Phu QuocRestaurants

The definitive dining guide to Phu Quoc: Michelin-starred culinary institutions, iconic local bistros, reservation secrets, and must-order signature dishes.

01

Crab House Phu Quoc

CUISINE:SEAFOOD
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:GARLIC BUTTER CRAB

Crab House is a lively restaurant filled with the rich aroma of garlic butter and fresh seafood. The warm, rustic interior features simple wooden tables that quickly fill with hungry locals and travelers. Large metal bowls and cracking tools sit ready on tables under the soft glow of lights.

Must Try:Garlic Butter Crab
02

On The Rocks Restaurant

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE FUSION
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:PHU QUOC MACKEREL

This open-air wooden deck sits on low black rocks where the Gulf of Thailand meets Ong Lang Beach. The design uses natural timber and simple canvas roofs that let the sea breeze circulate freely. Diners look out over the uninterrupted water as waves crash gently against the stone foundation. The atmosphere feels relaxed and unpretentious, capturing the spirit of sophisticated island living.

Must Try:Phu Quoc Mackerel
03

The Home Pizza Tran Hung Dao

CUISINE:ITALIAN VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:HERRING SALAD PIZZA

Must Try:Herring Salad Pizza
04

The Spice House at Cassia Cottage

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:BEACHFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:FIVE-SPICE SIGNATURE RIBS

The oceanfront restaurant occupies an open-air wooden pavilion surrounded by tall palm trees and tropical gardens. Warm sea breezes flow past rustic wooden tables set directly on the soft white sand. As dusk approaches, soft candlelight and hanging lanterns illuminate the quiet beachfront dining space.

Must Try:Five-Spice Signature Ribs
05

The Pepper Tree Restaurant

CUISINE:PACIFIC RIM
SETTING:BEACHFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:SALT CHILI GRILLED CRAB

Must Try:Salt Chili Grilled Crab
06

Xin Chao Seafood Restaurant

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:PHU QUOC HERRING SALAD

Xin Chao Seafood Restaurant sits directly on the edge of the Gulf of Thailand in Duong Dong. The two-story dining space is open to the ocean breeze and smells of grilled shellfish. Salt air mixes with the aroma of lemongrass, ginger, and chili from the busy kitchen. Diners sit at simple wooden tables watching fishing boats bob on the dark water.

Must Try:Phu Quoc Herring Salad
07

Ra Khoi Seafood Restaurant

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE SEAFOOD
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:LIVE SEAFOOD HOT POT

Must Try:Live Seafood Hot Pot
08

Bun Quay Kien Xay

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:STIRRED SEAFOOD NOODLES

Steam rises from bubbling metal pots in this open-air, high-volume kitchen. Patrons crowd around wooden tables, vigorously mixing their own dipping sauces from chili, salt, and kumquat. Kitchen staff press fresh rice noodles directly into boiling water before assembling each bowl.

Must Try:Stirred Seafood Noodles
09

Dinh Cau Night Market

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:GRILLED SEA URCHIN

Must Try:Grilled Sea Urchin
10

Chuon Chuon Bistro & Sky Bar

CUISINE:FUSION
SETTING:ROOFTOP
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:COCONUT COFFEE

Perched on a high ridge, this open-air bistro commands sweeping views of the Gulf of Thailand. Distant fishing boats dot the blue horizon as warm coastal winds sweep through the wooden terrace. The atmosphere shifts from a quiet afternoon cafe to a lively sundown lounge. Warm lantern light guides guests to rustic tables framed by lush tropical foliage.

Must Try:Coconut Coffee
11

Pink Pearl - JW Marriott Phu Quoc

CUISINE:FRENCH
SETTING:BEACHFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:CHARCOAL-GRILLED BONITO

Pink Pearl welcomes guests into a glamorous salon of pastel pink, ornate tiles, and vintage French chandeliers. Large French doors open to the tropical sea breeze and a garden patio lit by fairy lights. The grand room recreates the theatrical atmosphere of a lavish 1920s beachside mansion.

Must Try:Charcoal-Grilled Bonito
12

Tempus Fugit

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:BEACHFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:LOCAL SEAFOOD NOODLE SOUP

The restaurant sits right on Khem Beach under high ceilings and bright blue pillars. Large windows look out to the white sands and the calm ocean. The dining room feels like a grand old university hall decorated with vintage architectural drawings. Open kitchens fill the space with the scent of fresh herbs and simmering broths.

Must Try:Local Seafood Noodle Soup
13

Corallo Restaurant

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN VIETNAMESE
SETTING:BEACHFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:GRILLED SEAFOOD

Must Try:Grilled seafood
14

Lava Restaurant

CUISINE:ICELANDIC
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:ICELANDIC LAMB

Lava Restaurant is built directly into an ancient basalt cliff overlooking the Blue Lagoon. Natural rock walls meet floor-to-ceiling glass, offering views of steaming blue water. The dining room feels raw yet polished, with soft lighting casting shadows on the dark stone.

Must Try:Icelandic Lamb
15

Sailing Club Phu Quoc

CUISINE:INTERNATIONAL
SETTING:BEACHFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:SEAFOOD FRIED RICE

Must Try:Seafood Fried Rice
16

Vuon Tao Restaurant

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:BEACHFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:HERRING SALAD

Must Try:Herring Salad
17

Khanh Ly Vegetarian Restaurant

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:QUICK-BITE
SPECIALTY:VEGETARIAN RICE BUFFET

Must Try:Vegetarian Rice Buffet
18

Banh Canh Phung

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:QUICK-BITE
SPECIALTY:MACKEREL FISH CAKE BรNH CANH

Must Try:Mackerel Fish Cake Bรกnh Canh
19

Bun Ken Ut Luom

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:COCONUT FISH NOODLE SOUP

Must Try:Coconut Fish Noodle Soup
20

Hu Tieu Muc Tu Huong

CUISINE:VIETNAMESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:QUICK-BITE
SPECIALTY:SQUID NOODLE SOUP

Must Try:Squid Noodle Soup