Best restaurants on Lamma Island

Hidden away at the far end of Sok Kwu Wan is Lamma Island Fishing Village Restaurant. This strip of the island has many seafood dining options, but none of the others have tables on a dock going out to sea like this one. The intimate setting offers 180-degree views of the hills and the ocean, all while the restaurant’s recognisable orange awning provide much-needed shade. It is the perfect place to tuck into a feast after walking the easy route over from Yung Shue Wan.

Lamma Island Fishing Village Restaurant offers generous set menus or a great à la carte selection. We recommend the steamed squid and black bean clams, or the fresh fish of the day! Usually open for lunch until late afternoon, give them a call during the wintertime as they sometimes close on quieter days.

Here’s a good hint: Snap a picture of the ferry timetable when passing by Sok Kwu Wan pier, ensuring a swift return ride to Central.

Lamma Island Fishing Village Restaurant, Section 584, Sok Kwu Wan, Lamma Island

If you are tired of seafood places, do not scroll past this! Even if this restaurant’s name suggests yet another seafood pitstop, Sampan Seafood Restaurant is first and foremost the place to go for when the dim sum cravings hit. Served the traditional way—only at breakfast—this one is for early risers. One of the first locations off the Yung Shue Wan pier, it is recognisable by its signature red-and-white chequered tablecloths assorted to a red awning. Offering a large selection of dim sum delights from steamed baskets, Sampan Seafood has become a breakfast tradition amongst many Hongkongers.

Sampan Seafood Restaurant, 16 Main Street, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island

Bookworm Café is a local favourite. Do not be fooled by its dim appearance on the outside; the café’s décor is lively, with plants scattered all over, leaf patterns on the wall, bookshelves for you to take your pick while you enjoy food and drinks, and a recognisable blue surfboard propped against the outside wall. It is a creative hub as well as a great place to catch up with friends.

Serving an array of fresh juices as well as your favourite coffee order, the menu offers a yummy selection of Western foods, such as tacos, pizzas, and some vegetarian dishes, including a signature vegetarian lasagna.

Bookworm Café, 79 Main Street, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island

If you are looking to blow off some steam, head to Dale Candela! Located a mere 300 metres from the Yung Shue Wan pier, you will not have to walk far nor look hard to find this address. Located on the corner of Main Street, Lamma’s buzzing atmosphere easily transfers to the wooden-bench terrace of this tapas restaurant and bar.

Dale Candela serves a filling Western set lunch, a Spanish selection of tapas, and mains such as the seabass, cooked to perfection. Most importantly, its regular clientele knows to order a fresh bottle of red or rosé sangria, the real star of the meal.

Here’s a little tip: Do not stress about ferry times. Just get up once you start to see crowds rushing past, or hear locals chatting away about which ferry they are catching—that’s how you know it’s time to go. Bottoms up! It’s time to hop on the ferry back to Central.

Dale Candela, 23 Main Street, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island

On the hill slightly above Lamma Power Station Beach is one of the rare dining options available on Lamma which is not located near Yung Shue Wan or Sok Kwu Wan ferry piers. Restaurant on the Hill is a Chinese establishment with a spacious outdoor terrace. In true Lamma style, its sea views also double as a panorama of the aforementioned power station, but that is just part of the charm.

The menu is all in Chinese, but you can ask for classic fried noodles, veggies, and soups, such as mung bean, red bean, or pumpkin sago.

Restaurant On the Hill, 39 Tai Wan To, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island

Terracotta Lamma is a seaside oasis, inspired by the laidback Mediterranean way of life. As you step through the doors, you’re immediately enveloped in the rustic, convivial atmosphere of the bar area. The terrace, with its panoramic sunset views, invites you to unwind and soak in the soothing seaside ambiance. Natural materials and earthy tones make Terracotta stand out among the Yung Shue Wan restaurants.

Its menu celebrates the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean, from the charcoal-grilled specialities to the freshly sourced seafood that nods to the nearby ocean. The bar team, renowned for its expertise from establishments like Honky Tonks Tavern and Shady Acres, has crafted a selection of cocktails, from the Solera Spritz to the Mediterranean Mule and the shaken Lamma Reviver, among others.

Terracotta Lamma offers plenty of opportunities for both lively gatherings and intimate moments. The versatile events programming provides the perfect canvas for celebrations, from the already iconic Sunday Sessions to more intimate private functions. It’s a place where the simple pleasures of life—good food, good company, and the beauty of the sea—converge to create unforgettable memories.

Terracotta Lamma, G/F, 47 Yung Shue Wan Main Street, Lamma Island

Calling out to all the sweet-toothed day-trippers out there! Shelly Cake Express is an independent cake shop nestled in the narrow, zigzagging streets of Lamma. Famous for its tofu cheesecake, the homey location also serves as a café, offering assortments of espresso, Earl Grey, almond, cornflake, oatmeal and raisins, chocolate, or butter biscuits, as well as seasonal treats and colourful milkshakes.

Shelly Cake Express, 21 Back Street, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island