ClubONE Riviera
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Sha Tin , Hong Kong |
| Products | Cantonese dim sum and seafood dishes |
ClubONE Riviera (), previously known as Star Seafood Restaurant () and originally Treasure Floating Restaurant (), is a dining establishment located in Sha Tin, Hong Kong. Positioned along the eastern bank of the Shing Mun River, close to Siu Lek Yuen Road and Tai Chung Kiu Road, the restaurant is constructed from granite and designed to resemble a ship. It specializes in Cantonese dim sum and seafood dishes.
By the year 2007, it held the distinction of being the largest dim sum venue in Hong Kong, accommodating 150 tables with seating for 12 patrons each.
The restaurant ceased operations in early 2018 and was relaunched as 'Club One' during the summer of that year.
History
The existing structure succeeded the Shatin Floating Restaurant, which began service in 1963 before relocating to Guangzhou in 1984. This relocation was prompted by government initiatives reallocating parking space to the Amateur Rowing Association, environmental concerns conflicting with plans for a riverside town park, and the installation of an underwater sewage pipeline that restricted boat movement.
Over a span of 21 years, the original floating restaurant operated at eight different sites, including locations near Windermere (Ho Tung Lau), Sai Lam Temple, Lek Yuen, and where the Sha Tin Jockey Club Swimming Pool now stands.
In 1986, the Lands Department issued a tender for the current location adjacent to the former floating restaurant's mooring. The new building was constructed on piles to mimic a floating restaurant’s appearance since boat operations on Shing Mun River were prohibited. It incorporated modern sewage connections to eliminate water pollution.
This illuminated edifice has become a notable landmark within Sha Tin. A 1992 review by the South China Morning Post characterized it as a "hulking concrete pile" adorned with bright lighting, crystal chandeliers evoking Versailles, and elaborate stone carvings alongside pagoda-style towers.
See also
- Jumbo Floating Restaurant
- List of Chinese restaurants
- List of seafood restaurants
- List of restaurants in China