Bangkok Riverside Restaurants

Angelini – Shangri-La Hotel

Voted the best Italian restaurant in Bangkok for ten years in a row by the readers of Bangkok Dining and Entertainment magazine, Angelini pair’s world-class Italian fare made from the freshest ingredients with an extensive selection of fine wines. The three-story high venue in Shangri-La Hotel overlooks the Chao Phraya and faces the swimming pool, providing soothing views to enjoy the menu of spaghetti with lobster chunks as well as a make-your-own-pizza or calzone option and a great seafood selection with salmon, sea bass and snow fish.

Be My Guest

On the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya next door to the Millennium Hilton, this is one of the riversides cheaper establishments but nonetheless inviting with its sparkly views of the river. The menu consists of classic Thai treats and a variety of seafood options all reasonably priced and generous in size.

Benihana – Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa

Large stainless steal grills and a series of teppanyaki tables each manned by an individual entertaining chef who manages to juggle salt pots, spatulas and eggs while preparing the finest US beef and local seafood to great effect. The hotel has recently added its own Kabuki Sushi Bar to the restaurant where the raw fish menu includes fresh sushi and sashimi. Topped off with a few glasses of sake, you definitely have the makings of a superb Japanese meal.

Flow – Millennium Hilton

This open-terrace restaurant in Millennium Hilton offers all-day dining alongside sprawling views of the river. Catering to the taste buds of the international traveller, guests can choose from classic Asian or Mediterranean fare, both equally appetizing and cooked to perfection. The four open kitchens prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner both in buffet and a la carte form, to be enjoyed with the gentle breezes of the Chao Phraya River.

Thursday dinner highlights include the renowned Patravadi Theatre Group presenting contemporary Thai Art performance on the terrace. Sundays cater to parents who can enjoy the live jazz and wine buffet while the children have fun in the kids' corner. Friday nights embrace the Old World with an evening devoted to Wine & Cheese.
Cuisine: International and Asian

Harmonique

Set in the courtyard of a century-old house, there is courtyard seating, as well as small open-air dining areas. Serving a variety of Thai dishes tailored to western taste buds, the Massaman(Muslim-style, peanut sauce-based curry) pork spareribs, the mild crab curry, and the deep-fried fish with lemongrass sauce all come highly recommended.

Khin Lom Chom Saphan

The name of this charming open-air restaurant which consists of three pavilions and a lotus pond, roughly translates as chilling out and admiring the bridge – the restaurant has great views of the Ramah VIII Bridge. A popular choice of venue for both locals and tourists who are eager to get an insight into ‘Thai style’ dining, the food is excellent and what’s more, affordable. Dishes include seafood salads, baked mussels, tamarind soup with mud crabs and khinlom chomsaphan.

Le Normandie - Mandarin Oriental

Situated in the Garden Wing of The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, its full a la carte French menu specialises in exemplary seafood and meat dishes, although there's always an alternative but no less exquisite set menu, both at lunchtime and dinner. Not cheap but well worth splashing out for a special occasion.

Lord Jim’s – Mandarin Oriental

Named after the seafaring hero created by the novelist Joseph Conrad, menu highlights include seafood duck foie gras with fresh mango, fresh white crab meat with avocado and whole Boston lobster, amongst other things. This world renowned seafood eatery welcomes guests with a stunning aquarium at the entrance and continues to charm with sweeping views of the Chao Phraya. For non fish eaters there are also a variety of meat dishes on the menu. Located in Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

The Mango Tree

Located in an 80 year-old Thai house, where the sound of Thai classical music produced by local musicians wafts from room to room. Classic dishes like Gai Hor Bai Toey (chicken wrapped in Pandanus leaf) on the menu.

Mei Jiang – The Peninsula Bangkok

Specializing in albanoe and Cantonese dishes, Mei Jiang is the Peninsular signature Chinese restaurant. Supervised by Hong Kong chef Tam Kwok Fung, who has been there since its opening over eight years ago, the menu continues to attract Bangkok visitors and residence, primarily for its variety and quality. Expect to find an extensive Dim Sum selection, some mouth watering vegetarian choices and exotic delicacies including bird nests soup and imported albanoe. Previous patrons will testify that closing the meal with a scoop of black sesame seed ice cream is a definite must. Located in The Peninsula Bangkok

Prime – Millennium Hilton

Featuring imported meats from America, Japan and Australia, top cuts of lamb and world-class fresh seafood barbequed to perfection, Prime offers simple dishes in exquisite surroundings. Choose from romantic or private dining rooms or an exclusive chefs table; wherever you sit the extensive wine-list and mouth watering fare pay the perfect complement to the restaurants chic interior in Millennium Hilton.

Supatra River House

A free ferry from Maharaj Pier shuttles diners back and forth. In the former two-storey home of Khunying Supatra, founder of the city's express boat business and an advocate for women’s rights, the restaurant has a small museum dedicated to the art she collected. The set menus (B750-B1,200) make for easy ordering.

Thara Thong – Royal Orchid Sheraton

A traditional Thai affair, the floor seating low tables are reminiscent of the Royal Court (table seating is also available). The décor is as charming as one might expect with polished teakwood and intricate furnishings shining under the softly dimmed lights. The menu consists of Thai favourites including king prawns and large steamed sea bass, coconut based soups and curries and mango and sticky rice, a classic Thai dessert. Located in te Royal Orchid Sheraton.

Tongue Thai

Traditional Thai fare that includes luscious items like soft shell crab curry, mussels in a clay pot, and crispy morning glory. The chefs here though do not go easy on those with a mild palate, with their generous use of chillis in their cooking. Not for the faint-hearted. The nicely decorated interiors exude an intimate ambiance. 

Yuan – Millennium Hilton

This is a contemporary Cantonese affair where the culinary wonders of Ancient China re-emerge on Bangkok’s riverside at Millennium Hilton. Highlights include abalone steak; stir-fried scallops or prawns with XO chili sauce and numerous types of steamed fish – Cantonese style. One of the biggest attractions of this venue is the ‘tea collection’ – Bangkok’s biggest and rarest – that is served in the traditional manner, using what the Chinese once termed a ‘long mouthed’ copper tea pot.