15 places to dine out with Dad

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If there’s any truth to the old saying about the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, these dining options for every budget and palate are bound to make this year's Father's Day a special one for daddy dearest.

1. PRIMA TOWER REVOLVING RESTAURANT, for dining with a panoramic view

Take Dad on a little “spin” that’ll give him a 360 degree view of the Harbourfront skyline as he tucks into an impressive spread of delectable Peking Cuisine at Singapore’s one and only revolving restaurant – The Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant. Opt for either one of the two 8-course set menus available for Father’s Day – the Exclusive Set Menu or the Peking Duck & Seafood Set Lunch.
Date: June 1 to 30, 2014
Time: 11.00am to 2.30pm (lunch, Monday to Saturday), 10.30am to 2.30pm (lunch, Sunday & Public Holidays), 6.30pm to 10.30pm (dinner)
Prices: $468++ per 10 persons (Exclusive Set Menu with complimentary bottle of red wine for each set), $228++ per 10 persons (The Peking Duck & Seafood Set Lunch)
Address: 201 Keppel Road Singapore 099419
Please call 6272-8822 / 6272-8988 for further enquiries or reservations

2. FAT COW, for premium beef paired with fine liquor

Pamper Dad with premium Japanese wagyu beef with Fat Cow’s Father’s Day 6-course Chef’s Specials Tasting Menu in honour of dads everywhere. Highlights of the menu include the intensely rich Seared Scallop with Mentaiko Butter & Shiso and the specially picked Charcoal-­Grilled Wagyu Beef from Rangers Valley. Each set comes with a complimentary glass of Glenmorangie ten years whisky or Moet & Chandon Imperial champagne for dads with discerning taste.
Date: June 1 to 30, 2014
Time: Lunch: 12pm to 3pm, Mondays to Saturdays (Last orders for lunch at 230pm) Dinner: 6pm to 11pm, Mondays to Saturdays (Last orders for dinner at 1030pm) Closed on Sundays
Price: $118++ per person, $168++ per person for an upgrade to A3 Saga Japanese Wagyu
Address: 1 Orchard Boulevard #01-­‐01 Camden Medical Centre Singapore 248649
Please call +65 6735 0308, email enquiry@fat-­cow.com.sg or reserve online instantly at http://reserveit.sg/restaurants/Fat-Cow/

3. CAFFÉ B for custom cocktails

Recline and relax at Caffé B’s with three customized cocktails created in honour of dads everywhere – the Dragon’s Hug, the Classic Malibu and mocktail The Rock. Enjoy your drink with a unique Japanese-Italian four-course Father’s Day special at Caffé B, which is available for both lunch and dinner.
Date: June 8 to 15, 2014
Time: 12pm to 2pm (lunch), 6pm to 11pm (dinner), 11am to 12am (bar, Sunday to Wednesday), 11am to 2am (bar, Thursday to Saturday & Eve of Public Holidays)
Price: $60++ per person (Father’s Day set), $16++ (Dragon’s Hug and Classic Malibu), $12++ (The Rock)
Address: 2 Bayfront Avenue, B1-15 & 01-83, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
For reservations and further enquiries call +65 6887 3311(restaurant) or +65 6222 2329(bar)

4. OSIA @ RWS for innovative contemporary dining
For Father’s Day, Osia is offering a special lunch set with great variety of sumptuous mains such as tender Kurobuta Pork Belly with Gruyere Potato, Apple Vanilla Chutney in a Pommery Mustard Sauce or the Capellini, which is served with Mud Crab & Pine Nuts tossed in a Tomato Coulis. Apart from a special set lunch for fathers, you can treat meat-loving dads to Osia’s signature dishes such as the Sea Perch alongside Sesame La Ratte Potato, Pea Tendrils, Soy Milk Curd with a Shiromiso Glaze and the Grainge Black Angus Beef Tenderloin served with Creamed Sunchoke, Basil Cèpes with the Iconic Dinner Set Menu. Dads also get to dine for free with every three paying adults.
Date: June 9 to 15, 2014
Time: 12pm to 3pm (Lunch, Thursdays to Tuesdays), 6pm to 10.30pm (Dinner, Thursdays to Tuesdays) Closed on Wednesdays
Price: $45++ per person (Father’s Day Special Lunch Set), $95++ per person (Iconic Dinner Set Menu)
For reservations, please call +65 6577 6688 or email dining@rwsentosa.com

