Mimolette
A secluded getaway surrounded by lush greenery.
Address: 55 Fairways Drive
Tel: 6467-7748
Signatured Dishes: Pan Fried Foie Gras ($30++); Pan-Seared Angus Tendorloin ($40++), Angel Food Cake ($14++) and Signatured Mimolette dessert.
Prive
A panoramic sea view from the marina plus customised cocktails served by fun bartenders who can entertain your date with magic tricks.
Address: Marina at Keppel Bay, 2 Keppel Bay Vista
Tel: 6776-0777
Must-have cocktail: The Habibi, which means The Beloved ($16). It has hints of saffron and citrus, and evokes Arabian mystery and love.
Il Lido Italian Dining & Bar
A snazzy Italian restaurant by the sea with a view of the Straits of Singapore and a sprawling golf course.
Address: #02-00 Sentosa Golf Club, 27 Bukit Manis Road
Tel: 6866-1977
Must-have cocktail: The Il Lidotini ($18+++), a cocktail made of Absolut Mandarin, Campari and Red vermouth, which is an Italian signature.
Jaan
Sky-high dining with a stunning view of the cityscape.
Address: 70F Swissotel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road
Tel: 6837-3322
Signatured dishes: Alaskan king crab topped with royal snapper carpaccio; spicy gazpacho sorbet with fresh herb salad; Grade 9 wagyu beef with herb pistachio, wasabi potato cream and beef jus; caramel "snicker" bar with bourbon vanilla ice cream.
Kha
Modern Thai cuisine. Plus the lush outdoorsy setting will make you think that you are almost in Bali.
Address: #02-02 Hort Park, 33 Hyderabad Road
Tel: 6476-9000
Wine to order: "The Ned" Sauvignon Blanc 2008; it boasts great gooseberry notes. It's a rare find in Singapore as there are only limited quantities available. Best of all: It's a steal at $90 per bottle when other Sauvignon Blancs of this quality will cost over 100 bucks in a restaurant.
Woods By The Wine Company
A tucked-away forest-like enclave in Dempsey and a dinner bill that won't make you see red.
Address: Tanglin Village, 14-2 Dempsey Road
Tel: 6473-5428/ 6479-9341
Signature dishes: The oyster shooter with Bloody Mary, which is not just aphrodisiacal but very refreshing. Our chocolate molten lava cake is their top-seller and never fails to impress. These are part of our top-seller and never fails to impress. These are part of our three-course Valentine's Day menu ($75), which comes with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.
Sapphire
Dining on a hilltop while watching the sunset over the ocean.
Address: The Jewel Box, 109 Mount Faber Bar
Tel: 6377-9688
Must-have cocktail: G.H. Mumm Champagne garnished with sugar-coated fresh strawberries ($27.60). It's an instant hit with the ladies.
Au Jardin
Modern European cuisine by chef Galvin Lim - the only Singaporean chef inducted into the pretigious Cotes des Bordeaux association - served in a black and white colonial bungalow.
Address: EJH House, Singapore Botanic Garden Visitor Centre
Tel: 6466-8812
Champagne to order: Bruno Paillard Rose Champagne NV ($210). This is from a boutique grower, which makes it all the more exclusive.
The Cliff
An over-the-top experience that's hard to beat. Think limousine service, a personal butler, and even diamonds.
Address: The Cliff, The Sentosa Resort and Spa, 2 Bukit Manis Road
Tel: 6275-0331/ 6371-1425
Best seat in the house: The balcony tables at the lower deck of The Cliff. As the restaurant is perched high atop a cliff, it offers a spectacular view of the South China Sea and an amazing sunset view.
Blu Restaurant & Bar
A stunning view of the cityscape - plus the option to dine in the privacy of the restaurant's wine cellar.
Address: 24F Shangri-La Hotel 22 Orange Grove Road
Tel: 6213-4598
Signatured dishes: For ladies, the Textured Lobster, which features lobster in roasted, foam and reduction versions, accompanied with tarragon, parmesan and mustard. For gentlemen, the Caviar Waffle, a combination of Asturia caviar, creme fraiche, chives and egg inside a small buckwheat waffle. These are part of the Valentine's set menu, which is priced at $398++ per couple.
A secluded getaway surrounded by lush greenery.
