The 29 best restaurants in Hong Kong with epic views

There’s no point in a restaurant boasting a great sky-high view if it doesn’t have great dishes to match. Above & Beyond at Hotel Icon doesn’t disappoint. Sink your teeth in delectable classic and contemporary Chinese dishes and scrumptious dim sum, which is available daily from 11.30 am to 2pm. 

Sitting pretty on the top floor of Causeway Bay’s V Point building, Alto is a contemporary steakhouse designed by the legendary Tom Dixon and boasts sophisticated and extraordinary interiors. However, its best feature is probably the breathtaking view over the city. Diners can enjoy the meal accompanied by clouds, the vast Victoria Harbour vista and many of Hong Kong’s landmark skyscrapers. 

Escape to Discovery Bay for a serene dining experience with sweeping views of the South China Sea, offering a taste of holiday life beyond Hong Kong's bustle. Featuring a diverse menu of both Western and Asian cuisine, Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong's Café bord de Mer & Lounge welcomes guests for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The venue's inviting outdoor terrace also promises a cosy and tranquil retreat. 

Carna by Dario Cecchini offers a contemporary Italian steakhouse with sustainable nose-to-tail dining inside the Mondrian Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui. It’s the first Asian outpost of celebrity chef Dario Cecchini. Designed by internationally celebrated designer Joyce Wang, the venue sits on the 39th floor of the hotel, overlooking the famed harbour views and Hong Kong skyline. 

Minted with a Michelin star within five months of opening, Cristal Room at Forty-Five's multi-concept venue is a romantic dining option with stunning Victoria Harbour views. This fresh French dining destination emerges from a collaboration between celebrated French chef Anne-Sophie Pic, known globally for her Michelin-starred restaurants, Hong Kong-based hospitality group Leading Nation (proprietors of The Diplomat and La Rambla, among others), and the luxurious crystal house Baccarat. In addition to sweeping vistas, the 40-seater restaurant boasts custom-designed Baccarat pieces, featuring the Zenith chandelier amidst a striking digital fire visual, the Flou, Je te Vois Flou chandelier by Philippe Starck, and the refined Octogone vases and Harcourt glassware adorning the tables.

Cruise is a hidden rooftop oasis to enjoy social connections from lunch to afternoon drinks and dinner to late-night tipples. The food and drink menus draw inspiration from South East and North-East Asian cuisine – approaching traditional items in an unorthodox and reimagined way. Soak up the views and drink and dine while overlooking Victoria Harbour.   

The Peninsula is home to Felix, a European-inspired restaurant created by renowned avant-garde designer Philippe Starck. There are jaw-dropping views from the 28th-floor venue, where you can catch the lights of TST and Central reflected on the harbour waters during dinnertime. 

Located on the edge of Ocean Terminal at Harbour City, Harbourside Grill will give you views for days. The restaurant's expansive terrace is a spectacular setting for any occasion, offering panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island's glistening skyline. Even if you are dining indoors, the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling glass windows mean that your view will be completely unobstructed. 

This spacious modern Australian restaurant in the renovated Hong Kong Museum of Art brings together great food and amazing views. With gastronomic innovation from down under and quality ingredients sourced from around the globe, diners can experience a culinary showcase of Aussie fare, paired with a panoramic view of the harbour. The pre-dinner drinks lounge area even has a set of floor-to-ceiling glass windows that gives you the illusion of being right by the waterfront.

Owned by Aqua Restaurant Group, Hutong invites you to step into a world of old Peking. The Chinese restaurant is located on the 18th floor of H Zentre and showcases stunning views of Hong Kong harbour and skyline. Feast your eyes on intricately handcrafted wood panels and doors, a striking display of red silk lanterns on its infinity wall, and a traditional wishing tree while you savour Northern Chinese cuisine inspired by the imperial palaces.  

This al fresco dining space offers lovely views from its location by the Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront. The menu is inspired by casual Australian cuisine, and in line with its waterfront location, all things seafood dominate. The seafood platters are a particularly mouth-watering option to share amongst friends whilst sipping the food bar's selection of beers that include everything from local brews to imports from New Zealand.

A spin-off of Catalunya, La Rambla is a wilder sibling, offering more avant-garde Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine that plays daringly – and deliciously – with a multitude of different flavours and textures. The restaurant itself occupies a pleasant and modern space, with a 4200 square-foot deck outside on which diners can enjoy food and drinks whilst taking in a sensational view of Victoria Harbour. 

Located in the Harbour Grand hotel in North Point, Le 188° Restaurant & Lounge has one of the best views in Hong Kong. Here, one can have wine inside or out, snack from a raw bar, and dine with 188-degree views – hence the name. The entrance is grand, lined with the earth’s finest stones, stunning chandeliers, and double-height floor-to-ceiling glass, showcasing a stunning world city from three sides. Indulge in modern European dishes and cocktails in a very romantic environment. 

Step inside Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong’s Cantonese restaurant, Man Wah, to dine in a lavishly decorated dining venue that’s decked out in elegant dark azure tones, complemented by brass elements and Chinese embroidered art panels on the wall – all of which add to the restaurant’s grandiose atmosphere. Dine at a table by their windows to admire a gorgeous view that showcases Hong Kong’s skyscrapers like the Bank of China tower and The Henderson, historical monuments like the Cenotaph, as well as the Victoria Harbour in its full glory.

