OYSTER & WINE BAR @ Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers - Taste The Sea with Stunning Harbour View

To indulge your senses in delectable flavours with a majestic view of Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, the Oyster & Wine Bar in The Sheraton wants you to taste the fresh catch of the sea with a stunning view to match. mylifestylenews writes.

While dining is an integral part of any travel experience, what is not to like when you can have dinner at an impeccable venue while enjoying the breathtaking beauty of the Hong Kong Victoria Harbour? Perched atop down a long hallway on the 18^th floor, the Oyster & Wine Bar on the top floor of the hotel has one of the best views in Hong Kong and has been in this pre-eminent position for decades and is still going strong.

This classy Oyster & Wine Bar is definitely off the tourist beaten track and makes a well-kept secret for those who know as well as those who love oysters and wine alongside a seafood selection. This wine and dine sanctuary is truly a seafood and oyster haven if that is what you are looking for a night out with champagne, wine and dine with fine food discovery.

The impressive range of freshly shucked oysters is probably one of the most well-stocked jet-fresh oysters in Hong Kong, with more than 20 varieties of international and regional “hard shell beauty” to choose from, you really do not know where to begin as they are more than just inviting to indulge your cravings.

It is an intimate wine and dine venue for a special occasion that will create some fond memories. Prior reservation is more than necessary to secure the front row tables to enjoy the uninterrupted harbour vista from this unique vantage point. Some may call it old fashioned when it comes to its interior and ambience but the restaurant exudes a classic style with white tablecloths, and at least a proper table setting and service is there to adhere to a classic standard so to enjoy some fine food.

As you enter, there are two walls of faded black and white photography against the dark wooden walls featuring previous famous VIP’s and guests who were once guests of honour in various events dining and wining in this nostalgic wine bar. History was evidently made.

The touch of blue is added onto the ceiling juxtaposing the blue lighting wall lamps to perhaps reflect the ocean as a theme and the fun and vibrant blue carpet design also  added some lively elements to the already cozy ambience, with chalk outlines of wine bottles and wine glasses as a motif. As the name suggests it is all about oysters, seafood and great pairing wines so carnivores might want to look elsewhere, as the main feature during our visit to pamper your palate were oysters and lobsters! We settled on the Luscious Lobster Land sharing menu which seemed to tick all the boxes.

<Oscar Selection of Oysters>
Chef Oscar Chow’s pick freshly shucked oysters served on crushed ice was rather enjoyable. The oyster from Seattle, USA was very creamy, tender and extremely meaty and not too salty whereas the oyster from Brittany, France was quite silky and delicate in texture. They were accompanied by a red wine vinegar and shallots dressing to stimulate the palate. A delicious start to the evening.
 

<Grilled Boston Lobster Salad>
Butter Lettuce, Walnut Oil, Micro Cress & Green Apple
The lobster was very fresh, meaty and tastes of origin, which sat on top of a bed of leafy and crunchy butter lettuce that was well tossed with walnut oil. An enjoyable way to enjoy lobster with such a light salad combination.
 

<Lobster Bisque>
Lobster Ravioli & Cognac
A very delicate bisque and while redolent of lobster it was a bit watery for our liking. The lobster ravioli was cold and the bisque was luke warm – not sure if this was how it was meant to be as it was not clarified on the menu, plus the gellee was annoying with two big pieces that tasted of nothing in particular, not to mention that the bisque spilled and ran around the serving dish. Disappointing!
 

<Angry Whole Boston Lobster>
Chef Oscar’s Way with Vine Cherry Tomatoes & Grilled Farmer Bread
This was very impressive visually and the generous serving portion was for two people. The menu term “Angry” is because of colour and spice used to create a red dish in red sauce and supposingly spicy but rather mild to us. The bisque was delicious with a lot of garlic in a tomato based broth and without being too fishy, this time it was served steaming hot in a likable temperature. A well executed dish with lots of flavour that was certainly eye-catching the way it was presented with a great taste to match. Let the bread soak up the flavour to please your palate. It was a standout dish that was perfectly executed and value for money.

<Fondant au Chocolate>
Hazelnut Crumble, Chocolate Sauce, Raspberry & Vanilla Ice Cream
A classic dessert and this was nicely done with all the right touch points and not too sweet on the chocolate front. It had a lovely presentation, flavour and texture with the hot and cold contrasts of the warm chocolate fondant top with raspberry and vanilla ice cream. Delicious!

The evening was not exactly seamless. The food was pleasant enough, but just seemed to lack that “WOW” factor and any individuality. Hip-hop music was chosen during our visit which was rather annoying and didn’t really suit the classy ambience nor the mood. Despite the spectacular views and food quality are a unique selling point here, service was not at the level we expected either, as the interactions was quite minimal throughout the evening and were not as fluid as they should have been. The service team didn’t enquire as to whether we were enjoying our meal either, more like a robotic gesture that came and went and only once.

Plating with fingerprints was not so much of a fine dining experience if that is what they like to project for their diners, perhaps being more observant on the little details would possibly go a long way to savour the breathtaking beauty.

 Tried & Tested:

Location: 5/5
Design & Decor: 4/5
Food & Beverage: 4/5
Service: 3/5
Value For Money: 4/5
Experience: 3.5/5

Oyster & Wine Bar

18/F, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers

20, Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui,

Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel: +852 2369 1111

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