5. BLUE LOTUS for fresh seafood and chilli crab

This Father’s Day, enjoy a special lunchtime promotion where you pick one dish per category, from a range of exquisite Chinese dishes, to complete a seven-course lunch at Blue Lotus. Take this time to also let Dad indulge in the fresh seafood choices and the must-try Signature Chilli Pomelo Crab. For this special weekend only, you can enjoy every second crab ordered at 50 percent off.
Date: Friday, June 13, 2014 to Sunday, June 15, 2014
Time: 11.30am to 3pm (lunch – Fridays to Sundays), 6pm to 10pm (dinner – everyday except Tuesday)
Price: $48++ each, but at least four pax
Address: 31 Ocean Way, Quayside Isle, #01-13, Singapore 098375.
Please call 6339 0880 for further enquiries or reservations. www.bluelotus.com.sg

6. BEDROCK BAR & GRILL for a deliciously affordable 3-course meal

For this Father’s Day, Dads dining in with one paying adult or two paying kids will enjoy a complimentary 3-course set lunch with choice of either the rustic and hearty Wood-Fired Chicken with swede, beets and tomato chili oil, the Baked Barramundi Fillet, a beautiful fresh catch with sea asparagus and tomato tapenade or the Crabmeat with petite peas, crustacean risotto and dried mullet roe as their main. Steak-loving dads can also enjoy either the lean and juicy Petit Tender (90z), good old classic Wagyu Minute Steak (9oz), the tender Club Steak (10oz) or the rich Flat Iron Steak (10oz) with a slight top up of $20. Each set comes with a selection of 4 starters and 3 sweets.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2014
Time: 11.30pm or 1.30pm
Price: $38++ (chicken and poultry)
For reservations, please call 6238 0054 or enquiry@bedrock.com.sg

7. TOBY’S DESSERT ASYLUM for affordable family fun

This Father’s Day, Dads get a dicount equivalent to their age off the bill with a minimum purchase at the recently revamped family-friendly cafe Toby’s Dessert Asylum. Fathers and families can look forward to a brand new selection of lunch specials – gourmet choices include wild cheese burger, ratatouille baked rice, mushroom penne pot pie and grilled chicken steak – going for unbelievable prices.
Date: June 7 to 15, 2014
Price: From $9.90
Address: 80 Marine Parade Road, #02-68/69/70 Parkway Parade, Singapore 449269
Please call +65 6346 2435 or email enquiry@tobys.com.sg for further enquiries or reservations.

8. AU CHOCOLAT for gourmet burgers and super-sized macarons

Treat daddy dearest to perfect juicy burgers this Father’s Day at Au Chocolat. Apart from the generous choices from the usual ala carte menu, the culinary team has come up with some exciting June All-day Specials – four brand new burgers, including a delicious Vegetarian Burger and a must-try East meets West fusion the Singapore Chilli Crabcake Burger. Also available this June is an exclusive sweet treat for all fathers and our dear macaron lovers out there – huge palm-sized macarons of a fragrant Lavender Blueberry Chocolate flavour with a pretty shade of cotton candy blue.
Date: June 1 to 30, 2014
Price: $20 to $30 for burgers, $8 for Father’s Day Macarons
Address: Bay Level L1-03, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
Please call +65 6688 7227 for further enquiries or reservations.

9. STREET 50 for BBQ buffet

Let Dad have a turn at enjoying a great barbeque dinner without being in charge of grilling at Street 50 with their Father’s Day BBQ buffet. The unique barbecue buffet offers an international selection of grilled dishes such as the aromatic Thai Kai Yang (Grilled) Chicken, exotic Jamaican Jerk Beef Skewer, and the fiery Spicy Thai Crayfish. Additionally, fathers who savour this buffet with their families will be rewarded with alcohol credits – four units of beer or house pour per person redeemable during happy hour on their next visit.
Date: June 15, 2014
Time: 6.30pm to 10pm
Price: $38++ per adult, $20++ per child (6 to 12 years old)
Address: G/F Bay Hotel Singapore, 50 Telok Blangah Rd. Singapore, 098828
Please call +65 6818 6681 or email dining@bayhotelsingapore.com for further enquiries or reservations

