If partying on the last day of 2016 is not your kind of thing, mosey over to these stylish restaurants which offer special New Year’s Eve menus.
The venue: The observation deck on the 57th floor of Marina Bay Sands that offers an unobstructed view of Singapore – and the perfect place to view the fireworks.
The menu: A seven-course modern Asian spread ($288++) that includes tantalising dishes like Alaskan king crab, wagyu beef cheek stew and a specially curated selection of Epicurean desserts. 1 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands, open 6pm till late, tel: 6508-2188, email reservation-sg@celavi.com to make a reservation.
The venue: The sophisticated fine dining establishment that affords you a spectacular view of the CBD area.
The menu: A four-course dinner ($180++ for the first seating and $350++ for the second seating) that features executive chef Christopher Millar’s interpretation of Australian gastronomy. Menu highlights include a caramelised foie gras with champagne jelly, tender cod with braised leek (above) and Japanese Wagyu A4 beef with truffle and sherry glazed onion. End the meal on a high note with the beautiful Fireball dessert consisting of chocolate, mousse, sponge and brandy. Level 62 1 Raffles Place, 6pm-7pm and 9pm-10.30pm, tel: 6438-0410. Email info@1-altitude to make a reservation.
The venue: The hotel restaurant with colonial-inspired furnishings like patterned floor tiles and walls and vintage-looking light fixtures.
The menu: An eight-course dinner (from $388) that will allow you to enjoy unlimited servings of seafood like Alaskan king crab, lobster and scallops; and sweet desserts from the chocolate bar. That’s not all: You’ll get to have unlimited champagne glasses, house wines and soft drinks till 1am too. 7 Raffles Avenue, The Ritz-Carlton, open 7.30pm-1am, tel: 6434-5288. Make a reservation here.
The venue: The eight-year-old Swiss dining establishment that showcases live jazz and blues performances.
The menu: A five-course New Year’s Eve dinner ($138++ for the first seating/$148++ for the second seating). Main courses include a roasted shoyu marinated cod and a tender Australian beef roulade. Finish on a sweet note with desserts like a cheese mousse with caramelised strawberry. 10 Claymore Road, Pan Pacific Orchard, NYE special seatings 6-8pm and 8.30pm-12am for dinner, tel: 6733-0091 (Call in to make a reservation).
The venue: An elegant 16-seater Italian restaurant that overlooks the scenic Singapore River.
The menu: A four-course ($150++) and six-course dinner ($250++). Highlights from both menus include the tuna mille feuille with truffle, turbot fish and wild mushrooms and Japanese Mizayaki wagyu sirloin. Level 5-6 52 Boat Quay, 6pm-8pm, tel: 6866-1933. Make a reservation here.
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