Quick answer
Hua Hin is one of Thailand's premier seafood destinations, with fresh catches arriving daily from the Gulf of Thailand. Ko Mark Restaurant tops the ratings with 4.7★ across 2,567 reviews, while locals on Reddit swear by Chomview Seafood near Cha-am for the most authentic experience. This guide covers 13 restaurants from budget noodle shops (฿50) to premium beachfront dining (฿2,500+).
- Best overall
- Ko Mark Restaurant — 4.7★ (2,567 reviews)
- Best local pick
- Chomview Seafood (Reddit #1)
- Budget pick
- Jek Pia — from ฿50
- Last verified
- 2026-03
Top verdicts
- Ko Mark Restaurant: The highest-rated seafood restaurant in Hua Hin on Google — a local favorite with phenomenal garlic prawns and curry crab.
- Chomview Seafood: The Reddit-recommended local favorite — only Thais and Chinese tourists eat here. Massive portions, incredible prices.
- Jek Pia: Legendary local noodle shop since the 1950s — the cheapest and most authentic seafood noodle experience in Hua Hin.
Hua Hin's seafood restaurants range from ฿50–฿2,500, with Chomview Seafood near Cha-am being a top local pick recommended by the Reddit community. This list of 13 restaurants offers options for every taste and budget, from affordable pier-side Thai to premium beachfront dining, all featuring the freshest catches in Thailand's royal resort town.
Hua Hin's seafood scene ranges from ฿50–฿2,500, with Chomview Seafood near Cha-am being the Reddit community's top recommendation for an authentic local experience. This list of 13 restaurants offers everything from affordable pier-side Thai to premium beachfront dining, all featuring the freshest catches in Thailand's royal resort town.
Hua Hin sits on the Gulf of Thailand, just 2.5 hours south of Bangkok. As a historic fishing town turned royal resort, it offers some of the freshest and most affordable seafood in the country.
Most tourists end up at the big beachfront restaurants along Phet Kasem Road — perfectly fine, but not where the best seafood lives. We dug through Reddit threads on r/HuaHin, r/Thailand, and r/ThailandTourism to find the spots that locals and repeat visitors actually recommend.
The result: 13 restaurants ranging from Jek Pia's ฿50 noodle bowls to Sea Fire Salt's premium rooftop platters. Whether you want a no-frills Thai lunch on the pier or a sunset seafood feast with cocktails, this list has you covered.
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How we built this list
We analyzed 50+ Reddit posts and comments across r/HuaHin, r/Thailand, and r/ThailandTourism, cross-referenced with TripAdvisor rankings and Google Maps ratings. Restaurants were ranked by a combination of Google rating, review volume, Reddit mention frequency, and authentic local recommendations. Every spot was verified with current Google Places data in March 2026.
1Ko Mark Restaurant (ร้านอาหารโกหมาก)
Thai SeafoodQuick comparison
- Best for
- Thai Seafood in 381 Soi Hua Hin 30
- Strengths
- 4.7★ from 2,567 Google reviews · Thai Seafood
- Price / value
- ฿200–฿600 · 4.7★
- Why it made the list
- The highest-rated seafood restaurant in Hua Hin on Google — a local favorite with phenomenal garlic prawns and curry crab.
- What to order
- Garlic prawns, curry crab, steamed whole fish with lime. The crab dishes are legendary.
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2Big Fish & Bar
Seafood GrillQuick comparison
- Best for
- Seafood Grill in Marriott Resort & Spa
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 612 Google reviews · Seafood Grill
- Price / value
- ฿500–฿1,500 · 4.5★
- Why it made the list
- TripAdvisor's #1 rated seafood restaurant in Hua Hin — upscale beachfront dining at the Marriott with exceptional grilled catches.
- What to order
- The seafood platter for two, grilled tiger prawns, and the catch of the day. Their cocktails are excellent too.
