13 seafood buffets in Singapore that would be shellfish of us not to share

I love seafood, so I’m always on the lookout for a great seafood buffet. In my books, any restaurant that has a wide range of fresh seafood for me to choose from under $120 is a place worth checking out.

Here are 13 worth-it seafood buffet restaurants that you can consider the next time you feel the craving for seafood!

1. Colony at Ritz Carlton

Enter into the majestic dining hall Colony and feast your eyes (and tummy) on the most abundant seafood options available; it is indeed an experience like no other when dining in this grandeur!

Only available every Friday and Saturday, the assortment of seafood is simply unmatched. With long queues constantly forming at The Ice Bar, hungry diners impatiently await their turn to grab Freshly Shucked Oysters and Snow Crabs. 

The large and towering Snow Crab Legs may look intimidating upon first look but rest assured, the sweet and succulent meat encased within is bound to keep you going back for more. 

They offer a splendid Asian menu with local favourites. A fan favourite would be the Homemade Lobster Ball featured in their signature Colony Laksa. Additionally, they do a wonderful execution of the Salted Egg Custard Bun and Har Kow under The Steam Basket category. 

Do not leave without a taste of their Grilled Boston Lobster or Octopus Carpaccio; priced at S$112 per individual, this is one place you’ll want to bring a date to!

Marina Bay 7, Raffles Ave, Singapore 039799
+65 6337 8888
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm & 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm & 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 12pm – 3pm & 6.30pm – 10.30pm
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2. The Kitchen Table

Seeking a seafood buffet for a Saturday brunch? Look no further than The Kitchen Table located at breezy Sentosa Cove. While seafood items are also available on their other menus, they pale in comparison to the selections served on Sunday Brunchscape from 12pm to 3pm.

I love the title that they have given their seafood display — The Seafood Wall — which proudly showcases Snow Crab, Lobster Tail and Lobster Claw, among others.

King crabs are not often offered on seafood buffets due to their limited quantities and high price point. An alternative to the king of seafood is none other than the Snow Crab. In comparison to king crabs, the meat found in a snow crab is no doubt lesser. However, the sweet and mellow taste still shines through. 

Apart from the wide selection of seafood, the hot dishes here are equally enticing. Think Almond Wood Fire Grilled Seafood with options including prawns, squids and scallops. Otherwise, drop by the Parrilla Grill for quality cuts of Sanchoku Wagyu, Lamb T-Bone or Pork Belly. 

Priced at S$128 per pax, this dining experience falls just over our budget. However, with wet pool access, a magician and live DJ performance, it’s money well spent!

21 Ocean Way, Sentosa, Singapore 098374
+65 6808 7268
Daily: 6.30am – 10pm
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3. Mitsuba

Located strategically near the CBD,  Mitsuba offers a soothing ambiance and the exquisite Mitsuba’s Premium Buffet. As one who believes that a restaurant visit should satisfy both my eyes and tummy, this is one place I would bring a date to. With glass windows and wooden interior furnishing, it resembles a cosy yet sleek Japanese-style tavern. 

If you are looking for a wider range of Japanese seafood creations, I would recommend going for Premium Buffet which includes all items from the regular Buffet menu. The buffet selection is curated for those who love fresh seafood and juicy steaks. 

Premium items — which I am drawn to against my will —  consist of Raw Oysters, Crayfish, Foie Gras, Wagyu Steak and Lobster Bisque. Yes, please! Personally, I can see myself going back for multiple servings of those Scallop Sashimi and Wagyu Steak slices.

Apart from the Signature Thick-cut Sashimi slices, immerse yourselves in the huge range of Japanese food items. The list just goes on and on— think sushi, hand rolls, grilled and deep fried dishes, and hot griddle items. 

I can never leave a buffet without a portion of carbohydrates. Points taken, do not leave without trying their Mentaiko Spaghetti listed under the Noodle category. 

Oh, and you will be glad to know that everything mentioned comes priced at S$99.90 per pax, which fits the budget!

