The best al fresco restaurants in Hong Kong

Plume—an extension of fine dining French restaurant Écriture—is a laidback rooftop space that offers food and drinks along with city views from the top of H Queen's in Central. The approachable French fare is matched with an extensive wine list, making it the perfect venue to while away an evening. 

Louise sits inside a two-floor heritage-listed house within PMQ with two outdoor terraces for al fresco dining. Meanwhile, the menus offer refined, contemporary takes on traditional French cuisine with an impressive range of wines including everything from the classics to the boutique.

The Grill, as one might imagine, offers barbecue for dinner and weekend brunch within the gardens of the Grand Hyatt hotel. The poolside restaurant's al fresco offerings include grilled meat, seafood, salads, and desserts. For brunch, the venue kicks off the weekend with live DJ entertainment.

Arcane's modern European cuisine is often presented in the main dining room. But—when the skies allow—dining al fresco is worth considering as the tropical garden terrace provides another hidden space with lush greenery and a variety of different herbs, fruits and vegetables that sometimes feature on the menu too.

La Rambla's spacious terrace offers panoramic views of Victoria Harbour alongside Catalan cuisine and refined tapas. It's no wonder so many opt to sit outside when the sun is shining. Highlights include the truffle bikini sandwich, suckling pig and paella, all of which pair wonderfully with some lesser-known varietals on the Spanish-focused wine list.

On the second floor of The Hari Hong Kong is the Japanese-inspired restaurant Zoku which leads to an outdoor terrace filled with tables and greenery. Overlooking bustling Wan Chai, The Terrace is ideal for al fresco lunches and after-work tipples. The venue is also currently offering free-flow makimonos and martinis for dinner.

The stylish restaurant is also home to a 2,200 sq ft outdoor terrace deck and garden, providing the perfect spot for weekend brunch, leisurely lunches and dinners. Here, guests can recline and relax as they dine on Duddell's famed dim sum and more.

Located in the heart of Soho, one might be surprised to find a hidden terrace within a Lebanese restaurant. Yet, Maison Libanaise has La Buvette (meaning little bar in French), a rooftop space with wooden bench tops and seats to enjoy vibrant Lebanese food for lunch and dinner.

Sunset Grill is made for meat and seafood lovers. The restaurant's open kitchen features a charcoal grill that attracts many for its grilled items, but it's the outdoor wooden deck with planes taking off during sunset that al fresco diners come here for.