Hyatt Regency Nha Trang: Lobster and Seafood BBQ Buffet Dinner

Nha Trang Bay is the setting for this all-you-can-eat seafood dinner at Seafood Market, the restaurant on the sixth floor of Hyatt Regency Nha Trang. You can work through oysters, prawns, crab, mussels, sushi, sashimi, BBQ dishes, and international fare, with live cooking stations adding a bit of theater to the meal.

I like two things in particular: the half lobster included for each adult gives the meal a clear premium touch, and the mix of seafood and international dishes makes it easier to please a table with different tastes. The ocean-facing setting also suits an occasion when dinner is meant to feel special, not merely filling.

One consideration: drinks are not included, even bottled water, so add that cost to your budget. Also, the lobster may not have the same fresh texture as the other seafood; one diner found it seemed frozen, while praising the fish and desserts.

At a glance

• Adult lobster portion: The package includes half a lobster per adult. It does not apply to children.
• Seafood range: Expect oysters, prawns, crabs, mussels, sushi, sashimi, and BBQ selections, alongside international dishes.
• Live cooking stations: Some food is prepared at stations during dinner, rather than everything arriving ready from a buffet tray.
• Sixth-floor setting: Seafood Market is at Hyatt Regency Nha Trang, 44 Tran Phu Street, with views over Nha Trang Bay.
• Dinner hours: The restaurant is open daily from 17:30 to 21:00. Last admission is 21:00.
• Budget for drinks: Beverages, transport, tips, and personal expenses are not included.

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A seafood dinner above Tran Phu Street

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This is a hotel restaurant dinner, not a guided outing around Nha Trang. You make your way to Seafood Market at Hyatt Regency Nha Trang, check in for the meal, then choose from the buffet at your own pace. That flexible format is useful if you want dinner to fit around a day at the beach or sightseeing, rather than having to follow a group schedule.

The restaurant is on the sixth floor at 44 Tran Phu Street. Its location is part of the appeal: the meal is framed by views over Nha Trang Bay, giving a special-occasion dinner a sense of place. If you are comparing seafood buffets in town, the setting and hotel service are part of what you are paying for, not just the food on the plate.

The advertised operating hours are 17:30 to 21:00 every day, with last admission at 21:00. Arrive about 10 minutes before your scheduled time, as late arrivals and no-shows are not refundable. The dinner is not described as having a fixed duration, so plan your own evening around the restaurant hours rather than expecting a timed tour.

What to expect from the buffet

The menu brings together seafood, BBQ, and international dishes. The listed choices include oysters, prawns, crabs, mussels, sushi, sashimi, and premium BBQ selections, with live cooking stations and an extensive dessert selection also part of the offer. The menu can change with the season and ingredient availability, so treat these as the general style of the meal, not a guarantee that every item will be served on your date.

I would approach the buffet in stages. Start by looking over the choices before filling your plate, especially if you want to save room for the lobster and BBQ items. Then try a little of the seafood that most appeals to you. The all-you-can-eat format rewards a measured first pass; the hard part is not finding enough food, but leaving space for the next thing you want to try.

Live cooking stations can add freshness and variety to a buffet meal, though the exact station offerings are not specified. You may find that the prepared dishes and international selections are useful counterpoints to a plate full of seafood. That matters if you are dining with someone who is less keen on shellfish, or if you simply want a broader meal than a procession of grilled seafood.

The half lobster: a perk with a caveat

The package includes half a lobster for each adult. That is a meaningful inclusion at a starting price in the low US$40s, especially if lobster is the reason you are considering this dinner. It also makes the adult package easy to distinguish from the child arrangements, which do not include the lobster portion.

Keep your expectations measured, though. A diner described the lobster as seeming frozen, while finding the fish fresh. That is not enough to predict how your portion will be, but it is a useful reminder that a lobster dinner at a buffet is not the same thing as ordering a freshly caught lobster at a seafood specialist. If texture and freshness are your top priorities, focus on the whole range of seafood rather than judging the meal by the lobster alone.

The broader seafood selection gives you alternatives. Oysters, prawns, crab, mussels, sushi, sashimi, and grilled options let you sample different preparations and textures. Menu availability can shift by season, so avoid building your whole dinner around one particular item unless you confirm it with the restaurant beforehand.

Desserts and the family-friendly side of dinner

Dessert deserves room on your plate. The selection is described as extensive, and the diners who praised the meal were especially enthusiastic about the desserts. If you are travelling with children or anyone who prefers sweets to shellfish, this gives the meal a second act beyond the seafood counter.