Inspired by memories of the owner's nonna and his ancestors who moved from Italy to America, Oro offers a slice of Manhattan complemented by Italian family traditions. Enjoy elevated American-Italian cuisine presented in Manhattan elegance with stunning skyline views in the background. Book a table near the restaurant's expansive windows and enjoy your meal with lovely views of the harbour and Central's glistening cityscape.    

Nestled within West Kowloon Art Park, complete with incredible cross-harbour views of Hong Kong's skyline, Pano offers an Asian-French fine dining experience where diners can enjoy top-quality fare surrounded by the park lawns. Sunsets are remarkably peaceful and enjoyable here, and its romantic setting makes the venue great for a date night.  

Qura inside Regent Hong Kong is all about the good stuff – rare spirits, wines, and cigars. It's also one of the best vantage points to enjoy Hong Kong's majestic skyline. It offers multiple experiences, including a dining room where you can enjoy elevated comfort food paired with classic cocktails and wines from their curated selection that spotlights top Burgundy vintages.

This restaurant has stood the test of time, and its classic style interior has remained too. Though in more recent times the cuisine showcases some really rather innovative contemporary fare, thanks to chef Uwe Opocensky. Pair this with excellent wine, impeccable service, great views of the city, and you have yourself a quintessential spot for a rather special occasion. 

Modern Italian-Japanese restaurant Pleka is a part of the same group that operates Pano and Palco. Their location on the fourth floor of IFC Mall offers guests lovely views of the harbour whether you want to dine al fresco or indoors. Led by chef Ken Lau, Pleka offers a unique dining experience where guests can observe the cooking process. One of Pleka's most popular menus is an eight-course tasting menu, which draws inspiration from chef Lau's travels around the world. 

When it comes to rooftop spaces in this city, the widely accepted rule is if you've got it, flaunt it. That’s what The Murray hotel does with Popinjays, the crowning gem of its F&B portfolio. Accessible by a private elevator, the penthouse venue has a bar on one side and a restaurant on the other. It's encased in floor-to-ceiling windows with a wraparound terrace that looks out in all directions to surrounding high-rises.

Salisterra, nestled in The Upper House, presents an idyllic setting for a laid-back lunch or an enchanting dinner with breathtaking views of Hong Kong's harbour and skyline. This Mediterranean restaurant, adorned in vibrant hues reflective of its luxurious surroundings, has been meticulously designed by acclaimed Hong Kong architect André Fu. Under the culinary guidance of chef Ricardo Chaneton from Michelin-starred Mono, Salisterra delights guests with a contemporary Mediterranean menu, offering a contemporary twist on traditional dishes. 

Sunset Grill is a rooftop bar and restaurant on the 19F of Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung. Overlooking the Hong Kong International Airport and Tung Chung, the venue offers a different view of the Hong Kong skyline with unobstructed ocean views. Come here to enjoy a delicious meat and seafood-centric menu and sip on cocktails and wine while enjoying the sunset in the afternoon. 

Craving a lavish Chinese feast that will have you feeling like royalty? Look no further than The Kitin in Hong Kong. Nestled in the International Commerce Centre (ICC), this swanky spot serves up mouthwatering Cantonese dishes that blend Eastern and Western culinary techniques. The stunning venue is adorned with contemporary Chinese decor and sleek geometric elements for that extra dash of elegance. And don't forget the pièce de résistance - their dining area boasts window-side tables, treating you to a jaw-dropping 270-degree view of Victoria Harbour.

Heighten your casual meal with the stunning panoramic view of Victoria Harbour at Regent Hong Kong's The Lobby Lounge. The dining space is surrounded by large floor-to-ceiling windows, which let in plenty of natural sunlight. The restaurant offers all-day dining in the venue’s calming atmosphere, where guests can start their day with homemade breakfast classics, lounge in the afternoon with tea sets and various decadent dishes, and end their day with supper amidst glistening views.  

Head into Central’s multi-experience space, Forty-Five, to find The Merchants. Decked out with opulent decors like embroidered wallpaper and custom cherry wood banquettes, the restaurant lets diners enjoy a variety of Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang-style cuisine amidst a lovely interior and scenic harbour views. This 80-seater restaurant offers four private rooms accommodating up to 20 guests, so you can book it for special occasions with family and friends.

Taking up the spacious and picturesque spot of Aqua at One Peking in Tsim Sha Tsui is Vista. Grab a seat inside the two-storey penthouse to marvel at the lovely harbour from their floor-to-ceiling windows. Expect to enjoy dishes like Venetian cicchetti, handcrafted pastas and pizzas, risotto, grilled seafood, and more. Guests can also sample a range of classic Italian cocktails from Negroni, Garibaldi, and spritzes, as well as modern twists to punches and Paloma.

A perfect choice for special occasions, Tosca di Angelo is a stunning Italian restaurant inspired by one of the most famous operas in history. In a theatrical space featuring flowing fountains and chandeliers, guests can enjoy refined takes on Italian favourites. Not forgetting the view, Hong Kong's stunning cityscape is definitely a sight for sore eyes.

Another Causeway Bay location offering epic views is Zeng, a restaurant and bar that blends influences from the East and the West in its cocktails and cuisine. Zeng also offers shisha and boasts a large balcony and lounge space to enjoy the mesmerising 270-degree view of Hong Kong’s skyline.