Macau Restaurants

Macau's medley of Portuguese and Cantonese cuisine—spicy and creamy Macanese interpretations of traditional Cantonese dishes such as baked prawns, braised abalone, and seafood stews—has made it one of Asia's top fine-dining destinations for decades.

Now, thanks to the spate of new casino-hotels, Macau has also become an exciting world-class culinary frontier. But local dining isn't all highbrow. Near the Largo do Senado and in the villages of Taipa and Coloane, wander the back alleys to find treats like zhu-bao-bao (a slab of fried pork on a toasted bun served with milk tea) or the signature pasteis de nata (custard tart): they’re simple, delicious, and classic Macau.

Long-renowned restaurants such as Restaurante Fernando and Litoral are staying the course. So, too, are Cantonese eateries such as Fat Siu Lau, particularly well known among Hong Kong residents who travel to Macau just for dim sum, weekend brunches, and seafood feasts at more affordable prices and made from higher-quality ingredients.

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  • 1. Lai Heen

    $$$ | Cotai

    Michelin-starred Lai Heen showcases haute Chinese cuisine in a sky-high dining room at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau. The menu might focus on fine Cantonese dishes, but the decor weaves together Macau's east-meets-west heritage with Portuguese-style mosaics, wood-carved partitions, eye-catching artwork, and plush furniture.

    Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Macau, n/a Macau, Macau
    852-8886–6706

    Known For

    • Excellent views from the 51st floor
    • Melt-in-your-mouth Iberico pork char siu (barbecue pork) and crab claw in creamy lobster bisque
    • Fantastic service start to finish
  • 2. Aux Beaux Arts

    $$$ | Outer Harbour

    This 1930s-style Parisian brasserie in the MGM Macau is one of the trendiest restaurants around. Diners are particularly fond of its catch-of-the-day seafood, French mains, and chic decor.

    Macau, n/a Macau, Macau
    853-8802–2319

    Known For

    • French Concession Shanghai-esque decor with tan wood booths and a terrace
    • Steak Parisien with french fries
    • Sommeliers who pair the latest wines with dishes

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Credit cards accepted
  • 3. Beijing Kitchen

    $$$ | Cotai

    Inspired by its sister restaurant Made In China in the Grand Hyatt Beijing, Beijing Kitchen features northern Chinese cuisine. One of the signature dishes is the Peking duck, which is cooked in a wood-fired oven, roasting away the fat and leaving the skin crispy. The home-style pan-fried pork dumplings have a delicately thin skin. The open kitchen, exposed brick, high ceilings, dark-wood furnishings, and modern Chinese decor give the eatery a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere. The dessert menu contains Chinese sweets such as mango pudding and homemade ice cream.

    Estrada do Istmo, Macau, n/a Macau, Macau
    853-8868–1930

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Daily 11:30–midnight
  • 4. Belcanção

    $$$ | Cotai

    Located next to the Four Seasons' Bali-inspired poolside, Belcanção offers an impressive buffet spread featuring Portuguese, Indian, Chinese, Italian, and a smaller selection of Japanese dishes. The dessert and salad bars are amply stocked, and the service is impeccable. Try the codfish with chickpeas salad, have a slice of thin-crust pizza, and wash it all down with fresh fruit juice. Follow up with an egg tart or serradura.

    Macau, n/a Macau, Macau
    853-2881–8811

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Breakfast 6:30–11; lunch noon–2:30; dinner 6–10; Sunday brunch noon–3.
  • 5. Kira

    $$$ | Taipa

    Next to Aurora and with the same stunning views of the peninsula, Kira serves quality Japanese fare. Its wasabi, for example, comes fresh and doesn't burn badly—truly sublime mustard is a sign that something fresh is taking place in the kitchen. Outdoor deck seating is a nice way to enjoy Kira's carefully cut sashimi, subtle seaweed soups, and fine cuts of wagyu beef. This is an excellent choice for entertaining guests and for family dining, but there are also private booths if you're in the mood for something intimate.

    Macau, n/a Macau, Macau
    853-8803–6633

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
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  • 6. Portas do Sol

    $$$ | Downtown

    Despite the Portuguese name, exquisite dim sum and Chinese haute cuisine are Portas do Sol's specialties. Tiny, sweet Shanghainese pork buns, turnip cakes, and soup dumplings are some of the traditional offerings; there are also innovative new creations that look like miniature jewels on the plate. For dessert you can choose from a wide variety of Chinese sweets, including a fish-shaped chilled mango and coconut pudding, double-boiled papaya with snow fungus (a tasteless mushroom that becomes gelatinous when cooked), and deep-fried sweet milk with longan fruit. Reservations are a good idea on weekends, as this place fills up with Hong Kong and mainland visitors.

    Macau, n/a Macau, Macau
    853-8803–3100

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Mon.–Fri. 11:30 am–2:30 pm; Sat.–Sun. 9:30 am–3 pm; daily 6:30–10:30 pm, Reservations essential

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