| Sep 22, 2011
Feeling extra patriotic—or just want to catch one of the grandest fireworks displays of the year without jostling for space with rambunctious tourists? Why not book yourself in for a National Day feast at one of these restaurants below?
Ava Restaurant Slash Bar
Enjoy a spectacular 270-degree view of the fireworks at Ava Restaurant Slash Bar. To complement the show in the sky, the restaurant will prepare a specially designed six-course menu ($1,488) for patrons to enjoy. DJs will also be on hand to play the hottest new music.
38/F, Hotel Panorama by Rhombus, 8A Hart Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3550-0262
ToTT’s and Roof Terrace
The Excelsior is offering an exquisite semi-buffet dinner ($988 per head with one glass of champagne included) in the hotel’s top-floor restaurant. Appetizers include caviar, freshly shucked oysters and a large selection of seafood. Chef de Cuisine James Williams has created several main courses especially for this event. End on a sweet note with their many enticing desserts.
34/F, The Excelsior Hong Kong, 281 Gloucester Rd., Causeway Bay, 2837-6786
Riva and Deck
Riva and Deck has prepared a semi-buffet dinner with four delightful choices of main courses to brighten up your night. A wide selection of popular appetizers including Boston lobster, Alaskan crab leg, mussel and salmon is also available at the buffet table. Choose from one of four main courses: roasted US prime beef, grilled Australian lamb rack, seared Chilean seabass, or breaded salsify (commonly known as “oyster plant”) and grilled green asparagus. The semi-buffet dinner costs an auspicious $888.
27/F, The Park Lane Hong Kong, 310 Gloucester Rd., Causeway Bay, 2839-3327
Wooloomooloo Prime
A staggering venue with a panoramic view of the Victoria Harbour, Wooloomooloo Prime is ready to spice up the night with a dazzling lamb degustation menu featuring lamb chops, lamb cap (a layer of fat and meat on top of the rack) and lamb shoulder. Finish with a hearty strawberry and rhubarb strudel with palatable fillings inside a crispy filo pastry. The four-course set dinner menu is at HK$1,200 per guest.
21/F, The One, 100 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2870-0087
Sheraton Oyster & Wine Bar
Enjoy a fantastic meal while watching the National Day fireworks on Victoria Harbor at Sheraton Oyster & Wine Bar. If you’re a seafood lover, expect an oceanic extravaganza. Start with six fresh oysters, then work your way through a lobster bisque, top tier smoked salmon, and seared wild barramundi. Complete your dinner with a blood orange and young ginger crème brûlée—flamed right at the table! The tailored deluxe dinner menu costs $1,288 per person.
18/F, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2369-1111
Al Molo
Located right by the beautiful waterfront of the TST ferry pier, Al Molo will be presenting an Italian dinner buffet at $638 per person. Choose from a selection of pizzas, pastas and Italian dishes, done New York style.
Shop G63, G/F, Ocean Terminal, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2730-7900
BLT Steak
Situated right next to Al Molo, this modern American steakhouse is also offering a National Day fireworks buffet at $688 per head. There will be a prime rib and leg of lamb carving station alongside an extensive range of the best prime steaks, all from the US and Australia. Classic American and French desserts are also offered here.
Shop G62, G/F, Ocean Terminal, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2730-3508