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Haad Chao Phao Beach Restaurants
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What and Where to Eat in Haad Chao Phao Beach
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 A large majority of Thai restaurants are under the trees in the resorts line Haad Chao Phao beach. Apart from the many hotel dining options in Haad Chao Phao, there are several places to eat with fantastic sea views that serve international cuisine and seafood, pretty much all within walking distance.
You'll find delicious Thai, Italian, Indian and vegetarian restaurants here. There are also Belgium Beer Bar and a couple of bakeries offering standard European-style snacks and there’s no doubt that you will find something for your taste in the bustling Haad Chao Phao dining scene. |
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 Art Cafe
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 If you were to ask locals to name some of Koh Phangan’s best tea house, Art Cafe would top the list. Serving up an amazingly assorted variety of tea from India and Nepal and also great choice of herbal drinks, fresh fruit juices, this eatery with floor or sofa seating also has light snacks and home made cakes so you can sit down for a reprieve from the scorching sun. All healthy drinks are 50-90 Bath. There is an espresso machine for coffee lovers in Art Cafe Library & Tea House.
The menu features healthiest dining/lunch option in Koh Phangan, vegan-friendly food that popular with non-vegans too. Burrito and couscous are a crowd favourite (150 baht). The cafe also have a library with a huge selection of books focused on meditation and yoga.
hours: 09:00 - 20:00
menu: cafe/tea house
location: on the main road, the north end of Haad Chao Phao beach, opposite Benjamin Hut. |
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Belgiam Beer Bar |
 Belgium Beer Bar (BBB) could be described as a large bar with a good restaurant is located in Haad Chao Phao beach near Blue Ocean Garden Resort. Serving Belgian dishes and with a beer selection that would be the envy of most Brussels-based bars, things most certainly are not done by halves here.
Spacious and clean dining room of Belgium Beer Bar with four tables and comfortable chairs is cooled by ceiling fans and air conditioning is an ideal refuge from the heat of the day. Belgium Beer's menu features great selection of Belgian beers. Amongst the many bottled treats on offer are Rochefort, Trappist, Chimay, Westmalle, Orval, Duval, La Chouffe, Sweet and Cider Beer, and Pauwel Kwak. As for draught beer, Stella Artois and both light and dark Hoegaarden are served on tap. To complement these delicious beers try the famous mussels with garlic cream or Thai style abbey cheese croquets served with Belgian fries.
With a plate of steamed mussels in front of you and a glass of Duval to hand you’ll experience the real Belgium in the heart of Koh Phangan.
hours: daily from 08:00-22:00
location: Haad Chao Phao beachfront, next Seetanu Bungalows
menu: Belgium beer/Belgium food
Tel: 077 349113 or 08 4837 2738 |
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La Dolce Vita Ristorante & Lounge Beach Bar |
 La Dolce Vita translates into English as ‘sweet life’ but in reality, this Italian ristorante & lounge beach Bar in Haad Chao Phao is a much bigger affair than that. La Dolce Vita with a prime beachside location is the signature restaurant of Blue Ocean Garden Resort. The dining venue catering authentic Italian and Traditional Thai dishes, fresh fish and seafood, appetizers, salads and desserts wtih a great wine list.
Mixed Vegetables Tempura, bruschetta or Tuna Salad are a good start. For the main meal order spaghetti Carbonara or homemade ravioli with spinach & ricotta. La Dolce Vita's menu consists of 20 types of pizza and six kinds of pasta. Wash down the meal can with Italian homemade winewhite, rosé or red wine serves by glass, carafe (50cl) and bottles. For dessert, highly recommended Tiramisu with real mascarpone cheese or
Panna Cotta served with homemade strawberry jam or chocolate syrup.
hours: 11:00 - 23:00
location: at Blue Ocean Garden Resort, right on the beach
menu: Italian/Thai/Mediterranean
Tel: +66 (0)87 0862697 |
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Bollywood Indian Restaurant and Bar |
 Bollywood is a small Indian restaurant located in the Northern end of Haad Chao Phao, right on the beach facing West towards India. Bollywood has a simple and humble setup with an interior featuring bamboo chairs and tables, hammocks, hanging artificial flowers and warm. Though service is not stellar and the reasonably priced and tasty food makes a trip here well worth the effort.
