The most family-friendly restaurants in Marina Bay are the hotel buffets with child pricing (RISE, embu, Edge and the halal Peppermint), plus casual crowd-pleasers in The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands such as Din Tai Fung, Black Tap and the Rasapura Masters food court. Budgets run from around $10 a dish at Rasapura Masters and about $25++ a head at Seoul Garden to $72-$98++ per adult for hotel buffets, where children usually pay about half or eat free. The restaurants cluster in two areas: The Shoppes and hotel towers at Marina Bay Sands (Bayfront MRT), and the Marina Centre hotels and malls around Marina Square and Millenia Walk (Promenade or Esplanade MRT). Book buffets ahead for weekends, and ask about kids-dine-free deals when you reserve, since they change often.
Last verified: October 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
- RISE
- Din Tai Fung (The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands)
- Rasapura Masters
- Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer
- Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
- Canton Paradise
- Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay
- PS.Cafe Marina Bay Sands
- café nesuto @ Marina Bay Sands
- Colony
- Edge
- embu
- Peppermint
- Hai Tien Lo
- Putien (Marina Square)
- Seoul Garden (Marina Square)
- Makan Makan (Marina Square)
- Paulaner Bräuhaus Singapore
The list
RISE International buffet · $$$
Marina Bay Sands' all-day buffet in the Hotel Tower 1 lobby, with local, Asian and Western stations that suit mixed ages. Reservations are recommended for weekend lunch and dinner; breakfast is walk-in.
- Cuisine: International buffet
- Price: $$$ · Buffets from around $78++ per adult (weekday lunch); children 6-12 about half price. LittleDayOut (Aug 2026) reports one child under 12 dines free with each paying adult at lunch and dinner buffets.
- Must-try: Singapore chilli crab, Seafood on ice and sashimi, Local favourites
- Where: Hotel Tower 1 Lobby, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
- Area: Marina Bay Sands (Hotel Tower 1)
- Nearest MRT: Bayfront (CE1/DT16)
- Hours: Breakfast daily 6:30am-10:30am; lunch daily 12pm-2:30pm; dinner Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10:30pm
- Halal: No
Din Tai Fung (The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands) Taiwanese (dumplings & noodles) · $$
Taiwanese dumpling chain with a mild menu most children eat happily; the glass-fronted kitchen where staff fold xiao long bao keeps kids watching.
- Cuisine: Taiwanese (dumplings & noodles)
- Price: $$ · Among the more affordable sit-down options at MBS
- Must-try: Steamed pork xiao long bao, Steamed chicken soup, Egg fried rice
- Where: 2 Bayfront Avenue, #B1-01, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
- Area: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Basement 1)
- Nearest MRT: Bayfront (CE1/DT16)
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm (last order 9pm Sun-Thu, 9:15pm Fri-Sat)
- Halal: No
Rasapura Masters Local / Asian food court · $
The MBS food court reopened on 19 November 2025 after a revamp, and is the cheapest and quickest way for a family to eat at Marina Bay Sands, with everyone picking from a different stall. Six stalls open 24 hours. Marina Bay Sands lists Ali's Grill, Pondok Nasi Padang, Pepper Lunch Express, Indian Express, JC Seafood and Ayam Taliwang as halal-certified stalls; check for the certificate at each counter.
- Cuisine: Local / Asian food court
- Price: $ · Hawker-style food court; most dishes from around $8-10 (e.g. regular prawn noodles at Da Shi Jia around $9.80)
- Must-try: Da Shi Jia Big Prawn Mee, Nana Curry fish head curry, Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang
- Where: 2 Bayfront Avenue, #B2-49/53, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
- Area: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Basement 2)
- Nearest MRT: Bayfront (CE1/DT16)
- Hours: Daily 10am-11pm; six stalls open 24 hours
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer American (burgers & milkshakes) · $$
New York burger bar whose over-the-top CrazyShakes are the main draw for kids. There is no dedicated kids' menu, and the waterfront promenade outside is handy for a post-meal walk.
- Cuisine: American (burgers & milkshakes)
- Price: $$ · Burgers from around $23++; CrazyShakes from around $28++
- Must-try: CrazyShake milkshakes, The All-American Burger, Fries
- Where: 2 Bayfront Avenue, #01-80, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
- Area: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Level 1)
- Nearest MRT: Bayfront (CE1/DT16)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-11pm; Sat, Sun & PH 11am-11pm (last seating 10pm)
- Halal: No
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar Southern American · $$$
Southern comfort-food restaurant on the waterfront whose fried chicken, waffles and mac & cheese go down well with children; the weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm.
