Tony Roma's

Tony Roma's is a popular American-styled diner, specializing in BBQ Pork Ribs, Steak, and Sides. Peak period could result in a waiting time of 40 minutes or more for a table! 


By popular demand, the annual Christmas meetup with my Polytechnic alumni was held at Tony Roma's. 


Ambience at Tony Roma's is typical of a bar rather than a restaurant. The interior is dimly lit, with comfortable furniture and little decor. 


Service at Tony Roma's is rather efficient, and staff are attentive and responsive as well. They uphold their professional service standards well! 


The main attraction at Tony Roma's is their signature BBQ Pork Ribs, with your choice of basting sauce. They offer 5 sauces: Original Barbecue, Carolina Honeys, Blue Ridge Smokies, Bourbon BBQ, and Tony Roma's Red Hots. 


Other signature items on the menu include their Beef Steaks, Salads, BBQ Chicken, Onion Loaf and their house Romaritas. Portion sizes at Tony Roma's are huge, and sharing is recommended. 









Credits to Jasper for some of these photos. Thanks! 




The Appetizer Sampler - Spicy BBQ Boneless Bites, Potato Skins, Mozzarella Sticks. The Potato Skins were below average, and I couldn't get used to the sweet, sour and spicy taste of the Boneless Bites. The Mozzarella Sticks were done perfectly, with the cheese still warm and stringy. Nice! 

Appetizer Sampler - Spicy BBQ Boneless Bites, Potato Skins, Mozzarella Sticks 01

Appetizer Sampler - Spicy BBQ Boneless Bites, Potato Skins, Mozzarella Sticks 02

The huge Caesar Salad With Grilled Chicken Breast, which we shared among 8 people. Lovely crisp lettuce and nicely grilled tender chicken made this a winner. 

Caesar Salad With Grilled Chicken Breast 01

Caesar Salad With Grilled Chicken Breast 02

Caesar Salad With Grilled Chicken Breast 03

Onion Rings formed into a circle to make the Onion Loaf. The magical taste is in the special house batter, which makes the onion rings crisp and savoury, but still retains the fresh crunch of the onions within. 

Onion Loaf 01

Onion Loaf 02

The Original Baby Back Ribs with house Barbecue sauce. Tender, fall-off-the-bone pork meat that has absorbed the tangy flavour of the sauce. So addictive! 

Original Baby Back Ribs 01

Original Baby Back Ribs 02

Original Baby Back Ribs 03

The St. Louis Style Ribs Sampler consists of pork ribs done 4 ways - Carolina Honeys, Blue Ridge Smokies, Bourbon BBQ, Tony Roma's Red Hots. Great for sharing, or if you can't make up your mind. I personally thought the Carolina Honeys was the best though. 

St. Louis Style Ribs - Carolina Honeys, Blue Ridge Smokies, Bourbon BBQ, Tony Roma's Red Hots 01

St. Louis Style Ribs - Carolina Honeys, Blue Ridge Smokies, Bourbon BBQ, Tony Roma's Red Hots 02

St. Louis Style Ribs - Carolina Honeys, Blue Ridge Smokies, Bourbon BBQ, Tony Roma's Red Hots 03

I didn't try the Baby Back Ribs Sandwich, so I can't comment too much. But it looked like a huge portion, and my friend only finished half of it. 

Baby Back Ribs Sandwich

The Combo Feast consisted of St. Louis Style Ribs - Carolina Honeys, Ribeye Steak, Southwestern Chicken, Corn On The Cob, Coleslaw. Filling, and suitable for 3 - 4 people to share. 

Combo Feast St. Louis Style Ribs - Carolina Honeys, Ribeye Steak, Southwestern Chicken, Corn On The Cob, Coleslaw 01

Combo Feast St. Louis Style Ribs - Carolina Honeys, Ribeye Steak, Southwestern Chicken, Corn On The Cob, Coleslaw 02

The Chocolate Lava Cake With Ice Cream was soft, moist, and rich with chocolate. Easily among one of the best Chocolate Lava Cake in Singapore. It was so delicious that we finished it before the ice cream! 

Chocolate Lava Cake With Ice Cream