10 Best Restaurants in Da
Nang
Da Nang's Most Popular Restaurants
The best restaurants in Da Nang have earned a steady reputation amongst travellers worldwide for their excellent service, convenient location, and quality food-and-beverage offerings. Surrounded by pristine beaches such as My Khe Beach and Pham Van Dong Beach, no trip to Da Nang is complete without visiting its beachfront restaurants for fresh seafood, BBQ meats, and of course, Vietnamese coffee. A great alternative to roadside eateries, cafes, and street markets in the city centre, travellers can enjoy authentic Japanese and French delicacies as well as imported wines and champagnes at refined establishments within Da Nang’s luxurious beach resorts. Catering to budget levels of opposite spectrums, read on to discover our list of Da Nang’s most popular restaurants.
1. LA MAISON 1888
Da Nang's Most Popular Restaurants
The best restaurants in Da Nang have earned a steady reputation amongst travellers worldwide for their excellent service, convenient location, and quality food-and-beverage offerings. Surrounded by pristine beaches such as My Khe Beach and Pham Van Dong Beach, no trip to Da Nang is complete without visiting its beachfront restaurants for fresh seafood, BBQ meats, and of course, Vietnamese coffee. A great alternative to roadside eateries, cafes, and street markets in the city centre, travellers can enjoy authentic Japanese and French delicacies as well as imported wines and champagnes at refined establishments within Da Nang’s luxurious beach resorts. Catering to budget levels of opposite spectrums, read on to discover our list of Da Nang’s most popular restaurants.
1. LA MAISON 1888
La Maison 1888 is the first restaurant in Vietnam that hosts
a Michelin-starred chef, offering French fine-dining within the luxurious
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort. The interior of the award-winning
restaurant is inspired by a colonial French mansion, complete with themed
private rooms and an expansive terrace that overlooks the resort and East Sea.
Renowned Chef Pierre Gagnaire oversees the kitchen and visits several times a
year personally, producing an extensive menu of French delicacies such as sea
bass carpaccio, roasted veal tenderloin, suckling pig with bigarade sauce,
roasted oysters, salted mackerel and poached octopus, all of which expertly
paired with aged whiskies, infused vodkas, and fine wines
2. Quán Cơm Huế Ngon
Quan Com Hue Ngon is a local establishment that’s a
five-minute walk from Da Nang Cathedral, serving an array of authentic
Vietnamese BBQ dishes at affordable prices. The fuss-free restaurant is fitted
with minimal décor, low wooden furnishing, and ceiling fans, but the service
here is very fast and friendly. Served with a generous platter of fresh
lettuce, highly recommended dishes at Quan Com Hue Ngon include the barbecued
octopus (VND 49,000), squid in stone (VND 59,000), and barbecue pork (VND
49,000). A small stove is set next to the table, where you can grill your
choice of meat or seafood according to your preference
3. Pool House at Hyatt Regency
Pool House at Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa is a
daytime dining venue that serves authentic Vietnamese and Thai snacks, western
comfort food and local desserts as well as seafood buffets on Fridays. It is
set adjacent to the resort’s main swimming pool, with indoor and outdoor dining
sections that are fitted with cushioned seats, lit candles, patio umbrellas,
and floor-to-ceiling glass panels overlooking the tranquil Nun Nuoc Beach.
Non-hotel guests are welcome to enjoy the quiet sophistication and impeccable
service too. Highly recommended regional dishes at Pool House Da Nang include
fresh rice spring rolls (VND 145,000), mi quang (VND 265,000), cao lau (VND
195,000), and Hoi An chicken rice (VND 185,000). Western favourites are priced
at VND 195,000 onwards, featuring club sandwiches, Wagyu hamburger, and fish
burger, each of which comes with a side of French Fries. The kitchen closes at
18:00 every day except Friday.
On Friday evenings, Pool House Da Nang also offers a summer BBQ set for VND 830,000nett per person, which is inclusive of free-flow soft drinks, two bottles of Bière Larue, freshly-grilled specialities, seafood, salads, and local desserts. If you’re looking to enjoy some after-dinner drinks by the pool, happy hour promos are between 18:00 and 21:00, where you can enjoy two-for-one beers, cocktails and wines by the glass. After sunset, it transforms into a lively bar, serving classic cocktails, imported wines and beers while its resident band performs a medley of popular tunes from Tuesday to Sunday at 20:00 until late. Set along Nun Nouc Beach, Pool House at Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa is a 15-minute taxi ride from the Dragon River Bridge.
On Friday evenings, Pool House Da Nang also offers a summer BBQ set for VND 830,000nett per person, which is inclusive of free-flow soft drinks, two bottles of Bière Larue, freshly-grilled specialities, seafood, salads, and local desserts. If you’re looking to enjoy some after-dinner drinks by the pool, happy hour promos are between 18:00 and 21:00, where you can enjoy two-for-one beers, cocktails and wines by the glass. After sunset, it transforms into a lively bar, serving classic cocktails, imported wines and beers while its resident band performs a medley of popular tunes from Tuesday to Sunday at 20:00 until late. Set along Nun Nouc Beach, Pool House at Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa is a 15-minute taxi ride from the Dragon River Bridge.
