Harbour Grand Cafe Buffet
Complete Booking & Dining Guide
5-star Hong Kong harbour-view buffet in North Point with unlimited shucked oysters, lobster, sashimi, dim sum and premium seafood. E-tickets via Klook from HK$198 — skip the queues, scan and dine.
1. Why Choose Harbour Grand Cafe
Harbour Grand Hong Kong is the most distinctive 5-star hotel in North Point, perched on the eastern tip of Victoria Harbour with unobstructed waterfront views. The hotel's signature Harbour Grand Cafe on the ground floor is one of the most popular dining venues, celebrated for its floor-to-ceiling windows that frame an unimpeded panorama of Kowloon Peninsula and Victoria Harbour — the view alone is worth the visit.
Compared to the HK$600+ 5-star hotel buffets in Central or Tsim Sha Tsui, Harbour Grand Cafe delivers the best value for money. The ingredient quality rivals city-centre hotels, yet prices are 30–40% cheaper — the North Point location simply carries lower overhead costs. For discerning diners who know what they're looking for, this is Hong Kong's hidden-gem 5-star buffet.
Book through Klook and you'll save even more: lunch starts at just HK$198, making it one of Hong Kong's most competitive premium-hotel buffet prices.
2. Signature Dishes & Highlights
Harbour Grand Cafe operates with a semi-open kitchen design — you can watch the chef team cook live. Menus rotate seasonally, but these permanent signature stations define the experience:
Seafood Station
The star attraction. Daily offerings include freshly shucked French oysters (Fine de Claire or Gillardeau grades), Boston lobster half, jade clams, crab, and black tiger prawns. Evening service adds Alaska king crab legs and scallops. A full complement of dipping sauces — American cocktail sauce, Japanese yuzu, Thai chilli — sits alongside the iced seafood display.
Japanese Sashimi & Sushi
An on-site Japanese chef prepares salmon, tuna, sweet shrimp, and scallop sashimi platters daily, plus assorted nigiri and hand rolls. The miso soup and udon station nearby is equally popular. Seasonal sashimi specials rotate throughout dinner service.
Chinese Dim Sum & Hot Dishes
Fresh-steamed dim sum: har gow (shrimp dumplings), siu mai, char siu bao (BBQ pork buns), and lava yolk buns. The hot section features Hong Kong-style salt-and-pepper soft-shell crab, steamed ribs with black bean sauce, Cantonese roasted meats (BBQ pork, roast goose, soy chicken), and seasonal vegetables — a defining blend of East and West.
Premium Carving Station
Skilled carvers work live stations serving slow-roasted prime beef (Medium-Rare standard), honey-glazed ham, and herb-roasted lamb leg. Fresh horseradish, mint and red wine reductions accompany. A must for meat lovers.
Dessert & Ice Cream Bar
French pastry display: macarons, opera cake, crème brûlée, mango mousse, chocolate fountain and 20+ selections. The Haagen-Dazs ice cream bar offers 6 flavours on unlimited rotation. Seasonal fresh fruit and sweet soups rotate daily.
3. The Harbour View Experience
The restaurant's name comes directly from the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows that face the eastern Victoria Harbour. Unlike Central's crowded skyscraper vistas, you'll see open water, cargo vessels, ferries, and the emerging Kowloon developments — a serene, spacious harbour scene.
Request a window table, especially for dinner (17:30–21:30) when you can watch the light fade to dusk and city lights illuminate. Weekends require booking 2–3 days ahead for waterfront seating. When you reserve on Klook, note "prefer window seat" in the remarks — it significantly improves your chances.
4. Buffet by Time of Day
| Service | Hours | List Price | Klook Price | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch (Weekday) | 12:00–14:30 | HK$268 | HK$198 | Unbeatable value, fewer crowds, premium quality |
| Lunch (Weekend) | 12:00–14:30 | HK$328 | HK$258 | Extended seafood selection |
| Afternoon Tea | 15:00–17:00 | HK$288 | HK$228 | Dessert-focused, perfect for friend gatherings |
| Dinner (Weekday) | 18:00–21:30 | HK$468 | HK$398 | Full menu, crab legs included |
| Dinner (Weekend) | 18:00–21:30 | HK$568 | HK$488 | Premium seafood + seasonal themes |
| Holiday Special | Varies by date | HK$688+ | HK$588+ | Christmas/New Year/Valentine limited menus |
Pro tip: Weekday lunch is the value champion — ingredient quality matches dinner, with slightly fewer seafood varieties, but prices are nearly half. First-time visitors should book a weekday lunch, then return for dinner if you're hooked.
