Specialities Tacos, nachos, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas

Wine 10 from New and Old Worlds, 150 brands of tequila

Average food cost HK$250

Hours Sun-Thu 5pm-2am; Fri & Sat 5pm-3am

Top tequila bar featuring Mexican dishes served in lava rock stone bowls. Be prepared to get plenty of lime and salt on your hands in this relaxed cantina.

AMBER

7/F The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen's Road Central, Central, 21320066

Cuisine Modern European

Specialities Steak, seafood, cheese, foie gras, bluefin tuna, kurabota pork, New Zealand langoustines

Wine International

Average food cost Lunch HK$450, dinner HK$800

Hours 6.30am-10am, noon-2.30pm, 6.30pm-10.30pm; Sun closed

Cutting-edge interior design by world-acclaimed Adam Tihany and exceptional contemporary cuisine from chef Richard Ekkebus.

BOMBAY DREAMS

1/F Carfield Commercial Building, 75-77 Wyndham Street, Central, 29710001

Cuisine Indian and Nepalese

Specialities Buffet, curry, seafood

Wine 30 from the New World and Europe

Average food cost HK$250

Hours Noon-3pm, 5pm-midnight; Sun closed

Stylish restaurant with a bright, airy atmosphere, appreciated by lovers of seriously spicy food served in exotic surroundings. Service is thoughtful and attentive.

BOX THAI

1/F Shui King Court, 4-8 Arbuthnot Road, Central, 25376887

Cuisine Thai

Specialities Duck and lychee curry, whole-baked snapper in rich red curry

Wine Old and New World wines from the United States, South Africa, Argentina, Australia, Chile and New Zealand

Average food cost HK$80-HK$240

Hours Noon-late

Modern eating in a hip atmosphere. The restaurant offers traditional dishes including large bowls of noodle soups, fried noodles, curries, grilled meat and other Thai delicacies.

CAPRICE

Podium 6, 8 Finance Street, Central, Four Seasons Hotel, Central, 31968860

Cuisine French

Specialities Seafood, fish, pigeon, cheese platter

Wine International

Average food cost HK$800

Hours Noon-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm

Caprice eschews the conventional formality of French cuisine, offering a fresh and innovative take on classics in a comfortable and inviting environment.

CUISINE CUISINE

Podium Level 3, Shop 3101-3107, IFC Mall, Central, 23933933

Cuisine Traditional and nouvelle Cantonese

Specialities Assorted seafood, shark's fin, whole abalone, bird's nest, king prawns

Wine More than 150 selected wines from around the world

Average food cost Lunch HK$200, dinner HK$600

Hours Mon-Fri noon-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm; Sat, Sun & PH 11am-3pm; 6pm-10.30pm

Exquisitely mixing a surprising combination of traditional and nouvelle Cantonese cuisine along with one of the best wine selections in Hong Kong.

DOT COD

Basement 4, Prince's Building, Central, 28106988

Cuisine Continental

Specialities Seafood

Wine 57 white, including champagne and sweet wine, 38 red

Average food cost Lunch HK$200, dinner HK$400

Hours Mon-Sat 7.30am-midnight; Closed on Sun

Reminiscent of a smart city bar in London, featuring great seafood, good oyster selection and extensive wine list. Try the cod Florentine, the whitebait or the skate.

FINDS

2/F LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, 25229318

Cuisine Scandinavian, Modern European

Specialities House-smoked Norwegian salmon salad, crispy pork belly with apple and parsnip puree, 'Daim' parfait brownie

Wine list 150+ wine/champagne options, many chosen to complement Scandinavian food

Average food cost Lunch HK$200, dinner HK$600

Hours Mon-Sat noon-3pm, 5.30pm -11pm; closed on Sun

An acronym for Finland, Iceland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden, this restaurant and bar encapsulates the essence of the Nordic countries.

GAIA RISTORANTE

G/F Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queen's Road Central, Sheung Wan, 21678200

Cuisine Italian

Specialities Roman-style crispy pizza, homemade pasta tossed in a Sangiovese marinated rabbit stew-style ragout, steak, seafood

Wine 600+ Italian and French

Average food cost HK$400

Hours Noon-midnight

Gaia ('happy' or 'positive' in Italian) is a sophisticated, contemporary Italian restaurant with indoor and alfresco dining.

HABIBI

1/F, Grand Progress Building, 15-16 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 25446198

Cuisine Egyptian and Mediterranean

Specialities Seafood, tagines, mezze, grill

Wine 12 predominantly New World whites, 20 reds, including Lebanese and Egyptian selections plus international beers and sangria by the jug

Average food cost HK$300

Hours Mon-Sat 11.30am-3pm, 6pm-midnight; Sun closed

Looking for a place to have a quiet meal in Central? Habibi has the perfect setting with its cosy booths and subdued atmosphere.

INDOCHINE 1929

2/F California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar Street, Central, 28697399

Cuisine Vietnamese

Specialities Seafood, noodles

Wine More than 100 options

Average food cost Lunch HK$150, dinner HK$300

Hours Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm; Sun-Thu 6.30pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 6.30pm-11.30pm

The interior design takes you back to the French colonial era in Vietnam, and the menu offers a modern interpretation of traditional Vietnamese favourites. Great soft shell crab.

JOY + JOY

Shop 211, 2/F Melbourne Plaza, 33 Queen's Road, Central, 28105366

Cuisine Cantonese

Specialities Dim sum, honey-glazed roast pork, noodles, seafood

Wine list New World and Old World, champagne, liqueur, beer

Average food cost HK$200

Hours 11am- 4pm, 6pm-11pm

A boutique restaurant with an intimate, stylish appearance, providing high-quality food with impeccable service. Good dim sum and modern Asian dishes.