A typical Indian meal consists of white rice served with an assortment of vegetables and a selection of curry dishes such as fish curry, chicken curry, dhal and papadum. Accompanying dishes for rice include fish, chicken and beef dishes and variety os salads; the chicken masala and deep-fried squid is especially good here. Here you can sign up for Hatha Yoga classes hold every Mon, Thu and Sat from 08:00-10:00 (400 Bath)
hours: 08:00 - 22:00
location: right on the beach, northern end of Haad Chao Phao
menu: Indian/Thai |
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Sea Garden Restaurant |
 With the superb views of Koh Phangan West Coast and neighbouring Haad Son beach, Sea Garden has towering location and views are wonderful extras. Modern building of restaurant placed at Sea Garden Resort II and has internal setting and an outdoor terrace with a bar near the swimming pool. Serving delicious typical Thai dining, BBQ seafood, steaks and great choice of contemporary international favourites, with relaxing atmosphere, excellent service, and affordable ratesy, you’ll enjoy an evening here above Haad Chao Phao. The drink features classics and signature cocktails, a few wines, plus all the usual suspects in the matter of spirits and soft drinks.
hours: 08:00 - 23:00
menu: Thai and International
place: Sea Garden II Resort, the north end of Chao Phao
tel:077-349333 |
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Mateo Pizza |
 Featuring a menu consisting of Italian cuisine and also salads, pizzas, sandwiches, pastas and wine, Mateo Pizza newcomer face in Haad Chao Phao.
hours: 17:00 - till late, close on sunday
location: tne main road, southern end of Haad Chao Phao
menu: Italian/sandwiches
Tel: +66 (0)85 4708578 |
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Taboon |
 Featuring a menu consisting of Italian cuisine and also salads, pizzas, sandwiches, pastas and wine, Mateo Pizza newcomer face in Haad Chao Phao.
hours: 17:00 - till late, close on sunday
location: tne main road, southern end of Haad Chao Phao
menu: middle eastern
Tel: +66 (0)85 4708578 |
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P&T Restaurant and Bakery |
 To identify this traditional coffee shop that also serves main meals, located on the side of a main road in Chao Phao is possible by the big white road-post set near P&T Bakery. Opensided to the road, with comfortable furniture and ceiling fans, P&T serves popular Thai dishes, pastas, home made ice cream, some vegetarian food and of course bakery options with fresh coffee or tea at reasonable prices. This is the dining area that is protected from the traffic noise, dense tropical greenery - is a good place for breakfast with croissants, cupcakes, muffins and cakes. There is free wi-fi.
hours: 08:00 - 20:00
location: tne main road, southern end of Haad Chao Phao near Laem Son lake
menu: Thai/Bakery
Tel: +66 (0)81 2718593 |
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Osteria Italiana
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 Serving a small range of Mediterranean cuisine which includes Italian specialties, Osteria Italiana provides a warm and welcoming dining experience that is typically Mediterranean. The menu is features an popular Italian and Thai dishes with the fresh vegetables and seafood, and you can order bolognese with
beef sauce, pizza, pasta, chocolate cake, tiramisu with coffee and other desserts. The restaurant has some house wine, as Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon serve by glass or buttle. The prices are reasonable.
hours: 12:00 - 22:00
location: tne main road, southern end of Haad Chao Phao near P&T Bakery
menu: Thai/Bakery
Tel: +66 (0)81 2718593 |
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Viewpoint Lounge & Bar |
 Viewpoint Lounge & Bar at The Sunset Hill resort with stunning panoramic ocean views, relax music and friendly staff serves superb coffee, creative cocktails and wines amongst other drinks. The Longe's menu has snacks and few meal for breakfast,lunch and dinner. The lounge is also a great spot for enjoying the sunset, having a meeting with drinks and of course the already famous Full Moon Warm Up Party. The venue can also arrange for you a room service for special dinners.
hours: 08:00 - till late
menu: lounge and bar
location: at Sunset Hill Resort
Phone: +66 (0)89-9733205 |
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Big Mountain Restaurant
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 Where to find in Koh Phangan a healthy, light in carbohydrates and full of vitamins Thai food? Well, family run the Big Mountain restaurant in Chao Phao beach offers exotic food, including Thai and Indian dishes emphasis is on healthy, natural and raw products.
