When: February 10 to 14

Spend a romantic evening at Edge and feast on its lavish buffet spread. Start at the seafood station and savour sweet snow crabs, sashimi and freshly shucked oysters. Then, move on to the grilled station where you will find miso-marinated salmon, Korean-style pork belly and tiger prawns—all of which are grilled to achieve a smoky finish. Don’t miss out on Valentine’s Day exclusives too, like the rich pan-fried foie gras layered with apple compote and natural duck jus; and creamy lobster thermidor. 

When: February 14

Chef de cuisine Chimkit Khamphuang has crafted an exclusive five-course dinner menu for Valentine’s Day. The feast begins with the juicy golden prawns, fried until beautifully golden brown and accompanied by a fiery Thai chilli sauce. It’s followed by sharing portions of kow pad khi kem, a traditional salted egg yolk fried rice crowned with perfectly cooked egg; and gaeng raweng nuea. The latter is an aromatic dry Thai green curry served with fork-tender Wagyu beef short ribs. Save room for dessert as the night ends on a sweet note with the rich and fragrant pandan coconut pudding. 

Sarai Fine Thai, 163 Tanglin Road, 03-122 Tanglin Mall, S(247933), +65 6737 0818

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When: February 14

Pamper your loved one with a hearty meal along Siloso Beach. Dig into its three-course menu featuring mouth-watering Italian fare. Look forward to dishes like the heart-shaped ravioli stuffed with juicy porcini mushrooms and topped with fragrant black winter truffle shavings; and the beetroot ravioli paired with succulent Boston lobster tail. If that isn’t enticing enough, complement your meal with a cocktail or two—the Valentine’s negroni is a balanced mix of gin, Cynar, Campari and vermouth. 

Trapizza, 10 Siloso Beach Walk, S(098995), +65 6376 2662

This gastropub is going all out this Valentine’s Day with its four-course set menu. Toast to an evening of love and savour tantalising offerings like the scallop ceviche that features delicate scallop slices marinated in a zesty lime juice. It’s topped with chives and caviar, and the sweet flavours are brought out with the addition of a refreshing coconut and lemon grass espuma. For mains, choose from a range of dishes, including the beautifully pan-seared Atlantic cod and tender pistachio-crusted lamb rack. Vegetarian-friendly offerings are available too, like the fragrant truffle risotto that comes topped with juicy portobello mushrooms and seasonal truffles. 

Thirty Six Brewlab & Smokehouse, 36 Club Street, S(069469), +65 6239 0350

When: February 14

Head to this French restaurant and savour its seven-course dinner menu while admiring its view of Marina Bay on Valentine’s Day. Curated by chef-owner Emmanuel Stroobant, the menu starts with a nori powder-infused tartlet filled with a creamy celeriac mousse and blanketed with luxurious N25 aged caviar. It whets the palate for the dishes to come; these include the dover sole, butter roasted until flaky and accompanied by cauliflower cream and cauliflower crudite. The fish is bathed in an aromatic ginger and mushroom-scented coconut broth. Another highlight is the Pyrenees lamb saddle. Stroobant’s take on the classic lamb en croute, this dish sees the tender Pyrenees milk-fed lamb loin layered with wild mushroom duxelles and seaweed. It’s encased in a Sichuan pepper-spiced crust and roasted until beautifully brown.

When: February 10 to 14

Seafood lovers can get excited, as Estate’s popular Lobster, Crab and Seafood buffet has returned. Its lavish buffet spread puts the spotlight on fresh and premium oceanic delights. Get to dig into your favourite crustaceans from crab rillette to lobster thermidor. If you prefer your crustaceans prepared Asian-style, don’t miss out on its Singapore-style chilli crab before sinking your teeth into its steam flower crab noodles. Wash these tantalising bites down with a tipple or two, at an additional cost.

When: February 6 to 14

If you and your loved one have a penchant for Asian fare, head to Yàn and dig into nourishing Cantonese delights. The decadent six-course menu puts the spotlight on traditional Cantonese dishes like the double-boiled chicken soup with fish maw and maca; and braised ee-fu noodles. The latter is a signature and comes topped with sweet scallops, egg white and decorated with gold flakes. Save room for dessert and indulge in the creamy chilled yam paste paired with coconut ice cream and pistachio. Each menu also includes a complimentary glass of rosé. 

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When: February 14

Treat your loved one to a decadent meal at this contemporary brasserie come February 14. Here, chef-owner Louis Pacquelin has whipped up a romantic five-course menu that starts with plump scallops nestled in creamy Madras curry. Then, be enthralled by dishes such as the bisque coco-homard, featuring juicy lobster claw stuffed in a delicate ravioli and served in a light coconut bisque; and roast beef tenderloin paired with a rich foie gras sauce. Of course, a romantic dinner is not complete without dessert. The meal ends with a sweet vanilla custard and strawberries marinated in ginger.

When: February 11 to 14

Spend a romantic evening at Ahara and feast on its lavish nine-course dinner menu that transports guests to India. The set features delightful plates, including both new and signature dishes. Look forward to the duck vadouvan, a hearty dish comprising duck leg marinated in a fragrant vadouvan spice blend (shallots, garlic, cumin seeds, thyme, mustard seeds and fenugreek). The duck leg is marinated until fragrant before it’s lightly seared to achieve a crisp golden-brown skin and tender flesh. Dishes are also artfully paired with a selection of Penfolds wines, including the Penfolds Grange Shiraz; Penfolds Grandfather Rare Tawny; and Penfolds Cellar Reserve Chardonnay 2016.

Ahara, 20 Teck Lim Road, S(088391)

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When: February 11 to 14

Celebrate the season of love with this steakhouse’s four-course menu. The meal begins with briny oysters crowned with luxurious caviar. Once your palate is whet, savour mains like the steakhouse’s famed USDA prime dry aged steak, gorgeously grilled to your preference. If you are feeling extra decadent, top up your meal with the Porterhouse steak, a beautifully marbled cut offering rich and beefy flavours. Pair your meat with sides like the creamed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed mushrooms. Complement the meal with its exclusively curated cocktail, Devotion, a fresh gin-based concoction with notes of lychee fruit.

When: February 10 to 19

Toast to an evening of love with The Gyu Bar’s special edition maki. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, this maki features tender A5 Miyazaki Wagyu cubes lightly torched until aromatic. It’s nestled within fluffy Japanese rice, tobiko and cucumber before rolled into a shape of a heart. Make it an even more luxurious affair and opt to crown each maki with briny and buttery uni. Available for dine in and takeaway.

The Gyu Bar, 30 Stevens Road, 01-08 S(257840), +65 6732 0702

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