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3Sea Fire Salt
Mediterranean SeafoodQuick comparison
- Best for
- Mediterranean Seafood in Anantara Hua Hin Resort
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 140 Google reviews · Mediterranean Seafood
- Price / value
- ฿800–฿2,500 · 4.5★
- Why it made the list
- Premium rooftop seafood at the Anantara — Mediterranean-inspired with stunning sea views. The splurge pick.
- What to order
- Grilled lobster, premium oysters, and the seafood tower. The wine list is one of the best in Hua Hin.
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4Fah Muey Restaurant (ฟ้าหมื่น)
Thai SeafoodQuick comparison
- Best for
- Thai Seafood in Soi 13
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 930 Google reviews · Thai Seafood
- Price / value
- ฿150–฿500 · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- A long-standing local seafood institution near the pier — authentic Thai-style seafood with oceanfront views.
- What to order
- Steamed fish with lime and garlic, stir-fried crab with curry powder, tom yum goong.
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5Chomview Seafood (ชมวิวซีฟู้ด)
Thai SeafoodQuick comparison
- Best for
- Thai Seafood in 1318/51 Cha-am
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 4,920 Google reviews · Thai Seafood
- Price / value
- ฿200–฿600 · 4.3★
- Why it made the list
- The Reddit-recommended local favorite — only Thais and Chinese tourists eat here. Massive portions, incredible prices.
- What to order
- The whole grilled fish, garlic prawns, stir-fried morning glory, and crab fried rice.
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6Coco51 Restaurant & Bar
International SeafoodQuick comparison
- Best for
- International Seafood in Soi Damrong Rat
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 863 Google reviews · International Seafood
- Price / value
- ฿400–฿1,200 · 4.3★
- Why it made the list
- Beachfront dining with live music — a great mix of Thai and international seafood in a relaxed atmosphere.
- What to order
- Seafood BBQ platter, grilled squid, and cocktails while watching the sunset.
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7Baan Dum Oceanfront Seafood (บ้านดำ)
Thai SeafoodQuick comparison
- Best for
- Thai Seafood in 53 Soi Hua Hin 5
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 684 Google reviews · Thai Seafood
- Price / value
- ฿200–฿800 · 4.3★
- Why it made the list
- Oceanfront dining on the pier — tables literally over the water. Fresh catches cooked Thai-style with stunning sunset views.
- What to order
- Whole steamed sea bass, crab meat fried rice, and their signature tom yum soup. The freshness is unmatched.
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8Ketsarin Restaurant (เกษรินทร์)
Thai SeafoodQuick comparison
- Best for
- Thai Seafood in 17/1 Soi Naresdamri
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 650 Google reviews · Thai Seafood
- Price / value
- ฿200–฿600 · 4.3★
- Why it made the list
- Old town pier-style seafood right on Naresdamri — the classic Hua Hin seafood experience locals actually go to.
- What to order
- The signature crab curry, steamed fish, and stir-fried prawns with garlic pepper.
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9Sailom Hua Hin Restaurant (สายลม)
Thai SeafoodQuick comparison
- Best for
- Thai Seafood in 29 Phet Kasem Rd
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 1,365 Google reviews · Thai Seafood
- Price / value
- ฿150–฿500 · 4.3★
- Why it made the list
- Beachside hotel restaurant with over 1,300 reviews — reliable Thai seafood with beautiful ocean views south of town.
- What to order
- Grilled squid, tom yum goong, and the seafood fried rice. Great breakfast too.
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10Jek Pia (เจ๊กเปี๊ยะ)
Seafood NoodlesQuick comparison
- Best for
- Seafood Noodles in 69/7 Phet Kasem Rd
- Strengths
- 4.2★ from 2,926 Google reviews · Seafood Noodles
- Price / value
- ฿50–฿200 · 4.2★
- Why it made the list
- Legendary local noodle shop since the 1950s — the cheapest and most authentic seafood noodle experience in Hua Hin.
- What to order
- The fish ball noodle soup (kuay teow) — it's what everyone comes for. Simple, fresh, perfect.
