Cococabana — Restaurant in Hong Kong Island

Cococabana Restaurant Review

Nestled in the picturesque village of Shek O, Cococabana is a delightful culinary gem that captures the essence of beach dining. From the moment you step in, you're greeted by a warm, inviting atmosphere that perfectly complements its beach-side locale.

The decor is vibrant and laid-back, with colorful accents and a relaxed vibe that makes you feel like you're on a mini-vacation. The outdoor seating area offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, providing a perfect backdrop for a leisurely meal.

The staff at Cococabana are attentive and friendly, making sure every guest feels welcomed and well-cared-for.

The menu is a delightful fusion of flavors, featuring an array of fresh seafood, mediterranean dishes, and local favorites. The standout dish for me is undoubtedly the grilled Peri Peri prawns.

Cococabana boasts an impressive cocktail menu, with creative concoctions that are as beautiful as they are delicious.

Cococabana is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience that combines great food, stunning views, and a relaxed atmosphere.

Whether you're a local or a visitor, this spot is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy a taste of paradise...

That fresh crushed pepper you see on the glass is about all the seasoning they must've added to this bloody mary. I couldn't even taste any salt, let alone Worcestershire sauce.

I asked for some salt and Tabasco that I could see and spiced up the sad drink myself.

The place didn't look super clean - can't complain for one that's by the beach, eh? But they didn't seem hygienic either - using their hands to cool the glasses for the beer, shaking ice cubes up and down and putting that ice back in the jug of water that was being served. Gloves, at least?

The breads were warm, subtly toasty and light. The pizza, very homely looking, I didn't try it. The fries were thick cut, fried to perfection and solid.

The ratatouille was more like a cheesy gratin, sans the flour. I pictured a hearty vegetable dish with a touch of goat cheese to cut through the vegetables, but it was like they were baked in the cheese.

Again - going in on these beachfront restaurants, I'm prepared for disappointing food so it wasn't that big a hit I had to take, but that bloody mary! Add some bloody salt and spice, please :)

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Not a great experience... we booked a table for drinks for a friend's birthday, and even called up AND visited to ensure that they could accomodate us for drinks at a table with covid-friendly restrictions, which on all occasions everyone we spoke to said was possible. When we arrived on the day we were told that they were fully booked. We explained, yes, we made a booking so that's understandable, however we were given no tables and were forced to congregate in a small section of the restaurant which was in no way covid-friendly. Particularly during the past year I'd love to support bars and restaurants as much as possible, however I have to be honest and say that the rudeness of the staff on arrival and throughout out the evening was appalling, and the inconvenience of the booking, not following restrictions and ruining the friend's birthday was very upsetting. We ended up leaving early and I can promise I will not...