Address: 55 Fairways Drive
Tel: 6467-7748
Signatured Dishes: Pan Fried Foie Gras ($30++); Pan-Seared Angus Tendorloin ($40++), Angel Food Cake ($14++) and Signatured Mimolette dessert.
Prive
A panoramic sea view from the marina plus customised cocktails served by fun bartenders who can entertain your date with magic tricks.
Address: Marina at Keppel Bay, 2 Keppel Bay Vista
Tel: 6776-0777
Must-have cocktail: The Habibi, which means The Beloved ($16). It has hints of saffron and citrus, and evokes Arabian mystery and love.
Il Lido Italian Dining & Bar
A snazzy Italian restaurant by the sea with a view of the Straits of Singapore and a sprawling golf course.
Address: #02-00 Sentosa Golf Club, 27 Bukit Manis Road
Tel: 6866-1977
Must-have cocktail: The Il Lidotini ($18+++), a cocktail made of Absolut Mandarin, Campari and Red vermouth, which is an Italian signature.
Jaan
Sky-high dining with a stunning view of the cityscape.
Address: 70F Swissotel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road
Tel: 6837-3322
Signatured dishes: Alaskan king crab topped with royal snapper carpaccio; spicy gazpacho sorbet with fresh herb salad; Grade 9 wagyu beef with herb pistachio, wasabi potato cream and beef jus; caramel "snicker" bar with bourbon vanilla ice cream.
Kha
Modern Thai cuisine. Plus the lush outdoorsy setting will make you think that you are almost in Bali.
Address: #02-02 Hort Park, 33 Hyderabad Road
Tel: 6476-9000
Wine to order: "The Ned" Sauvignon Blanc 2008; it boasts great gooseberry notes. It's a rare find in Singapore as there are only limited quantities available. Best of all: It's a steal at $90 per bottle when other Sauvignon Blancs of this quality will cost over 100 bucks in a restaurant.
Woods By The Wine Company
A tucked-away forest-like enclave in Dempsey and a dinner bill that won't make you see red.
Address: Tanglin Village, 14-2 Dempsey Road
Tel: 6473-5428/ 6479-9341
Signature dishes: The oyster shooter with Bloody Mary, which is not just aphrodisiacal but very refreshing. Our chocolate molten lava cake is their top-seller and never fails to impress. These are part of our top-seller and never fails to impress. These are part of our three-course Valentine's Day menu ($75), which comes with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.
Sapphire
Dining on a hilltop while watching the sunset over the ocean.
Address: The Jewel Box, 109 Mount Faber Bar
Tel: 6377-9688
Must-have cocktail: G.H. Mumm Champagne garnished with sugar-coated fresh strawberries ($27.60). It's an instant hit with the ladies.
Au Jardin
Modern European cuisine by chef Galvin Lim - the only Singaporean chef inducted into the pretigious Cotes des Bordeaux association - served in a black and white colonial bungalow.
Address: EJH House, Singapore Botanic Garden Visitor Centre
Tel: 6466-8812
Champagne to order: Bruno Paillard Rose Champagne NV ($210). This is from a boutique grower, which makes it all the more exclusive.
The Cliff
An over-the-top experience that's hard to beat. Think limousine service, a personal butler, and even diamonds.
Address: The Cliff, The Sentosa Resort and Spa, 2 Bukit Manis Road
Tel: 6275-0331/ 6371-1425
Best seat in the house: The balcony tables at the lower deck of The Cliff. As the restaurant is perched high atop a cliff, it offers a spectacular view of the South China Sea and an amazing sunset view.
Blu Restaurant & Bar
A stunning view of the cityscape - plus the option to dine in the privacy of the restaurant's wine cellar.
Address: 24F Shangri-La Hotel 22 Orange Grove Road
Tel: 6213-4598
Signatured dishes: For ladies, the Textured Lobster, which features lobster in roasted, foam and reduction versions, accompanied with tarragon, parmesan and mustard. For gentlemen, the Caviar Waffle, a combination of Asturia caviar, creme fraiche, chives and egg inside a small buckwheat waffle. These are part of the Valentine's set menu, which is priced at $398++ per couple.
Excerpt from Her World Singapore Magazine, February 2009 Issue
Editor's note: I bet these restaurants will be filled up during Valentine's Day.
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