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Restaurants
Hong Kong
Wan Chai
The Optimist

The Optimist

Spanish, Mediterranean, European

Dishes priced around$343

Photo of restaurant The Optimist in Wan Chai, Hong Kong
The Optimist is not bookable via Quandoo yet. To make a reservation, contact the restaurant using the details below. Checkout the opening hours first and bear in mind that if you reserve ahead, you won't have to wait in line.
End of Quandoo services in Hong Kong
Quandoo is terminating its services in Hong Kong on December 31st, 2023.

About The Optimist

Family-friendly ✨
Good for groups 🎉
Card payment
Air conditioning
Open now
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Closes at 12:00 am
Tuesday
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Wednesday
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Thursday
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Friday
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Saturday
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sunday
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Monday
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
6:00 pm - 12:00 am

More about the restaurant: The Optimist

The Optimist is a strikingly authentic Spanish bar and restaurant in Hong Kong’s most playful district, occupying a classy but fun street-level space on Hennessy Road. But head up from a classy cocktail at the cool bar and you’ll see how serious this Wan Chai head-turner is about food – northern Spanish food, to be precise. Find out what the fuss about The Optimist is all about and book a table now!

Check out The Optimist’s brunch (Sat-Sun) and lunch (Mon-Fri) menus!

Frequently asked questions

Does The Optimist serve Spanish food?

Yes, the restaurant The Optimist serves Spanish food and also serves Mediterranean, European food.

Does the restaurant The Optimist have parking?

No, the restaurant The Optimist has no parking.

Thinking about making a The Optimist booking?

Dear diners, please note that reservations are for a dining time of 2 hours.

This is not a generic paella and tapas place. This is a purist northern Spanish restaurant, ruled by an authentic asador grill and celebrating the natural bounty from sea, land and earth of this region. Have their amazing brunch buffets to try it all, or pick out a particular cut of beef, pork or seafood from the butcher and fishmonger and have it grilled to perfection in front of your eyes. With chic decor inspired by the bars of Barcelona, complete with vintage detailing and lush greenery, The Optimist’s up-scale environment is the perfect place for celebrating a special occasion or a stylish night on the tiles with friends in Hong Kong’s Wan Chai.

Begin your meal by sharing some small plates like the grilled Galician octopus, ham or mushroom croquettes or campfire baked camembert, before moving on to the main affair. Tuck into some Mediterranean whole seabass with garlic sauce, grilled pork ribs or some seafood charcoal-baked rice. Finish off with some warm, homemade apple pie or vanilla custard ‘natillas’ with corn flakes and strawberry coulis before indulging in a handcrafted cocktail from the lengthy list that features everything from the classics to some more creative concoctions like the Black Heart (diplomatico rum, muddled fresh fig, Creme de Cassis, lime and sugar). A stand-out on Hong Kong’s Hennessy Road, spaces at The Optimist are know to fill up quickly. Beat the crowds and book a table at this trendy Wan Chai haunt in advance!