Make family time even sweeter with these 10 family-friendly restaurants in Singapore.
Whether it’s a café, bistro, or a full-scale buffet restaurant, these dining establishments will give you a good reason to take your family out for a good meal.
Kids can be fussy and choosy, so it is best to pick a place where you can truly relax and everybody in the family gets their own happiness points.
With the variety of cuisines available, both in local and international flavour, travel the world through your plate.
Plus, kids enjoy a FREE meal as you bond over your choice of hearty dishes and value-for-money brunch, lunch and dinner (Some of these offers are limited till end of April, so act fast!). Here are 10 family-friendly restaurants where kids can dine FREE:
Swensen’s
24 Outlets Islandwide (https://swensens.com.sg/singapore)
Opening Hours: 10:30am – 10:30pm ((Mon – Fri)
8am – 11am [breakfast menu] 11am -10:30pm [a la carte menu] (Sat, Sun & PH)
Breakfast menu valid at all Swensen’s outlets excl. Bukit Panjang Plaza, City Square Mall & Plaza Singapura
Though synonymous with ice cream and sweet memories, Swensen’s has grown through the years to become a casual-dining restaurant chain and a household name in Singapore.
It offers a wide selection of hearty food, desserts, beverages, ice cream cakes and takeaway novelties.
Try Battered Fish & Chips, a new dish and an ode to Swensen’s signature Fish & Chips. This slightly different version features a lightly seasoned battered fish fillets, fried to a crisp golden brown and served with creamy green pea puree.
If you prefer the original, the signature Fish & Chips (Swensen’s most popular main apparently) comes with their signature tartar sauce, Idaho potato fries and tangy coleslaw.
Other new pasta dishes to try out are Crayfish Pasta, included with fresh crayfish, tender crabsticks, succulent fish fillet with al dente spaghetti tossed in a tangy tomato sauce; and Thai Curry Pasta, a mix of spaghetti, Thai curry sauce, and plump fried king prawns.
If you fancy a rice dish, go for Fisherman’s Catch Baked Rice, a medley of plump fish fillets, blue mussels and shrimps baked with lemongrass-infused wild rice, spicy tomato sauce and gooey melted cheese.
Remember the Crispy Cornflake Chicken? It’s back by popular demand.
For the young ones, treat them to Pas-Ta Sausage and Cheese Omelette.
HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card Promotion:
1 kid dines free (Kid’s meal) with minimum order of 2 mains
T&C:
– Exclusively for HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Cards
– Kid refers to child aged 4 to 12 years old
– Offer is valid from 1 November 2018 to 31 December 2019, or when 5,000 Kid’s meals are redeemed, whichever earlier
– Valid for one redemption per bill/table. No splitting of bill/table allowed.
– Not valid in conjunction with HSBC 10% year-long offer, other discounts, promotions and vouchers in the same bill
– Not valid on eve of/on public holidays and on special occasions including Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Youth Day, Teacher’s Day and Children’s Day
– Cardholder must quote the offer and pay with an HSBC Visa Platinum Card only
– Only valid at Swensen’s outlets, excluding Earle Swensen’s
– The Merchant and HSBC reserve the right to vary any of these terms and conditions, or to withdraw this Promotion, at any time in their discretion without prior notice
– HSBC is not the supplier of and accepts no liability for the goods and services provided by the Merchant involved in this Promotion
Greenwood Fish Market (Bukit Timah)
34/38 Greenwood Avenue Singapore 289236
Tel: +65 6467 4950
Opening Hours: 12pm –10.30pm (Mon – Sun)
Greenwood Fish Market (Quayside Isle)
31 Ocean Way, 01-04/05, 098375
Tel: +65 6262 0450
Opening Hours: 5pm – 10pm (Mon), 12pm –10pm (Tues – Fri), 11am – 10pm (Sat – Sun)
Established in 2003, Greenwood Fish Market has become the go-to neighbourhood destination for a seafood fix.
Expect a wide selection of the freshest catch of the day – up to 30 varieties to choose from.
Both a retailer and family-run restaurant, it also serves Western-style seafood-based starters, pastas & risotto, soups & salads, burger & rolls, pizzas, and mains.
Want to have a taste of everything?
Recommended are their signature platters like the Cold Seafood Platter ($99, serves 2 as a main course, 3-4 as an appetiser), a combination of steamed ½ Boston Lobster, swordfish belly sashimi, freshly-shucked oysters, New Zealand green-lipped mussels and littleneck clams, cooked live Tiger prawns, and in-house Applewood cold-smoked salmon with Spanish onions.
