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Hideaway
INTERNATIONAL
A delightful environment for a meal, this classy hotel restaurant features a menu that
changes daily and lots of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Staff are professional and wel-
coming. Many dishes feature Mediterranean and East Asian influences (like jumbo prawn
risotto with lemon grass, lime leaves and fresh coconut milk). There are also lots of veget-
arian, vegan and gluten-free choices.
Check out their garden Hide & Chill bar (evenings only, in season) for divine cocktails
(two for one during happy hour, 6-7pm) and also Hideaway Blue cafe for coffee, panini
sandwiches, juices and smoothies.
Stardust Restaurant
INTERNATIONAL
For a memorable setting for a meal, this superb beachfront hotel restaurant is just the tick-
et, with expertly executed European and Asian dishes, wine by the bottle (and glass) as
well as terrific juices, lassis and espresso coffee. There's a lovely terrace and garden as
well as an open-sided dining area that catches the ocean breeze. Not cheap, but worth it.
Surf N Sun
SEAFOOD, SRI LANKAN
Enjoy a great setting for your meal on the gorgeous outdoor deck lounge, with low-slung
cushions, throw pillows, and candles and lanterns. Good food too, including seafood, pizza
and the occasional barbecue.
Siam View Hotel
BAR
After the government demolished their wildly popular (but illegally built) beachside bar in
2011, the action shifted inland to this ungainly-looking roadside party HQ. Hosts a slew of
party nights, with everything from tech-house DJs to local reggae bands rocking the dance
floor. As there's a microbrewery on the premises you'll find a selection of interesting beers
to sample.
Look for the classic British phone box outside.
