Discover 4 of the best restaurants in Hua Hin and Cha-am with Koktail Kuisine, where the food is spectacular and the sea is the perfect backdrop.

Beachfront restaurants often feel dime-a-dozen – places where the views are breathtaking but the food and drinks fall flat. Truly great restaurants with both incredible flavours and scenery are rare finds, like hidden treasures buried in the sand. 

That’s why this edition of Koktail Kuisine is diving into four of Hua Hin and Cha-am’s best culinary spots. At these vacation-worthy destinations, the sea is not the main event. Instead, it plays the perfect supporting role to a spectacular meal.

Akoya | Beach Lounge

A beachfront hangout at V Villas Hua Hin, serving up ocean views alongside small plates and signature cocktails that capture the flavours of Hua Hin

Located right on the beach at V Villas, Akoya Lounge is a great modern spot for drinks and shared bites with a view. The seating fits whatever mood you’re in: tables for two right by the waves or a relaxed tree-shaded area with friends. The menu is packed with pretty small plates like croquette and ceviche, and they’ll gladly pull dishes from the neighbouring Villazzo restaurant if you need more options. Make sure to try their unique signature cocktails – Hua Hin pine toast, horse beach and others – which are all inspired by local Thai traditions and ingredients. 

V Villas Hua Hin – MGallery Collection, 63/39 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan. Tel: +66 32 616 039. Open daily from 5pm-11pm.

Big Fish & Bar

The Hua Hin Marriott’s signature restaurant offers beachside surf-and-turf, matching Josper-grilled meats and fresh seafood with Thai, Japanese and Korean accents

Looking out on the sand, The Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa’s signature restaurant transforms the classic surf-and-turf concept into a beachside experience defined by global inspiration and sharp presentation. The kitchen offers a distinctive take on Mediterranean cuisine, infusing flavours from Thailand, Japan and Korea into dishes like Josper-grilled Japanese wagyu and premium Australian black angus. Yet, seafood remains the main event, showcased through an open kitchen that prepares French oysters, oscietra caviar and a tower of fresh shellfish and sashimi, all backed by a wide selection of classic cocktails and fine wines. 

Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa, 107/1 Phetchkasem Road, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan. Tel: +66 32 904 666. Open daily for lunch from 12am-3pm, and for dinner from 5pm-11pm.

Luna La Pran

A Paknampran beach spot that brings local flavours to the forefront with made-to-order river prawns, inventive cocktails and distinct regional desserts

An ambitious menu of Thai, international and fresh seafood dishes takes centre stage at Luna La Pran, which faces Paknampran beach. The kitchen builds the experience around local sourcing, turning out signature standouts like crispy banana shrimp salad and river prawns prepared to order. An inventive spirit and cocktail programme sets the tone at the bar, while the dessert menu concludes with distinct options like a unique mulberry tiramisu or baked local pineapple with pink peppercorns. It’s a location-driven meal that moves naturally from light seafood bites to clever sweets under the trees.

Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas, 9/22 Moo 5 Paknampran, Pranburi, Prachuap KhiriKhan. Tel: +66 32 909 900. Open daily from 10am-11pm.

Luna Lanai Restaurant

A palm-fringed alfresco deck that highlights authentic Thai cooking and coastal ingredients alongside a curated wine list perfect for sunset

Glass doors fold completely open to turn this coastal dining room into a palm-fringed alfresco deck right on the sand. Mirroring the locally driven food philosophy of its sister eatery, Luna La Pran, the kitchen delivers authentic Thai dishes packed with regional ingredients including grilled Klong Pai farm chicken breast and a fiery Cha-am seafood stir-fry with green pepper and basil. The bar keeps pace with a curated selection of New World wines and classic mocktails, making it just as easy to gather a group for sunset drinks as it is to book a romantic corner.

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, 1573 Phetchkasem Road, Cha-am, Petchburi. Tel: +66 32 708 000. Open daily from 11am-10pm.