Merlion isn’t your average Thai restaurant; being this close to the bounty of the Gulf means the seafood comes straight off the boats. Andrew Lobeck, a second-generation Thai chef, showcases this bounty in dishes such as raad prick (catch of the day in a red curry and Thai basil sauce) and pla choapraya (market catch topped with crawfish and mushrooms in a ginger-sake sauce). A fine-dining destination, Merlion also boasts a well-curated wine list, with a huge by-the-glass selection.