Please note that our phone systems have recently changed. Most numbers now have a "3" added in the middle if they begin with "062" (these are landlines--cell phones are not affected), for a total of 10 digits. Example: (062) 3XX-XXXX.
OUR PICK: Forest Restaurant
7 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 384-7589 www.forestrestaurant.com
Open: L & D. Meal: >$10. Dine in a lush garden setting amid fish ponds and bamboo water music. The main building is decorated with highland minority crafts. Menu includes seafood and local flavors but more exotic dishes like turtle and crocodile.
Gecko Bar and Restaurant 53B Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 374-1033 website
Open: L & D. Meal: <$10. Serves bun thit nuong (rice vermicilli and a choice of grilled meats), ice cream, smoothies and a lots of great drinks. Free wifi and pool tables.
Golden Sand Saloon Resort
81BIS Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 374-1277
Open: B, L & D. Meal: <$10. The largest restaurant in Mui Ne. Live Cham music nightly. Menu focuses on seafood and steak.
Lam Tong Restaurant 92 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 384-7598
Open: B, L & D. Meal: <$10. Great seafood & very popular with backpackers. One of the few restaurants on the beach.
Sago Restaurant
KP 1, Nguyen Dinh Chieu (across from L'Anmien Resort)
(062) 374-1117 Open: B, L & D. Located in the heart of Mui Ne's tourism area, this stylish restaurant has an established reputation for quality, freshness of its food and drink, and an extensive selection of fine wines. Sago's menu features Vietnamese and International Cuisine served with French style. Fresh seafood daily.
French & Fine Dining
Champa Restaurant Coco Beach Resort
58 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 384-7111
Open: D. Meal: >$20. French “Cuisine Bourgeosie.” Great cocktails, Cuban cigars and French tunes.
Chasseur Blanc
97 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 374-1222. www.chasseurblanc.com
Open: L & D. Meal: >$10. French steak-house serving beef, pork, duck, crocodile, ostrich and kangaroo. Exotic "Asian-safari" décor. Free Wifi and pool tables.
Italian
Good Morning Vietnam Italian Restaurant Km11, Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 384-7585 www.goodmorningviet.com
Open: B, L & D. Meal: >$10. Italian owned and managed. Menu includes pizza, pastas, and meat dishes. Free transport to and from your hotel.Find more info here.
Luna Italian Restaurant 51A Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 384-7591
Open: L & D. Meal: >$10. Similar offering to Good Morning, but more upscale and expensive.
Western, Vietnamese & Fusion
Deja Vu Restaurant, Bar & Garden
21 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Vietnam
T/F: 84 (062) 374-1276 Western and Vietnamese dishes, as well as delicasies like snake and turtle. Lots of entertainment: various games, big screen cinema, play ground for children, and live music. Beautiful garden setting with cosy niches and seating corners in the back. Shishas and various tabaccosavailable.
Hot Rock
Km12.5, Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 384-7585
Open: B, L & D. Meal: <$10. A popular night time expat hangout, vietnamese and backpacker favorites.
Java
152 Huynh Thuc Khang, Mui Ne
(062) 324-1055
Open: B, L & D. Meal: <$10. Vietnamese and Western Cuisines, and the best coffee in Mui Ne! Located on the peninsula, overlooking the fishermen's harbor.
OUR PICK:Joe's: The Art Cafe in Mui Ne
139 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 374 3447 New cozy cafe across from Shades Apartments. Serving Bobby Brewers Coffee. Open 24hrs. Great sandwiches!
Paradise Beach Club Coco Beach Resort
58 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 384-7111
Open: B, L & D. Meal: <$10. Asian specialties Beachside bar and restaurant serving Vietnamese and Thai, salads, pasta and seafood/fish.
Sago Restaurant
KP 1, Nguyen Dinh Chieu (across from L'Anmien Resort)
(062) 374-1117 Open: B, L & D. Located in the heart of Mui Ne's tourism area, this stylish restaurant has an established reputation for quality, freshness of its food and drink, and an extensive selection of fine wines. Sago's menu features Vietnamese and International Cuisine served with French style. Fresh seafood daily.
Snow
109 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 374-3123
Open: B, L & D. Meal: >$10. Great sushi, seafood and steak. Bountiful selection of drinks. Classy white and blue decor. The only restaurant with air-conditioning. Free pick-up from your hotel.
Thai
Dragon Fly
Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 384-7038
Open: B, L & D. The restaurant specialises in Thai cuisine, and usually has an excellent range of seafood available too. You may choose your own fish, and even watch the chef cook it on the open-air charcoal BBQ in the front of the restaurant.
Indian
OUR PICK: Shree Ganesh
57 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 374-1330.
