Allan LEONARD

Review of Watermark Seafood Bar and Gril...

At end of Pier 7 at Central, Hong Kong. Soothing w...

At end of Pier 7 at Central, Hong Kong. Soothing water feature entrance. Small number of tables surrounded three sides by floor to ceiling glass windows. But note that you are not right at edge; there is a second set of surrounding glass windows, so your panoramic view of the harbour isn't completely clear. Enchanting nevertheless.

Not an extensive menu, and surprised several items unavailable with relatively low number of patrons that evening. We had scallops, half lobster and duck, all cooked to a high standard. Lobster smaller than expected; should have gone for the whole lobster.

Desserts also very good, but the charcoal pineapple is a little bit pretentious.

Wine offering is very good, even by the glass. Cocktail drinks were outstanding. My lychee martini had wonderful flavours, and potent! And our post-dessert creme brulee martini was thoroughly enjoyed, created to perfection, not too sweet, easy to drink.

Down marked because felt that some of the high price was going for location alone, which is very good but not perfect (double set of windows). Food and drink also very good, but limited selection and not outstanding. Likewise, service very good but could be improved -- our pre-meal drink arrived with the first course (and martinis and scallops don't mix).

Atmosphere was indeed romantic. But there are a number of matters that could make it better.

I would certainly return for the cocktail drinks!