PUBLISHED May 2nd, 2015 08:52 am | UPDATED July 2nd, 2020 03:51 pm
Whether it’s over a bubbly brunch buffet, a good old fashioned afternoon tea, or a lovely dinner with the rest of the family, Mother’s Day is definitely an occasion to express your love for the most important woman in your life. And if you haven’t made your bookings yet, we’ve got the 15 best places to treat your mums this year – you’re welcome!
Brunch
Senso Ristorante & Bar
If your mum is just as much a fan of prosecco as you are, you’ll have a lovely time bonding over Senso’s free-flow prosecco brunch. The food section includes Spinach Fettucine, Butter Poached Crawfish from the live station, as well as roasted Cod Fish with Grilled Vegetables and Caviar Pearls. Guests also stand a chance to win a cooking class for 2 with Senso’s Chef, Wayne Loo at Spizza Mercato.
When: Sunday, 10 May, 11.30am to 3pm.
Price: $118++, includes free flow of Prosecco, Italian wines, beers, soft drinks, coffee, and tea.
The White Rabbit
Sit back and unwind with Mum amidst the peaceful environs of The White Rabbit. On top of a Seafood Bar, Breakfast Station with Assorted Sausages and Streaky Bacon, and a Carving Station with 200 days grain-fed Prime Ribs at the buffet, there are equally enticing mains like Grilled Spatchcock, Snapper En Papilotte, and Roasted Iberico Pork Loin. Wild flower experts Fleurapy will be selling bouquets and running a dried flower jewellery crafting workshop for mums and kids in The Sunday Room too.
When: Sunday, 10 May, from 10am to 3pm
Price: $118++ (for Adults and Children over 12), $59++ (for children aged 6 to 12), additional $78++ for free flow drinks package (Torresella Prosecco Brut-Spumante, House white and red wine).
For reservations, please call 9721 0536 or email eat@thewhiterabbit.com.sg.
Mezza9, Grand Hyatt Singapore
We’re always spoilt for choice at Mezza9 with their range of international cuisine, and we’re sure Mum will be too. There’ll be eight different culinary styles varying from Thai Deli Items to European treats for Mum’s fancy. Additional highlights include a wood-fired Prime Sirloin on the bone, slow-roasted wild garlic stuffed Lamb Saddle, and an oven-baked Sea Bass from the grill.
When: Sunday, 10 May, from 11.30am to 3pm
Price: $168.00++ (free-flowing Perrier-Jouët champagne, house red and white wines, beers, mojitos, bloody mary’s, fruit juices and soft drinks), $128.00++ (with free-flowing select juices and soft drinks), $84.00++ (children aged 7 to 12).
UNA
Treat Mum to a taste of Spain with UNA’s delectable gourmet spread. Feast on an assortment of fresh seafood, brunch favourites like Eggs Benedict with Paprika Hollandaise and Spanish Tortilla with Prawns and Aioli, as well as sinful desserts such as Panna Cotta and Banoffee Pie. Watch her smile as she creates her very own bouquet from a delightful range of flowers and accessories provided by a pop-up flower shop at the restaurant.
When: Sunday, 10 May, from 11am to 3pm
Price: $158++ (inclusive of free-flow red and white wines, cava, and beer), $108++ (inclusive of free-flow soft drinks and juices), and $48++ (for children aged 6 to 12 years). Children under 6 dine for free.
For reservations, please call 67730070 or email una@onerochester.com.
Carousel, Royal Plaza on Scotts
Tuck into splendid seafood offerings like Maine lobsters, Spanner Crabs, and Norwegian Salmon, and toothsome hot dishes that include Truffle-Scented Lobster Risotto, a slow-cooked Emperor’s Chicken, and wok-fried glazed Veal Rib in spicy oriental sauce. Guests will also stand a chance to win the grand prize of a Bering ladies’ watch worth $265!
When: Sunday, 10 May, from 12pm to 2pm
Price: $70++
Afternoon Tea
Chihuly Lounge, Ritz Carlton
Check into the swanky Chihuly Lounge with Mum on Mother’s Day, where you can indulge in numerous sweet treats like Cherry Bubble Gum Cupcakes, Sakura Pink Scones, and Pink Velvet Cake. If savoury is more your flavour, take pleasure in Goose Liver Parfait, or the Potato Curry Turnovers for the ultimate creature comfort. A complimentary carnation and a family photo to mark the occasion will leave Mum feeling really special.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 9 to 10 May, from 2.30pm to 5pm.
Price: $62++ (Adult), $31++ (Child)
Rose Veranda, Shangri-La Hotel
For a more substantial afternoon tea, head on down to Shangri-La Hotel for an epicurean feast. Specialties include cold appetisers like Crabmeat, Mango and Avocado Salad and Cajun-Spiced Prawn Salad with Roasted Pumpkin and hot mains such as Squid stuffed with Risotto and Pesto Emulsion and Slow-Cooked Salmon with White Wine Sauce. For desserts, look out for the Chocolate Crémeux with Cocoa Strudel and Fresh Raspberry and Litchi Jelly with Rose Petal Ganache.
When: Sunday, 10 May. 2 Seatings are available, 11.30am and 3pm.
Price: $72++ (Adult), $36++ (Child), includes free-flowing chilled juices and tea. An additional $18 for free-flowing sparkling wine.
