Things to Do in Macao Peninsula, Macau
Macau's dense historic mainland, where Portuguese civic squares, Chinese temples, and casino towers share a few compressed kilometers. Senado Square leads uphill to the Ruins of St Paul, while the A-Ma Temple, Red Market, and lanes of dried-seafood shops reveal the trading city beneath the resort skyline.
Macau's dense historic mainland, where Portuguese civic squares, Chinese temples, and casino towers share a few compressed kilometers. Senado Square leads uphill to the Ruins of St Paul, while the A-Ma Temple, Red Market, and lanes of dried-seafood shops reveal the trading city beneath the resort skyline.
Robuchon au DômeFrench
The EightCantonese
Wing LeiCantonese
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Top things to do in Macao Peninsula
Old Protestant Cemetery
CemeteryThe final resting place of 19th-century sailors previously banned from being buried within Portuguese Macau.
Where to eat & drink in Macao Peninsula
Robuchon au Dôme
Michelin ★★★French· MOP 500+The location at the top of the Grand Lisboa Hotel makes for breathtaking views and is a terrific setting for the restaurant's renowned contemporary French cuisine. Whether as part of the set menu or à la carte, the dishes are intricate…
- Mon
- 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Tue–Wed
- Closed
- Thu–Fri
- 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
The Eight
Michelin ★★Cantonese· MOP 500+The lavish interior sports goldfish motifs and the number eight to wish diners good fortune. The menu is traditional Cantonese starring crisply crafted quality ingredients. The head chef adds a new spin to familiar dishes with imported…
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM
Wing Lei
Michelin ★★Cantonese· MOP 400–450Equally suited to power lunches and friendly get-togethers, this strikingly lavish restaurant dominated by a frosted crystal flying dragon offers far more than just a treat for the eye. Cantonese classics and dim sum crafted with…
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 11 PM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 11 PM
- Sun
- 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 6 PM – 11 PM
Black Lotus
★ 4.9 · 134Bar· MOP 100–250A local bar and restaurant near the Ruins of St. Paul's, known for its cocktails made with fresh, local, tropical fruits and a menu that includes dishes like bacalhau tofu and fried rice.
- Every day
- 12 PM – 12 AM
Cathedral Cafe Macau
★ 4.5 · 384Coffee Shop· MOP 100–150A cafe offering different dining experiences with outdoor, bar height, and basement seating, known for Western-style breakfast, coffee, and Macanese African chicken.
- Every day
- 9 AM – 1 AM
8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana
Michelin ★Italian· $$$$This award-winning Macao outpost offers the same exquisite fine-dining experience as its Hong Kong flagship.
- Mon
- 12 PM – 2 PM, 6 PM – 9:30 PM
- Tue–Wed
- Closed
- Thu
- 6 PM – 9:30 PM
- Fri
- 12 PM – 2 PM, 6 PM – 9:30 PM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 2 PM, 6 PM – 9:30 PM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 2 PM, 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Wall Street華爾街冰滴咖啡（十六浦店）
Coffee Shop· MOP 1–50A coffee shop known for its hand-drip coffee, coconut latte, and seafood sandwiches.
- Every day
- 8 AM – 8 PM
UTM Educational Restaurant
★ 4.5 · 188Portuguese· $$Part of the Macao University of Tourism, this restaurant was set up to train the future talents of Macau’s hospitality industry. The menu features European and Macanese dishes using herbs from their own garden; to sample local flavours…
- Mon–Fri
- 12 PM – 3 PM, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 3 PM, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Imperial Court
Cantonese· MOP 500+A recurring dragon theme ties this sleek, contemporary room together – from the carved dragon entwined around a marble pillar to the dragon glass sculpture adorning each table.
- Mon–Fri
- 12 PM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 10:30 PM
- Sat
- 11 AM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 10:30 PM
- Sun
- 11 AM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 10:30 PM
Tsukimi Restaurant & Bar
BarA relaxing bar and restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, offering a variety of craft beers, wines, and fusion cuisine.
- Every day
- 6 PM – 3 AM
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- 1Robuchon au Dôme
- 2The Eight
- 3Wing Lei
- 4International Certified Yoga Teachers Association Macao
- 5Old Protestant Cemetery
- 6足康樂CHOK Hong Lok (海立方店)
- 7Black Lotus
- 8Cathedral Cafe Macau
- 9Livraria Portuguesa
- 10足康樂 皇朝光輝苑分店（美高梅酒店對面）
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