PUBLISHED November 30th, 2017 06:30 am
After an eve of celebration, the feasting continues on Christmas day itself, where a lazy morning without festive takeaways at home means bringing the whole family out for an indulgent brunch with seafood, roast turkey, gammon ham and dessert pies. With a plethora of restaurants serving up their unique eats, toast the Yuletide with any one of these seven spots.
Monti at 1-Pavilion
Bring the family together for food, drink and more at Monti at 1-Pavilion’s Christmas Jazz Brunch. Feast on charcuterie, pastas (including their signature black truffle risotto), Italian farmhouse cheeses, seafood and meats against the beautiful backdrop of Marina Bay and to the tunes of jazz singer and Singapore Idol alum Beverly Morata, complete with luxurious afters such as pistachio financiers and sticky date yule log cake. Post-meal, take a complimentary cruise trip around the picturesque Marina Bay – the perfect way to finish off a joyous family affair this year. See our full review here.
Christmas Jazz Brunch is available on 25 December 2017 at Monti at 1-Pavilion, 82 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049213, from 12pm – 3pm. Brunch on Christmas day is priced at $110++ upwards for adults and $55++ for children aged 7 to 12 years old. Children 6 years old and below dine for free when accompanied by a paying adult. To reserve, email reservations@monti.sg or call +65 6535 0724.
Oriole Coffee + Bar
Go for a fuss-free brunch this Christmas at Oriole Coffee + Bar, as their three-course Festive Set ($38++) brings together a festive main, drink and dessert themed for the season. Tuck into either a Roast Turkey with herbs, poached egg and raspberry balsamic jam or Oriole Baked Gammon Ham with roasted baby potatoes, carrots and sherry vinaigrette. Pair with a drink from the merry trio of Orange Spice Chocolate, Gingerbread Latte and Grinch Frappe. Finish off with the X’Mas Garden red velvet cupcake for a sweet treat.
The Festive Set is available from 4 December 2017 to 1 January 2018 at Oriole Coffee + Bar, 96 Somerset Road, Level 1 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard, Singapore 238163. Purchase five or more Festive Sets for a 15% discount. To reserve, call +65 6238 8348.
Seasonal Tastes
Coupled with a stunning view of the skyline and a live interactive kitchen concept, The Westin Singapore’s Seasonal Tastes will be ringing in the season with festive mainstays. Pick your favourites from a buffet of roasts such as the Truffle Honey-glazed Christmas Ham and Rolled & Roasted Turkey stuffed with Mum’s Bread and Cranberry, together with fresh seafood on ice, pasta cooked to order as well as local highlights Signature Singapore Chilli Crab and Canton Salt Baked Spring Chicken. Don’t forget to leave space for dessert – their line-up features Maracaibo Chocolate Whiskey Chestnut Yule Log and Cream Cheese Pistachio Berries Yule Log.
The Christmas Day Lunch Buffet is available at Seasonal Tastes, 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, Level 32 The Westin Singapore, Singapore 018961, from 12pm – 2.30pm. Lunch on Christmas day is priced at $98++ for adults inclusive of a glass of Prosecco, beer, wine, soft drink, or juice, and $49++ for children aged 4 to 12 years old. To reserve, email seasonaltastes.singapore@westin.com or call +65 6922 6968.
Stellar at 1-Altitude
The festive kitchens of fine dining restaurant Stellar at 1-Altitude are going all out for a scrumptious table of treats this Christmas day with their highly popular sky high brunch seventy stories about the Central Business District. Savour highlights such as traditional turkey porcini and truffle stuffing and 24-hour wagyu short rib with nori and sesame for the mains, before moving on to dessert prepared by group pastry chef Jasmin Chew, with black forest pavlova wreath, rum soaked fruit cakes and ginger date pudding among the choices.
Christmas Day Brunch Buffet is available on 25 December 2017 at Stellar at 1-Altitude, 1 Raffles Place, Level 62 One Raffles Place, Singapore 048616, from 12pm – 3pm. Brunch on Christmas day is priced at $140++ upwards for adults and $60 for children aged 7 to 12 years old. Children 6 years old and below dine for free when accompanied by a paying adult. To reserve, email info@1-altitude.com or call +65 6438 0410.
Straits Café
Be spoilt for choice at Straits Café, where a spread of up to 50 buffet items awaits – and this yuletide, a special feast of carveries and desserts make up the café’s Festive Specials alongside local favourites of laksa and mee rebus. From 12pm to 3pm, a live carving station will feature meats such as Roasted Turkey with roasted vegetables, potatoes and gravy, and Honey & Apricot Glazed Turkey Ham with grilled pineapples, while a rotational sweet list includes Mince Pie with Brandy Custard Sauce, Hazelnut Log Cake and Christmas Pudding among its offerings.
The Festive Specials are available from 4 December 2017 to 1 January 2018 at Straits Café, 9 Bras Basah Road, Level 1 Lobby Rendezvous Hotel Singapore, Singapore 189559, from 12pm – 3pm. Brunch on Christmas day is priced at $48++ for adults and $24++ for children. To reserve, email straitscafe@kitchenlanguage.com.sg or call +65 6708 7745.
Tanjong Beach Club
If you’re tired of turkeys and log cakes, head to Tanjong Beach Club for the freshest catches from the sea for a coastal Christmas. Pile your plates high with delicacies such as Maine Lobster and Oleron Fine de Claire Oysters. With them are free-flow tipples of AIX Rosé, Summer Sangria and Viu Manent wines, among others – you won’t find your glasses running dry as you tuck in to the decadent, boozy buffet this Yule.
Coastal Christmas: A Festive Spread with Bottomless Tipples is available on 25 December 2017 at Tanjong Beach Club, 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, Sentosa, Singapore 098942, p. +65 6270 1355, from 11.30am – 2.30pm. Brunch on Christmas day is priced at $128++ upwards for adults and $58++ for children aged 5 to 12 years old. Children 4 years old and below dine for free when accompanied by a paying adult. Click here to reserve.
Colony
Colony at The Ritz-Carlton Millennia Singapore has one of the most extensive buffet spreads in the city, making their Vintage Champagne Brunch a gourmet adventure of Singapore’s heritage cuisines. Dig in to festive highlights such as duck foie gras parfait with black pepper crunch and red wine jelly, hickory smoked salmon with truffle potato mousseline and slow-cooked scallops with carrot puree, while being entertained by carollers, Santa Claus and Santarina to celebrate the day with good food and company.
Vintage Champagne Brunch is available on 25 December 2017 at Colony, 7 Raffles Avenue, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore, Singapore 039799, with first seating from 10.45am – 1pm and second seating from 1.30pm – 3.45pm. Brunch on Christmas day is priced from $199 upwards (first seating) and $228 upwards (second seating) for adults, and $49.50 upwards (first seating) and $57 upwards (second seating) for children. To reserve, email rc.sinrz.restaurantreservations@ritzcarlton.com or call +65 6434 5288.
Top image: Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Singapore