Gulf Of Thailand - West Coast

Definitely one of the best restaurants on the island. Here the emphasis is on fish and seafood specialities, cooked in the Thai way or simply grilled. The local products are fresh, the preparation and cooking of the dishes, carefully presented, are perfect. Open kitchen. The setting is charming, with subdued lights and wooden furniture. We dine here with our feet in the sand. Courteous and professional service. Remember to book in high season.

This small establishment on the sidewalk of the promenade, with plastic chairs, is frequented by the locals, and for good reason: the food is excellent. Fish, shellfish, seafood, you can take a look at the well-stocked display before making your choice. The dishes are made to order for Thai palates, so don't forget to specify "phet nit noi" if you don't want it to be too spicy! A treat. They also serve cold beer, to be enjoyed while admiring the view of the bay.

It's here that you'll find the best seafood specialities. Also on the menu: meats, vegetarian dishes, salads... Quite simply, one of Koh Tao's finest restaurants. Seafood platters, Thai fusion fish dishes, tuna carpaccio... Extensive wine list (Chablis, Sauvignon Blanc, Argentinean, Chilean, Italian, Australian wines, etc.). Friendly welcome and professional service.

Koh Tao's best vegetarian/vegan restaurant! Cuisine prepared without MSG (monosodium glutamate). Specialties based on tofu, seitan, soups, noodles, curries, desserts... Thai vegetarian dishes are full of flavor! Dishes are carefully presented. Try their version of pad thai or black mango sticky rice for dessert! Small, ordinary but pleasant room, with wooden furniture. Friendly service. A place to try during your stay on Turtle Island.

This small establishment doesn't look like much, but it serves delicious food. It is a Thai restaurant located on the beach of Bang Po, specializing in seafood. It is frequented as much by tourists as by locals, which is a guarantee of quality. Wooden tables and chairs are placed on the sand, where you can sit in the shade in the open room. It's excellent and the rates are very low.

The city's most popular restaurant. In a modern setting with high ceilings, a wide variety of dishes are offered: beef steaks, barbecued pork ribs, and many grilled meats. The menu is varied: pasta, fish and seafood, pizzas... Not to mention a range of highly successful traditional Thai recipes. Beer and wine are also served. The staff speak little English, but the service is friendly. The main attraction of the place is its pleasant riverside terrace.

Installed on stilts, the "People of the Sea" restaurant is of course specialized in fish and shellfish. Good local reputation... The atmosphere is closer to that of a canteen than a big restaurant. Beautiful terrace overlooking the beach. The fish is cooked to perfection. The large number of customers suggests that the products are very fresh, which is very positive. On the other hand, we noticed a certain carelessness concerning the service on certain evenings. It's a pity that the prices are a bit prohibitive.

This friendly bar-restaurant on Nadan beach is a perfect spot to watch the sunset. They serve excellent fish and seafood of course, but also pizzas, bruschettas, traditional Thai dishes, among others... It's a great place to stroll around and enjoy a cold beer or cocktail. It is particularly popular among Anglo-Saxon tourists following a BBC report. A place to discover.

Established for almost 20 years in Hua Hin, this restaurant serves Thai fish and seafood specialties. The dishes are delicately presented but do not manage to convince completely. You can choose to be served in a well laid out garden, on the terrace of the pavilion with its Lanna style architecture, or in an air-conditioned room. The view is magnificent: the restaurant overlooks the beach and the hill where the Khao Takiab temple stands. A place to visit mainly for its very charming setting.

This friendly restaurant is located not far from the landing stage, on the main street (crossing the village from west to east). The menu is varied and international, with an emphasis on seafood, particularly... crab! Traditional Thai recipes are well executed. The fish are fresh and tasty. Without being exceptional, the Lucky Crab is nevertheless one of the best restaurants in Haad Rin, the offer being of poor quality in this part of the island. The service is pleasant but sometimes a bit long. Reasonable prices.

The Raya Resort's restaurant, with its traditional Thai architectural style, is superb. This elegant setting is ideal for a sophisticated and romantic dinner or gourmet lunch. A la carte, carefully concocted fish and seafood specialties, but also the classics of Thai cuisine and some western dishes. The dishes are copious and carefully presented. Wine list provided and attentive and discreet service. One of the best tables in town.

Close to the landing stage, this nice little restaurant has a terrace with a magnificent view of the bay. On the menu are the usual Thai specialties, and fish and seafood, concocted in a classic Thai style, grilled or stir-fried. It's good and really cheap. Possibility to drink a cold beer, or even spirits if you feel like it after a long day of diving. Several establishments of the same type are lined up in front of the beach, but this one remains our favourite

This Nora Buri Resort & Spa restaurant is a little gem. The beachside terrace offers a romantic setting, and your plate is equally well-stocked: sumptuous seafood, well-prepared meats, divine desserts... If you'd like to dine for two and enjoy some of the tastiest international cuisine, head for this fine restaurant on Rock Beach. The resort is also home to another restaurant: Rice Barge & Terrace, serving Thai specialties.

El Gaucho moved from Chaweng to Bophut in 2019: same team, same concept! On the menu: a wide choice of beef steaks, fish grills, sophisticated starters, and a magnificent wine list featuring delicious Argentine wines. All served in an elegant and refined setting by a friendly and very professional team. To immerse yourself in the atmosphere, you can even order a Fernet-coca, the national drink in Argentina, for an aperitif!

The cozy setting is elegant, with lots of woodwork, tables made from old sewing machines, and antiques scattered here and there. The menu offers the classics of Thai cuisine, but also a whole range of fresh seafood that you can choose directly from the stalls. The dishes are a bit westernized, so not very spicy, which makes it an excellent place to dine with the family. Very good cocktails too.