Kids Menu includes Fish and Chips ($11.95), Burger ($11.95), Pasta ($11.95), Crumbed Fish Burger ($11.95) and Grilled Fish of Snapper or Barramundi ($12.95).
HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card Promotion:
1 kid dines free from kids menu with every paying adult main course
T&C:
– Exclusively for HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Cards
– Valid only from 1 November 2018 to 30 April 2019
– Valid only at Bukit Timah and Quayside Isle outlets
– Where kids menu is not available, 1 kid dines free for every two main courses ordered (lower priced item will be complimentary)
– Promotion is valid from Mondays to Sundays
– Kid refers to child aged 12 and below
– Valid for dine-in only
– Not valid with other discounts, promotions, privileges and/or offers
– To utilize the offer, please present an HSBC Visa Platinum credit card upon payment and full payment must be made with an HSBC Visa Platinum credit card only
– Offer is not valid on eve and day of public holidays as well as festive occasions such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Easter Day
– The Merchant and HSBC reserve the right to vary any of these terms and conditions, or to withdraw this Promotion, at any time in their discretion without prior notice
– HSBC is not the supplier of and accepts no liability for the goods and services provided by the Merchant involved in this Promotion
Lawry’s The Prime Rib
333A Orchard Rd, #04-01 Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897
Tel: +65 6836 3333
Opening Hours: Lunch 11:30am – 5:00pm Last order 4pm (Mon – Sun)
Dinner 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Sun – Thurs), 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm (Fri, Sat, Eve of PH)
Located in the heart of Orchard Road, the 170-seater Lawry’s The Prime Rib Singapore is a multi-awarded restaurant with a luxurious ambiance.
Its 4-metre high floor-to-ceiling windows affords its guests an overlooking view of the vibrant city scene.
Recognised for its exceptional American cuisine, Lawry’s The Prime Rib offers its signature dish, which the restaurant is named after.
The signature Prime Rib of Beef is aged for up to 28 days to fully tenderise its meat fibre, then slow-roasted on beds of rock salt. This method forces the meat juices inward, not oozing out, to ensure a uniformly juicy and flavourful meat.
Children 12 and below can avail of Lawry’s Kids Meal, which comes with a special gift.
It includes a starter, main, and dessert. Even kids are offered the house special Signature Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, with a side choice of creamed corn, creamed spinach or buttered peas, as one of the mains.
Other mains include King Salmon with US Idaho Mashed Potatoes, Seafood Pasta in Tomato Sauce, and Fish and Chips.
HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card Promotion:
1 kid dines free from kids menu with every paying adult main course
T&C:
– Exclusively for HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Cards
– Valid only from 1 November 2018 to 30 April 2019
– Promotion is valid from Mondays to Sundays
– Kid refers to child aged 12 and below
– Complimentary meal offered is limited to Lawry’s kid set menu (priced at $38++)
– Valid for dine-in only
– Not valid with other discounts, promotions, privileges and/or offers
– To utilize the offer, please present an HSBC Visa Platinum credit card upon payment and full payment must be made with an HSBC Visa Platinum credit card only
– Kid dines free from kids menu with every paying adult main course. Where kids menu is not available, kid dines free for every two main courses ordered (lower priced item will be complimentary)
– Up to maximum of 2 free kid meals per table/per bill
– Offer is not valid on eve and day of public holidays as well as festive occasions such as Easter Day (20-21 April 2019)
– The Merchant and HSBC reserve the right to vary any of these terms and conditions, or to withdraw this Promotion, at any time in their discretion without prior notice
– HSBC is not the supplier of and accepts no liability for the goods and services provided by the Merchant involved in this Promotion
AquaMarine, Marina Mandarin Singapore
Level 4, 6 Raffles Boulevard Marina Square, Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6845 1111
Opening Hours: Breakfast 6.30am – 10.30am (Mon – Sun)
Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm (Mon – Fri), 12pm – 3pm (Sat, Sun, PH)
Dinner 6.30pm – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
AquaMarine is a celebration of diverse cuisines from around the world, featuring a Halal-certified buffet spread of Asian and international favourites.
With a capacity of 320, this restaurant is a spacious venue for gatherings of large families and clans.
Showcasing a glass-enclosed kitchen, it allows guests to watch the culinary team show off their skills.
Seafood lovers, this one is for you! AquaMarine’s extensive seafood-on-ice offers endless servings of steamed live prawns, juicy black mussels, succulent crabs and fresh clams.
And if that’s not enough, there’s a Japanese counter filled with sushi and fine cuts of salmon, tuna and swordfish sashimi. THIS is seafood paradise.
Other signature local dishes, still in line with its aquatic theme, include Chilli Crab and Lobster Laksa.
