The restaurant is quite small, just a single shop front. But there is a large air well which makes the restaurant more spacious than it actually is.
The service staff was quick to serve us Kir, a cocktail made with white wine which is to be enjoyed before a meal. Iced water is complimentary.
To start off our dinner, we had the Pâté de Campagne (S$14) - French pork country style pate with pickled gherkins and grilled buttered Poilâne bread. The bread was a bit on the dry and hard side.
This was followed by the Leek and Vinaigrette (S$12). Classic Parisian bistro fare Poireaux Vinaigrette. It took some time to get used to this cold dish which is rarely seen in Singapore. The leeks tasted sweet.
After the 2 appetizers, our mains arrived. First was a small serving of the Walnut Green Salad which came with the steak.
The Trimmed Entrecôte Steak (S$29) with its legendary sauce and Golden French fries. To prevent it from getting cold, it was served 60% first then followed up with the balance. À point (medium doneness). We would say that the steak served here is extremely value for money for this price. It's tender and juicy. Fries were good too.
A 2009 Chateau de la Roulerie (S$14 per glass) - Coteaux du Layon before our dessert. This is a refreshing dessert wine.
Was in the mood for some cherry desserts, and happen to see Grillotines (S$17) - Wild griottes cherries in liquor and Kirsh served with vanilla bean ice cream. Love the cherries, but the Kirsh was a bit too strong.
Now we understand why L'Entrecote calls this their sgnature dessert - Caramel au Beurre Salé (S$15) - Salty butter caramel lava cake. Superb dessert. Creamy, salty, sweet. Highly recommended.
L'Entrecote
36 Duxton Hill