Restaurants
If some hearty European food is what you're after, then Eggenberg is the perfect place to tuck in. With a friendly team of staff to welcome you through the door, this Austrian-German café, bar, and restaurant have a varied menu to cater for all taste buds. Expect classics including burgers and seafood, alongside speciality German Spiral Sausage and Pork Knuckle. Fancy an in-house tipple? Sip on the exclusive Sexy Cheung Chau cocktail.
With a picturesque view of the ocean from the private terrace and the visual entertainment of those trying their luck at watersports, the Outdoor Café at the Cheung Chau Windsurfing Centre is a tasty place to spend your afternoon. If Western food is what you’re hungering for, then look no further. Fish and seafood are the natural choices when on the island, so check out the range of tapas (starting from $46), and tuck into their international mains (starting from $78). There are, of course, meat and vegetarian options for those who aren’t so keen on treats from the ocean. Oh, and did someone say cocktails?
When you’re ready for a more substantial meal, you need to get yourself straight down to Pak She Praya Road—also known as Seafood Street. Turning left out of the ferry pier, you will come across a bustling selection of harbourside seafood restaurants. Fresh produce is the order of the day, every day, thanks to the local fishermen. For around $100 to $150 per head, your table will be overflowing with scallops, shrimps, clams, rice, and crab. Expect big, round tables, delicious sharing plates, and ice-cold beer as the sun sinks below the horizon.
While you can’t go wrong with any of the alfresco seafood options, head to So Bor Kee, a beloved spot by locals and tourists alike. Another authentic experience can be found two doors down at New Baccarat, which also serves up fresh seafood from their bubbling tanks. The best part? Both So Bor Kee and New Baccarat have bilingual menus, as well as the friendliest staff.