For a man who seems to have everything and needs nothing, shopping for a Father’s Day gift for dad is probably one of the hardest things to do. Does he need another tie? Another watch? Another money clip? But as all parents and spouses know too well, it’s quality time with the family that really matters. And for those of us who still have the chance to celebrate the occasion in dad’s presence, there’s no better time to eat, drink and be merry.

 

This Father’s Day, treat Papa to a little sumptuous meal, but make it special by showing him your appreciation and verbally thanking him for all he’s done for the family. Here, we’ve selected some of the finest spots to wine and dine him.

 

 

Cassia

If a carefully crafted Chinese meal served in a lush and luxurious setting sounds appealing to the family, look no further than Cassia. This year, the elegant Chinese restaurant at Capella Singapore honours paternal bonds by offering a lavish six-course Father’s Day menu comprising expertly prepared authentic Cantonese signatures, which includes double-boiled guinea fowl soup with mushroom and dried scallop, and beef sirloin in barbecue sauce and prawn coated with wasabi mayonnaise. And for dessert, traditional servings of bird’s nest and yam paste.

The menu is available on 14 and 15 June for lunch and dinner. Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island. Tel: 6591 5045. 

 

The Fat Cow

If dad’s a big steak lover, there’s hardly a better place to take him than this Japanese wagyu steakhouse. This month, the restaurant introduces a Chef’s special tasting menu in honour of Father’s Day, proffering complex dishes specially conceived by group executive chef Dan Segall. Start with a salad of heirloom tomato and roasted ginger shoyu, followed by chopped tuna belly on sushi rice. The menu also features Fat Cow’s signature onsen tamago in citrus dashi, and charcoal-grilled wagyu beef from Rangers Valley for mains. Each set comes with a complimentary glass of Glenmorangie 10-years or Moet & Chandon Imperial Champagne. On 14 June, fathers receive a complimentary glass of Glenmorangie 10-years with every order of an a la carte wagyu main course.

 

1 Orchard Boulevard, #01-01/02, Camden Medical Centre. Tel: 6735 0308

 

 

Gordon Grill

Pamper dad with old world elegance at this fine dining stalwart — who knows, he might even have nostalgic tales of his own to share. The weekend roast lunch here features an impressive selection of the restaurant’s finest classics, plus a meat wagon presented tableside, showcasing a variety of cuts. They include a roast leg of crackling pork served with mash, and slow roasted U.S. black angus beef rib eye with Yorkshire pudding. And to complement, an array of superb starters, sides and desserts the likes of cold capellini pasta with king crab; lobster bisque scented with Napolean brandy; the signature sherry trifle; and mini baked Alaska with vanilla and strawberry ice cream.

 

Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road. Tel: 6737 7411

 

 

Basilico

Basilico, one of our favourite Italian dining outfits, honours all fathers with an extraordinary spread proffering slow-cooked pork shank with dark Menabrea beer, maltagliati pasta tossed with lamb ragout slow-braised for 12 hours and finished with wild blueberries, and a superbly delightful lasagna perfumed with porcini mushrooms, and filled with fontina and wagyu beef cheek. And that’s not all — more succulent creations can also be found at the seafood bar and the foie gras station. Be sure to leave room for desserts such as amaretto di Saronno gelato, and Prosecco mousse cake.

 

Available on 15 June. Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Road.Tel: 6725 3232/3

 

 

AquaMarine

AquaMarine’s extensive buffet spread spans the spectrum from local favourites to international delights. There is something for everyone in the family — highlights include chilli crab, lamb rogan josh, seafood au gratin, and mainstays such as jumbo laksa, Hainanese chicken rice, grilled mini beef patties with caramelised onions and cheese, butter crab with curry leaves, as well as Chinese herbal prawns.

 

Fathers who dine here on 14 and 15 June stand a chance to win a night’s stay in the hotel’s Atrium Suite, which comes with breakfast for two. Marina Mandarin, 6 Raffles Boulevard. Tel: 6845 1111