M on the Bund.

As the first fine-dining pioneer to settle on the historic waterfront in 1999, M on the Bund remains a definitive Shanghai landmark. Occupying a century-old European-style building, the interior blends sleek velvet textures and white-tablecloth grandeur with a terrace that offers one of the city's most unobstructed views of the Huangpu River and the Pudong skyline. The kitchen delivers a sophisticated mix of European, Australian, and Middle Eastern influences, with a menu anchored by enduring signatures like the salt-encased leg of lamb and the famous M’s Pavlova. It is a place that feels both classic and contemporary—a social hub where the international crowd gathers for polished service, a robust wine list, and the quintessential experience of watching the city light up from above.