of pink. This vibrant dish is made with pink salted cod roe, mixed with other ingredients such as olive oil and lemon juice. The base is then beautifully topped with red wine shallots, Kalamata olives, and dill, alongside jalapenos and two slices of sourdough toast. This dish made total sense: the creamy base packed a punch with its savoury and briny flavour, courtesy of the fish roe. My only gripe was the sourdough—it was too charred for my liking. For something less intense in flavour, I recommend the Pink Clam Chowder ($18++) instead. Clam chowders are usually creamy in appearance, but the one here is different as tomatoes are blended with cream to resemble a rose sauce.  This comforting dish features a lovely variety of ingredients: clams, veggies, and diced potatoes, paired with two slices of sourdough toast and a wedge of lemon. Another starter for your consideration is the Peekytoe Crab Cake ($28++), starring a thick crab cake with a side of salad comprising shaved horseradish, Granny Smith apple, arugula, shaved fennel, and yuzu vinaigrette. The crab cake tasted best when dipped in the smoky remoulade, which is similar to tartar sauce. But given the steep price and small portion, it isn’t an ideal starter especially if you’re visiting in a bigger group. Moving on to their mains, of which the Langoustine Nero Pasta ($36++) was the priciest but most memorable. This seemingly simple dish uses only four main ingredients: al dente squid ink pasta mixed with browned butter, then topped with four pieces of huge shrimp and tobiko. While there wasn’t a distinctive flavour to this dish, the savoury and mildly buttery combination made it moreish. My favourite part was the fresh, plump shrimp charred to perfection, as every piece was juicy with an extra pop of umami from the tobiko. I paired the pasta with their Homemade Yuzu Kombucha ($9++) to wash down any squid ink stain. You can also get this in Passionfruit or Original flavour—whatever tickles your fancy. The last dish I had before dessert was Angie’s Original Fish ‘N Chips ($28++). I’ve had my fair share of fish and chips in Singapore, but I’ve never seen one as huge as this. Size aside, their fish and chips dish was a mixed bag. On one hand, I really liked how fresh and meaty the New Zealand Halibut fish fillet was. But here’s the thing: the fried batter was too thick and fell apart easily from the fillet. One thing I found interesting, though, was the condiments here. We got two kinds on the side: jalapeno tartare and crushed peas. The former was as good as it sounded—tangy and creamy with an underlying spice. Crushed peas, on the other hand, were a first for me. While I appreciated the beany, nutty flavour, the dense texture didn’t complement the fish and chips. I would have liked it better if the peas were finely mashed till smooth. There’s no better way to end the meal than with dessert, so we went for the Ube Cornbread ($18++). I’ve never seen this gorgeous dessert in other restaurants and was intrigued by the combination of ube and cornbread here.  Make sure you get a scoop of everything: the toasty cornbread topped with ube mont blanc, coconut gelato, and toasted coconut. The purple yam paste was creamy and earthy with a hint of vanilla, pairing really well with the mildly sweet and nutty cornbread. This is a must-get if you like anything with coconut or yam! What makes Angie’s Oyster Bar & Grill charming is the duality of their ambience: their space boasts an elegant yet casual, fancy but relaxed kind of atmosphere. The indoor seating area is well-lit with lots of natural sunlight, and is spacious enough to accommodate more than 50 diners at once. When the heat is more forgiving, I suggest heading outdoors to enjoy their al fresco dining space. The restaurant is a three-minute walk from Havelock MRT Station, and is near the entrance of Tan Boon Liat Building. Though conveniently located near the train station, it can be a little difficult to spot the restaurant immediately, as it’s tucked away on the second floor of an unassuming building with a kopitiam on the ground level. With most of the dishes I tried faring well, I could finally understand the positive online reviews. If you’re in the area, Angie’s Oyster Bar & Grill is definitely worth a visit.  If you’re in the area, read our Onne Cafe review for miso carbonara, mochi waffles and more. Alternatively, check out our The Masses review to see if the popular French-Asian restaurant in City Hall is worth a visit. Address: 313 Outram Road, #02-01, Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169073 Opening hours: Mon-Tue 5pm to 11pm, Wed-Thurs 12pm to 2:30pm, 5pm to 11pm, Fri 12pm to 2:30pm, 5pm to 12am, Sat 10:30am to 3:30pm, 5:30pm to 12am, Sun 10:30am to 3:30pm, 5:30pm to 11pm Website Angie’s Oyster Bar & Grill is not a halal-certified eatery. The Masses Review: Popular French-Asian Restaurant Moves To City Hall With Bigger Dining Space Photos taken by Maisie Chong. This was a media tasting at Angie’s Oyster Bar & Grill. Summary Pros: – Gorgeous ambience with a cool al fresco dining space – Delicious Langoustine Nero Pasta – Lesser-seen dessert options Cons: – Food is generally a tad pricey – Located near the MRT Station but can be hard to access  Recommended dish: Langoustine Nero Pasta ($36++), Taramosalata ($16++), Ube Cornbread ($18++) Address: 313 Outram Road, #02-01, Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169073 Get more stories like this. Drop us your email so you won't miss the latest news.