4. Trúc Lâm Viên Restaurant
Truc Lam Vien Restaurant occupies a two-storey bungalow that
overlooks a serene pond and plenty of greenery, making it a popular option for
intimate dinners with loved ones. Expect traditional Vietnamese and pan-Asian
delicacies such as spring rolls, abalone with crabmeat soup, stir-fried bok choy
with oyster sauce, fried beef luc lac (Vietnamese shaking beef), and fried
lobster with orange sauce. Drinks-wise, the restaurant serves a selection of
imported wines, beers, and soft drinks. Head to the upstairs wooden terrace for
the best view in Truc Lam Vien Restaurant, but you are required to remove your shoes
beforehand.
5. The Rachel Restarant & Bar
The Rachel Restaurant & Bar boasts a prime waterfront
location and diverse food-and-beverage offerings in Da Nang City.
Widely-regarded as one of the best places to catch the iconic Dragon River
Bridge in action, the two-storey restaurant has been attracting a steady
clientele of locals, expats and tourists since its inception in 2011. Its food
menu comprises authentic Chinese, Japanese, European, and North American
cuisine while drinks include Vietnamese coffees and teas, fruit juices, wines,
cocktails, local and imported beers, wines, and whiskies. The Rachel Restaurant
& Bar also features live music performances during weekends and annual
festivities.
6. Le Rendez Vous
Le Rendez Vous is a cosy restaurant and bar in Da Nang City,
where diners can savour authentic yet affordable French dishes and imported
wines. Set along Ly Thuong Kiet Street, the two-storey establishment is fitted
with air-conditioning, comfortable seats, velvet cushions, and black-and-white
photographs of prominent cities and monuments of France. We highly recommended
its pan fried foie gras deglazed with Martini Bianco (VND 310,000), butcher
steak (VND 210,000), and roasted pork tenderloin with mustard sauce (VND
190,000). Le Rendez Vous also offers a good selection of wines from Australia
and France, as well as spirits, cocktails, beers and excellent coffees.
7. Le Bambino Da Nang
Opened in 2003, Le Bambino Da Nang is great for escaping the
bustling streets without actually leaving Da Nang City. Accessible within a
10-minute walk from Han Market, this atmospheric restaurant is divided into two
indoor dining areas (smoking and non-smoking) and a swimming pool patio. Its
menu comprises fresh seafood, homemade pastas, salads, and prime cuts imported
from New Zealand and Australia. Some of Le Bambino Da Nang’s signature dishes
include foie gras pate with toast bread (VND 340,000), Black Angus ribeye steak
(VND 590,000), and duck leg confit (VND 290,000).
8. Bushido Restaurant Da Nang
Bushido Restaurant Da Nang has gained massive popularity for
its extensive selection of authentic Japanese and Korean dishes. Located in Da
Nang City Centre, the three-storey restaurant has five private rooms with
unique samurai-themed décor as well as a breezy balcony area overlooking the
Han River. Food-wise, you can enjoy a wide array of imported BBQ meats,
sashimi, sushi, sukiyaki, and fresh seafood caught from Da Nang. Must-try
dishes at Bushido Restaurant Da Nang include the BBQ salted beef tongue (VND
88,000), squid sashimi (VND 150,000), and pork shabu-shabu (VND 380,000). An
excellent selection of sakes are available by the glass and bottle, though
diners can opt for the kiki-zake to enjoy three variants for VND 170,000
onwards.
9. Sofia Restaurant Da Nang
Set within a boutique hotel of the same name, Sofia
Restaurant Da Nang offers an extensive buffet spread of traditional Vietnamese,
Asian, and international dishes. Due to its close proximity to Pham Van Dong
Beach, the restaurant is very popular breakfast spot during weekends and public
holidays. For only VND 100,000 per person, diners can enjoy an assortment of
fresh fruits, pastries salads, pastas as well as beef pho, pad Thai, and bun
cha (Vietnamese grilled pork with rice noodles).
10. Waterfront Da Nang Restaurant
Waterfront Danang Restaurant & Bar overlooks Han River in Da Nang City Centre, featuring a modern dining venue on the upper level and a lively sports bars downstairs. With a food menu that caters to an international clientele, diners can enjoy a good mix of Vietnamese, Thai, European, Japanese and American fare such as pumpkin ravioli (VND 110,000), Vietnamese pork belly (VND 150,000), and Thai green curry (VND 140,000 – VND 200,000). Waterfront Danang Restaurant & Bar also offers an extensive drinks list, ranging from imported wines, ciders, and beers to fresh fruit smoothies, coffees, and teas.