The dinner can suit families as well as couples and groups marking a celebration. One family with young children found the setting and meal enjoyable, and the buffet format offers choice without requiring everyone to order the same dish. Still, check the child pricing rules before booking: children aged 12 and older pay the adult rate, while one child aged five or younger per booking can eat free if they do not need a separate seat. Each additional child requires a child ticket.

Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount. This is an easy detail to miss when booking a meal rather than an activity, but it matters for the reservation and seating arrangements. The free-child provision is limited to one child per booking and depends on the child not occupying a separate seat.

What the price covers, and what it does not

The stated package is the Seafood BBQ Dinner Buffet with half a lobster, priced from about US$41. The package information gives a price of US$41.59, while the overall experience price is also shown from US$41.19. Since those figures differ slightly, check the final amount displayed for your selected date and booking before paying.

For that price, you are buying an evening meal in a hotel restaurant, a wide spread of seafood and other dishes, live cooking stations, dessert, and half a lobster for each adult. The value depends on how much you enjoy seafood and whether you would otherwise choose a premium hotel dinner. If you plan to sample several seafood items and stay for dessert, the buffet format can make sense. If you only want a small meal or do not eat shellfish, you may find the price harder to justify.

Beverages are extra. That includes bottled water, a detail worth remembering because it is easy to assume water comes with a buffet. Transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, tips, and personal expenses are also not included. You will need to reach the restaurant yourself and settle any drink costs separately.

There are no outside food or drinks allowed, and pets are prohibited. Anyone who appears intoxicated may be refused service without a refund, so keep the evening straightforward and arrive ready to dine.

Choosing the right evening for your meal

This dinner makes the most sense when you want to set aside an evening for a substantial seafood meal, rather than grab a quick bite between activities. The restaurant’s opening window is three and a half hours, and the buffet gives you control over how long you spend eating. You can keep dinner relaxed, but you still need to arrive on time for your booked slot.

The bay view is a good reason to consider the restaurant for a date or celebration. For a family meal, the choice of seafood, international dishes, and desserts gives different appetites more room to find something they like. For a dedicated seafood enthusiast, the range is appealing, but the lobster caveat is worth keeping in mind.

The restaurant is part of Hyatt Regency Nha Trang, so the atmosphere is more polished hotel dining than a casual street-side seafood stop. That can be an advantage for a birthday or an evening when you want a comfortable setting. If your priority is the lowest possible price or an informal local meal, this is not the strongest match.

Booking details worth checking

The voucher is valid only on the specified date and time, if a time is shown. Changes are allowed until one day before the activity starts, subject to the stated exceptions for certain passes, presales, freebies, and vouchers that have not yet been issued. A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date, using local destination time.

Confirmation is usually issued within minutes. If it does not arrive, contact customer support. Before booking, make sure you have included every child and infant in the passenger count, checked the child ticket rules, and confirmed the final price and meal date.

The provider is Vietnam Awaits. Its stated response rate is 98 percent, with a response time of less than one hour, which may be useful if you need help with the booking. The restaurant itself is still the meeting point, so do not count on included transportation.

Should you book the Hyatt Regency seafood buffet?

Book it if you want an elegant hotel dinner with Nha Trang Bay views, a broad selection of seafood, and a half lobster included for each adult. It is particularly well suited to seafood lovers, couples, families with varied tastes, and anyone marking a special evening. The desserts and range of non-seafood choices help make the meal more flexible than a lobster-only dinner.

Think twice if complimentary drinks are important to you, if you expect a guaranteed fresh lobster, or if you prefer a casual, low-cost local meal. The best way to judge the price is to count the whole package: the seafood spread, BBQ, live stations, dessert, hotel setting, and adult lobster portion. If those are what you want from your evening, this is a reasonable special-occasion choice.

FAQ

Where is Seafood Market Restaurant?

It is on the sixth floor of Hyatt Regency Nha Trang, at 44 Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa.

What are the dinner hours?

The restaurant is open Monday through Sunday from 17:30 to 21:00. Last admission is 21:00.

Is lobster included in the buffet?

Yes. The package includes half a lobster per adult. The lobster portion does not apply to children.

Are drinks included?

No. Beverages are not included, and bottled water is not provided for free as part of the package.

What is the child pricing policy?

Children aged 12 and older are charged the adult rate. One child aged five or younger per booking can be free if they do not occupy a separate seat. Each additional child needs a child ticket, and infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date, based on local destination time. Changes are allowed until one day before the activity, with exceptions for certain booking types and voucher conditions.