The Mosaic Grille & Bar at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver hosted an elegant New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet, offering a refined dining experience to celebrate the arrival of the new year. There was a variety of expertly crafted dishes across carving, seafood, risotto, and dessert stations, highlighting fresh, locally sourced ingredients and thoughtful preparation.
At the carving station, the Salt-Crusted Prime Rib Roast was served with morel mushroom demi-glace, grainy mustard, and horseradish. The Sautéed Garlic Lemon Prawn was prepared with San Marzano extra virgin olive oil while the Risotto Station featured a creamy parmesan wheel risotto elevated with local mushrooms and fresh shaved truffle.
The Chilled Seafood Selection showcased citrus-poached Selva prawn, mussel, smoked salmon, and tuna tataki, alongside fresh shrimp salad paired with house-made vodka cocktail sauce, sesame ginger soy, and brandy aioli. There was also a Lobster Potato Salad, an Oyama Charcuterie Board, a local artisan cheese board, and a selection of artisan bread rolls.
The Winter Green Salad featuring shaved vegetables, mandarin orange, pomegranate, crispy onion, and balsamic vinaigrette.
The Hot Station offered comforting dishes such as Mosaic Seafood Chowder, Oceanwise Salmon with champagne brown butter, caper, and tomato, and Wild Mushroom Gnocchi in a rich cream sauce.
Diners also indulged in Mini Crab Cakes with remoulade aioli, Pomme Purée infused with roasted garlic buttermilk, and Slow-Braised Boneless Short Rib finished with pearl onion jus.
The Dessert Station offered a delicious selection of cheesecake, mousse cake, tarts, cookies, and fresh fruits.
The atmosphere at Mosaic Grille & Bar felt warm and celebratory, with attentive staff ensuring the experience flowed smoothly. The prime rib was exceptionally tender, while the risotto’s creamy texture and earthy mushroom flavours was just right. I found the seafood selection to be well-curated. Ending the evening with a beautifully presented dessert selection felt like a fitting way to close out the year.
Overall, the New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet at Mosaic Grille & Bar provided an elevated dining experience, blending seasonal flavours, premium ingredients, and festive cheer to mark the beginning of a new year.