With a change in season, restaurant venues across Bahrain have a spring in their step to offer islanders intriguing, tempting and absolutely tantalizing dining offers. Choose from a five-star selection of brunches and soirees that mark March’s highlights in the best possible way – with great gastronomy!
ONE FOR THE LADIES
Ladies, gather the squad for a decadent weekend with Vida Beach Resort Marassi Al Bahrain’s empowering International Women’s Day Friday Brunch on March 11 at Origins, from 1pm – 4pm.
Choose between an al fresco or indoor dining experience, featuring live entertainment, as you sip on free flow fancy concoctions with your besties.
Book your table to indulge in the especially curated International Woman’s Day brunch, made with fresh artisanal produce just for you. The afternoon is priced at BD28, inclusive of soft beverages, or BD34, inclusive of selected beverages. Children aged six – 12 years dine at BD14. Call 77 488-100.
BEACHSIDE ARABIC POP-UP EVENT
Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay has launched its first-ever Arabic pop-up dining experience at the Beach Deck, running until March 26 (except on Sundays and Mondays), led by the hotel’s newly appointed Oriental specialty chef, Tony El Khoury.
Guests will be ushered to their table overlooking the sea and a vast night sky above Manama’s sparkling city lights. The beautifully transformed space embraces local Arabic heritage, while bringing guests a comfortable space to dine and lounge from 6pm - midnight. An à la carte menu offers freshly prepared dishes complemented with a premium selection of Moroccan tea, Arabic coffee and Turkish coffee. On Thursday and Friday evenings, the Beach Deck offers DJ entertainment from 7pm - 11pm.
Call 17 115-500.
AN ITALIAN FEAST
Celebrate the weekend with a memorable evening full of exquisite Italian dishes and an extraordinary experience at Festa Italiana, an exquisite dining event at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain. The sharing menu of delicious starters, pasta, risotto, main dishes and the signature tiramisu from the trolley is all priced at BD28 per person, available every Thursday, from 7pm – 11pm at the hotel’s fine dining Italian outlet, Primavera Osteria Contemporanea.
Call 17 586-499.
MEXICAN MANIA
The much-awaited Taco Fiesta at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain’s Margarita Mexicana, Taco Monday
is back with unlimited tacos! Here’s your chance to enjoy an extensive and unlimited range of tacos, prepared in-house and freshly served by Mexican Chef Ruben and his dedicated team. What’s more, guests can avail a 50 per cent discount on selected margaritas as well. The offer is priced at BD12, on Monday, 14 March, from 3pm onwards. Call 17 713-000.
GASTRONOMY IN THE FAST LANE
Race to a special Formula1 Brunch at Café Mosaic and Via Brasil at Wyndham Garden Manama on March 18, from 12.30pm – 4pm, to indulge in an infinite selection of the freshest seafood, meat dishes, fine grilled cuts, pasta and more, much of which is prepared right in front of you. Live cooking stations, Churrascaria, F1 themed desserts, a carving station, crepes and waffle counter, and live entertainment await you, priced at BD32 per person, inclusive of unlimited selected beverages.
Call 66 398-787.
JOIN THE IRISH REVELRY
It’s all about the ‘Luck O’ The Irish!’ on St Patrick’s Day at Xenia Bar and Lounge, Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain. Head over to the venue to feel as lucky as the Irish and a wee bit o’ fun while you enjoy flavorful Irish Stew, desserts, and a pint of Guinness for only BD12 per person, from March 17 – 19, 4pm onwards.
Call 17 460-017 or WhatsApp 33 640-032
AN INDIAN EXTRAVAGANZA
Rasoi by Vineet, the Indian fine-dining venue at Gulf Hotel Bahrain, will be celebrating the vibrant Indian festival of Holi as well as Mother’s Day, from March 18 – 21. Treat your mother to a colourful and beautiful culinary journey, because she deserves all your love and more. Tickle your taste buds with an exquisite set menu with 14 varieties of food, priced at BD14+++ per person. Call 17 713-000.