The main advantages of this hillside dining place their organic menu consisting of detox shakes, vitamin energy drinks, pies, and pancakes, as well as delicious popular Thai dishes and desserts at reasonable prices with friendly atmosphere. Be sure to sample the home-made ice cream and passion fruit pie. In the evenings Big Mountain, that also recommended for vegetarians and vegans is full of people, so be prepared for longer waiting for your order.
hours: 08:00 - 23:00
menu: Thai/Indian
location: northern end of Haad Chao Phao, diagonally opposite Sea Garden restaurant |
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The Haven bar |
 The well-known The Heaven bar at Seaflower Resort is open from 14:00 – 02:00 and features cool music, a good list of drinks/cocktails, and friendly people, especially the owner. Every evening expect Beach BBQ seafood in The Haven bar with great choice of fresh fish, squid, oysters, king prawns and crabs. BBQ's menu also has duck, marinated chicken wings and pork ribs. The Each order is 150 Bath and ask the owner about their jacket potatoes. The drinks menu also consists from local and imported beer, red and white South African wine, buckets, soft drink and shakes. Happy hour 17:00 -19:00 whith cocktails 130 Bath only.
hours: 14:00 - till late
location: at Seaflower Resort, Haad Chao Phao beach
menu: Beach BBQ/bar
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Jungle Hut
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 The Restaurant with authentic Thai & international food cuisine open from early morning until late, serving breakfasts, lunch and dinned. Fresh sea-food and specialties. Try a healthy shakes - mango, papaya, watermelon, fresh juices from pineapple, orange, carrot or Ice-cream. All very cheap and delicious.
hours: 08:00-22:00
location: at Jungle Hut Bungalow
menu: Thai and western |
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Benjamin Hut |
 For fresh seafood, head to the Benjamin Hut Restaurant. This beachside restaurant has a fairly inventive and extensive menu. Prices are reasonable so it won’t burn a hole in your pocket; ask the waiter for specialities not listed on the menu.
hours: 08:00-23:00
location: at Benjamin Hut
menu: Thai and western, seafood |
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Phangan Cabana Restaurant |
 Phangan Cabana is a open air and pleasant dining venue with comfortable seating and it has one of the best locations in Haad Chao Phao. It stands on the beach at Phangan Cabana resort facing west. Popular dishes includes BBQ seafood, fish grill, chicken sate, vegetable spring rolls, filet mignon served with French fries or baby potatoes, chicken with cashew nuts, penang shrimp (shrimp in curry and coconut milk) and BBQ prawn. Regular night movies from 19.00 to 22.00. Happy hour is from 17:30 to 18:30.
Try their Phangan Cabana's 'Pre-Party' All you can drink and eat including Food & Drink Buffet: beer, rum, vodka, local liquor, soft drinks, BBQ skewers, satay, spring rolls, fruit salads and more. The price is 550 Bath (750 Bath buffet only)
hours: daily from 08:00-22:00
location: at Phangan Cabana resort, Haad Chao Phao beach
menu: Thai and Western/BBQ seafood |
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Seaflower Reastaurant
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 One of the best place for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Haad Chao Phao beach is Seaflower's Reastaurant that will acquaint you with a wide variety of both Thai and Western dishes from hot thai curries and tasty salads prepared using traditional methods, to pastas, burgers and vegetarian options too! Be sure, their menu is full of surprises!
Some of the favourites include the massaman curry, phad thai gung, fried basil chicken or pork, the generous double-decker sandwiches, fresh rice rolls, and of course som tam, Thailand’s delicious green papaya 'pok-pok'salad. The drinks menu consist of gourmet morning coffee and a great selection of fresh shakes and juices to start their day along with tasty fruit salads, homemade yoghurt, and an array of other breakfast staples. In the evening don’t miss BBQ seafood in the Heaven Bar with the sunset!
hours: 08:00-22:00
location: at Seaflower Resort, Haad Chao Phao beach
menu: Thai and Western |
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Seetanu Restaurant
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 The Seetanu restaurant sits right next to Belgium Beer Bar at Seetanu Bungalow in Haad Chao Phao beach. With a capacity up to 50 people and a modernized kitchen, the clean dining place serves traditional Thai dishes, exotic fruit shakes, BBQ as well as fresh seafood at all decent prices. Recommend dishes are deep fried prawns wrapped in rice noodles and green curry. The restaurant highly recommended for their lovely continental breakfast is served throughout the day. The service is known to be helpful and prompt.
hours: 08:00-22:30
location: at Seetanu Bungalow, Haad Chao Phao beach
menu: Thai and International |
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Cafe Villa |
 The Cafe Villa at Sea Garden resort in Haad Chao Phao is a perfect retreat for your soul. With unbeatable 180 degrees sea views opening from the cafe's terrace this relax meetingplace venue serves a delicious fresh coffee, real fruit smoothies, home-made ice cream, bakery options, a some Thai and Western food, and mix fresh fruit salads. There is free swimming pool and wi-fi for guest use in Cafe Villa.
hours: 10:00 - 23:00
location: at Sea Garden II resort, Haad Chao Phao beach
menu: cafe |
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