6 Eu Tong Sen St, #03-88, Singapore 059817
+65 6227 0388
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm & 6pm – 10pm
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4. Royal Palm Orchid Country Club

An International Halal buffet offered by Royal Palm Orchid Country Club tailors its menu to celebrate Singapore’s local delights. Dine within the ambiance found in Orchid Country Club with elegant architecture revolving around modern and exotic elements. Those with ambitions to try out golfing should use this opportunity to reward their efforts with a buffet dinner.

Many guests head straight for The Seafood Corner here. The most exciting dish would no doubt be the iconic Singapore Chili Crab. With every portion of savoury and spicy crab pieces you take, you must throw in some Fried Mantou buns. There is simply no better vessel to soak up all that slurp-worthy gravy!

If you cannot deduce by now, I am a major shellfish lover. Other seafood options that piqued my interest include the Sambal Lala, Stir Fried Tom Yum Prawn and Salmon Fish Head Curry. The combination of spice and seafood simply amplifies the sweet and juicy seafood flesh. 

There is an ongoing promotion — 1 for 1 Weekend Dinner Buffet — currently priced at  S$84.95 per pax. Do note that this menu is only available from Fridays to Sundays, the eve of public holidays and on public holidays itself. 

1 Orchid Club Road, #01-21/22, Social Clubhouse, Singapore 769162
+65 6555 2165
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
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5. The Line

The Line is loved by many for its fresh Seafood Ice on Bar offerings, duh. Buffet goers will undeniably help themselves to unlimited servings of their raw seafood options. I must highlight the fan favourites that include Boston Lobster and Half Shell Scallop. 

At any mention of scallops, I implore all diners to try the Hokkaido Scallop sashimi. The thick fillet served melts in your mouth. I could pop these into my mouth without any thought!

As one who prefers my oysters freshly shucked, I was even sold by the Baked Oyster Mornay under the Western Mains. Encased within the oyster shell, the plump meat is enveloped with a luscious cheese sauce and baked until creamy. 

Do note that no raw oysters were listed in the online menu.

To keep things exclusive, only 1 day is reserved for their Seafood Extravaganza buffet: Thursdays. At S$108 per pax, this buffet may be just over the budget we had in mind. However, their wide range of international selections and crafty twists in their menu make it worth the visit. 

22 Orange Grove Rd, Lower Lobby, Tower Wing, Singapore 258350
+65 6213 4398
Mon to Wed: 12.30pm – 9.30pm
Thu to Sun: 12.30pm – 2.30pm & 6pm – 9.30pm
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6. Ma La Kong Jian (Authentic Sichuan Hot Pot)

Open until 3am in the early morning (or night), Ma La Kong Jian offers authentic Sichuan mala hotpot — buffet style — with a slew of quality seafood ingredients. Plus point, this wide range of seafood options is available daily!

In every hot pot experience, I always require one soup base to be spicy, numbing or both. Naturally, there is nothing more apt to fit the requirements than Mala. The throat-cutting spice and tongue-numbing sensations attained as a result of Sichuan peppercorn and chilli creates an addictive flavour. 

Besides the usual hotpot must-haves such as thinly sliced Beef or Pork Belly platters and minced Prawn Paste, a Live Mud Crab is served to every diner.

Other seafood options that may be thrown in your boiling mala broth include large Half Shell Scallops, Fresh Whole Prawns, Fish Slices, Clams, Lala, Giant Fish Head and Squid. The best part? Each diner only pays S$29.80 each (not including soup base) for the unlimited hotpot meal. 

269 Geylang Road Lorong 13, Singapore 389323
+65 6747 8623
Daily: 11.30am – 3am
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7. Tung Lok Seafood

If you are a sucker for Chinese flavours served with superb seafood quality, look no further than Tung Lok Seafood. Do note that each outlet offers a slightly different menu for their À La Carte Seafood Buffet, so do check out their website for more information before making the reservation.

