The Gulf Coast Beaches Restaurants

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  • 1. Bang Po Seafood

    $$ | Mae Nam Beach

    Mere feet from lapping waves, this perennial favorite serves the freshest seafood at reasonable prices. The purple baby-octopus soup and the sour curry with local turmeric and fish are two great options.

    56/4 Moo 6, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand
    077-420010

    Known For

    • Sandy beach setting
    • Truly authentic tom yum
    • A sea urchin salad that doesn't break the bank
  • 2. Koti

    $$

    A longtime local favorite for Thai-style seafood, Koti has a no-nonsense decor and a packed dining room that attests to the flavor of dishes like hor mok talay (steamed seafood curry). The large menu includes such crowd-pleasers as fried fish with garlic and pepper.

    61/1 Dechanuchit Rd., Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, 77110, Thailand
    66-32-511252

    Known For

    • Prime night market location
    • Bustling atmosphere
    • Open kitchen
  • 3. Ogen

    $$$

    This Israeli-run joint brings a mouthwatering taste of the Levant to Thailand's most venerable beach enclave. While the smoky aroma of meat, fish, and kebabs grilling over charcoal make this a heaven for carnivores, vegans are equally well-fed with a selection of salads, dips, and righteous falafel and hummus plates. 

    250/131 Petchkasem Rd., Soi 94, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, 77110, Thailand
    66-092-260--0376

    Known For

    • Generous portions
    • Both vegetarian- and vegan-friendly
    • Attentive, friendly service
  • 4. Angela's at Moonhut

    $ | Mae Nam Beach

    This beachfront diner serves salads and sandwiches, both traditional and inventive. Among the latter, the "Hot Bandana" is a tasty vegetarian sandwich baked inside a bread bowl and served wrapped in a bandana.

    67/2 Moo1 Maenam, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand
    66-077-427396

    Known For

    • British standards like bangers and mash
    • Imported meat and cheese
    • A ridiculous amount of bread and baked goods
  • 5. Big Fish

    $$$

    Pattaya's reputation as a top spot for sampling seafood is given fresh impetus at this lively restaurant. The venue is open daily for lunch, but it comes alive on weekend nights when gourmands flock to its seafood buffet, which is a kingly affair starring superfresh morsels served in an underwater-inspired space popping with eclectic artworks. 

    390 Moo 9, Pattaya Sai 2 Rd., Pattaya, Chonburi, 20150, Thailand
    66-038-930600

    Known For

    • Famous Sunday night buffet
    • Live music, which adds to the vibe
    • An outstanding array of seafood

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Mon.–Thurs.
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  • 6. Blues Blues

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    Hidden in plain sight on the way to an elephant camp and waterfall is this family-run Thai restaurant that brings a love of food, art (one of the owners is a multimedia artist and the decor reflects this), and music together under one canopy. Keep it classic with curries, stir-fries, or stuffed omelets—all fairly priced and full of flavor.

    Klong Son, Koh Chang, Trat, 23170, Thailand
    66-087-144--6412

    Known For

    • Open-air dining
    • Unique decor
    • Simple yet satisfying local dishes
  • 7. Buffalo Bill's at Fisherman's Wharf

    $$

    This surf-and-turf restaurant takes pride in using the best of the region's produce and seafood. Try the beer-battered fish-and-chips served in traditional newspaper wrapping, or start your day with the best eggs Benedict in town.

    8 Chomsin Rd., Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, 77110, Thailand
    08-0727--4710

    Known For

    • <PRO>Sunday roast specials</PRO>
    • <PRO>spicy Thai food if you don't want Western fare</PRO>
    • <PRO>reputable guest rooms </PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 8. Dining on the Rocks

    $$$$ | Tambon Bophut

    Arranged on several terraces, the tables here all have panoramic sea views; arrive before sunset to get the full effect. In addition to à la carte entrées and apps like iced tom yum gazpacho with oysters, this Six Senses' staple offers a wide range of revelatory set menus, including one for vegetarians.

    9/10 Moo 5, Baan Plai Laem, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand
    66-077-245678

    Known For

    • Thoughtful vegan and vegetarian options
    • Progressive wine pairings
    • The island's most ambitious tasting menus
  • 9. El Greco

    $$$

    El Greco brings a taste of the Ionian to the tropics. The emphasis is on prime ingredients perfectly cooked: a simple creed that is executed via offerings such as shrimp saganaki (shrimp with feta, fresh oregano, tomatoes, and olive oil) and giant souvlaki platters 

    24/7 Moo 4, Koh Chang, Trat, 23170, Thailand
    66-086-843--8417

    Known For

    • Delicious dips
    • King-sized platters
    • Great for sharing
  • 10. Gambero Rosso Andrea

    $$

    Beachfront trattorias don't come more inviting than this one. Pizza is the specialty of the house, and pies come in various thin-crusted, wood-fired guises. Perhaps the best thing about the place, though, is its ambience. You can literally feel the sand between your toes at the beachside setting while the views of the boats sailing in and out of Mae Haad Bay are unfailingly evocative. 

