Bangsaphan Restaurants & Bars

Eating and drinking out in Bang Saphan.

Most of the visitor facilities are found in the stretch of beach between 3 and 7 KM south of the town centre. There are a couple of establishments that cater for western tastes in the town centre and a greater number can be found in Hat Mae Ramphueng just south of the headland Khao Mae Ramphueng & Ao Bo Thong Lang just north of the headland.

BangSaphan is not a late night town and most restaurants will be closed by 10:00 PM. A notable exception is Tae’s Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, halfway between the High Street and the railway station which is open until 3:00 AM. This is an ideal spot for stopping off after getting off a train or bus.

Most restaurants will allow you to sit down and only order drinks but it is always best to ask first. There are Thai restaurants of all types all around the town with concentrations in the road that runs alongside the railway where the railway station and bus stops are located and, on the main road out of BangSaphan towards Petchakasem Road about 1 KM after the railway crossing.

All venues are family friendly unless otherwise stated. This guide currently concentrates on the town centre and the coast as far south as the Sunrise Resort which is about 7 KM from the town centre. Both eating and drinking are covered in one section as Montri’s Coco Bar is only bar only venue.

Fish is a specialty and plentiful in the area. Most of the fish served in the local restaurants is caught locally. Another local specialty is coffee. Most restaurants have a pressurized coffee maker and a variety of locally grown coffees can be enjoyed for as little as ฿15 per cup.

All of the venues that offer accommodation or other facilities can be found in the Where to Stay or Activities sections of the guide.

BangSaphan Eating & Drinking Venue Guide

I-talay Restaurant & Bungalows

To get there.
Go down the Road to the Beach until you reach the beach and turn right. Pass the Coral Resort on the right and you will find I-talay at the end of the beach side track.

Opening hours are 12:00 midday until 11:00 PM
Last orders at 10:00 PM

The restaurant is set on a beautiful beach front terrace with panoramic views across the bay to Koh Talu. The menu consists of a full range of Thai Western Favourites. Among the specials to look out for are Hor Mok Talay, (a steamed fish curry), Choo Chee Goong, (prawns in a coconut sauce), I-talay Special Salad with fried sea fish, pumpkin and carrot with a special house sauce. This is the perfect spot for that meal for two.

Coral Hotel Bar & Restaurant

To get there.
Go down the Road to the Beach until you reach the beach and turn right. The Coral Resort is on the right after about 50 metres.

Opening hours for the bars and restaurant are 7:00 AM – midnight.
Individual Restaurant’s hours are detailed below.

The Coral Hotel is one of Bang Saphan’s longest established businesses. They not only provide accommodation, wining and dining but also offer in house entertainment and arrange travel and local and regional excursions. More details can be found in the Accommodation and Activities sections. The beautifully designed hotel is set between the sea and the coconut groves which cover most of the area.

The professionally French managed hotel boasts three restaurants.

The Panorama. 7:00 AM ‘til 11:00 PM
Eat here any time of day or evening and choose from 140 different Thai and European dishes.

The Blue Lotus.
A traditional Thai restaurant serving Old Thai style cuisine.

Thalae Bar. 10:00 AM – midnight.
Enjoy a light French Lunch or while away the evening with a drink or three and spoil yourself with homemade pastry’s, ice-cream and excellent coffee.

Why Not Restaurant and Bar

To get there.
Turn onto the Road to the Beach go right down to the beach. The Why Not is directly in front of you.

Opening hours are 12:00 midday until 11:00 PM.

This beachside restaurant offers traditional Thai Western favourites and some Western snacks such as deep fried white fish or prawns in batter and French fries. Food is available throughout the opening hours. Sporting events can be viewed on the UBC satellite TV. The restaurant doubles up as a bar and has become popular with local residents and travellers staying in the local hotel and bungalows.

Roy Tawan Restaurant

To get there.
Turn onto the Road to the Beach go right down to the beach. Turn left into the lane just before the Why Not bar and you will see Roy Tawan about 50 metres down on the right hand side next to the beach.

