durianseed city guide

This is the restaurant from Bangkok Dangerous where Nicholas Cage takes the deaf girl to dinner. You will notice right when you walk in where they were sitting - next to the water. I have eaten here a few times. The food is not amazing but the it is reasonably priced, they have a good menu and the service is good. They have live music and the outdoor setting is a nice place to take newcomers or maybe a date. Since the big outdoor seafood place closed on Ratchada this is where I take people instead.

A wonderful riverside setting compliments the incredible Thai food available here. I've visited this restaurant several times and have always come away happy. For me the best table locations are outside by the river, with a view of the bridge. If possible, try and call ahead and reserve a table.

Popped in here one night to avoid the ran as I was walking back from the Silom area. I am not an oyster guy but the bar is inviting and the euro style tapas menu looked cool. It is not the cheapest joint in town but the menu is interesting and the selection of alcohol is impressive. My only complaint was many of the tapas items I tried to order were unavailable and the place was a little smug but all the items I tried were very tasty. I figure some point I would go back and have a steak and try some of whiskys.

I first discovered this place a few years back whilst attending a friend's birthday party. Sure there are a lot of seafood restaurants around the river but this one has something a little special. An amazing view of the bridge and a quiet spot on the river. Food is pretty good. No MSG and open pit grills for the fish. They have a nice outdoor seating area, a band on almost every night and decent service. When you arrive at Samsen soi 3 you may think you are in the wrong spot but the restaurant is at the very end of the soi and you will appreciate the location even more once you see the views.