The best seafood restaurants 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 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.

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.

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 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.

The resort's restaurant is open to non-residents, allowing them to take advantage of the resort's facilities and privileged position on Sunrise Beach. During the day, you can sit back and enjoy the beach and delicious Thai food and drinks at reasonable prices. Every evening in high season, a seafood barbecue is offered, with the possibility of dining on the terrace, with your feet in the water. Peaceful and romantic atmosphere.

Colourful illuminations in the centre of the beach will probably attract your attention, this is the small Malee Seafood restaurant. Plastic menus, skewers, wooden furniture and quick service, no doubt, it is a real little Thai gargote run by people from the village. It serves honest Thai cuisine and seafood specialties that can be chosen in a vivarium.... Beer is cheapest here too. The Madama Ping restaurant next door is also worth a try.

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

Located south of White Sand Beach, near Klong Prao, this restaurant serves good seafood specialities. The egg noodles (egg noodles) prepared on the premises, served with seafood, are to be tasted. The menu also includes classic dishes such as pad thai or chicken with cashew nuts. The rates are still a little high, but the address is busy. Some recipes hit the bull's-eye while others are more mundane... Open room and pleasant terrace. Correct service.

A particularly charming place located on the riverside, on the road leading to the Iyara Resort. A small wooden house with white and blue in predominant colours, with several atmospheres (terrace, room). As you can imagine, Thai-style seafood specialties are served here. It's excellent and the rates are very affordable. The terrace of this restaurant is very pleasant. It is nice to stroll and admire the coming and going of the boats on the river. Low prices, pleasant service. Warmly recommended.