Oh, The Summerhouse, you’re making all of our black-and-white bungalow dreams come true. We’re talking plantation windows that just don’t stop; tropical foliage; hypnotic ceiling fans. Sigh. Make the little trip to Seletar, folks, because if you haven’t discovered this gem of a restaurant in Singapore, it’s time to get into your floaty whites and panama hats, sink into a lounge on the balcony, and nurse a cocktail to stay cool in the tropical heat. Let’s indulge in that little fantasy for one more second, shall we? We have come here for weekend lunch with children after all, but a girl can daydream.
So, does it pass the kid-friendly dining test? Despite the (small) flight of stairs, on the day we went for family brunch, there were at least three other prams in the dining space, and parents lunching at leisure. Kids are absolutely welcome – there are high chairs – and there are smiles from the staff when your wild things want to go for a little wander through the beautiful space. They smiles even stay when the kids pick up the pace a little. While there isn’t a kid’s menu, you can order moreish mac and cheese (sans the Szechuan pepper) or curly fries from Wildseed, the sister café on the ground level, which keeps them happy.
The menu here is about seasonality and sustainability: some is sourced from the edible garden out back (make sure you go for a wander!) and a farming collective. I’ve been trying my hand at growing my own food and teaching the kids to get into involved, so this is the kind of thing that makes my heart flutter. We made the pilgrimage to The Summerhouse for the weekend brunch, a set menu affair with a beautiful take on eggs Benedict and a punchy twist on panzanella as the standouts. At this hour, it’s juices and smoothies to quench your thirst, so hold onto that dream of sipping cocktails on the verandah for date night.
If you’re after a more casual outing, join the parents in the know who are chilling out downstairs at Wildseed, where there are pastries and live music to be enjoyed. Our tip? Come along early as Wildseed doesn’t take bookings (especially if it’s going to be a hot day and you want to snap up a spot indoors. Otherwise, take advantage of all that alfresco seating!
Now this is a sweet way to wrap up your family day out: since the kids have behaved so well throughout the meal *cough*, let them loose in the awesome airplane-themed playground next to the restaurant. Check out the plane with super slides, climbing nets, and SWINGS!
Father’s Day at The Summerhouse Dining Room
Father’s Day in Singapore is turning into one big feast. The Summerhouse is celebrating over the entire weekend of the 17th and 18th June with some epic brunches and dinners, specially curated Head Chef Florian Ridder. Book these babies at www.thesummerhouse.sg.
Brunch
For Father’s Day, brunch is an impressive a la carte affair featuring charcoal-grilled Tajima wagyu beef oyster blade with abalone mushrooms, smoked butter poached red snapper filet and more. Yes there’s free-flow prosecco, house wines and MOET Ice Imperial Champagne. Beverage supplements are from $28 ++ per person.
Dinner
Choose from four or eight-course set dinner menus featuring inventive creations like the Wagyu beef cured in Auchentoshan whiskey, paired with smoked mayonnaise, pickled beetroot, crunchy barley, and 72 hours sous vide Iberico pork collar with German dunkel beer jus, grilled potatoes and spring onion; both exclusively created for this Father’s Day feast.
$60++ and $120++ per person respectively (a la carte dinner menu is available).
We’re giving away an indulgent eight-course dinner for two including two glasses of Veuve Clicquot Brut; worth $296++ at The Summerhouse on Saturday, 17 June! For your chance to win, enter your details below:
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Congratulations to Say Bin Neo! We’ll be in touch via email to organise your dinner for two at The Summerhouse!
The Summerhouse
3 Park Lane Singapore 798387
www.thesummerhouse.sg