Thailand

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.

This small, unpretentious establishment, close to the station, offers vegetarian and vegan specialities from the Issan region. It is possible to install in the air-conditioned room or on the terrace. The whole is impeccable, with tablecloths on the tables. The cuisine is flavoured with strong flavours, typical of this region of the northeast of the country. A wide variety of dishes are available, some can be quite spicy, do not hesitate to specify the degree of chilli desired. The owner also offers cooking classes on site.

This place doesn't look like much and yet its reputation has gone beyond the borders of the Kingdom of Siam... This restaurant is specialized in fish and seafood. Crabs, lobsters, oysters, shrimps, fish, shellfish... The choice is vast! The whole declined in several recipes, all as delicious the ones as the others, to be accompanied by a small dry and fresh white wine or a beer (the establishment does not serve alcohol between 2 pm and 5 pm). Service can be a little slow, but it's worth the wait. Highly recommended.

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 restaurant at The Boathouse Phuket Resort offers refined cuisine served in a privileged setting overlooking the panorama of Kata Bay. Thai and international cuisine is served with fish and seafood specialities from the day's catch, with recipes favouring local products as much as possible. The wine list is exceptional: 750 different wines! The place is internationally renowned for its quality service. The Saturday night atmosphere is delivered by a jazz band.

In a chic, casual setting overlooking Laguna Lake, Cut will delight your taste buds. You'll be thrilled by the wide choice of meats, because that's what it's all about, offered on the à la carte menu. Rotisserie chickens from Chiang Mai's best organic farms and excellent cuts of Tomahawk Wagyu beef - specialists will love it! Thai dishes are also on the menu, but always with quality meats. Quality service.

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.

The Longtail Boat, which used to be the most recommendable restaurant on the old and popular Seafood Street, has moved to Khlong Road, the road leading to Noppharat Thara. It is still an excellent option for a quality dinner. First, for its chic, dimmed and romantic atmosphere. Then for its delicious cuisine, with a focus on fish and seafood, which you can choose directly from the stalls or from the vivariums. Also excellent cocktails. Reservations recommended for groups.

This establishment combines a store selling organic and vegetarian products with a small cafeteria offering healthy meals. You can help yourself to a large and varied buffet that includes vegan, vegetarian and some non-vegetarian dishes. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are also available. The wide choice of products will delight aficionados. Please note that while the store closes at 7pm, the restaurant stops serving at 2pm...

This fish and seafood market is one of the main attractions of Rawai. Located in a small street of Chao Ley village, the principle is simple: you buy lobsters, shrimps, squids, cockles, fish and others by weight. Then you choose a restaurant that will prepare your purchase according to the cooking of your choice. You can also order rice, vegetables, drinks... The place is very popular with Chinese tourist groups. If you pay attention to the prices, it can be a good deal. If not...

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 great restaurant is a great success, it must be said that the prices charged are rather attractive! Good traditional Thai cuisine, barbecue, some original fish specialties... Dishes from Isaan province, in the north of the country, are also offered, which is rather rare in this part of Thailand. It's often crowded but the table rotation is quite fast, don't be discouraged! It is also one of the few restaurants to offer draught beer at low prices. Guitar/voice concert every night.