A DISH FOR DAD AT COCOTTE. A deeply savoury special any meat-lover would appreciate, the black truffle boeuf en croute features a Cape Grim beef oyster blade encased in creamy truffle duxelles (a stuffing made with finely chopped mushrooms) and wrapped in flaky puff pastry. It’s served with truffled black trumpet mushroom creme and seasonal vegetables. Only available on Sunday (June 19), it makes more sense to have it as part of the Weekend Brunch Trolley (S$69++, S$119++ with free flow rose, wine and Prosecco. But if you can’t get a table then dad can have the dish a la carte (S$68++) and the portion size is good for at least two to share. Call 6298 1188.

FAMILIAR CLASSICS AT STRAITS CAFE. Who says dads only want to be spoilt with meaty grills? Sometimes, a buffet of familiar dishes will hit the spot. This lunch buffet of local and international fare is priced at S$42++ per person, and diners can look forward to a wide selection which includes the fragrant black vinegar and old ginger braised pork trotter, the cafe’s signature laksa and, yes, even a spread of durian desserts. Of course, fathers dine for free when accompanied by three paying adults. Available today and tomorrow. Call 6335 1771.

CELEBRATING LAND AND SEA AT FAT COW. Why let dad choose between his love for beef and seafood? This lavish five-course set meal, priced at S$188++ (with a glass of Nomitarite Aji Wo Shiru, Junmai sake), starts with a decadent Wagyu somen, followed by a selection of sashimi moriawase, including hiramasa, kajiki maguro, hotate, and amaebi, and a deep-fried whole flounder. Highlight of the meal is the serving of True Kobe Wagyu A4 Sirloin Sumibiyaki, served with smoked salt, kabosu lime and yukari gohan. Not forgetting the housemade Nikka Whisky ice cream to end the meal on a high. Available for lunch and dinner, today and tomorrow. Reservation a day in advance is recommended. Call 6735 0308.

MOD-CHINESE INDULGENCE AT MAJESTIC. Even if you’re a regular at this stalwart outfit, it is not every weekend that you get the chance to enjoy an a la carte brunch buffet featuring many of the restaurant’s winning dishes. The wide selection includes handmade dim sum and signatures such as the crispy prawn in wasabi dressing, pan seared US ribeye in a sesame dressing, and its stewed mee sua with oyster in a crab roe gravy. There is also roasted pipa duck and braised pork belly with wood ears fungus, among others, from the live station. End with your fill of deep-fried durian ice cream, and pandan flavoured egg tarts. Available at S$68++ per person today and tomorrow. Call 6511 4718.

ITALIAN FERVOUR AT THE REGENT SINGAPORE. In partnership with Italian luxury vehicle manufacturer Maserati, the hotel is offering fathers dining at Basilico, Summer Palace, Tea Lounge or Manhattan on Sunday (June 19) a chance to take a 20-minute test drive of the Ghibli 330, Quattroporte S and Gran Turismo Sport on the day itself. For a lavish Italian lunch, Basilico’s Father’s Day lunch buffet (S$114++) is replete with king scallops, steamed Alaskan king crab and poached lobsters, as well as a 12-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder and a 24-hour-infused squid ink burrata, served alongside 40 types of Italian farm cheeses. Call 6725 3232. For details on other weekend deals, visit http://regenthotels.com/regent-singapore/dining.