10. JADE RESTAURANT for Dim Sum brunch and dinner

Show Dad how much you love him with an amazing Dim Sum brunch or dinner at the Jade Restaurant @ Fullerton Hotel. Known for their exquisite dim sums, the Cantonese restaurant’s Father’s Day special comprises more than 50 unique creations like Crystal Shrimp Dumplings, Abalone Siew Mai, Braised Bird’s Nest with Truffle Egg White in Superior Broth, and Boiled Congee with Lobster and Dried Scallops.
Date: June 15, 2014
Time: 11am to 12.45pm (last order at 12.15pm) or 1.15pm to 3pm (last order at 2.30pm)
Price: $38++ per person
Address: Fullerton Hotel Singapore, 1 Fullerton Square, 049178
For enquiries and reservations, please call +65 6877 8188 or email jade@fullertonhotel.com

11. CLIFFORD PIER for fusion afternoon tea

Delight dad with a memorable afternoon tea amidst old world glamour along Singapore’s historic waterfront in a conserved 1933 pier at the newly unveiled all-day dining restaurant, The Clifford Pier. Savour a set of handcrafted savoury bites and sweet pastries that are richly infused with local and Asian flavours; from time-honoured creations to exquisite creations inspired from tradition. Tempting creations include Kong Bak Bao, Traditional Ondeh Ondeh, White Coffee Éclair, Clifford Pier Carrot Cake, Strawberry Choux Puff and Tiramisu in Chocolate Cup. The Clifford Pier’s Afternoon Tea Set items are replenishable and include a free flow of premium teas and coffees.
Price: $38++ per adult, S$19++ per child
Address: Fullerton Bay Hotel, 80 Collyer Quay, 049326
For enquiries and reservations, please call (65) 6597 5266 or email cliffordpier@fullertonbayhotel.com

12. SAINT PIERRE for a hearty roast and buffet

Whisk Dad out to Saint Pierre this Father’s Day for a serene afternoon surrounded by a buffet spread of delectable and appetising dishes. The Father’s Day Roast Brunch features a hearty Roast of the Day, accompanied by all the trimmings needed to make Dad happy: all-you-can-eat starters and sides, followed by a choice of dessert.
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2014
Time: 11.30am to 2.30pm
Price : $68++
Address: 31 Ocean Way, #01-15, Quayside Isle, Singapore 098375
Please call 6438 0887 or email info@saintpierre.com.sg for further enquiries or reservations.

13. LATTERIA for Italian style dining and wine

Enjoy an imaginative Italian family feast of antipasti, mains and desserts – served with carafes after carafes of wines, no less – this Father’s Day that’s sure to make Papa grin from ear to ear while rubbing his belly contentedly.
Date: June 15, 2014
Time: 12pm to 2.30pm
Price: $78++
Address: 40 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089618
Please call +65 6866 1988 or email info@latteriamb for further enquiries or reservations.

14. BALZAC, for French cuisine and beer

Surprise daddy dearest with a gourmet escapade to rustic ‘France’ this Father’s Day. Wheat his enormous appetite with the free flow of Oysters, Kurobuta Pork Pâté served with a small salad and French mustard dressing, and Wild Mushroom Soup with Truffle Chicken Ravioli (poached à la minute). For the main course, three choices await, including the Bavette De Boeuf Wagyu Et Dauphinois Gratin – Pan-seared Wagyu Beef Flank with Gratinated Potato Gratin – for meat-loving Dads. All Dads will also receive a complimentary mug of beer.
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2014
Time: 11am to 3pm
Price: $88++ per person
Address: #01-01 Rendezvous Gallery, 9 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189559
For reservations, visit http://www.balzacbrasserie.com/ or call +65 6336 0797

15. SUMMER PALACE for traditional Cantonese dining

Pamper Dad with traditional Cantonese favourites such as the signature Whole Roasted Suckling Pig, nourishing Double-boiled Black Chicken Soup with Fish Maw, Steamed Star Garoupa in Light Soya Sauce and Pan-Fried King Prawns in Soya Sauce at the Summer Palace @ Regent Singapore Hotel. Other highlights include the popular seasonal Chilled Durian Pancake and an exquisite gift of Premium Yellow Treasure Flower Tea for Dad’s who appreciate Chinese tea.
Date: Sunday, 15 June
Time: 12pm to 2.30pm (lunch), 6.30pm to 10.30pm (dinner)Price $988++ per 10 persons (lunch) and $1,388++ per 10 persons (dinner)
Address: Regent Singapore Hotel, 1 Cuscaden Road Singapore 249715
For reservations, please call 6725 3288/9, email summerpalace.rsn@fourseasons.com or book online instantly at http://reserve.chope.com.sg/?rid=summerpalace75zcn07r2