Hua Hin is renowned for its beautiful beaches, relaxed atmosphere and informal dining scene. What could be better than enjoying a delicious meal with the sea just a few steps away? From laid-back beachfront restaurants serving freshly caught seafood, to stylish dining spots offering spectacular ocean views, there is something to suit every taste and occasion.
TABLE CONTENTS: BEST BEACHSIDE RESTAURANTS IN HUA HIN
Having lived in Thailand since March 2023, I’ve put together a selection of the best beachfront restaurants in Hua Hin, offering everything from casual seaside dining to more sophisticated culinary experiences. Whether you’re looking for a leisurely lunch, a romantic sunset dinner or simply a great meal by the water, these are some places worth adding to your list.
| Restaurant | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Anantasila | ★★★★☆ |
| Big Fish & Bar | ★★★★★ |
| Casa di Laciana al mare | ★★★★☆ |
| COAST Beach Club & Bistro | ★★★★☆ |
| Coco51 Restaurant & Bar | ★★★☆☆ |
| Daddy Deli Beach House | ★★★★☆ |
| Gregal | ★★★★☆ |
| Let’s Sea Hua Hin’s Beach Restaurant | ★★★★☆ |
| Oceanside Beach Club & Restaurant | ★★★★★ |
| Sea Fire Salt | ★★★★★ |
| Supatra By The Sea | ★★★☆☆ |
Anantasila
Located directly on the beach at Khao Takiab, Anantasila is a wonderful choice for relaxed seaside dining with beautiful views across the Gulf of Thailand. The beachfront setting is particularly appealing, but don’t let the location be the only reason to visit.
The restaurant offers a tempting selection of Thai and international dishes, making it a great option for both lunch and dinner. I recommend visiting in the late afternoon when you can enjoy the sea breeze and watch the changing colors of the sky. The bar on the beach allows you to order your Aperol Spritz while feeling the warm sand of the beach, before you stroll back to the restaurant for your dinner.
If you’re looking for a memorable meal with your feet almost in the sand, Anantasila deserves a place on your Hua Hin dining list.
Find Anantasila on Google Maps.
Big Fish & Bar
Located at the Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa, Big Fish & Bar is one of the town’s more sophisticated beachfront dining destinations. With panoramic views of the Gulf of Thailand, you can choose between the elegant air-conditioned restaurant and the outdoor terrace just steps from the sand.
Seafood is the main attraction, with the daily catch, fresh prawns, oysters and seafood platters among the highlights. There are also premium grilled meats, including Japanese Wagyu beef cooked over a Josper grill.
I recommend Big Fish for a special evening meal, perhaps a chilled date night, especially around sunset. Attentive service, an impressive wine selection and an attractive beachfront setting make this a strong choice for a memorable dining experience.
Find Big Fish & Bar on Google Maps.
Casa di Laciana al mare
Casa di Laciana al mare is a charming beachfront restaurant on Soi 35. Bordering the King’s palace, it is set behind a white, retro-style building with a lovely garden and a spacious outdoor dining area. Its menu combines Italian and Mediterranean cooking with a wide selection of Thai dishes, making it a particularly versatile choice when dining with a group.
Italian favorites include homemade pizzas and pasta, while seafood dishes such as rosemary calamari, garlic prawns and black ink spaghetti with scallops are worth looking out for. One unusual feature is the beautiful olive tree in the courtyard, reportedly around 400 years old and brought from Spain. With its relaxed atmosphere and direct beach access, it’s a lovely setting for an unhurried meal by the sea.
Make sure to read the various funky signs around the restaurant for some light-hearted entertainment while enjoying your evening cocktail.
Find Casa di Laciana al mare on Google Maps.
COAST Beach Club & Bistro
Located right on the sand at the historic Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, COAST Beach Club & Bistro combines relaxed beachfront dining with a lively beach-club atmosphere. The outdoor seating is the main attraction, offering lovely views across the Gulf of Thailand, while the indoor area provides an air-conditioned alternative.
The menu takes an international approach, with Mediterranean-inspired tapas, fresh seafood, grilled meats and pizzas. If you enjoy sharing, there are seafood platters and tapas selections designed for the table. COAST is also a good choice for an afternoon cocktail that turns into dinner, with music adding to the atmosphere as the evening progresses. It’s a stylish option for enjoying Hua Hin’s beachfront without leaving the center of town.
Consider reading our separate blog post, COAST Beach Club & Bistro: Beachfront Dining Vibes in Hua Hin.
Find COAST Beach Club & Bistro on Google Maps.
Coco51 Restaurant & Bar
At the end of Soi 51, Coco51 is a well-established beachfront restaurant where the setting is every bit as appealing as the menu. With tables overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, you can enjoy your meal close to the water, with the sound of the waves providing a lovely backdrop.
The menu covers both Thai and Western cuisine, with plenty of seafood choices alongside dishes such as pasta and grilled Australian beef. Coco51 also has a relaxed bar atmosphere and regularly features live music, including jazz performances. It’s a particularly good choice for an evening out with friends or a leisurely dinner by the sea. For the best experience, ask for one of the tables closest to the beach.
Find Coco51 Restaurant & Bar on Google Maps.
Daddy Deli Beach House
If you’re prepared to head a little south of Hua Hin, Daddy Deli Beach House in Khao Tao is worth adding to your beachside dining list. This relaxed beachfront restaurant brings a different take on the original Daddy Deli concept, combining fresh seafood with premium steaks, Italian and Spanish deli specialties and pizzas.
