Cleo's
Cleo's straddles café and bistro on Circular Pathway in Sheung Wan — a partnership between PASSIONE (focaccia sandwiches) and Rootdown with cosy table service above typical coffee-shop level. Oxtail grilled cheese (about HK$88–98), tuna melt (about HK$88), snack plate with tinned fish, chorizo, and labneh (about HK$128), leek and potato soup (about HK$68), salt-cured seasonal fish (about HK$128–238), and French toast (about HK$118). Relaxed lunch or early dinner date in a calmer pocket between Ladder Street and Hillier Street staircases. Check @cleos_hk for hours.
DiningThe Steakhaus
The Steakhaus sits on Prince Edward Road West — a Bauhaus-leaning steak room with neon, checkered floors, soft sofas, and cocktails built for two. Come for Angus steaks and lamb, clam farfalle, truffle fries, and desserts that show up hot. Dim light, shareable plates, lunch sets from around $68; open roughly 12:30–22:00. Book on 5690 3290 for a proper PE date dinner.
DiningChill Pill
Chill Pill is a space-age / retro-pop room on Sai Yee Street — playful décor, QR ordering, and Western plates with a Japanese lean: crab toast, steaks, pasta, and share sets that feel generous. Weekdays roughly 11:30–22:00; weekends 11:00–21:30. Call 9721 7913. For dates that want a memorable interior and food that actually holds up.
DiningSanwa Jo
Sanwa Jo is a high-end Japanese restaurant located in Kowloon City, Hong Kong, offering an exceptional dining experience that combines three traditional Japanese cooking styles: sushi, teppanyaki, and robatayaki (fireside cooking). The restaurant features an elegant and comfortable environment, making it ideal for romantic dates, business meals, and parties. Known for its omakase experience, Sanwa Jo delivers outstanding quality ingredients and creative dishes that showcase the artistry of Japanese cuisine. The menu includes premium offerings such as the Sanwa-Jo Gozen sets, featuring dishes like pan-fried French duck liver with U.S. tenderloin gozen (from HK$268) and grilled black cod with Saikyo miso gozen (from HK$228). The restaurant represents a sophisticated approach to Japanese dining, combining high-quality cuisine with social dining elements.
DiningThe Optimist
The Optimist is a Barcelona chic bar and Asador-inspired restaurant located over three floors in Wan Chai, offering an authentically generous Northern Spanish dining experience. The restaurant specializes in fresh seafood towers, grilled prime cuts, and traditional Spanish tapas in a no service-charge environment. With its Northern Spanish cuisine and cocktails, The Optimist provides guests with an authentic taste of Spain's culinary traditions, featuring dishes designed for sharing and enjoying in a vibrant, social atmosphere.
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