5. How It Compares to Other Hong Kong Luxury Buffets
| Hotel | Restaurant | Lunch | Dinner | Distinction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Grand | Harbour Grand Cafe | HK$198 | HK$398 | Harbour views + best value |
| Shangri-La (Island) | Cafe TOO | HK$458 | HK$688 | Central location, brand premium |
| JW Marriott | JW Cafe | HK$388 | HK$588 | Admiralty, diverse menus |
| Intercontinental (Kowloon) | Harbourside | HK$428 | HK$628 | Direct Victoria Harbour front |
| Imperial Hotel | Tiffany's | HK$328 | HK$498 | East Tsim Sha Tsui classic |
Harbour Grand Cafe undercuts every rival: HK$250+ cheaper than Shangri-La lunch, yet food quality, ambiance and service are comparable. The only "cost"? North Point is 15 minutes from Central — but for leisure visitors, that's actually a bonus.
6. How to Get There
MTR (Subway)
- North Point Station, Exit B1: Walk east along King's Road for about 5 minutes to reach Oil Street.
- Free hotel shuttle: From Quarry Bay MTR, a complimentary shuttle runs every 15–20 minutes.
Tram
North Point Terminus — a 3-minute walk. The tram journey itself is an iconic Hong Kong experience.
Taxi / Ride-hailing
From Central: ~HK$60. From Tsim Sha Tsui (harbour crossing): ~HK$100–120.
Self-drive
Harbour Grand offers guest and dining patron parking with discounts — HK$500 spend gets 2 hours free.
7. Practical Tips for Your Visit
- Booking timing: Reserve 3–5 days ahead for weekdays; at least one week for weekends and public holidays.
- Dress code: Smart casual — no flip-flops or tank tops.
- Meal duration: Lunch strictly 2 hours, dinner 2.5 hours.
- Beverages: Soft drinks and juice included in some packages; alcoholic drinks are à la carte. Unlimited beverage packages are available.
- Special occasions: Mention birthdays or anniversaries in advance — complimentary cake and simple décor can be arranged.
- Window seats: Not guaranteed, but mention "prefer window seat" when booking via Klook — improves odds significantly.
- Strategic eating: Start with high-value items (seafood, sashimi), then hot dishes and dim sum, finish with desserts.
- Service charge: 10% already included in your bill — no additional tipping required.
8. Nearby North Point Worth Exploring
North Point is a traditional Hong Kong neighbourhood brimming with local character — spend 1–2 hours exploring before or after your meal:
- Chun Yeung Street Market: An open-air market where trams run right through — iconic Hong Kong photography. 8-minute walk.
- North Point Pier: Ferries to Kowloon City and Kwun Tong. Waterfront promenade with sunset views. 3-minute walk.
- Oil Street Sculpture Park: Former Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, now a free public art space. Directly beside the hotel.
- Quarry Bay East Street Food: Authentic cha chaan tengs (Hong Kong diners) and vintage bakeries for a taste of everyday local life.
Suggested itinerary: Afternoon stroll through Chun Yeung Street → Oil Street sculpture park → North Point Pier waterfront → 17:30 return for dinner → post-dinner seaside walk.
9. Who Should Book This
- Couples: Window seating + refined menu = romantic dinner perfected.
- Families: Half-price kids, diverse cuisine, something for every palate.
- Business dining: 5-star setting without eye-watering bill-signing amounts.
- Buffet enthusiasts: Get your money's worth guilt-free at these prices.
- Tourists: The easiest gateway into Hong Kong's 5-star buffet culture.
Not ideal for: Time-pressed business travellers (North Point is 15 minutes from Central); gourmands hunting for Michelin single-plate cuisine.
10. Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Harbour Grand Cafe cost?
Weekday lunch from HK$198 (Klook), dinner from HK$398. Weekends and public holidays add HK$60–100 surcharge. Special holiday menus from HK$588.
How do I get to Harbour Grand Cafe?
North Point MTR Station Exit B1, walk 5 minutes east; or the hotel's free shuttle from Quarry Bay MTR; or tram to North Point terminus (3 min walk).
Should I book in advance?
Absolutely. Weekday reservations 1–2 days ahead; weekends at least one week out. Klook bookings auto-confirm your spot — show your e-voucher and go straight in.
Are there children's prices?
Yes — under 3 free, ages 4–11 half price. Select the child ticket when booking on Klook.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Klook allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before your reservation for full refund.
11. Why Book Through Us
- Save HK$70–100 off gate prices; lunch from just HK$198;
- E-voucher → show phone at door, skip any queue;
- Pick any date within 30 days at booking;
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior;
- Multi-currency checkout: Chinese, English, Japanese; WeChat Pay, Alipay, credit card accepted.