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11Sungwean Seafood (สังวาลย์ซีฟู้ด)
Thai SeafoodQuick comparison
- Best for
- Thai Seafood in 823/5 Cha-am
- Strengths
- 4.1★ from 2,658 Google reviews · Thai Seafood
- Price / value
- ฿150–฿500 · 4.1★
- Why it made the list
- The Reddit sleeper pick — a no-foreigner, all-Thai seafood joint near Cha-am that locals swear by.
- What to order
- Whatever's freshest that day — ask the staff. The fried whole fish and crab dishes are consistently praised.
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12Chaolay Seafood (ชาวเล)
Thai SeafoodQuick comparison
- Best for
- Thai Seafood in 15 Soi Naresdamri
- Strengths
- 4.0★ from 3,184 Google reviews · Thai Seafood
- Price / value
- ฿200–฿600 · 4.0★
- Why it made the list
- The iconic Hua Hin seafood institution on Naresdamri pier — 3,000+ reviews and decades of history. The most well-known name in town.
- What to order
- Steamed crab, garlic prawns, papaya salad, and the whole fried fish. Classic Thai seafood done right.
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13KO Seafood (โก ซีฟู้ด)
Night Market SeafoodQuick comparison
- Best for
- Night Market Seafood in 103 Hua Hin 72
- Strengths
- 4.0★ from 493 Google reviews · Night Market Seafood
- Price / value
- ฿150–฿500 · 4.0★
- Why it made the list
- The go-to seafood spot at Hua Hin Night Market — pick your catch, choose your cooking style, and watch it grilled fresh.
- What to order
- Pick your own seafood from the display — grilled tiger prawns, steamed mussels, and fried squid are the hits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best seafood restaurant in Hua Hin?
Ko Mark Restaurant (★4.7, 2,567 reviews) is the highest-rated seafood restaurant in the Hua Hin area on Google. For the most iconic pier-side experience, Chaolay Seafood on Soi Naresdamri has been serving fresh catches for decades. For a local-only experience, Chomview Seafood near Cha-am is the Reddit community's top recommendation.
How much does seafood cost in Hua Hin?
Seafood in Hua Hin ranges from very affordable to upscale. At local spots like Jek Pia, a bowl of seafood noodles costs ฿50–฿200 (under $6). Mid-range restaurants like Chaolay and Ketsarin serve full seafood meals for ฿200–฿600 ($6–$17) per person. Upscale options like Big Fish & Bar and Sea Fire Salt range from ฿500–฿2,500 ($15–$70).
Where do locals eat seafood in Hua Hin?
Locals favor Chomview Seafood (near Cha-am), Sungwean Seafood, and Jek Pia for authentic, affordable seafood. These spots have minimal foreign tourists and no English menus. The Naresdamri pier area (Chaolay, Ketsarin) is also popular with locals, though it draws more tourists. Redditors specifically recommend Chomview as the #1 local pick.
Is Hua Hin good for seafood?
Hua Hin is one of Thailand's best destinations for seafood. As a historic fishing town on the Gulf of Thailand, it has direct access to fresh catches daily. The seafood scene ranges from humble noodle shops and night market grills to oceanfront fine dining. Prices are significantly lower than Bangkok or Phuket for comparable quality.
What seafood should I try in Hua Hin?
Must-try dishes include: steamed whole fish with lime and garlic, garlic prawns, crab fried rice, stir-fried crab with curry powder, tom yum goong (spicy prawn soup), grilled squid, and fish ball noodle soup at Jek Pia. Most restaurants let you pick your own live seafood and choose the cooking style.
When is the best time to eat seafood in Hua Hin?
For the freshest catches, visit the morning market or eat at Jek Pia (opens 6 AM). Most seafood restaurants serve lunch and dinner, with sunset (5–7 PM) being the most popular time for beachfront dining. The night market (from 5 PM) is great for casual grilled seafood. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
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