PUBLISHED December 8th, 2016 07:00 am | UPDATED December 9th, 2016 12:40 pm
Getting ready to herald in the New Year is, perhaps, as important has the New Year itself. Make it a night to remember, folks, and ring in 2017 with the best at one of these 7 restaurants.
mezza9
It’s go big or go home at The Grand Hyatt, with more than three different buffets available for your choosing. At mezza9, fulfil every imaginable craving you have with theatre kitchens whipping up everything from Chinese and Japanese to Thai and Western. Think British Red Poll prime rib, grass-fed lamb saddle, Dingley Dell pork racks, Isaan sausages, and a huge sustainable crustacean bar. Alternatively, head to StraitsKitchen for a uniquely Singaporean-style (Halal-certified) buffet or to the rustic trattoria Pete’s Place for a traditional Italian feast.
Price: $298++ per person (free-flow champagne, wine, and beer), $148++ (child aged 4 to 17 years)
mezza9 is located at 10 Scotts Road, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Grand Hyatt Singapore 228211, p. +65 6738 1234.
Stellar at 1-Altitude
Stellar at 1-Altitude – Singapore’s highest restaurant with spectacular views of the city and the New Year’s Eve fireworks – dazzles with the progressive Australian cuisine of Chef Christopher Millar. Mouth-watering dishes on the menu include a Caramelised Foie Gras with Champagne Jelly, Cod with Braised Leek, Oysters Velouté, as well as a succulent melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu A4 with watercress, truffle and sherry glazed onion. End off the meal with the pastry team’s stunning Fireball dessert – a glorious flaming ball of Valrhona chocolate, sponge, mousse, feuilletine, and brandy.
Price: $180++ (four-course, seated 6pm – 7pm), $350++ (six-course, seated 9pm – 10.30pm) per person
Stellar at 1-Altitude is located at L62, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616, p. +65 6438 0410.
Seasonal Tastes
Seafood lovers will surely enjoy the sumptuous New Year’s Eve dinner buffet at Seasonal Tastes! Spread out across a plethora of interactive live stations, highlights include a ultra-tender Mortadelle-stuffed Squid with Salsa Rosa, Marmite Baked Oysters, Rockefeller, and Prawn Thermidor. The splendid selection of crustaceans is complemented by dishes like the 24-hour Slow-roasted Prime Rib and Jerusalem Artichoke Soup. Couple delicious food with a relaxing ambience as well as stunning views of the city and Marina Bay area, and you’ve got yourself a winner.
Price: $108++ per person inclusive of a glass of champagne (top up $70++ for free-flow champagne, beer, and wine), $54++ (child aged 4 to 12 years)
Seasonal Tastes is located at Level 32 Asia Square Tower 2, 12 Marina View, Singapore 018961, p. +65 6922 6968.
Forlino
Trained in the art of Italian fine-dining, Chef Yohhei Sasaki will be dishing out seasonal specials to close off a magnificent year. Dinner is available in two seatings; the first offers a four-course menu that features the likes of Dry Aged Japanese Blue Fin Tuna Tartar, homemade Wagyu Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, pan-roasted Japanese Sea Bream and Tiramisu. For a longer six-course set menu (a view of the fireworks included) during the second seating, expect Cold Cappellini with Hokkaido Sea Urchin, Pan Roasted Lobster with Italian Baeri Caviar, Caramelized Akagi Wagyu Short Ribs, and more.
Price: $98++ (5.30pm – 7.30pm), $268++ (8.30pm onwards) per person
Forlino is located at #02-06 One Fullerton, 1 Fullerton Road, Singapore 049213, p. +65 6690 7564.
1919 Waterboat House
Featuring a luscious French-inspired dinner, 1919 Waterboat House’s lengthy buffet line will host an array of salads (potato, casesar, pasta, and what not), hors’ d oueveres like Roulade of Duck Confit and Fig Compote, and Entrees such as Seafood Paella with Roasted Onions and Vegetable Lasagna. The main course medley includes Beef Bourguignon, Tom Yum Mussels, as well as a carving station. Once you’re satiated, grab a spot at The Rooftop Bar and join in the jubilant countdown festivities!
Price: $198++ (bookings before 14 Dec), $228++ (bookings after 14 Dec) per person
1919 Waterboat House is located at 3 Fullerton Road, #03-01, Singapore 049215, p. +65 6538 9038.
Dine on 3
The New Year’s Eve Mega Buffet at Dine on 3 boasts of a gargantuan 78-metre spread of over 100 specialities from all over the world. Signatures include the Black Pepper Crab, Whole Roast Lamb in Moroccan Spices, Pan-seared Foie Gras, Suckling Pig, and in the spirit of 12 days of Christmas: the Traditional Roast Turkey. For a sweet happy ending, complete the feast with desserts such as a warm Pumpkin Pie, Crème Brulee and Chestnut Crème Bites – all to the setting sun and rhythmic waves pounding on the beach.
Price: $138++ per person, $69++ (child aged 6 to 11 years)
Dine on 3 is located at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa, 101 Siloso Road, Singapore 098970, p. +65 6371 1966.
Salt Grill & Sky Bar
Located at the summit on ION Orchard on the 55th and 56th floors, this award-winning Australian restaurant is the place to be on New Year’s Eve for perfect views of the fireworks. Look forward to an eclectic range of dishes such as the kingfish sashimi and beef tenderloin, which will go miles in getting you ready for the new year.
Price: $128++ (6 – 8pm), $148++ (8pm onwards) per person
Salt Grill & Sky Bar is located at 2 Orchard Turn, #55/56-01 ION Orchard, Singapore 238801, p. +65 6592 5118.
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