You can start with a sharing platter of Parma ham and cheese or beef carpaccio before moving on to seafood or a grilled steak. The setting is particularly appealing for a long lunch or an afternoon that stretches into sunset, with cocktails and wine adding to the experience. It’s a more laid-back alternative to formal beachfront dining, with plenty to tempt both seafood lovers and meat enthusiasts.
Make sure to take your camera to grab some photos of the fishing boats anchored on the beach, particularly beautiful around the golden hour as the sun sets.
Find Daddy Deli Beach House on Google Maps.
Gregal
Gregal is a stylish Mediterranean restaurant in a lovely beachfront location near the Royal Princess Condominium in Hua Hin. With an attractive outdoor terrace overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, it’s a great spot for a leisurely lunch, dinner or a drink while watching the sun go down.
The menu draws inspiration from across the Mediterranean, with Italian and Spanish influences alongside a selection of seafood, pasta, paella, grilled meats and sharing plates. There’s also a happy hour worth looking out for. One of the interesting features is that Gregal shares its owners with Little Spain, the Spanish restaurant located upstairs. So, if you enjoy Gregal, make sure to visit Little Spain at a later date for traditional Spanish tapas and paella.
Let’s Sea Hua Hin’s Beach Restaurant
Let’s Sea Hua Hin’s Beach Restaurant has been welcoming diners for more than 20 years and is one of the better-known beachfront dining destinations in Khao Takiab. Located at the Let’s Sea Hua Hin Al Fresco Resort, the restaurant offers open-air dining with uninterrupted views of the Gulf of Thailand.
The menu has an interesting mix of traditional Thai recipes, local seafood and international favorites, including pasta, pizza and grilled dishes. I recommend trying some of the Thai specialties, which draw inspiration from family recipes and Hua Hin’s local food culture. The beachfront bar is another attraction, making this a lovely place to enjoy a cocktail as the sun sets over the water.
Find Let’s Sea Hua Hin’s Beach Restaurant on Google Maps.
Oceanside Beach Club & Restaurant
Oceanside Beach Club & Restaurant at Putahracsa Hua Hin is a lovely choice if you’re looking for something a little more upmarket than the typical beachfront restaurant. The open-air setting puts you right beside the Gulf of Thailand, with comfortable dining areas and relaxed beachside seating where you can enjoy the sea views.
The menu offers a varied selection of Thai and European dishes, with seafood, fresh fish, grilled meats and pasta among the choices. There are also some interesting Thai specialties, so you don’t have to stick to international cuisine. I particularly enjoyed settling into one of the beachside seats with a cocktail, enjoying the atmosphere as the sun went down, before heading to the restaurant for dinner.
Find Oceanside Beach Club & Restaurant on Google Maps.
Sea Fire Salt
Sea Fire Salt at Anantara Hua Hin Resort is a beautiful beachfront restaurant where the setting is a major part of the experience. You can choose to dine outdoors with your feet in the sand or enjoy the comfort of the air-conditioned dining room while still taking in the ocean views.
As the name suggests, the menu focuses on seafood and grilled specialties, with fresh prawns, whole seabass, lobster and premium cuts of beef among the highlights. One of the signature dishes is the salt-baked seabass, prepared in a crust of sea salt and served with accompaniments. There’s also an extensive drinks selection, making Sea Fire Salt an excellent choice for a sunset cocktail followed by dinner.
Find Sea Fire Salt (at Anantara Hua Hin Resort) on Google Maps.
Supatra By The Sea
Located right on Khao Takiab Beach, Supatra By The Sea is a long-established Hua Hin restaurant specializing in traditional Thai cuisine and fresh seafood. What makes it particularly distinctive is the Lanna-inspired decor, with attractive wooden pavilions, tropical gardens and fish ponds creating a setting quite different from the usual beachfront restaurant.
You can choose between dining outdoors with lovely sea views or relaxing in the air-conditioned section. The menu features plenty of Thai favorites and seafood specialties, including prawns, crab and freshly prepared fish. There’s also a small children’s playground, making it a good option for families. Live music on selected evenings adds to the atmosphere, particularly if you’re planning a relaxed dinner by the sea.
With great views over towards the golden Buddha statue of Wat Khao Takiab, you are sure to enjoy your dinner as the sun slowly sets over the horizon.
Find Supatra By The Sea on Google Maps.
Final Thoughts on Beachside Dining in Hua Hin
One of the things I enjoy about living in Hua Hin is the variety of dining experiences available right beside the sea. If you’re looking for restaurants with sea views in Hua Hin, you’ll find plenty of options where you can enjoy a meal overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. Whether you’re in the mood for freshly caught seafood, authentic Thai cooking, Italian favorites or a more sophisticated international menu, there’s no shortage of places to choose from.
Also, for couples, romantic beachfront dining in Hua Hin is a wonderful way to enjoy an evening, particularly as the sun sets over the ocean.
Some restaurants offer relaxed, toes-in-the-sand dining, while others provide stylish surroundings, excellent service and impressive views across the Gulf of Thailand. Many are also wonderful places to enjoy an afternoon drink before settling in for dinner as the sun goes down.
My selection of these beachside restaurants gives you a good starting point, but there are plenty more places worth discovering along this stretch of coastline. My advice is to try a few different ones, enjoy the sea breeze and take your time. After all, dining by the beach is one of the pleasures of spending time in Hua Hin.
If you are looking for hotel accommodation in Hua Hin, consider either Centara Grand Resort Hua Hin or Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, both of which I can highly recommend. Otherwise consider other accommodation options in Hua Hin by using the search box below.
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(Visited on various occasions while living in Hua Hin)