The Eight

The Eight is a Cantonese restaurant on the second floor of the Grand Lisboa Hotel on Avenida de Lisboa, on the Macau Peninsula. It holds two Michelin stars and is known for a goldfish-motif interior; in Chinese tradition the number eight and the goldfish are linked to good fortune, which suits the casino-hotel setting. The cuisine is refined Cantonese, with an emphasis on dim sum and on seafood, roast meats and soups. At lunch, the dim sum selection is the main draw, with more than 40 varieties on offer, from classic dumplings and buns to more elaborate seasonal creations. Dinner features a broader menu of banquet-style dishes. The dining room is richly decorated and formal, with attentive service, comfortable seating and a moderate noise level that rises when large family tables fill the room at weekends. A smart dress standard suits the setting. The beverage programme includes a substantial tea list, Chinese and international wines and spirits. Prices of roughly MOP 500-1,500 per person, about USD 62-188, vary with the ingredients chosen and with lunch dim sum versus a dinner banquet. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:30AM to 3PM and 6PM to 10PM, and is closed on Monday. Reservations are made on +853 8803 7788, and booking several days ahead is advisable for weekend lunch, which is especially popular, with more notice needed for large groups and holiday periods. The Grand Lisboa is a landmark of the peninsula skyline, and the restaurant shares a building with Robuchon au Dome, making the hotel a destination for two of Macau's highest-rated dining rooms.