    21/1 Moo 2, Koh Tao, Surat Thani, 84360, Thailand
    66-098-468--6030

    Known For

    • Authentic wood-fired pizza
    • Beachside vibes
    • Reasonable wine selection
  • 11. Jae Eiw Seafood

    $$ | Klongsan

    Rated by many Thais as being among the best seafood restaurants in the entire province, this humble venue has serious credentials. The kitchen backs up its rep courtesy of perfectly cooked Thai-style seafood. Menu highlights include the stir-fried prawns in salt, chili, and garlic.

    10/10/1 Moo 4, Koh Chang, Trat, 23170, Thailand
    66-081-982–3954

    Known For

    • Seriously good seafood
    • English-language menu
    • Popular with the locals
  • 12. Ko Seng

    $$ | Mae Nam Beach

    This two-story seafood restaurant has been feeding Mae Nam residents for decades. The menu changes daily depending on the day's catch. Its most famous dish, stir-fried crab with black pepper, is highly recommended.

    95 Soi Kohseng, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand
    66-089-874--3516

    Known For

    • Low prices
    • Rotating catch-of-the-day specials
    • House-grown organic vegetables
  • 13. Kob Thai Restaurant

    $$

    Everything on the menu at this well-run Lamai restaurant is excellent. The venue doesn't reinvent the wheel. Instead, the onus is on classic Thai dishes cooked well and with love. Extra marks go to the ambience, which sees parties dine in individual wooden salas (pavilions) in a verdant tropical garden. 

    101/18 Moo 3, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84310, Thailand
    66-082-534--9325

    Known For

    • Prideful service
    • A serene tropical setting
    • Authentic Thai food
  • 14. La Sirene

    $$ | Tambon Bophut

    For elegant French cooking, try this small waterfront bistro whose owner moved here from Nice. The three-course tasting menu might include such delicacies as a shark with pineapple entrée, along with a salad and dessert.

    65/1 Bophut Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand
    077-425301

    Known For

    • <PRO>à la carte options like shrimp in cognac sauce</PRO>
    • <PRO>several Thai staples, including a glass noodle salad with seafood</PRO>
    • <PRO>delightful waterfront seating on its deck</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 15. Lek Noi

    $ | Seafood

    This place doesn't look like much—it's little more than a shack with plastic chairs and simple wooden tables—but many locals say this the best place for seafood on the island. Lek Noi is a little more than a kilometer (½ mile) out of town on the way to Chudhadhuj Palace.

    Mekhaamthaew Rd., Koh Si Chang, Chonburi, 20120, Thailand
  • 16. Lucky Crab Restaurant

    $$$

    As if striving to please every last one of the island's international visitors, this fun restaurant serves entrées from around the world. The specialty, though, is grilled seafood, prepared with one of 12 sauces; select your fish and sauce, then enjoy the breeze from the ceiling fans while you await your food.

    94/18 Haad Rin W, Haad Rin, Surat Thani, 84280, Thailand
    077-375125

    Known For

    • <PRO>hot pan special of sizzling seafood</PRO>
    • <PRO>wide menu, covering all the culinary bases</PRO>
    • <PRO>grilled fish</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No credit cards
  • 17. Moom Aroi

    $$$

    For a different side of Pattaya, head north of the city to this beautiful, romantic seafood restaurant that sits right on the waterfront. The almost exclusively Thai clientele enjoys hand-picked lobster, tiger prawns, crab, oysters, and fish amid shimmering pools, palm trees, and sweeping bay views.

    83/4 Na Klua Rd., Pattaya, Chonburi, 20150, Thailand
    038-223252

    Known For

    • Point-and-smile ordering
    • Fresh seafood tanks
    • Reasonable prices considering the quality of the food
  • 18. Nira's Home Bakery

    $

    The alluring scent of fresh baked goods immediately delights all who enter this funky place. The owner, who picked up his baking skills while living and working in Germany, opened Nira's in the mid-1980s, before the island even had electricity.

    74/10 Moo 1, Thong Sala, Haad Rin, Surat Thani, 84280, Thailand
    081-535--5215

    Known For

    • <PRO>homemade lasagna</PRO>
    • <PRO>fresh, fresh juices</PRO>
    • <PRO>gourmet sandwiches</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No credit cards
  • 19. Ocean 11

    $$$$ | Tambon Bophut

    This restaurant's unapologetically Western menu attracts Americans and Europeans. Soft-shell crab on arugula and white snapper baked in a banana leaf provide a refreshing change of pace from Thai-centric fare.

    23 Moo 4, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand
    089-813--5715

    Known For

    • <PRO>inviting beachside atmosphere</PRO>
    • <PRO>penne with prawns</PRO>
    • <PRO>a particularly lavish rack of lamb</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 20. Orchids Restaurant

    $$

    The chefs at this Thai-French restaurant acknowledge its Asian influences while relying mainly on French technique. Prawns might come, for instance, Thai-style in a curry with fresh coriander in coconut milk or with echoes of France in a vermouth sauce.

    110/1 Naresdamri Rd., Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, 77110, Thailand
    66-032-513670

    Known For

    • Steak and seafood
    • Locally grown organic vegetables
    • Understated decor with traditional Thai flourishes

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