Koh Phangan

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 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.

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