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This Carlton Hotel Seafood Buffet Is 50% Off… But Is It Really Worth Your Money?

Written by Kelly Khor
Hotel buffets in Singapore always sound luxurious, but they rarely feel worth the price.

Now, Carlton Hotel’s Café Mosaic is offering its seafood buffet at half price with selected bank cards — so the real question is simple: is it a must visit?

What the promo actually is

Café Mosaic’s seafood buffet is now 50% off — from S$128 down to S$64 per adult. After service charge and GST, expect to pay about S$76.16, which is still a solid price for a hotel buffet in central Singapore.

This deal runs Thursday to Sunday (dinner + Sunday lunch) till 30 December 2026, with blackout dates on public holidays and special occasions.

What Café Mosaic is known for

Café Mosaic has built its reputation as a well-rounded buffet with a strong seafood focus. The spread covers a mix of seafood, local and international dishes. You will typically find chilled seafood like oysters, tiger prawns and mussels, alongside hot items such as black pepper crayfish, sambal-style seafood and steamed fish.

Beyond seafood, there is also a range of local favourites like laksa and rojak, as well as Western-style mains, roast meats and desserts, making it suitable for different tastes. The buffet is set up as a full hotel spread, with multiple stations including chilled seafood, hot mains, live cooking and desserts.

Is it good value for money?

Yes, but only with the promo.

At the full S$128 adult price before charges, this becomes a much tougher sell because Singapore has no shortage of buffets competing in the same psychological zone of “special occasion dining.” But at S$64 before charges, the value proposition changes quite a lot.

Final take: If you have one of the eligible cards, enjoy oysters and chilled seafood, and want a hotel buffet that feels more worth it than wasteful, this is a solid one to consider.

Promo at a glance

Location: Café Mosaic, Carlton Hotel Singapore (76 Bras Basah Road)
Promo: 50% off seafood buffet for adults with selected DBS/POSB, Citibank, OCBC and UOB cards 
Timing: Thursday to Saturday dinner, Sunday lunch
Validity: Till 30 December 2026 (blackout dates apply)