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Price: $$$ · Executive lunch set from around $46++; chicken & waffles around $48++
- Must-try: Chicken 'n' watermelon 'n' waffles, Southern fried chicken, Mac & cheese
- Where: 2 Bayfront Avenue, #B1-07 & #01-82, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
- Area: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Basement 1 and Level 1)
- Nearest MRT: Bayfront (CE1/DT16)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm; Fri 11:30am-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-10pm (weekend brunch 11am-4pm)
- Halal: No
Canton Paradise Cantonese (dim sum & roasts) · $$
Casual Cantonese restaurant from the Paradise Group serving dim sum, roast meats, noodles and congee, an easy menu for multi-generation family meals.
- Cuisine: Cantonese (dim sum & roasts)
- Price: $$ · Mains and dim sum at mid-range mall prices
- Must-try: Dim sum, Roast meats, Congee
- Where: 2 Bayfront Avenue, #01-02, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
- Area: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Level 1)
- Nearest MRT: Bayfront (CE1/DT16)
- Halal: No
Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay Modern British / European · $$$
Gordon Ramsay's relaxed British restaurant on the waterfront promenade, with familiar dishes like fish and chips plus a weekend brunch that suits a family sit-down.
- Cuisine: Modern British / European
- Price: $$$ · English breakfast from around $28++; mains such as Iberico pork chop around $48++
- Must-try: Fish and chips, Beef Wellington, Sticky toffee pudding
- Where: 2 Bayfront Avenue, #01-81, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
- Area: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Level 1, waterfront)
- Nearest MRT: Bayfront (CE1/DT16)
- Hours: Mon-Wed 12pm-9:30pm; Thu-Fri 12pm-10:30pm; Sat 11:30am-10:30pm; Sun 11:30am-9:30pm; weekend brunch 11:30am-3pm
- Halal: No
PS.Cafe Marina Bay Sands Western / all-day brunch cafe · $$$
Leafy all-day cafe on the Canal Level of The Shoppes with roomy seating, sharing fries and cakes; a straightforward brunch or dinner stop between attractions.
- Cuisine: Western / all-day brunch cafe
- Price: $$$
- Must-try: Truffle shoestring fries, All-day brunch plates, Cakes
- Where: 2 Bayfront Avenue, #B2-119/120A, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
- Area: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Basement 2)
- Nearest MRT: Bayfront (CE1/DT16)
- Halal: No
café nesuto @ Marina Bay Sands Cafe / cakes (Western) · $$
Cake-focused cafe that opened in late 2025 at The Shoppes, with indoor and alfresco waterfront seating and outlet-only items such as a breakfast platter and pandan kaya French toast; an easy dessert stop after Gardens by the Bay.
- Cuisine: Cafe / cakes (Western)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Pandan coconut kaya butter French toast, Breakfast platter, Cakes
- Where: 2 Bayfront Avenue, #01-87, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
- Area: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Level 1)
- Nearest MRT: Bayfront (CE1/DT16)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 8am-10pm
- Halal: No
Colony International buffet (seven live kitchens) · $$$$
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia's colonial-themed buffet built around seven live kitchens, a celebratory choice for family birthdays and big-occasion lunches.
- Cuisine: International buffet (seven live kitchens)
- Price: $$$$ · Lunch from around $78++ (Mon-Fri) and $82++ (Sat); Sunday Champagne Brunch from around $230++ per adult
- Must-try: Seafood ice bar, Rotisserie and carved meats, Dessert room
- Where: Level 3, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, 7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039799
- Area: Marina Centre
- Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC4/DT15) / Esplanade (CC3)
- Hours: Lunch Mon-Sat 12pm-2:30pm; Fri-Sat seafood dinner 6pm-10:30pm; Sunday Champagne Brunch 12pm-3:30pm
- Halal: No
Edge International & Pan-Asian buffet · $$$
Pan Pacific Singapore's buffet built around seven open kitchens, mixing seafood and local signatures such as chilli crab, with a breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch and dinner spread that suits mixed ages.
- Cuisine: International & Pan-Asian buffet
- Price: $$$ · Lunch from around $72++ (Mon-Fri); dinner from around $95++ (Sun-Thu). A $40++ weekday lunch offer (min. four adults, first 40 guests) runs to 15 Nov 2026. LittleDayOut (2026) reports children below 6 dine free.