KYOTO JOE

G/F The Plaza, 21 D'Aguilar Street, Central, 28046800

Cuisine Japanese

Specialities Sushi, seafood, noodles

Wine Wide selection of international wines, premium sake, beers, liqueurs & cocktails

Average food cost Lunch HK$160, dinner HK$300

Hours Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm; Sun-Thu 6.30pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 6.30pm-12.30am

Informal venue with sake, sushi and robatayaki bars. Fresh seasonal produce simply presented in a relaxed atmosphere that will suit diners looking for an after-work meal or late-night snack.

LA BOUTEILLE

10/F, Pinocine Building, 80-82 Queen's Road Central, Central 28691499

Cuisine French

Specialities Foie gras, duck leg and seafood

Wine Red, white, ros?and champagne from France. Besides they welcome you to bring your own wine and do not charge for corkage.

Average food cost Lunch HK$110, dinner HK$380

Hours noon-2.30pm, 6.30pm-11.30pm

Located in the heart of Central, and with an attractive garden terrace, La Bouteille serves classic and traditional French cuisine in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.

LAN KWAI FONG BEER BAR

G/F, California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar Street, Central, 25211345

Cuisine Modern American

Specialities Steak, pizza, seafood, pasta, burgers

Wine Red and white, and more than 100 varieties of beer

Average food cost Lunch HK$120, dinner HK$250

Hours Mon-Fri noon-2.30pm, 6pm-11pm; Sat noon-3pm, 6pm-11.30pm; Sun 6pm-10.30pm

The latest incarnation of California makes a good place for beer-lovers to watch sport or passersby.

MANDARIN GRILL

1/F Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 5 Connaught Road Central, Central, 28254004

Cuisine International

Specialities Grilled food

Wine 91 white and 210 red from around the world

Average food cost HK$1,000

Hours Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, 6.30pm-11pm; Sat, Sun & PH 6.30pm-11pm

One of the world's great hotel grill rooms, with lavish Chinese-inspired decor and great Western food. Everything on the menu is a speciality, and every meal served a special occasion.

ONE BAR

Level 3, The Rotunda, Exchange Square Tower One, Central, 25222246

Cuisine International

Specialities Buffet, pizza, pasta, steak, seafood

Wine New and Old World

Average food cost HK$150-HK$350

Hours Mon-Fri 11am-10pm

Casual yet sophisticated, serving dishes from around the world with a modern touch. Healthy and light. A great value oyster bar and a fine wine list. Private dining available.

RED

4/F, Two IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, 81298882

Cuisine Californian

Specialities Crispy crab cakes with sambal mayonnaise, beef carpaccio, braised Kobe oxtail, pan-roasted sea bass

Wine A wide selection of Old and New World wines as well as signature cocktails.

Average food cost HK$350

Hours Mon-Thu 11.30am-midnight; Fri-Sat 11.30am-3am; Sun & PH11.30am-10pm

The venue seamlessly blends healthy dining, fantastic cocktails and electrifying ambience for the perfect any-occasion venue.

SEVVA

25/F Prince's Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, 25371388

Cuisine Chinese and international

Specialities Signature dishes, cakes, cocktails

Wine Rare vintages, New World labels, organic wine and fine champagnes

Average food cost Lunch HK$450, dinner HK$650 - each including two courses and a glass of wine

Hours Mon-Thu, noon-midnight; Fri, Sat & PH eve noon-2am; closed on Sun

A unique Hong Kong dining experience with traditional regional Asian cuisines intermixed with western fine dining. A 360-degree city view.

TAKU

35 Elgin Street, SoHo, Central, 25459966

Cuisine Japanese

Specialities Tofu

Wine Sake

Average food cost HK$300

Hours Noon-3pm, 6pm-midnight

The design is reminiscent of a traditional Japanese shop-house found in the small alley-ways and the older neighborhoods of Osaka and Kyoto. The homemade tofu dishes are a treat.

TAPEO

19 Hollywood Road, 31711989

Cuisine Spanish tapas

Specialities Jamon de jabugo meats, pulpo a la gallega

Wine The wine list is unique as all of the wine comes from Spain. Wines are served by the glass, so customers can match each glass with the different flavours of the tapas.

Average food cost HK$250-HK$500

Hours Noon-2pm; 5pm-10pm

At Tapeo, patrons can choose a series of different dishes accompanied by a few glasses of Spanish wine or sherry.

UNION J

1/F, 30-32 D'Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 25372368

Cuisine New American

Specialities Wasabi marinated cucumber and wasabi ice; steak tartar with cherry-olive tapenade; homemade ice cream

Wine Good value wine list. New world wine, especially American, is well represented

Average food cost Lunch HK$180, dinner HK$450

Hours Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm

Expect topnotch food from this airy gastro-pub that is sophisticated but relaxed enough that you will feel comfortable dressed up or in jeans.

W52

W Place, 52 Wyndham Street, Central, 67685252

Cuisine Simply Italian

Specialities Pasta, salad, chicken

Wine Predominantly Italian wine list, from major wine-producing regions, range of varietals, plus New and Old World wines

Average food cost HK$420-HK$790

Hours 11.30am-3pm, 6pm-11pm

Set over three floors, the design is warm, light, contemporary; well-spaced tables, with versatile accommodation for corporate and private entertaining on the two dining levels; a glass sculpture wall.

WATERMARK

Star Ferry, Central Pier 7, Central, 21677251

Cuisine Contemporary Continental

Specialities Steak, seafood

Wine A huge selection covering the best from around the world, including Sommelier's Reserves

Average food cost Lunch HK$250, dinner HK$400

Hours 11am-12.30am

Watermark offers unparalleled waterfront dining with dramatic harbour views. A skylight lets in natural daylight, while the terrace offers perfect views.