Brasserie on the Eighth, the refined French restaurant on the eighth floor of the Conrad Hong Kong in Admiralty, has officially reopened its doors after a three-year hiatus. Located within the prestigious hotel at 88 Queensway, the venue is now accepting reservations for dinner service, bringing back classic French cuisine alongside sweeping panoramic city views through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows.
A Menu of French Classics Revived
The kitchen returns with a comprehensive menu that showcases traditional French techniques and premium ingredients. Highlights include an indulgent deluxe seafood platter (HK$1,080) featuring Boston lobster, Japanese king crab legs, seasonal French oysters, Spanish red shrimp, American scallops, and Dutch mussels. For starters, the classic escargots de Bourgogne (HK$230) are baked with herbs, garlic, and butter, while the beef tartare (HK$280) comes with house seasoning and bread.
Among the soups, the signature lobster bisque (HK$180) stands out—prepared with fresh Boston lobster, lobster tomalley, and shrimp oil, simmered for six hours to achieve a rich, concentrated flavour. Main courses range from pan-seared sea bass with caviar and fava bean mousse (HK$380) to a generously portioned Australian T-bone steak for two (HK$1,450), alongside a Charolais beef fillet (8 oz, HK$820) and an American tomahawk steak (3–4 persons, HK$1,950).
For dessert, the soufflé (HK$160) is made to order, arriving crisp on the outside and airy within. The vanilla crème brûlée (HK$160) features a caramelised sugar crust and is served with crushed almonds and salted caramel ice cream.
Ambiance Designed for Romance and Privacy
The interior embraces a light wood colour palette with soft lighting, creating an intimate and relaxed setting. In addition to the main dining area, private dining rooms are available for small gatherings or business dinners, offering ample privacy. The restaurant’s dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows make it an ideal choice for romantic dates, birthday celebrations, or any occasion where atmosphere matters as much as the food.
Tasting Menu Offers Exceptional Value
Diners seeking a curated experience can opt for the four-course tasting menu at HK$688 per person. Choices include starters such as marinated scallops with chicory, wild salmon roe, and blood orange dressing, or pan-fried duck liver with cherry-marinated beetroot. Soup options are black truffle mushroom cream soup or the signature lobster bisque. Mains feature US sirloin steak with red wine mustard sauce, pan-fried prawns, or roasted sea bass with yellow wine sauce and carrot mousse. Dessert is a choice between mille-feuille with sugared strawberries and vanilla custard, or the vanilla crème brûlée with almonds and salted caramel ice cream. The menu is rounded off with coffee or tea and a selection of petits fours.
Practical Details and Next Steps
Brasserie on the Eighth operates daily from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Reservations can be made by phone at (852) 2822 8803 or through the restaurant’s online booking system. Given its recent reopening and limited seating, early booking is recommended. The return of this establishment adds a polished French dining option to Hong Kong’s hotel restaurant scene, appealing to both local food enthusiasts and visitors looking for a memorable evening in the heart of Admiralty.