For many, and we agree, Hong Kong is one of the most photogenic cities in the world, with every corner, street, and building offering a cool perspective on street level.
Climb up a tower or head to the outskirts and you are in for a treat. Our city blows the competitors away with dozens of restaurants with a view, a cherry on top for dining across the city.
These are the restaurants you bring someone for a special treat, ensuring they get to enjoy your company and a sight to behold.
The best restaurants with a view in Hong Kong
1. The Bayside and O’Thai
Occupying the same grand al-fresco dining space on the edge of the Whampoa neighbourhood, The Bayside and O’Thai duo attract the best views of the never-ending Hong Kong Island skyline. Their offerings of both Mediterranean and Thai make this combination a powerful one, as both weekend lunchtime brunching and weeknight sunset catching are essential here, simply for the view itself. The Bayside is open until midnight for tapas to snack on whilst you sip the night away.
The Bayside and O’Thai, Shop G1, G/F, One Harbourfront, 18 Tak Fung Street, Whampoa Garden, Hung Hom, 2123 2177, book here
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2. Quiero Más
Contemporary Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant Quiero Más finds its place on the edge of Lan Kwai Fong with a cosy dining space made complete with picture-perfect skyline views. If you fancy a nice happy hour deal, their rooftop bar is a prime location for sipping on something sweet and snacking on tapas as you take in the green of the towering mountains above Central. Quiero Más offers both tasting menus for dinner and weekend brunches, ensuring you dine in comfort and flexibility.
Quiero Más, 20/F, M88, 2–8 Wellington Street, Central, 2383 0268, book here
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3. OZONE
There is a reason why OZONE, the world’s highest rooftop bar, is a true Hong Kong name brand. Towering above The Ritz-Carlton, the bar offers views of Hong Kong that literally no other venues in the city or world can compete with. Grab your friends to enjoy the Hong Kong-inspired cocktail menu, bar bites, or weekend buffet, making OZONE suitable for any visit any time of the day.
OZONE, 118/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2263 2270, book here
4. Tosca di Angelo
16 floors below The Ritz-Carlton’s hotel bar is Tosca di Angelo, breaking another record as the world’s highest Italian restaurant. Their menu focusses on seasonal and fresh seafood and meat with a central theme of southern Italian cooking. From above, gander at the world below as you dine on Michelin star quality plates served either à la carte or in tasting menu format.
Tosca di Angelo, 102/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2263 2270, book here
5. Restaurant Petrus
Enjoy enviable unobstructed views from the top of Island Shangri-La Hong Kong where the glitzy one Michelin star Restaurant Petrus calls home. Their chef team excels with creating modern French food for the modern palate, with an extensive wine list and cocktails to complement both the savoury food and view.
Restaurant Petrus, 56/F, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2820 8590, book here
6. Limewood
On the opposite side of The Pulse and Fratelli, Limewood is positioned to capture a broad view of Repulse Bay beach and the undulating green hills enclosing the neighbourhood. Their new menu and approach focuses on tropical cuisines, including Polynesia, Hawaii, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian locales.
Limewood, Shop 103-104, L1/F, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, 2866 8668, book now
7. OMAROO Grill
OMAROO Grill opened at the top of H Queen’s in early 2024 and brings a quality Australian steak experience to the customer. Wet-aged cuts are their speciality, pairing magically with their string seafood selection. And, of course, their view within Central peers through the buildings and extends onwards to Kowloon side, a view magical at night.
OMAROO Grill, 26/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central, 2656 6678, WhatsApp 6160 1950, book here
8. Hutong
Any conversation about restaurants with a view deserve to include Hutong within the topic as their space offers one of Hong Kong’s tastiest views whilst you enjoy your refined Chinese food. From North Point to Wan Chai to Central to Sheung Wan, the restaurant literally covers a third of Hong Kong Island’s skyline whilst you relax.
Hutong, 18/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3428 8342, book here
9. Lung King Heen
Two Michelin star Lung King Heen, once the holder of the world’s first three Michelin stars for a Cantonese restaurant, serves up world-class dim sum and traditional plates, plus a view to die for. Overlooking the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, the restaurant soaks up a view with what only their tasting menu can offer at the hotel!
Lung King Heen, 4F, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central, 3196 8882, book here
10. Popinjays
Sat atop the award-winning The Murray hotel, Popinjays is afforded an expansive view from the middle of the action. Whilst you dine at night or sip as the sun sets during happy hour, the restaurant’s view encompasses Mid Levels, Central, and The Peak, perfect for admiring Hong Kong’s urban jungle signature.
Popinjays, 26/F The Murray, Hong Kong, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, 3141 8888, book here
11. Le 188° Restaurant & Lounge
From North Point, savour a rare view of both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon peninsula from Le 188°, a location deserving of more attention from Hong Kong’s gourmands. The restaurant serves tasting menus and an à la carte selection of modern European cuisine, plus cocktails to sip whilst you gaze at our beautiful city.
Le 188° Restaurant & Lounge, 41/F, Harbour Grand Hong Kong, 23 Oil Street, North Point, 2121 2693
12. Above & Beyond
Above & Beyond, enjoying MICHELIN Guide status in recent years, is locally famed for their view, reaching from Tsim Sha Tsui across to the harbour for a very unique view. What’s more, their culinary offerings with refined Cantonese classics makes this restaurant a suitable space to host grand celebrations.
Above & Beyond, 28/F, Hotel Icon, 17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3400 1318, book here
13. Cococabana
As the only restaurant to line the beach at Shek O, Cococabana has big boots to fill in feeding day-time visitors, and they effectively achieve this role. With a menu consisting of French, Mediterranean, and Western plates, sundowners and weekend dining just got better at their venue, complete with the natural view of the mountains and ocean.
Cococabana, G/F, Shek O Beach Building, Shek O Beach, Shek O, 2812 2226, book here
