Everyone’s favourite Hallmark holiday is back and we know you’re probably starting to run of out dining ideas for your special date this Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re out to impress or appreciate your lover, here are three unpretentious restaurants that’ll take you on a whirlwind romance with both your food and your date (and they won’t even know of the last minute planning).
Fat Cow
Tucked away in a cosy area of Tanglin, take your special someone to this modern day take of the classic Japanese “Wabi-Sabi” concept that sets the tone just right for a date night. For the 6-course set dinner, start the meal with a portion of the Tartar served with Amaebi Uni and Cavier followed by the cold dish, Japanese Torotto Tomato marinated with Dashi before savouring the creamy Oyster Ginza Yaki, a baked oyster served with special Ginza sauce, one of Fat Cow’s specialities. The next course would comprise of the light Shiromi Sakana Iso Fumi, a white fish simmered in seaweed broth before the main course is served. Tuck into a portion of the impressive and flavourful Wagyu Omi Beef Sumibiyaki (150g) served with vegetables. The meat is cooked according to your individual preference and is grilled on an earthen charcoal stove to bring out all the natural flavours of the meat. To conclude the meal on a sweet note, savour the house made Chocolate Dessert.
If you need a lunch option, Valentine’s set lunch is also available featuring the Tokusen Don with ebi tempura, wagyu cubes, uni, caviar, ikura, unagi and salmon mentai and a White Peach Momo Sorbet as the paired dessert.
The set lunch is priced at $68++ per person and is available from now to Feb 15 while the 6- course set dinner is priced at $188++ per person and is available from Feb 10-14. Dine in on Feb 14 and your lady gets a rose to complement the occasion.
For reservations, contact [email protected] or call 6735 0308.
Bedrock Grill & Bar
Known as an enclave of culinary discoveries inspired by travels, expect an array of dishes influenced by international cuisines with Bedrock’s specially curated Valentine’s Day Set Lunch. The 3-course set lunch starts with a portion of the Crab Cake and Celeriac Salad with Apple Tartar Sauce, followed by the main course—Tournedos Rossini Beef Tenderloin with Foie Gras, Sautée Potato and Red Wine Sauce before concluding the meal with a luxurious Pavlova with Passionfruit Sauce and Mixed Berries.
If you are thinking of surprising your significant other to a romantic dinner, make a reservation and cosy up in one of the dark leather booths as you share the Double Cut Dry Aged New York Steak with Creamed Onion Gratin, Roasted Balsamic Mushroom and Salsa Verde or choose to feast on the Surf & Turf, a Braised Boneless US Prime Beef Chuck, Brown Butter Jumbo Prawn, Smoked San Marzano Tomato Jam and Truffle Béarnaise. All ladies will also receive a rose on the Feb 14 when they dine at the restaurant.
The 3-course set lunch is priced at $69++ per person while the Surf & Turf is at $128++ per person and the Double Cut Dry Aged New York Steak is priced at $228++ for two persons, all available from 10 to 15 February 2018.
For reservations, contact [email protected] or call 6238 0054
The Pelican Grill & Bar
Set by the charming pier of One Fullerton overlooking a panoramic view of Marina Bay, The Pelican is the perfect spot for an enchanting and romantic celebration, decked with a seafood spread to remember. The 3-course Valentine’s Day set menu features the all-time crowd favourite, Old Fashioned Crab Cakes, made freshly with large chunks of Sri Lankan crab meat breaded with a coat of breadcrumbs, complemented with refreshing pickled vegetables by the side and homemade dill sauce.
This is followed by a main course that offers the best of both worlds, Surf & Turf, featuring a succulent Woodfire Grilled New York Steak cooked to diner’s preferred doneness plus a scrumptious Brown Butter Lobster, baked to perfection. To top it off, an alluring combination of hot and cold Warm Chocolate Cake topped with a scoop of opulent Vintage Strawberry Ice Cream are served for dessert.
The 3-course Valentine’s Day set is priced at $88++ per person, including a glass of Col Dorato Rose Sparkling and available for both lunch and dinner, available from 10 to 15 February 2018. Dine in on 14 February and your lady gets a rose to complement the occasion.
For reservations, contact [email protected] or call 6438 0400.