The dessert station is not to be missed, with its wide selections of Nonya kueh, ice cream, mousses, cakes and pastries. AquaMarine’s signature Durian Pengat is a must-try.
HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card Promotion:
1 Kid dines free with 1 paying adult (valid for buffet lunch only)
T&C:
– Exclusively for HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Cards
– Valid only from 1 November 2018 to 30 April 2019
– Promotion for buffet lunch only
– Promotion is valid from Sundays to Wednesdays
– Kid refers to child aged 12 and below
– Valid for dine-in only
– Not valid with other discounts, promotions, privileges and/or offers
– To utilize the offer, please present an HSBC Visa Platinum credit card upon payment and full payment must be made with an HSBC Visa Platinum credit card only
– Offer is not valid on eve and day of public holidays as well as festive occasions such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Easter Day
– Up to maximum of 2 free kid meals per table/per bill
– The Merchant and HSBC reserve the right to vary any of these terms and conditions, or to withdraw this Promotion, at any time in their discretion without prior notice
– HSBC is not the supplier of and accepts no liability for the goods and services provided by the Merchant involved in this Promotion
Asian Market Café, Fairmont Singapore
Level 2, Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 186590
Tel: +65 6431 6156
Opening Hours: Lunch 12:00pm – 2:30pm (Mon – Fri),
Weekend Lunch 12.00pm – 4.00pm (Sat – Sun)
Dinner 6:00pm – 10:00pm (Sun – Thurs); 6:00pm – 10:30pm (Fri, Sat)
Asian Market Café is located at the 2nd level of Fairmont Singapore, a Halal-friendly hotel awarded the 5-Star Crescent Rating.
Similarly, this casual restaurant is one of the few Halal-certified hotel restaurants in Singapore offering buffet service of authentic pan-Asian cuisine.
From now till 1st of May 2019, there will be a “Hawkers’ Delights” special.
It features local favourites and contemporary regional delicacies at the Traditional Hawker Asian Corner, including Traditional Seafood Fried Rice and Singapore Chili Crab.
Head off to the live stations and enjoy their version of Honey Glaze Chicken Wings, served with Garlic Dip, at the Live Grill Station, or the Marinated Sotong (squid) served with Sambal. There’s also a Live Station for Asam Fish Head, serving you Red Snapper with Eggplant and Ladyfingers in Assam Sauce.
HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card Promotion:
2 kids dine free with 2 paying adults for daily lunch/ dinner buffet
T&C:
– Exclusively for HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Cards
– Call +65 6431 6156 to make a reservation
– Kid refers to child aged 12 and below
– Valid from 1 November 2018 to 31 October 2019
– Offer is not valid on eve of Public Holidays, Public Holidays, blackout dates and special occasions determined by the hotel
– The Offers are not valid in conjunction with other promotions, privileges and vouchers
– Reservation is mandatory
– Cardholder must quote “HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card” prior to ordering
– Cardholder must pay with HSBC Visa Platinum credit card only
– The Merchant and HSBC reserve the right to vary any of these terms and conditions, or to withdraw this Promotion, at any time in their discretion without prior notice
– HSBC is not the supplier of and accepts no liability for the goods and services provided by the Merchant involved in this Promotion
Prego
Level 1, Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189560
Tel: +65 6431 6156
Opening Hours: Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm, Dinner 6pm – 10:30pm (Mon – Sun)
Talk about the classic favourite Italian restaurant, and Prego at Fairmont Singapore would come to the minds of many.
It is one of the recommended Italian restaurants in Singapore that offers an authentic Italian family style dining experience, known for its decadent variety of offerings, especially the pastas and pizzas.
Conceptualised by Chef de Cuisine Antonio Facchinetti and team, it showcases a live pasta crafting and risotto bar; meat and seafood grill selection; loads of fresh seafood; various seasonal stations; Italian farm cheeses; and some of the most amazing Italian desserts.
Get the Prego’s Signature authentic wood fried pizza with that light, crispy pizza base, available in toppings from Margherita, Parma, Hawaiian, Funghi Misti, to Marinara Delux.
HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card Promotion:
2 kids dine free with 2 paying adults for Sunday Set Lunch
T&C:
– Exclusively for HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Cards
– Call +65 6431 6156 to make a reservation
– Kid refers to child aged 12 and below
– Valid till 31 October 2019
– Offer is not valid on eve of Public Holidays, Public Holidays, blackout dates and special occasions determined by the hotel
– The Offers are not valid in conjunction with other promotions, privileges and vouchers
– Reservation is mandatory
– Cardholder must quote “HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card” prior to ordering
– Cardholder must pay with HSBC Visa Platinum credit card only
– The Merchant and HSBC reserve the right to vary any of these terms and conditions, or to withdraw this Promotion, at any time in their discretion without prior notice
– HSBC is not the supplier of and accepts no liability for the goods and services provided by the Merchant involved in this Promotion
Pool Grill, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
320 Orchard Road, Level 5, Singapore 238865
Tel: +65 6831 4605
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm (Sun – Thurs), 11am – 11pm (Fri – Sat)
The Pool Grill is an all-day dining restaurant offering guests al fresco dining setting right next to a pool.