Using the À La Carte Seafood Deluxe Dinner Buffet offered in their Orchard Central outlet as a guide, diners can look forward to their Special Selection. Start off with their famed Chilli Crab (served with mantou) before moving on to their Sautéed Scallop, French Beans with Capsicums and more.

A particular item that grasped my attention was the Deep-fried Prawn with Salted Egg Yolk and Yam Strips. Just imagine dipping tender and fleshy prawns into a savoury and creamy gravy, oof. Do note that only 1 serving per table is permitted for items under this category

Nonetheless, at S$59.80 per pax, I am certain that you will be stuffed after eating through the list!

For a list of locations, opening hours and contact numbers, click here.

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8. Seasonal Tastes

If you’re after a buffet with a view, check out Seasonal Tastes located on the 32nd floor of The Westin Singapore. Go on Wednesdays or Thursdays for Seafood Night and enjoy the fresh and varied seafood while looking out at Singapore’s skyline.

Priced competitively at S$88 per pax, French Oysters, Canadian Lobsters and sweet Yabbies are just a small selection of what Seasonal Tastes has to offer. 

I still recall the first time I consumed yabbies — surprisingly sweet and super delicate meat in comparison to lobsters. Its unique taste still remains etched in my mind and it continues to be one of my favourite types of seafood.  

If you prefer your seafood cooked, head to the Live Station for their Barbeque, Mussel Pot and Tom Yum. 

A fine addition to the dining experience at The Westin, the interactive kitchen concept encourages interaction between guests and kitchen staff. This creates a splendid personalised moment between the 2 parties. 

Local favourites are also showcased here with creative twists and that includes the Signature Slipper Lobster Chili Crab Sauce with Fried Mantou. While most of us are familiar with chilli crab dishes, the rendition served here using slipper lobsters invites diners to enjoy it with plumper seafood meat. 

Otherwise, look out for their Wok Mala Seafood and more. 

12 Marina View Asia Square Tower 2 Level 32, The Westin, Singapore 018961
+65 6922 6968
Daily: 6.30am – 10pm
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9. Edge

Head to Edge at Pan Pacific Hotel to partake in the Seafood & Grill Night that takes place every Thursday and features a unique Cold Grill Station. This buffet is one of my family’s favourites, and for good reason. They feature authentic flavours of local cuisine, as well as that of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim.

Seven open kitchens display and introduce a large variety of well-executed buffet staples to the crowd. Make your way around the open kitchens to grab options ranging from the Seafood on Ice and Grill Station to Local Kitchen, Japanese Yakitori and the Carving station. 

At their specialty Cold Grill Station, items offered include Grilled Tiger Prawns with Garlic Butter and Grilled Squid with Sweet Soy Glaze. 

A smaller range of offerings are available in each station as compared to other hotel buffets listed in this guide. However, it is still a steal when unlimited Boston Lobsters and Oysters are on the menu at S$98 per pax.   

7 Raffles Blvd, Level 3 Pan Pacific, Singapore 039595
+65 6826 8240
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm & 6pm – 10pm
Sun: 12pm – 3pm & 6pm – 10pm
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10. RISE

Head to Rise for seafood nights with their daily Dinner Buffet. Otherwise, come on weekends to indulge in their Weekend Lunch Buffet, albeit with a smaller seafood selection. 

In both seatings, prawns, clams, mussels and scallops are available. However, Australian Yabbies are only on the menu for the Dinner seating. 

In the same Dinner Menu, you get country-based food items categorised into Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. Each country’s selection includes seafood dishes flavoured with spices from the respective country. 

Eat through the spread of cuisines across the world, starting with Singapore. There is no famous local delight as visually striking as the Singapore Chilli Crab. After indulging in the sweet and spicy flavoured crustacean, grab servings of Australian Wagyu Beef Cheek Rendang. 

The Weekend Lunch Buffet is priced at S$78 per pax and includes a welcome drink —  prosecco, beer or mocktail. The Dinner Buffet is priced at S$105 from Sundays to Thursdays and S$115 for Fridays and Saturdays.

