PUBLISHED November 23rd, 2017 03:52 pm
It’s approaching Christmas time again, also known as the best time of the year! The best part? Christmas Eve this year falls on a Sunday, which means that anything goes. If you haven’t sorted out your festive dining picks, we’ve got you covered with these great restaurants in Singapore – whether it’s a traditional Christmas roast brunch or boozy seafood extravaganza you’re searching for. Because, if Santa’s any indication, stuffing ourselves silly during Christmas is totally acceptable – even recommended.
Prego
One thing’s for sure – it’s that the Italians definitely know their way around festive feasting. Prego’s family-friendly Festive Sunday Brunch brings you all the goodness of its regular brunch buffet and plenty of festive treats, from Italian staples like pasta and risotto to seasonal grilled meats, fresh seafood, Italian farm cheeses, rustic breads, and of course, the restaurant’s signature wood-fired pizzas. Don’t hesitate to top up for free-flow prosecco, Negronis, house wines, and Moët & Chandon Impérial champagne – it’s Christmas, after all.
Prego Festive Sunday Brunch: 24 and 31 December 2017, 12.30pm – 3.30pm ($148++*, $128++**, $98++, or $49++^)
Prig Christmas Brunch: 25 December 2017, 12.30pm – 3.30pm ($168++*, $138++**, $108++ or $54++^)
*Free-flow Moët & Chandon Impérial champagne, Italian Negronis, and house wines
**Free-flow Zardetto Prosecco, Italian cocktails, and house wines
^Children aged 5 to 11
Fairmont Singapore is located at 80 Bras Basah Rd, Singapore 189560. For reservations, please call +65 6431 6156 or email to dining.singapore@fairmont.com. Click here more for details.
The Pelican
Check out this waterfront seafood galore along the mesmerising pier of One Fullerton this Christmas Eve! At The Pelican, the 3-course Festive Set Menu start with a refreshing Scallop Carpaccio. Choose between a Baked Salmon Wellington or top up $20++ for the Ribeye Steak with Anchovy Butter & Fries with a glass of splendid red, before finishing up with a silky smooth Milk Chocolate Tart for dessert. For a more sumptuous meal, how about a glorious Mussels Pot or bountiful bowl of Manilla Clams for your mollusc-loving tribe?
Available: 1 Dec 2017 to to 1 January 2018 (excluding 31 Dec 2017 and during Sunday Champagne Brunch)
Price: $68++ (3-course set menu), $48++ (ala carte options)
The Pelican is located at 1 Fullerton Rd, #01-01 One Fullerton, Singapore 049213. For reservations, please call +65 6438 0400 or email to enquiry@thepelican.com.sg.
the kitchen table
Whether you’re looking to celebrate the festivities over brunch or dinner, the chefs at the kitchen table have you covered with a buffet of traditional festive favourites with a twist. Think familiar seafood standards like poached Boston Lobsters and freshly-shucked Oysters alongside Roast Turkey laden with cranberry sauce, Roast Beef Ribs, Foie Gras, Duck Terrines, and glorious festive desserts like the maple-spiced Whoopie Pies and Butterscotch Whisky Pudding. Already revered for having one of the best brunches in Singapore, can you imagine what Christmas will bring? Plus, all dining guests get access to W Singapore – Sentosa Cove’s super chic WET® pool.
Christmas Eve Remix: 24 December 2017, 12.30pm – 3pm ($168++* or $88++^)
Christmas Eve Dinner: 24 December 2017 6pm – 10pm ($128++, $168++*, or $88++^ )
Christmas Day Remix: 25 December 2017, 12pm – 2.30pm ($198++*, $99++^) or 3pm – 5.30pm ($168++, $88++^)
Christmas Dinner: 25 December 2017, 6pm – 10pm ($128++, $168++*, or $88++^)
*Inclusive of bubbly, wines, cocktails, and mocktails
^Children aged 4 to 12
the kitchen table is located at W Singapore – Sentosa Cove. For reservations, please call +65 6808 7268 or email to thekitchentable.singapore@whotels.com.
The Lighthouse
To switch things up this Christmas eve, how about taking things to the very top of a former lighthouse? The Lighthouse Restaurant commands one of the best views of the Marina Bay waterfront, and the night’s 5-course Degustation Christmas Dinner sees exquisite Italian creations such as pan-seared scallop with Castelluccio lentil sauce; and ravioli filled with porcini mushrooms and truffle espuma. For an unforgettable and romantic Christmas with your significant other, consider splurging for an exclusive spot on the rooftop – only five tables available!
Available: 24 and 25 December 2017, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Price: $199++ per adult (with a glass of champagne), $499++ per couple (with a bottle of champagne), or $700++ per couple (rooftop seating with a bottle of champagne)
The Lighthouse Restaurant is located at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178. For reservations, please call +65 6877 8989 or email to tfs.festive@fullertonhotels.com. Click here for more details.