Experience a serene resort-style ambiance with your family amidst the lush greenery while you delight in their signature salad, perfectly grilled meals, Western mains, and many more.
Prepared and served tableside, the Pool Grill Caesar Salad ($19) is a signature dish, a mix of Romaine lettuce, Parmesan, white anchovies, and garlic-herb croutons.
Don’t be surprised if the dressing is made from scratch right in front of you. Price varies depending on the protein added: bacon ($24), grilled chicken breast ($25), smoked salmon ($27), and grilled prawns ($31).
The Seared Lamb Loin ($48) is another signature main, inspired by a traditional steak Wellington.
From the grill, taste the Westholme 400-day grain-fed Wagyu Beef, specially sourced from Queensland, Australia and served with roast bone marrow. Available in different cuts, the beef is served with a selection of homemade sauces and butter, and sides.
End the meal with a sweet dessert Bombe Alaska ($17), a meringue topped with fruits and ice cream and flambéed with rum.
HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card Promotion:
1 kid dines free and gets free pool access with minimum order of 2 mains
T&C:
– Exclusively for HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Cards
– Kid refers to child aged 12 and below
– Kids have to select from the kids menu
– Valid for dine-in only from Mon to Sun
– Not valid on eve of and on Public Holidays including special occasions determined by the hotel
– Not valid with any other on-going promotions, privileges and vouchers
– Payment must be made with an HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card only
– Reservations must be made via 6831 4605
– The Merchant and HSBC reserve the right to vary any of these terms and conditions, or to withdraw this Promotion, at any time in their discretion without prior notice
– HSBC is not the supplier of and accepts no liability for the goods and services provided by the Merchant involved in this Promotion
Melt Café, Mandarin Oriental Singapore
5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square, Singapore 039797
Tel: +65 6885 3500
Opening Hours: Breakfast 6.30am – 10.30am (Mon – Sun)
Lunch 12pm – 2:30pm (Mon – Sat), Brunch 12pm – 3pm (Sun)
Dinner 6.30pm – 9:30pm (Mon – Sun)
Melt Café is Mandarin Oriental Singapore’s stylish all-day-dining restaurant, exuding modern sophistication in both its interior and menu.
Taking centre stage is an award-winning patisserie and extensive dessert counter that will make any sweet tooth smile.
Known for its extensive international buffet, Melt Café tempts its guests with ultimate indulgence, offering a spread of Japanese, Indian and European cuisines.
The gourmet lunch and dinner buffets highlight specials like oysters and premium seafood, a Royal Tandoori selection and Herbal Drunken Prawns. Buffets during Friday and Saturday offer Japanese sushi & sashimi, and outdoor barbecue grill station, and the Melt Signature Cake.
You may opt to dine al fresco during dinner amidst lush greenery, while enjoying a delicious barbecue and traditional roasts from the rotisserie.
Kids will love the chocolate fountain at the dessert counter, flowing with melted Valrhona chocolate to playfully dunk your sliced fruits, berries, marshmallows, waffles and cookies into.
Come Sunday, enjoy family time over Melt Café’s Brunch also featuring oysters and premium seafood, plus roasted Wagyu cuts and sabayon in liquid nitrogen.
HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card Promotion:
1 kid dines free with every 2 paying adults
T&C:
– Exclusively for HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Cards
– Valid till 31 May 2019
– Kid refers to child aged 12 and below
– Offer is not valid on eve of and Public Holidays in Singapore, blackout dates and special occasions as determined by the Merchant such as 20 and 21 April 2019
– Not valid with other discounts, privileges, promotions, set menus, special menus, vouchers, membership privileges, VIP cards
– Discount is not valid on service charge and taxes
– Payment must be made with an HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card only
– The Merchant and HSBC reserve the right to vary any of these terms and conditions, or to withdraw this Promotion, at any time in their discretion without prior notice
– HSBC is not the supplier of and accepts no liability for the goods and services provided by the Merchant involved in this Promotion
21 on Rajah, Days Hotel Singapore
1 Jalan Rajah, Singapore 329133
Tel: +65 6808 6847
Opening Hours: 6am – 10.30pm (Mon – Sun)
Treat your family to something different this week and visit 21 on Rajah at Days Hotel Singapore. Go Mediterranean in this all-day dining Halal-certified restaurant overlooking the verdant Zhongshan Park.