TAKE YOUR PICK
The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa’s Italian restaurant, Mondo Taste of Italy, has some unmissable offers for guests, like Aperitivo Happy Hour from 5pm – 7pm daily. During Antipasti Thursday, diners enjoy a selection of four antipasti with a 500ml carafe of grape, priced at BD20. Fridays are all about Family Friday, from noon – 11pm, where guests are treated to a delicious set menu, for BD10 per person, for which a reservation of a minimum of four guests is required.
Call 17 531-666.
A RACEY BRUNCH
F1 season is upon us once again, but not all the fun is reserved just for motorheads! Join in at Gallery Lobby Lounge and Silks Restaurant at the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain, on March 18, for the most enticing F1-themed brunch and enjoy unlimited food and drinks as the best DJ spins all your favourite music hits from 12.30pm - 4pm. The memorable afternoon is priced at BD33+++, with unlimited selected beverages.
Call 17 460-017 or WhatsApp 33 640-032
LET’S BE GREEN
Round up the gang and hit St. Patrick’s Day Friday Brunch on March 18 at Vida Beach Resort Marassi Al Bahrain for epic times, good fortune and ultimate Vida vibes. Book your table and be part of the festivities, hip tunes, good food and beachside drinks at Origins Restaurant, from 1pm – 4pm. The afternoon is priced at BD34, inclusive of selected beverages, or BD28, inclusive of soft beverages. Children aged six - 12 years dine for BD14. All guests dressed in green enjoy free Guinness.
Call 77 488-100.
VERY ENGLISH
It’s English Night at Ya Hala Roof-top Lounge, at Ramada Hotel & Suites Amwaj Islands by Wyndham every Sunday. Guests can enjoy a scrumptious four-course set menu of roast beef dinner or roast half
chicken or lamb roast, along with the chef’s special soup, salad, dessert and unlimited selected
beverages for one hour, from 7.30pm – 11pm, for BD16 per person.
Call 13 600-111.
MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
In celebration of International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day this March, Bay View, at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, will be offering a special mimosa cake from Monday, March 7 – Saturday, March 26. Selected for its beautiful fragrance and bright yellow colour representative of the sun, the mimosa flower symbolises the nature of the secret of love, dedicated to all women. This sweet treat is priced at BD6, or BD9, inclusive of a refreshing mocktail
Call 17 115-500.
FROM THE EMERALD ISLE
Enjoy a cosy celebration for St Patrick’s Day at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain’s beachside venue, La Plage. Gather with family and friends to savour traditional Irish favorites in a set menu, including a delicious stew, Shepherd’s pie and a sumptuous dessert on March 17, from noon – 10pm. The set menu is priced at BD25, and includes two glasses of a special green beverage.
Call 17 586-499.
A FANTASTIC COMBINATION
Legendz, the award-winning steakhouse at the InterContinental Regency Bahrain, introduces the ultimate dining experience with the new Steak & Lobster three-course menu. Enjoy a delicious starter selection, followed by a 300gm lobster tail and 200gm grilled tenderloin, followed by dessert selection of your choice. This unmissable offer is available every day, from 6pm – 10.30pm, for BD28 per person. Call 17 227-777.
CULINARY COMFORTS
It’s all about Steak and Grape at the Golden Tulip Bahrain’s well-known outlet, The Cavalry Club. Guests can enjoy a selected bottle of grape, and a sumptuous rib-eye steak all for BD14 per person. Call 17 535-000 / 39 995-182/42
AN INTIMATE SETTING
Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area Bahrain has the ideal culinary offering for private get-togethers with a ‘Served Buffet Style’ Menu for a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 30 guests. A variety of cuisines can be selected from - international, Asian, Indian, Arabic or Italian. Courses include appetisers (hot and cold starters, soup, salad, live stations depending on the cuisine selected), main course and dessert. Call 16 161-888 or WhatsApp 33 621-016