Open: L & D. Meal: >$10. North Indian and Tandoori Cuisine. What a welcome change! Refresh your pallet and indulge your senses. I love everything on the menu! Part of the famous "Omar's" chain in Vietnam.
Phan Thiet Restaurants
Kim Hong Restaurant 76/11 Tuyen Quang
(062) 324-1301.
Open: B, L & D. Meal: <$10. A large selection of traditional and specialty Vietnamese dishes. Vietnamese party atmosphere.
Lotteria Coop Mart, Nguyen Tat Thanh Street
Open: B, L & D. Meal: <$10. Asian fast food chain serving beef, chicken, fish and shrimp burgers. Good french fries.
OUR PICK: Nelly Restaurant
Ton Duc Thang Street
Open: B, L & D. Meal: <$10. Authentic American style fast food (pizza, burgers and paste) & Nelly's famous natural ice cream.
OUR PICK: Ocean Dunes Golf Club 1 Ton Duc Thang
(08) 3824-3640 www.VietnamGolfResorts.com
Open: B, L & D. Meal: >$10. Authentic Tex-Mex and American comfort food. Try the spicy buffalo wings!
Beach Break (Ngoc Bich)
52 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 384-7032 Across from the Sand Dollar and open to the street with lively music.
Jibes Restaurant, Bar & Grill
90 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 384-7405 www.windsurf-vietnam.com A popular night time kiteboarder hangoutwith a relaxed setting and an awesome beach location.
Mellow
117C Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 374-3086 A mellow spot to chill with other backpackers over a few beers.
Pogo 138 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
km 16 www.thepogobar.com Pool tables and hammocks make the beachside bar homey. Edith also gives kite-boarding lessons. For each Mojito ordered, a small donation is made to the orphanage in Phu Hai. Currently the most popular spot on the beach for the backpacker/kiteboarder crowd.
Wax 68 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 384-7001 Another very popular beach hangout for the backpacker/kiteboarder crowd. Located right on the beach. Great music and atmosphere but no food served.
The Sand Dollar 79A Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 384-7409 Lively music, opens to the street.
Sunshine Beach Resort movies every night
Casual/Mixed Crowd
OUR PICK:Joe's: The Art Cafe in Mui Ne
139 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 374 3447 New cozy cafe across from Shades Apartments. Serving Bobby Brewers Coffee. Open 24hrs. Great sandwiches!
Dany's Pub Coco Beach Resort
58 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 384-7111 70-inch wide-screen satellite TV, billiard table, with a large variety of imported beers.
Deja Vu Restaurant, Bar & Garden
21 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Vietnam
T/F: 84 (062) 374-1276 Western and Vietnamese dishes, as well as delicasies like snake and turtle. Lots of entertainment: various games, big screen cinema, play ground for children, and live music. Beautiful garden setting with cosy niches and seating corners in the back. Shishas and various tabaccosavailable.
OUR PICK: The Docking Bar
7 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 384-7589 www.forestrestaurant.com Open-air, thratched-roof, mud-walled bar with creative lighting and whimsical totem poles carved by ethnic minorities give this new bar an exotic and playful atmosphere. The best and cheapest bar food in town. Open late. Mini Golf and spa located on-site.
Gecko Bar and Restaurant 53B Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 374-1033 website Serves bun thit nuong (rice vermicilli and a choice of grilled meats), ice cream, smoothies and a lots of great drinks. Free wifi and pool tables.
Guava 53 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 374-1246 A favorite of families and seasoned crowds.
OUR PICK: Hoa Vien Brauhaus
2A Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 374-1383 www.hoavien.vn This microbrewery serves light and dark draft beer. It has one of the best views on the beach and serves great, albeit very expensive seafood.
Hot Rock
Km12.5, Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 384-7585 A popular night time backpacker hangout.
Java
152 Huynh Thuc Khang, Mui Ne (062) 241-055 Vietnamese and Western Cuisines, and the best coffee in Mui Ne! Located on the peninsula, overlooking the fishermen's harbor.
Jibes Restaurant, Bar & Grill
90 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 384-7405 www.windsurf-vietnam.com A popular night time kiteboarder hangoutwith a relaxed setting and an awesome beach location.
Snow
109 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
(062) 374-3123 Bountiful selection of drinks. DJ and widescreen satellite tv. Classy white and blue decor. The only restaurant with air-conditioning. Free pick-up from your hotel.
Entertainment
The Club
56-97 Nguyen Dinh Chieu (062) 741-097 An eCasino located across the streen from Saigon Mui Ne Resort. Offers Video slots, Poker machines, Black Jack, Baccarat and Roulette.