Chalong Pier Restaurant

Perched right on the edge of Chalong Bay, this laid-back sports bar and restaurant gives you sweeping water views from the veranda while you dig into solid Thai and western dishes made with local produce. The cold beers, cocktails, and live sports on screen keep things lively, and the staff are genuinely friendly rather than just going through the motions. It's the kind of place you end up staying at longer than planned.