- Must-try: Seafood on ice, Chilli crab, Local and Pacific Rim stations
- Where: Level 3, Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039595
- Area: Marina Square / Marina Centre
- Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC4/DT15) / Esplanade (CC3)
- Hours: Breakfast daily 6:30am-10:30am; lunch Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm; brunch Sat 12pm-3pm, Sun 12pm-3:30pm; dinner daily 6pm-10pm
- Halal: No
embu International & local buffet · $$$
Mandarin Oriental Singapore's all-day restaurant runs international and local buffets at lunch and dinner; its kids-dine-free offer makes it one of the better-value hotel buffets for families.
- Cuisine: International & local buffet
- Price: $$$ · Lunch from around $78++; dinner from around $98++. SethLui (Oct 2026) reports children 12 and below dine free with each full-paying adult.
- Must-try: Roast and carve station, Seafood, Local favourites
- Where: Mandarin Oriental Singapore, 5 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039797
- Area: Marina Centre
- Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC4/DT15) / Esplanade (CC3)
- Hours: Daily 6:30am-10:30pm
- Halal: No
Peppermint Asian & international buffet (halal) · $$$
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay's buffet, whose kitchen and buffet stations are MUIS halal-certified, making it the main hotel buffet on the bay for Muslim families.
- Cuisine: Asian & international buffet (halal)
- Price: $$$ · Lunch from around $72++ (Mon-Thu); dinner from around $98++ (Sun-Wed). Children 6-12 half price, under 6 free (rates to 31 Oct 2026).
- Must-try: Sensational Seafood Sunday, Japanese and seafood station, Dessert station
- Where: Level 4, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
- Area: Marina Centre
- Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC4/DT15) / Esplanade (CC3)
- Hours: Daily 6:30am-10pm; lunch Mon-Thu 12pm-2:30pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-3pm; dinner daily 6:30pm-10pm
- Halal: MUIS-certified
Hai Tien Lo Cantonese (unlimited dim sum brunch) · $$$
Pan Pacific Singapore's Cantonese restaurant runs an unlimited dim sum brunch, an easy shared-plate meal for multi-generation family groups.
- Cuisine: Cantonese (unlimited dim sum brunch)
- Price: $$$ · Unlimited dim sum brunch from around $72++ per adult on weekdays, minimum two diners (Feb 2026); weekend and child rates vary, so check when booking
- Must-try: Unlimited dim sum brunch, Charcoal barbecue pork bun, Barbecued duck
- Where: Level 3, Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039595
- Area: Marina Square / Marina Centre
- Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC4/DT15) / Esplanade (CC3)
- Hours: Lunch daily 11:30am-2:30pm (dim sum brunch last order 2pm); dinner daily 6pm-10:30pm
- Halal: No
Putien (Marina Square) Chinese (Fujian / Heng Hwa) · $$
Fujian home-style chain with round tables for family groups. LittleDayOut (Aug 2026) reports an unadvertised perk: children young enough to sit in a high chair eat free, with staff able to bring a child-friendly dish.
- Cuisine: Chinese (Fujian / Heng Hwa)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Heng Hwa bee hoon, Fried yam, Seaweed with fish
- Where: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-205, Marina Square, Singapore 039594
- Area: Marina Square
- Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC4/DT15) / Esplanade (CC3)
- Halal: No
Seoul Garden (Marina Square) Korean BBQ & hotpot buffet (halal) · $$
MUIS halal-certified Korean grill-and-hotpot buffet, one of the cheapest sit-down buffets around Marina Bay and practical for large or mixed families.
- Cuisine: Korean BBQ & hotpot buffet (halal)
- Price: $$ · Buffet from around $24.90++ per adult (weekday lunch) and $34.90++ (weekday dinner and weekends)
- Must-try: 2-in-1 grill and hotpot, Marinated meats
- Where: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #03-210, Marina Square, Singapore 039594
- Area: Marina Square
- Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC4/DT15) / Esplanade (CC3)
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-10:30pm (last serving 9:45pm)
- Halal: MUIS-certified
Makan Makan (Marina Square) Indonesian (ayam penyet) · $
MUIS halal-certified Indonesian restaurant from the D'Penyetz group, a casual, budget-friendly sit-down for Muslim families shopping at Marina Square.
- Cuisine: Indonesian (ayam penyet)
- Price: $
- Must-try: Ayam penyet, Grilled beef ribs
- Where: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-201, Marina Square, Singapore 039594
- Area: Marina Square
- Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC4/DT15) / Esplanade (CC3)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-4pm & 5pm-9pm; Sat-Sun 11am-9pm (Google Maps, Oct 2026)
- Halal: MUIS-certified
Paulaner Bräuhaus Singapore German (Bavarian) · $$$
Long-running Bavarian brewpub at Millenia Walk with big sharing platters. LittleDayOut (Aug 2026) reports that at its weekend all-you-can-eat a la carte lunch (11:30am-2:30pm), children under six eat free and older children get 50% off.