Morton’s The Steakhouse
We like Morton’s The Steakhouse for its great location and obviously, its award-winning steaks. But that’s not all the restaurant is known for. Apart from prime steaks and chops – think a 16oz centre-cut Prime Ribeye at $118++ or hulking 24oz Porterhouse Steak, $150++ – Morton’s seamless service is accentuated by some great seafood: Broiled Sea Scallops ($43++), Jumbo Shrimp Cocktails ($52.50++), and Chilled Ocean Platters (starting from $98++) of lobsters, jumbo crabmeat, oysters, shrimps, and Alaskan king crab legs. Add on a bottle or two from their splendid wine list, and you’ve got a supremely satisfying Christmas feast to remember.
Incidentally, if you’re looking for gifts, how about purchasing a $500 Morton’s gift card to receive another bonus $100 card redeemable in February next year?
Available: 24 December 2017, 12pm – 2.30pm, 5pm – 11pm and 25 December 2017, 12pm – 9pm
Price: As per menu
Morton’s The Steakhouse is located at L4 Mandarin Oriental Singapore, 5 Raffles Ave, Singapore 039797. For reservations, please call +65 6339 3740. Ala carte menu is available all year long.
Tea Lounge at Regent
In partnership with Canadian luxury tea blender TEALEAVES and the Singapore Dance Theatre, Tea Lounge at Regent will be celebrating the arts this Christmas with an experiential Christmas High Tea Buffet themed after the story of the Nutcracker. Look out for the fairytale spread of Regent’s signature Lobster Laksa with XO sauce, King Scallop Congee with sea cucumber and goji berries, and a crispy Peking duck Egg Pancake steeped in barbecue sauce. And let’s not forget the Christmas dishes – Whole Turkeys, Lobster Medallions, Truffle Honey-glazed Gammon Ham, and sensual desserts like Chestnut Valrhona Dark Chocolate Cake and Santa’s Chocolate Sphere.
Available: 23 to 25 December, 12pm – 2.30pm or 3pm – 5.30pm.
Price: $78++ per adult, $39++ per child (aged 4 to 11)
Tea Lounge at Regent is located at Regent Singapore, A Four Seasons Hotel,1 Cuscaden Rd, Singapore 249715. For reservations, please call +65 6725 3246 or email tealounge.rsn@fourseasons.com.
The Rose Veranda
The Rose Veranda has been an institution for high tea since 1991, and what better time to visit than Christmas? Prepared by the talented culinary team at Shangri-La Singapore, the exquisite Festive High Tea Buffet tantalises your palate with classic Yuletide favourites such as Roast Whole Turkey, US Prime Rib, and Roasted Rack of Lamb next to a good selection of soups, cheeses, and fruits. And of course,a wide variety of log cakes, German stollen, Christmas Pudding with heaps of brandy sauce, and more than 20 other decadent sweet treats.
Available: 1 to 26 December 2017, 11.30am – 2pm, 3pm – 6pm
Price: $56++, $28++^ (1 to 23 and 26 Dec), $78++, $39++^ (24 Dec), $98++, $49++^ (25 Dec)
^Children aged 4 to 11
The Rose Veranda is located at Shangri-La Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350. For reservations, please call +65 6213 4486 or email to dining.sls@shangri-la.com.
Oxwell & Co
Gather the family and friends at Oxwell & Co for a hearty Christmas meal in true British fashion. No expenses were spared in the creations of its Three-Course Christmas Menu, a merry feast that starts off with Port and Chicken Liver, Beet Cured Salmon, or traditional cold cuts of Swiss Smoked Ham and Honey Baked Ham. You’ll be spoilt for choice with the Rolled Organic Turkey, Roast Belly of Pork, Herb Roasted Seabass, or the sumptuous Grass-fed Fillet of Beef; and to end off on a high – some Lemon Posset, Orange Chocolate Mousse, or a marvellous Cheese Plate. All as memorable as the décor of the gastropub itself.
Available: December 2017 to January 2018, from 6pm daily
Price: $78++
Oxwell & Co is located at 5 Ann Siang Rd, Singapore 069688. For reservations, please call +65 6438 3984.
Porta
Enjoy a beautifully orchestrated festive menu along the serene stretch that is Porta, the young casual bistro serving up modern European dishes with seasonal flavours. This Christmas sees a fuss-free Three-Course Festive Set Menu that’s extra jolly – jingle your taste buds with a starter of velvety cognac-scented Lobster Bisque or a gravlax of Norwegian Salmon topped with marinated fennel and smokey Avruga caviar. Meat lovers will rejoice with a choice of the sinfully succulent Pepper Steak seared to your desired doneness, or a roasted French Quail with Brussels sprouts, bacon, and natural jus. For dessert? Sweet endings of classic Christmas Log Cake or a Baked Alaska – simple and comforting.
Available: 15 to 16 December, 22 to 24 December, and 29 to 31 December 2017, 11.30am – 10.30pm.
Price: $60++
Porta is located at Park Hotel Clarke Quay, 1 Unity St, Singapore 237983. For reservations, please call +65 6593 8855 or email to hello@porta.com.sg.