Fireside Brings Heat to Hong Kong’s Steakhouse Scene
The restaurant’s smoky flavors live up to the hype, and its three-course lunch menu offers excellent value for money.
There was a question on my mind when I stepped into Fireside: Is this one of the best steakhouses in Hong Kong? The bar was set high, with the Central venue not only taking the city’s top spot in the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants guide for 2025 but also ranking 50th globally. The restaurant makes a compelling case, carving out a distinct niche for itself in a city awash with meat-centric eateries
Fireside is helmed by chef Jaime Ortolá, a Spaniard who draws inspiration from cooking over a wood-fired hearth. The idea is simple: strip things back to the fundamentals and let flavor and texture shine. It’s a concept that’s immediately visible on arrival. Forget white linens and hushed dining rooms. Fireside opts for sleek marble, brick walls and a terracotta-toned open kitchen where flames dance under the grill. My guest and I chose counter seats for a front-row view of the action, and the smoky aromas and crackling sounds certainly amplified the experience.