Tea Lounge, Regent Singapore
Ignite the senses with an exquisite high tea buffet at Regent Singapore’s Tea Lounge, which features mouth-watering protein-based dishes like a herb-roasted Rack of Lamb with Portobello Mushrooms, spicy marinated Sea Bass, and roasted Peking Duck in the line-up. The selection of desserts are just as delicious, with rose-scented Macarons, Pistachio Raspberry Cake, and White Chocolate-Earl Grey Panna Cotta.
When: Sunday, 10 May. 2 Seatings are available, 12pm and 3pm.
Price: $73++ (Buffet only), $88++ (with a glass of Prosecco), $98++ (with a glass of Champagne), $37++ (5-12 years old).
Lobby Lounge, Pan Pacific
Filled with gastronomical delights, Pan Pacific’s special pink gourmet afternoon tea promises to be a luxuriant affair. Enjoy three tiers of hors d’oeuvres, classic finger sandwiches, and handmade sweet tidbits like Pink Guava Meringue Tart, Rose Macaron, and Raspberry Cream Puff. If Mum’s in the mood for local nosh, she can help herself to hearty servings of excellent Char Kway Teow and Assam Laksa.
When: Sunday, 10 May, 2pm to 5pm.
Price: $52++ (free-flow brewed coffee, premium teas), $88++(inclusive of one glass of Laurent-Perrier Cuvèe Rosè), $98++ (free-flow of Laurent-Perrier).
For reservations, please call 6831 6685 or email dining.ppsgo@panpacific.com.
L’Espresso, Goodwood Park Hotel
Spoil her silly at L’Espresso’s well-received English Afternoon Tea. Indulge in traditional finger and open-face sandwiches, Salmon Wellington at the carvery station, and Pork Goulash Hot Pot with Homemade Brioche. Think classic cakes and ice cream for dessert. Also, get a delicious handcrafted ‘handbag’ complete with a set of ‘cosmetics’, made entirely of premium Belgian chocolate! This will be retailed at $40.65 at the hotel’s Deli.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 9 to 10 May. 2 seatings are available, 12pm and 3pm.
Price: $78++ (Adult), $54++ (Child) $88++ (Adult with a glass of champagne or red / white wine).
For reservations, please call 6730 1743.
Dinner
AquaMarine, Marina Mandarin
If Mum has a palate for local food, take her to AquaMarine for an impressive range of popular Singaporean eats. Expect to find hot, satisfying dishes like Lobster Popiah, Baked Jumbo Prawn with Sambal, Laksa Yong Tau Fu, and Herbal Braised Duck with Lotus Bun on the buffet line. Dessert-wise, Durian Pengat and Nyonya Kueh are definitely on the menu. If you can’t make it for dinner, there’s a lunch buffet as well!
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 8 to 10 May, 6.30pm to 10pm.
Price: $88++ (Adult), $44++ (Children from 5 to 12 years old).
For reservations, please call 6845 1111 or email aquamarine.marina@meritushotels.com. You can also check out our preview here
The Black Swan
The Black Swan is a place for an elegant dinner that’ll impress Mum with it’s 1930’s Art Decor interiors and European bistro culinary style. Whet your appetite with a Cured Salmon Carpaccio, followed by the choices of Braised Wagyu Beef, Pan-Roasted Sea Bream, or baked Aubergine for the main course. Finally, a Classic Eton Mess (a combination of whipped cream, meringue, and fruit), will be served for dessert.
When: Friday and Saturday, 8 to 9 May, 5pm to 10.30pm.
Price: $88++ per person.
For reservations, please call 8181 3305 or email enquiry@theblackswan.com.sg.
TAO Seafood Asia
Try TAO Seafood’s unique blend of Thai and Teochew cuisine for Mother’s Day this year, where the special menu is curated from the favourite dishes of Head Chef Lee Tong Kuon’s wife. Think nourishing Chinese inspired items like a tender Claypot Braised Chicken with succulent Abalone in Rice Wine , a rich-in-flavour Pig Trotters with Sea Cucumber, and and the heart-stopping Homestyle Wok Fried Prawns. Our pick? Go for the finger-lickin good Fried Prawns, where peeling makes things so much more enjoyable.
When: Friday, 1 May to Sunday, 31 May, 6pm to 10pm.
Price: Varies according to Mother’s Day specials.
Tangerine
Does Mum have to or want to eat clean? Well, head down to Tangerine at Resort World Sentosa, where she can enjoy a 5-course dinner without feeling guilty. All the dishes are rich in nutrients, with some of the herbs grown on Sentosa itself. Choices of delectable mains include Confit Sakura Chicken Thigh Lemon Coulis, Barramundi Fillet Asian Salsa Dressing, and Parma Ham & Wild Pepper Leaf Salad.
When: Friday and Saturday, 9 to 10 May, 6pm to 10pm.
Price: $80++ (5 Course Dinner Menu).
For reservations, please call 65776688 or email dining@rwsentosa.com.
Lewin Terrace
Make this year’s Mother’s Day one to remember by taking Mum to Lewin Terrace’s French-Japanese buffet dinner. Situated in the lush locale of Fort Canning Park, a luxurious spread of appetising delicacies including a steamed Sea Bream with Yuzu Flavoured Koushindaikon in Clam sauce, Tofu Hamburg Steak, and other live stations await.
When: Sunday, 10 May, 6.30pm to 11pm.
Price: $88++. For an additional $88++, diners can opt for three different types of Sake or champagne.