Valentine’s Day is getting closer and while presents are an essential part of the occasion, there’s nothing more important than how you choose to spend it with your loved ones, Valentine’s is more than just a day for couples after all.
Thankfully, Singapore gives its inhabitants a wide array of places they can go to and enjoy this day of love where people can try out great food or just enjoy an event together. We’ve made our quick list of places to try, and we’re sure that they’ll give you Valentine’s Day like no other.
Artemis
Valentine’s Day offers are a dine a dozen, but this year Artemis opens its doors with a new set of dishes to die for. These Mediterranean-inspired meals will have you drooling with a four-course set menu priced at S$148++ per person, topped with a fantastic view of the city that you can’t get anywhere else.<
It’s not only the amount either, but Artemis is also sending out a new set of dishes for the 14th, with a Beetroot Tortellini, Black Cod, Milk-fed Veal Loin, White Shortcake and strawberry yoghurt ice cream.
Address: Level 40, 138 Market Street, Singapore 048946, Nearest MRT Raffles Place
Opening Hours:
Mondays-Fridays 11:30 am until late.
Monday-Saturdays 6:00 pm until late.
Esquina
If you’re in the mood for the Mediterranean, then Esquina’s got a great selection of Spanish Tapas that you’ll be sure to enjoy. It’s not just any multi-course meal but a full on eight courses filled with well put together, and captivating dishes that’ll leave you and your partner satisfied.
Grab a taste of dishes like the Captivation which consists of egg, caviar and uni; the Coupling, an eel and mussel dish dipped in a spicy broth and the Commitment, a calamari pork jowl with saffron. You can pick these recipes and more for only S$108, and you’ll even be able to accompany them with a colourful Cava Mimosa.
Address: 16 Jiak Chuan Road
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Friday: 12 pm – 2.30pm
Halia
Those looking for a night away from the hustle and bustle of the cities and all other Valentine couple can rest easy. Nestled within the trees and botanic gardens are Halia a restaurant that offers a set of seafood dishes you can’t afford to miss.
Take a gander at Halia’s eleven-course meal at S$270 per couple that includes dishes such as the freshly chucked Irish Oysters, the Australia Bluefin tuna tartare, barramundi and a slow of cooked wagyu striploin. It’s not just the main dishes, Halia also offers guests a selection of desserts that’ll close off each night in a refreshing way.
Address: Halia is at Singapore Botanical Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, Ginger Garden.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday (Except public holidays) : 9.00am to 9.30pm (Last seating)
Friday & Eve of Public Holidays: 9.00am to 10.00pm (Last seating)
Saveur
If you’re itching for fancier food, then Saveur serves up quality French food so divine and cheap that you’d feel you were transported to another world. Starting from February 10th to February 14th you and your partner will enjoy a three-course meal for only S$36 per person, a deal that’ll be hard to find in many other restaurants.
Start off the night with a Lobster Bisque and then move onto Savour’s bestsellers, either the Duck Confit Truffle Mash or Steak Au Poivre, two savoury main dishes. Lastly, there’s no better way to close the night than with some dessert so take a gander between Savour’s Dark Chocolate Fondant Cake or Mango Passionfruit Cake to scratch that sweet tooth. To top it off you can even get a bottle of wine for S$40 more.
Address:
Purvis Outlet-5 Purvis Street, #01-04, Singapore, 188584
Orchard Outlet-Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road, #01-07B, Singapore, 228213
Dhoby Gaut Outlet-The Cathay, 2 Handy Road, #01-11/12, Singapore, 229233
Opening Hours:
Mon to Sun: 12 PM – 9:30 PM
Maru
Izakaya style dishes have been on the rise as of late, and Maru is no different. A relatively new restaurant, Maru uses Japanese and Korean recipes and gives them that modern Izakaya feels with an American twist. They’re pulling out all the stops for Valentine’s day, offering a four-course dinner with an exciting range of salads, appetisers, main dishes and desserts.
You can also try out the new additions such as the Camembert Fries with Blueberry Dip and Aburi Salmon Mentai as your starters. Then after that pick and choose the dishes that most call to you, all for S$39++ per person and they even come with a complimentary Kiss Me Cocktail.
Address: Icon Village, 12 Gopeng Street, #01-05/11, Singapore 078877
Opening Hours:
Sat to Fri: 11:30AM – 11PM, Sun: 11:30AM – 5:30PM
Connection Two Hearts with One Faber Group
This one isn’t a specific restaurant as much as a collection of experiences for couples to pick from this Valentine’s Day. One Faber Group is offering couples a chance to spend a day with a unique collection of romantic dining courtesy of Dusk Restaurant & Bar, Spuds & Aprons and Dining on Cloud 9. You aren’t just getting good food but also a great view as you’ll be able to enjoy your meal from the hilltops of Faber Peak Singapore.
Depending on which of the restaurants you choose you’ll get to experience a new set of tastes. Dining styles range from Dusk Restaurant & Bar’s European style cuisine to Spuds & Aprons modern Asian cuisine and Cloud 9’s Western-style dishes.
The views will also vary depending on the restaurant, giving couples a reason to choose where they choose to spend Valentine’s Day this year. Dusk Restaurant & Bar will give you a clear view of Harbourfront and Sentosa Island as night falls. Spuds & Apron offers a relaxed ambience with a rustic garden charm and stunning views of Faber Peak Singapore and Cloud 9 will give couples a private cabin where they can have a clear view of Singapore’s cityscape against the night sky.
Not just that, One Faber Group is also offering activities where couples can decorate scented candles and take home a Strawberry Mojito.
If you want to reserve a spot for this event on Valentine’s Day then we strongly encourage you to do through One Faber Group’s site.
Phone Number: +65 6377 9688
So don’t let this Valentine’s Day pass you by and take a bite out of these tempting offers that are just waiting for you. Need gift ideas? We have a few here for you so do check them out and make this year a great and loving Valentine’s!
Photo Credits: Singapore n Beyond, Sassy Mama, Chope, SG Food on Foot, Miss Chocoholic
Melissa Fann
