The Bank Bar + Bistro

There's been a fair lot of reviews on The Bank Bar + Bistro, with many family blogs giving positive reviews on how family friendly it is. We finally had a chance to check out their weekend brunch as we wanted to pass my ex colleague (who stays at Pinnacle) some clothes that P has outgrown.

The restaurant is visible from Shenton Way, but we saw it too late and hubby had to make a huge round to get back to that area. If you are driving, you have to turn left immediately after passing Lau Pa Sat. That will bring you to the carpark where the restaurant is located. They mustn't have much parking lots, for a car ahead of us entered the carpark and it showed 'Carpark full'. The security guard came to us and told us we can't wait there, so we had to reverse and turn into the Asia Square carpark. It's just a 2 min walk away from the restaurant. 

When we entered the restaurant, we were asked if we had reservations, which we didn't. I didn't expect them to have much crowd on a weekend morning, but it appears there was a birthday event that day. Luckily they managed to arrange a seat for us. Hubby quickly decided on the Weekend Special while I took The Bank Breakfast. For main courses above $20, kids get to eat for free. We chose Fish & Chips for P. 

While I placed the order, hubby and P checked out the playroom that is within the restaurant. There was a TV playing cartoons like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, a slide and some toys to keep the kids occupied. P was kept entertained till the food arrived. 

And finally the food!! 

Hubby's striploin was really tender and I like the gravy that went with it. P's fish and chips came with a crispy batter and fries, but the portion was too much for her. The kid's meal also came with drinks, and she had apple juice with her meal. Last but not least, my breakfast set! I could choose how I wanted my eggs done (omelette for me, with instructions to the chef to fully cook it because of my pregnancy), and whether if wanted chicken or pork sausage. My breakfast set also came with a choice of drink and I had orange juice. It was a truly satisfying meal! 

Towards the end, P decided she had enough food and wanted to venture back into the play room. She strode to the room by herself, with hubby following quietly behind her to make sure all is good. She took off her sandals by herself and make herself comfy in the playroom. We took the chance to ask for the dessert that comes with hubby's meal. It was some sort of citrus cake, and really refreshing for the palate, especially when eaten together with the blueberry jam. That rounded up the meal and we were really contented. 

We are also pleasantly surprised to find out that prices on the menu are nett. I like such places, especially if I'm out with friends and require the bill to be split. Our damage works out to be only $48 ($26.50 for the striploin and $21.50 for the breakfast), not to forget the foc kid's meal. Any meal of this scale would easily set us back by at least $60 at other restaurants. 

The fact that hubby really likes the place and quietness of the CBD area on the weekend morning makes future visits possible. In fact, he's deliberating whether to hold Clyde's full month party there, haha. We will definitely be back to try some of their other brunch options. The pancakes that the table next to us were having looked really appetizing. Maybe I will have that the next time round!