- Cuisine: German (Bavarian)
- Price: $$$ · Mains from around $24; pork knuckle from around $43
- Must-try: Schweinshax'n (roast pork knuckle), Sausage platter, Pretzels
- Where: 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-01, Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596
- Area: Millenia Walk
- Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC4/DT15) / Esplanade (CC3)
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RISE | International buffet | $$$ | Marina Bay Sands (Hotel Tower 1) | No |
| Din Tai Fung (The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands) | Taiwanese (dumplings & noodles) | $$ | The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Basement 1) | No |
| Rasapura Masters | Local / Asian food court | $ | The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Basement 2) | — |
| Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer | American (burgers & milkshakes) | $$ | The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Level 1) | No |
| Yardbird Southern Table & Bar | Southern American | $$$ | The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Basement 1 and Level 1) | No |
| Canton Paradise | Cantonese (dim sum & roasts) | $$ | The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Level 1) | No |
| Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay | Modern British / European | $$$ | The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Level 1, waterfront) | No |
| PS.Cafe Marina Bay Sands | Western / all-day brunch cafe | $$$ | The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Basement 2) | No |
| café nesuto @ Marina Bay Sands | Cafe / cakes (Western) | $$ | The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Level 1) | No |
| Colony | International buffet (seven live kitchens) | $$$$ | Marina Centre | No |
| Edge | International & Pan-Asian buffet | $$$ | Marina Square / Marina Centre | No |
| embu | International & local buffet | $$$ | Marina Centre | No |
| Peppermint | Asian & international buffet (halal) | $$$ | Marina Centre | MUIS-certified |
| Hai Tien Lo | Cantonese (unlimited dim sum brunch) | $$$ | Marina Square / Marina Centre | No |
| Putien (Marina Square) | Chinese (Fujian / Heng Hwa) | $$ | Marina Square | No |
| Seoul Garden (Marina Square) | Korean BBQ & hotpot buffet (halal) | $$ | Marina Square | MUIS-certified |
| Makan Makan (Marina Square) | Indonesian (ayam penyet) | $ | Marina Square | MUIS-certified |
| Paulaner Bräuhaus Singapore | German (Bavarian) | $$$ | Millenia Walk | No |
Your questions answered
How much does a family meal in Marina Bay cost?
It depends on the format. Rasapura Masters food court dishes cost from around $8-10, Seoul Garden's buffet starts from around $24.90++ per adult, and casual restaurants such as Din Tai Fung and Canton Paradise sit at mid-range mall prices. Hotel buffets (RISE, Edge, embu, Peppermint, Colony) start at around $72-$78++ per adult for lunch, with children 6-12 typically about half price. Full-service venues add a 10% service charge and 9% GST.
Which Marina Bay restaurants let kids eat free?
Reported 2026 offers include: one child under 12 free with each paying adult at RISE's lunch and dinner buffets, children 12 and under free with each full-paying adult at embu, children under 6 free at Edge and Peppermint, and children young enough for a high chair eating free at Putien. Paulaner Bräuhaus lets under-sixes eat free at its weekend all-you-can-eat lunch. Deals change often, so confirm when booking.
Are there halal family restaurants in Marina Bay?
Yes. Peppermint (PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay), Seoul Garden and Makan Makan (both at Marina Square) are MUIS halal-certified. At Rasapura Masters in Marina Bay Sands, several stalls, including Ali's Grill, Pondok Nasi Padang and Pepper Lunch Express, are halal-certified, but the food court as a whole is not. The other restaurants in this guide are not halal.
Do I need to book?
For hotel buffets (RISE, Colony, Edge, embu, Peppermint) and Hai Tien Lo's dim sum brunch, booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekend lunch. Rasapura Masters is a food court with no reservations, and RISE's breakfast buffet is walk-in only.
Which MRT station is best for family dining at Marina Bay?
Use Bayfront MRT (Circle and Downtown lines) for Marina Bay Sands, The Shoppes and Gardens by the Bay. For Marina Square, Millenia Walk and the Marina Centre hotels (Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, Mandarin Oriental, The Ritz-Carlton), use Promenade or Esplanade MRT.
What are the opening hours?
Most restaurants in The Shoppes open from about 11am to 10pm or later. Rasapura Masters runs 10am-11pm daily, with six stalls open 24 hours, which helps with early or late meals. Hotel buffets run fixed sessions, typically lunch from noon to 2:30pm and dinner from 6pm to 10pm.
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