Best Restaurants for Alfresco Dining in Hong Kong
Brave the humidity and grab a bite and a beer at these alfresco eateries. By Paul Benedict Lee and Alex Ling.
Green with Envoy
Step into The Envoy, the shiny new restaurant that takes up the third floor of the recently opened Pottinger hotel, for a touch of colonial class. Its broad alfresco area—a pitch-perfect blend of wooden decking, white patio umbrellas and sleek rattan chairs—is a great place for a breezy meal in your lunch break. Visit for their four-course lunch specials ($258) which showcase a modern, east-meets-west sensibility. Think iberico pork chops with sweet black vinegar and ginger, or the “yin yang tiramisu.”
3/F, The Pottinger Hong Kong, 74 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2169-3311.
Med Munchies
Enoteca’s Quarry Bay location spills out of its cozy premises and onto the sidewalk, where diners can sample Italian light bites under the stars. The “Pitcher Perfect” deal over the weekend gets you a pizza and a pitcher of beer or punch for just $175. Feel free to bring your pooch to this dog-friendly spot.
G/F, 35-41 Tong Chong St., Quarry Bay, 2744-6000.
Heck of a Back Yard
Langham Place’s newly renovated bar The Backyard is a 6,000-square-foot outdoor space with lounge furniture, oversized beanbags, sweet scented mango trees and a waterfall—all in the heart of Mong Kok. Pick your own herbs from their own organic herb garden to be used in your meal, including basil and chili for pizzas or mint for your mojitos. Try out the “Lazy Daze” package, featuring free-flow champagne, spirits and pizza ($538).