COYOTE BAR & GRILL — Mexican. $$-$$$ The menu is packed with a hangover-inducing array of tequilas and margaritas, and, of course, Mexican food. For a group of friends out for a rowdy night, mix the food with a few shots of tequila and you'll be happy. Open daily noon-3pm, dinner 6-10:45pm (last orders). AE,DC,MC,V.
114-120 Lockhart Rd., 2861-2221.
GRISSINI — Italian. $$$$ This restaurant and lounge bar features beautiful views of Victoria Harbour, and decorative pieces of French impressionist artwork. The menu includes prime beef, fresh lobster, pasta, a selection of gourmet salads and delicious desserts. Open daily 7-10am breakfast, noon-2:30pm, 6:30-10:30pm. AE,DC.
1/F Grand Stanford Inter-Continental Hong Kong, 70 Mody Rd., TST East. 2731-2880.
Saigon — Vietnamese. $$ Saigon shares an entrance with its sister Italian restaurant, Milano. Appetizers such as green papaya and beef salad with chili and fresh coriander, pomelo salad with dry shrimp and Vietnamese herbs and chicken, and cabbage with lime, mint and basil give you tasty start. Then, mains like spicy lemongrass chicken with onion and coconut juice take your experience to new heights. Open daily noon-10:30pm. AE,DC,MC,V.
2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd., 2598-7222.
Also 1 & 2/F Stanley Beach Villa, 90 Stanley Main St., Stanley, 2899-0999.
SCALA — Continental. $$$ A visit to Scala never disappoints. Great views from the 11th floor of the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel take a back seat to a solid wine list and some of the most creative dishes to be found on the hotel restaurant circuit. Open Mon-Fri noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight, Sat 7pm-midnight. AE,DC,MC,V.