If you’re celebrating a private event, they offer a private dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows so you can dine with a view.
Head off to the buffet carving station and partake of the Roasted Beef Rib-Eye, served with 21 of Rajah homemade, beef bone-infused sauces. The prime NZ-sourced boneless steak is cooked tender and juicy, and has a rich flavour.
If you prefer something light, the Whole Baked Sea Salt Marinade Salmon should satisfy you. Served alongside lemon wedges, tomatoes and herbs, this Norwegian salmon is baked to perfection to create a beautifully moist flesh that’s full of flavour.
Rajah’s Paella, a house special, is made from Arborio rice originating from Valencia, Spain. Its main protein are chicken and fresh seafood. Another signature dish, the 21 Basmati is a refreshing twist to the homemade rice dish. Cooked with 21 different spice and herbs (hence the name 21 Basmati), these rice grains are simply bursting with flavours.
For the little ones, give them the Ocean’s Catch (battered fish, fries and coleslaw) or Chicken Nuggets, also served with fries and coleslaw.
HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card Promotion:
1 kid dines free with every paying adult for buffet
T&C:
– Exclusively for HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Cards
– Valid from 1 February 2019 to 30 April 2019
– Valid for dine-in and buffet only
– Promotion is valid from Mondays to Sundays, except on eve and day of public holidays as well as special occasions
– Kid refers to child aged 12 and below
– Up to maximum of 2 free child meals per table/per bill
– Not valid with other discounts, promotions, privileges and/or offers.
– The management reserves the right to alter any terms & conditions without prior notice.
– To utilize the offer, payment must be made with an HSBC Platinum credit card only
– The Merchant and HSBC reserve the right to vary any of these terms and conditions, or to withdraw this Promotion, at any time in their discretion without prior notice
– HSBC is not the supplier of and accepts no liability for the goods and services provided by the Merchant involved in this Promotion
Botanico at The Garage
50 Cluny Park Road, Level 2, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 257488
Tel: +65 9831 1106
Opening Hours: 6pm – 10pm Last Order 9:30pm (Wed – Fri)
11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm Last Order 9:30pm (Sat – Sun)
Known as a garden restaurant and bar set within the lush surrounds of the botanic gardens, Botanico offers Asian-inspired modern European cuisine.
Spend a hearty weekend brunch with your family in a secret garden within a garden.
If you’re scouting for a venue for garden-themed weddings or events, check them out as they’re equipped with an indoor dining hall, a verdant outdoor terrace, and a bar.
Highly recommended is the “Assam Laksa” Ceviche ($17), a Chef’s interpretation of Assam laksa. This appetiser is a ceviche of seabass with green chilli, pomegranate and shaved ginger flower, presented with tamarind-dressed glass noodles and shrimp paste ice cream.
Botanico signature items include Asparagus Tempura ($14), a deep-fried appetiser served on miso hollandaise and topped with scallions and sesame powder; and Red Bass ($30), a nori-crusted Mauritius-sourced farmed red bass main dish served with couscous and grilled savoy cabbage. Available only during dinner is Iberico Char Siew ($34), smoked and chargrilled top loin (pluma) with carrot noodles, carrot puree and honey pork jus.
Cool down with Jalapeno Ice Cream ($11), a sweet and savoury dessert of Jalapeño cream cheese ice cream, charred Sarawak pineapple, dehydrated bacon financier, and micro coriander.
HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card Promotion:
1 kid dines free from kids menu with every paying adult main course
T&C:
– Exclusively for HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Cards
– Valid till 30 April 2019
– Not valid with other discounts, promotions, privileges and/or offers
– Management reserves the right to alter any terms & conditions without prior notice
– To utilize the offer, please present a HSBC Platinum credit card upon payment and full payment must be made with an HSBC Platinum credit card only
– Valid for dine-in customers only
– Offer is not valid on eve and day of public holidays as well as festive occasions such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Easter Day
– Promotion is valid from Wednesday to Sundays
– Kid refers to child aged 12 and below
– Child free meal from kids menu
– Up to maximum of 2 free child meals per table/per bill
– Where kids menu is not available, 1 kid dines free for every two main courses ordered (lower priced item will be complimentary)
– The Merchant and HSBC reserve the right to vary any of these terms and conditions, or to withdraw this Promotion, at any time in their discretion without prior notice
– HSBC is not the supplier of and accepts no liability for the goods and services provided by the Merchant involved in this Promotion
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