Ocean Luxury on the Cotai Strip: The Ultimate Seafood Platters at The Manor

The Manor, the premier fine-dining restaurant located on the first floor of The St. Regis Macao at The Londoner Macao, has long been a sanctuary for discerning gourmands. Under the direction of Executive Sous Chef Michele Dell’Aquila, the venue blends sophisticated Mediterranean heritage with sustainably sourced global ingredients. While the restaurant is highly celebrated for its multi-course “Stories of the Sea” tasting menus, its signature raw bar offerings—specifically its Signature Seafood Platters—stand as an imposing monument to ocean luxury.

Available on the nightly à la carte menu, The Manor provides two carefully calibrated tiers of its famous chilled seafood platters. Both are served on dramatic, multi-tiered structures over a bed of crushed ice, engineered to preserve the natural, clean sweetness of the raw and gently poached items.

• The Grand Selections Platter (精选海鲜拼盘): Frequently described by Tripadvisor reviewers as “huge” and “immense value for the money”, this platter is designed for two or more guests. It builds its foundations on sweet, pristine seasonal catches.
• The Royal Platter (豪华海鲜拼盘): The ultimate manifestation of opulence at the restaurant. It elevates the baseline selection by integrating rarer, deeper-water items sourced from strictly verified, eco-certified international fisheries.

While the exact composition of the platters shifts dynamically according to ocean harvesting windows and peak seasonal windows, diners can regularly expect a curated anatomy of global treasures:

• Artisanal Oysters: Freshly shucked to order, typically featuring premier varieties like the plump, nutty French Daniel Sorlut or the crisp, mineral-heavy Irish Rock Donegal.
• Crustacean Royalty: Thick, meaty Alaskan king crab legs pre-cracked for seamless enjoyment, alongside whole halved poached Boston lobsters.
• Deep-Sea Sweetness: Tender, translucent scarlet prawns or sweet shrimp alongside slow-cooked, tenderized octopus.
• The Accompaniments: Moving past basic lemon wedges, Chef Dell’Aquila crafts custom dressings—including a bright citrus-infused vinaigrette, a house-made mignonette, and a subtle Asian-fused soy variant that elevates the natural salinity of the raw flesh.

Savoring a platter at The Manor is as much about the environment as it is about the gastronomy. The restaurant’s design mimics a stately residence, broken into distinct intimate zones like The Verandah and the main dining space.

The atmosphere balances high-end opulence with contemporary warmth. Massive floor-to-ceiling Palace For Seafood windows look out toward the glittering architectural theater of the Cotai Strip, making the seafood platter experience a favorite centerpiece for romantic dates, milestones, and sophisticated business entertainment.

Location: First Floor, The St. Regis Macao, The Londoner Macao, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macao.

Service Hours: Chilled platters are available daily during lunch (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM) and dinner (6:00 PM – 11:00 PM).

Dress Code: Smart Casual. Management requests that gentlemen refrain from wearing sleeveless shirts, athletic shorts, sandals, or open-toed shoes.

Reservations: Securing a table in advance is mandatory on weekends and heavily recommended during weeknights.