Sentosa Grillfest 2025 returns with smoky flame-kissed meats from now till August 10. Here’s 7 spots to check out

If your weekend plans are still up in the air, here’s a reason to head outdoors — Sentosa Grillfest 2025 is back. 

The iconic beachside food festival returns to Siloso Beach, filling the air with the heady scent of char and spice against a golden sunset. As the day fades, the entire stretch transforms into a twilight haven for grilled indulgence.

Entry is free, and the festival runs every Friday and Saturday until August 10, from 4pm to 10.30pm.

This year’s edition brings together a vast 39 food and beverage brands across five themed zones — Local Grills, International Grills, Beachside Grills, Grillhouse, and Marketplace.

Whether you’re after juicy satay, or a tomahawk steak with its edges blackened just right, here are some highlights worth seeking out:

1. Jett Barbecue (Stall 19)

Walk towards the end of the Beachside Grills zone and you can’t miss the sight of Jett Barbecue’s massive custom-built smoker. Flown in from Texas, it’s a beast — and what comes out of it is pure barbecue gold.

The Everything platter (S$149) is built for serious appetites or a group feast. You’ll get a full Texas-style dino rib, two smoked beef cheek burgers, smoked beef-loaded tater tots, and its rich, velvety signature mashed potatoes.

While it is a splurge, the portion is rather generous and it’s also a showstopper. Otherwise, you can also get them a la carte from the menu.

The beef ribs are fall-apart tender, infused with deep smokiness and spice.

A special shoutout goes to the mashed potatoes (S$8). It is especially creamy, buttery, and unexpectedly one of the best mashed potatoes we’ve had (from a barbecue stall, no less).

2. Camp Caribbean x Carnaby (Stall 31)

At the International Grills zone, this exclusive collaboration between Camp Caribbean and Carnaby delivers bold Jamaican-British fare — made even more exciting with chefs Ricardo Allen and Adam Penney on the grills.

The Jamaican jerk chicken (S$16) is everything it should be — marinated in warm, aromatic jerk spices, grilled until just-charred, then doused with a lip-tingling hot sauce. The meat is juicy, tender, and infused with flavour all the way through.

Carnaby’s signature mini Sunday roast (S$22) also makes an appearance here for those craving a slice of Britain by the beach.

3. Mount Faber Peak (Stall 11)

In the Local Grills zone, Mount Faber Peak showcases its bamboo nasi lemak and other elevated Singaporean classics.

For a break from all the protein, we had the lobster Hokkien noodles (S$20). It is a generous portion, with tender lobster meat nestled in slick, wok-kissed Hokkien mee.

On its own, the noodles are decent — but the accompanying sambal chilli lifts the dish, packing just the right punch of heat and umami.

4. Meng Meng Roasted Duck (Stall 1)

Right at the entrance of the Local Grills stretch sits Meng Meng Roasted Duck, a well-loved name from Johor Bahru that’s crossed the Causeway to treat us to its charcoal-roasted delights.

The stall offers its signature charcoal roasted duck (half for S$36) that it’s best known for.

We sampled both the signature char siew (S$16) and crackling roasted pork (S$16), and they are both served with rice.

Both were standouts — the char siew was thickly glazed, smoky and sweet, while the roasted pork had a skin so crisp, it crackled with every bite. The brand has truly nailed the art of Cantonese roast meats.

5. Grillhouse

At the corner of the festival grounds, you’ll find the Grillhouse, which hosts a dining area. You can either grill your own meats using Ninja Kitchen’s smokeless smart grills, or sit back and let the chefs do the honours.

Here, you can pick from a selection of DIY barbecue sets (from S$38), or go a la carte with premium ingredients such as stingray, tiger prawns, wood-fired roasts, and wagyu cuts.

Bonus: You’ll get front-row seats to the sunset, while your feast cooks.

What left a lasting impression was the roast pig with spicy crack sauce (200g for S$15). It is a juicy, flavour-packed meat with a crispy top layer, made even better with that vibrant, tongue-tingling sauce.

We also tried the sample-size grilled tiger prawns risotto (S$22). The prawns were the highlight — large, soft and succulent — with a natural sweetness that held its own. The risotto itself was decent, but didn’t quite hit the same depth of flavour.

6. Co+Nut+ink

To wrap up the night (and wash off those meat sweats), make a pit stop at Co+Nut+Ink for dessert.

We had the coconut ice cream husk with free coconut water (from S$7.30), and it was the perfect refreshment — cold, subtly sweet, and creamy.

The signature original shake (S$8.30) is another great option if you’re looking for something cold and portable to sip while strolling.

7. Marketplace

New to the festival this year, the Marketplace offers a mini farmers’ market vibe. Browse a curated selection of locally farmed produce, seafood, vegetables, and meats to take home — or watch chefs transform them live at the interactive grilling stations.

At Stall 6, Parkroyal Collection Pickering showcases sustainable local produce grilled, steamed or stir-fried on the spot — part of a collaboration with Singapore Food Agency (SFA), Singapore Agro-Food Enterprises Federation Limited (SAFEF), and Seafood Industries Association Singapore (SIAS).

And what’s barbecue without beer? You’ll find craft beer vendors here like ASA Brew (Stall 2) and Sapporo Beer x Makoto-Ya (Stall 7), making this zone a perfect hub if you’re looking for something to wash your grilled bites down with.

Bring your friends, your family, and a big appetite — then let the smoke lead the way.

If you’re heading down, you can snag S$5 off your Grab ride to or from Siloso Point or Beach Station using code SENTOSAGRILL, while stocks last!

This was a hosted tasting.

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