Jennifer Chung finds the hottest restaurant terraces in town.

FINDS
2/F, Lan Kwai Fong Tower, 33 Wyndham St., Central, 2522-9318
Vibe: Scandinavian cool with a warm welcome
Decor: Modern, icy-blue and beaded
Terrace: Big enough to swing a reindeer, views over the Fong
Cuisine: Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish
Drink: Chocolate Martini
Dinner mains: $150-$200
Beer: $50-$80
Wine/glass: $48-$300
Why It's Hot: Beautiful people and beautiful food you can't get elsewhere

Fish Bar
JW Marriott, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2841-3858
Vibe: Aussie resort 
Decor: Casual, comfy, and teak-lined 
Terrace: Poolside and breezy with great view
Cuisine: Modern Australian seafood
Drinks: Rum and pineapple juice
Dinner mains: $200
Beer: $45
Wine/glass: $55
Why It's Hot: Poolside dining, harbor view and fish the way you like it

Illy
1/F Lan Kwai Fong Tower, 33 Wyndham St., Central, 2526-2627
Vibe: Chic Italian coffee culture
Decor: Polished 
Terrace: Cozy, wooden, semi-circular
Cuisine: Italian fine dining
Drinks: 40 types of coffee
Dinner: $200-$250
Beer: $60
Wine/glass: $55-$90
Why It's Hot: The covered terrace means you can dine outside even when it's pouring. DJ on Fri and Sat nights from 10pm

Isola Bar & Grill
Level 3, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St., Central, 2383-8765
Vibe: Elegant, and just a tad pretentious 
Decor: Glass and class
Terrace: Uber-modern, ultra-fashionable
Cuisine: Gourmet Italian
Drinks: Vino
Dinner: $140-$300
Beer: $55
Wine/glass: $60
Why It's Hot: 270-degree harbor view from large deck populated by beautiful people

Red
4/F, Two IFC, 8 Finance St., Central, 8129-8882
Vibe: Tie-loosening
Atmosphere: Smart-casual, sleek and very red
Terrace: Vast enough to be split into "areas"
Cuisine: Fusion
Drinks: Cocktails, juices and smoothies
Dinner mains: $148-$158
Beer: $55
Wine/glass: $60-$125 
Why It's Hot: Enormous patio with comfy sofas, popular with suits and gym junkies who can't face the treadmill. DJs on Wed - Sat nights

Scirocco
10-12 Staunton St., SoHo, 2973-6605
Vibe: Above it all 
Decor: Comfy and tranquil eyrie
Terrace: Deck overlooking SoHo
Cuisine: Greek-Mediterranean-North African
Drinks: Bloody Mary (brunch)
Dinner: $250
Beer: $48
Wine/glass: $48
Why It's Hot: Great people-watching spot, and Mediterranean food with French flare

The Quarterdeck Club
Fleet Arcade, Fenwick Pier, 1 Lung King St., Wan Chai,
2827-8882
Vibe: Sea-sprayed
Decor: Nautical
Terrace: Large, partly covered, and smack on the waterfront
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Drinks: Beers
Dinner: $300-$350
Beer: $43-$45
Wine/glass: $52-$110
Why It's Hot: Only restaurant in town with its toes in the harbor - and all those US Navy boys when the ships come in

The Grill @ Plateau
11/F Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, 2522-9318
Vibe: Tropical 
Decor: Snug spot in poolside garden with epic harbor view
Terrace: Leafy yet urban
Cuisine: Barbecue dinner buffet
Drinks: Mango, honeydew melon and basil smoothie
Dinner: $438
Beer: $55
Wine/glass: $100
Why It's Hot: Peaceful see-and-be-seen spot. And it smells great

Uno Beach Cafe
G/F West Block, Island Rd., Deep Water Bay Beach, 2328-2138
Vibe: Sunburned 
Decor: Beach chic
Terrace: Picnic-style tables and sandy floor
Cuisine: Spanish tapas
Drinks: Fresh lemonade and sangria
Dinner: tapas dishes $25 each
Beer: $25
Wine/glass: $25
Why It's Hot: Right on the beach, so you don't even have to get dressed to eat here