Opening hours are 07:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

This friendly beachside restaurant offers a complete breakfast menu to suit all tastes. Here you will find the best cheese omelettes and Italian style coffee in the area. Western or Thai meals and baguettes are available throughout the day. This is the most relaxing venue for the early breakfast, brunch or lunch with beautiful views across BangSaphan bay to Koh Talu.

GK Restaurant & Minimart

To get there.
Turn left from the Road to the Beach onto the Beach Road and after about 200 metres you will find GK.

Opening hours are 07:00 AM until 09:00 PM

GK is within just a five minute walk from many of the bungalow resorts.
Pete & Nung, who run this friendly house, cater for a whole range of tastes and offer a comprehensive menu. GK offers one of the best full breakfasts in BangSaphan at very competitive prices. Many other items are available on request including pasta and stews. Breakfast ranges from toast and cereals right up to the full American breakfast with sausage, fried potatoes, bacon, eggs, beans and toast. Tea and real pressurized coffee are available with a range of fruit juices & smoothies. Look out for the Homemade Daily Specials.

Sunrise Resort Beach Restaurant

In this Thai-Italian Restaurant you will find the aromas, colors and tastes (often very spicy) of traditional Thai cooking, and many Italian home cooked dishes including pizza, lasagna, handmade pasta, bread and "tiramisu" cake. 
They have the best T-bone and prime rib steaks in the area here and have fresh fish, seafood, vegetables and fruit daily.
Guests can select to eat on the terrace overlooking the sea, in the lounge with air conditioning, in the garden front pool or by the beach in small Thai-style wood gazebos. Parties and weddings, beach barbecue and karaoke, are available.

Opening hours are 11:00 A.M. until 10:00 PM.
Call 087-7047809 for reservations or info.

Bangsaphan Guesthouse

To get there.
Turn right at the lights in the center of town after crossing the railway, the guesthouse is located about 100 meters down on the right hand side - just before you enter the shopping square.

Opening hours 0800hrs to 2100hrs - Sunday 1000hrs to 2100hrs. Closed on Thursdays to non residents.

The restuarant offers a range of traditional English food & drink including steak & ale pies, corned beef hash and of course that nice tea pot of PG tips, for those that love a cup of cha! They will also be serving traditional Sunday roast on Sunday evening's at 5pm (pre booking's only), book your dinner by 2pm the day before on 084-0900568

Biw Beams Bar & Restaurant

To get there.
Travel south along the main road for around 3km, you will see a sign for Biw Beams along with a Swiss flag on the right.

Opening hours are 12:00 midday until 11:00 PM (Variable)

This bar and restaurant offers Swiss and Thai food in relaxed surroundings run by Marcel and Somm. Good food at good prices and the best rosti this side of Bern. 

Tae Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

To get there.
From the main road from Petchakasem, cross the level crossing into the high street and immediately turn left. The Tae Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is approximately 100 metres on the left hand side. If coming from the railway station exit, turn right and the restaurant can be found after 100 metres on the left. The blue and white government bus stops half way between the restaurant and the high street.

Restaurant opening hours are:
Monday – Friday 10:30 midday until 3:00 AM
Saturday – Sunday 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM
The Cocktail Bar opens at 4:00 PM and closes at midnight.

This convenient town centre restaurant serves a full range of Thai Western Favourites and many western dishes. Specialities are chicken massaman curry, homemade English pork sausages, fish & chips. Cocktails start at ฿69 for a glass and ฿159 for a 1 litre jug.

Suanluang Resort Restaurant

To get there.
T urn into the Road to the Beach and Suanluang Resort can be found after about 300 metres on the left hand side.

Opening hours are
Breakfast 7:00 AM until midday
Lunch & Dinner 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM

The Suanluang Restaurant is set in a beautiful Thai wooden building at one with nature. It is the ideal venue for a relaxing meal for both couples and families.
The restaurant takes on a new ambiance at night with tasteful use of lighting.
A full breakfast menu of Thai and western food is available in the mornings.
For lunch & dinner Suanluang offer an extensive range of Thai, Italian and French meals. You can select from comprehensive menu of Thai western favourites, Pasta, Pizza, Steaks, Fondues and much more. A full range of desserts is available.