Don’t be surprised to find enthusiastic locals dining in the restaurants at Bayview Hotel Melaka. Executive chef Clarence Felix specializes in local and nyonya dishes, including his signature dish Assam Pedas Fish, while chef Sum creates outstanding Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine. Southern Court Chinese Restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner, and guests can start the day off right with a buffet breakfast at The Palette Café or a shot of java in StarCups Coffee Club, located in the hotel lobby. It stays open late into the night, along with the Lobby Lounge, which offers spirits, brews and big-screen sports.