Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you find yourself in Singapore looking for somewhere to take your special someone on a romantic dinner, we have just the place in mind. Forget about the usual haunts; those places will be teeming with revellers who are also out looking to commemorate the day with a lunch/dinner date.
You might want to consider Singapore’s hidden gem – on a completely different island no less – Quayside Isle. Dining under the stars at a waterfront marina is an excellent way to spoil your significant other. Here are our top five picks for Valentine’s Day eats at Quayside Isle…
SABIO BY THE SEA, TAPAS BAR & GRILL
Awaken your senses with a charming dinner specially crafted by Sabio by the Sea’s Group Executive Chef, Damien Le Bihan. With three unique appetisers, three main courses and a decadent dessert, your Valentine and you will be sure to experience a magical evening by the marina. Each dinner includes two glasses of Sabio by the Sea’s specially concocted Valentine’s Drink. This delightful meal is available at S$88++ (for one) while your Valentine dines for free – an awesome deal, if you’re looking for one.
COVE STADIUM
Cove Stadium’s Valentine’s Day four-course set menu is available at S$188 nett per couple and includes a complimentary bottle of Yaldara Cabernet Sauvignon. Start off with a delectable Avocado, Mango and Honey Pineapple Salad, followed by a Cream of Baby Carrot Soup that will be sure to warm your hearts. For your mains, choose between the Buttered Steak with Bell Peppers and Golden Brown Potato Wedges or the Grilled Salmon Fillet with Baby Asparagus & Saffron Rice. Race to the finishing line with the Red Heart Raspberry Cheese Cake – a sure way to end your meal on a sweet note.
QUAYSIDE FISH BAR & BISTRO
The restaurant offers a four-course set menu is priced at S$148++ per couple on February 14, and S$138++ per couple on February 13 and 15. The four-course dinner set menu that starts off with a plate of Double Baked Swiss Gruyere Cheese Souffle and Seasonal Fresh European Seafood, followed by a second entrée of Atlantic Crab Meat, Avocado Mousse, Trout Roe and Herb Crouton. For your main course, enjoy the Mangalica Pork Cheeks Roll, Swiss Bacon accompanied with Red Wine Jus Leek Fries. Reminisce sweet moments as you end off your meal with a Giant Profiterole filled with Capiti Vanilla Ice Cream and drizzled in Valrhona Hot Chocolate Sauce. Enjoy a bottle of Moet & Chandon Brut at S$99++ per bottle or the exquisite Dom Perignon or the Fratelli Alessandria Barolo “Monvigliero” (Tuscany, 2007) at a 10 percent reduction. To top if off, all ladies receive a red rose.
MUSEO
Express your love this Valentine’s Day with Museo’s three-course dinner followed by a 1.5 hour painting session (on a 35cm x 35cm canvas), available at S$288 nett per couple. Enjoy a three-appetizers platter comprising Poached Boston Lobster with Avocado Salsa, Foie Gras Terrine with Lemon Marmalade and Truffle and Wild Mushroom Soup. For your entrée, choose between the Grilled Tenderloin of Beef Medallions, Hokkaido Sea Scallops wrapped in Bacon served with Sautéed Spinach and Truffle Mushroom Croquettes or the Pan Seared Cod Fillet with Grilled King Prawn, served with Angel Hair Aglio Oilo and Saffron Butter Sauce. End off the meal with your loved one with Museo’s heavenly Truffle and Bitter Almond Cake and Baked Cheesecake on Chocolate Soil accompanied with Lychee Sorbet. There are two seatings on Valentine’s Day: early (6:30-8:00pm dinner; 8:00pm-9:30pm painting session) and late (8:30-10:00pm dinner; 10:00pm-11:30pm painting session) seating.
SAINT PIERRE
Chef Emmanuel Stroobant has also delicately crafted the Valentine’s Dinner menu, aptly named “La Vie en Rose” which holds court with two seatings – a five-course meal from 5.30pm to 8pm at S$138++ per person, and an eight-course meal from 9pm to closing at S$158++ per person. A highlight from the menu, which most certainly captures the spirit of Valentine’s Day and is available for both lunch and dinner, is the Risotto de Tomate Fumee. The dish is a smoked tomato nano risotto with red snapper tempura, ume-beet dressing, ikura and pomegranate reduction – a sure way to delight the ladies with its coquettish hue of pink and sprinkling of petals. Pain Perdu, only available at dinner, is an exquisite match of sweet and savoury with its pairing of farmed strawberries on top of a brioche French toast and grilled foie gras with red beetroot essence, raspberry vinegar and cream fraiche.