Great restaurants in Haad Mae Haad and Chaloklum are mostly resort-owned venues, where you can dine in the sand with spectacular views of the Andaman Sea. Seafood restaurants dominate the areas' dining scene, though you can find a few specialising in Italian, Dutch and English cuisine.
Haad Mae Haad and Chaloklum are relatively peaceful even during high season, attracting those who prefer a laidback dining experience in Koh Phangan. Check out our guide to the best places to eat in Haad Mae Haad and Chaloklum.
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Koh Ma Beach
Open-air dining with sea views
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Koh Ma Beach Resort's open-air onsite restaurant serves Thai, seafood and Western dishes with views of the sea and some of Koh Phangan's most beautiful sunsets. The restaurant shares the view with the aptly-named Sunset Bar right on the sand and features a large terrace and lacquered teak wood interiors. Many come to the spot just before sunset for gorgeous views of the beach and the Andaman Sea.
Location: 106/3 M.7 Haad Mae Haad, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand
Phone: +66 (0)77 374 173
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Sunshine Restaurant
Homemade Italian pasta and Thai delights
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Sunshine is a friendly, family-run restaurant in Koh Phangan, just outside Haad Mae Haad Beach. It's a great place to enjoy homemade pizzas and pasta, thanks to its open-sided and roomy dining space. There's also a selection of affordable yet authentic Thai food if you want to try some local fare.
Location: Haad Mae Haad, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 11 pm
Phone: +66 (0)87 888 3244
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Wang Sai Restaurant
Thai cuisine on the beachfront
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Wang Sai Restaurant is part of a resort of the same name. With teakwood fittings and a predominantly Thai menu, it's a great option for a casual meal by the sea. The restaurant is within a 10-minute walk of Mae Haad Beach in Koh Phangan.
Location: Haad Mae Haad, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand
Open: Daily from 7 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 (0)77 374 238
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