10 Bayfront Ave, Lobby Hotel Tower 1, Singapore 018972
+65 6688 5525
Daily: 6.30am – 10.30pm
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11. Spice Brasserie

Prepare yourself for one of the best seafood buffet deals of all time. Plaza Brasserie located in ParkRoyal Kitchener Road is dishing out multiple specials in May and Jun 2023. 

From 1 May 2023 to 30 Jun 2023, diners gain access to Spice Brasserie’s hottest duo – deliciously meaty Crab and succulent Slipper Lobster. These 2 crustaceans will be dressed in signature flavours ranging from Spicy Mala, Singapore Chili Crab, Garlic Ginger and Black Pepper.

The restaurant focuses on the best Asian street dishes from the region. These include a refreshing array of fresh seafood including Fresh Tiger Prawn, Half Shell Scallop, Stone Crab Claw, Gong Gong and Black Mussel. The cold seafood is served with dipping sauces with Asian inspirations — Thai Nam Jim sauce and Sukiyaki sauce. 

Competitively priced at S$75 per pax on Monday and Thursday, the same buffet is available for S$80 per pax  Friday to Sunday, Eves of Public Holidays and Public Holidays. To sweeten the deal, diners enjoy 20% off the buffet throughout May and June using the quote “SPICEBUFFET” when making reservations. 

181 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208533
+65 6428 3000
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm & 6pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 4pm & 6pm – 10pm
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12. Lime Restaurant

As with most other buffet options, the Weekend Buffet Dinner (S$108 per pax) is the most popular menu on the list at Lime Restaurant. Diners usually call in weeks in advance to make reservations for a special evening.

The freshest and most exclusive seafood items are displayed in the Seafood Assortment section. Here at Lime, Snow Crabs will only be available at their Weekend Buffet Dinner.

I was also drawn to the cooked seafood selections, especially the Lobster Pasta with Caviar Creme Sauce. Under the Asian category, a variety of seafood is offered including the Braised Crab Meat Soup. Expect a distinct seafood flavour tied in with chunks of tender crab meat incorporated within the soup base. 

Don’t forget that the aromatic Wok Fried Mud Crab with Black Pepper Sauce is also available. Now, that is another spicy alternative to the chilli crab that we have already seen so many times on this list!

3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore 058289
+65 6809 8888
Sun to Thu: 6.30am – 12am
Fri & Sat: 6.30am – 2am
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13. Shin Minori Japanese Restaurant

To end off this listicle, what better place to stuff oneself with premium cuts of sashimi other than popular Japanese buffet restaurant Shin Minori. Major bonus, they are relatively affordable, too — each buffet is priced at S$62.90 per pax (Adult).

Go crazy at their extensive list of seafood offerings that include more than 200 a la carte buffet raw food items and over 60 types of cooked dishes. Their fresh sashimi selection ranges from Salmon to Maguro and Spicy Seared Tuna to snappy Cuttlefish and delicate Sea Bream.

Cooked dishes include blow-torched Nigiri Sushi, including the visually appealing Aburi Sushi Moriwase (7 types of blow torched sushi) and fan-favourite Aburi Shake Mentai Sushi (salmon topped with blow torched mentaiko mayonnaise). 

Another unique creation that I would love to try is their Nori Taco, also known as Japanese-style Taco. The hard taco shell is made with deep fried battered seaweed and filled with a myriad of seafood. 

If you are like me and a sucker for plump and briny oysters, sweeten your night out with the Buffet with Oyster at S$79.90 per pax to enjoy free-flow Japanese Oysters!

Now, all that is left to say is — Itadakimasu!

UE Square
81 Clemenceau Avenue, UE Square, #03-16, Singapore 239917
+65 6733 2272

Katong Square
88 East Coast Road, Katong Square, #02-08, Singapore 423371
+65 6386 7337

Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm & 6.15pm – 10.15pm
Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm & 6.15pm – 10.15pm
Sun: 12.15pm – 2.45pm & 6.15pm – 10.15pm
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