Chaolay Seafood Hua Hin

Chaolay Seafood is classic Hua Hin: an open‑air, wooden restaurant perched over the water on Naresdamri Road by the fishing pier. Walk past the tanks and iced displays at the entrance, pick your seafood, then head upstairs for sea breeze and gulf views. It’s lively at dinner with Thai families, Bangkok weekenders, and sun‑kissed beachgoers chasing cold beers and plates that hit fast. Keep it simple and go seafood Thai‑style. The giant prawns with pepper‑coconut sauce are a crowd favorite, and whole sea bass steamed with lime and garlic is bright and punchy. Blue crab, scallops, and squid come out fresh and cooked just right; pair them with morning glory and a pot of tom yum if you’re sharing. Portions are generous, prices are moderate for the waterfront setting, and service is brisk rather than fussy. Aim for sunset to catch the light over the boats, and expect a short wait on weekends. It’s a 5‑minute walk from the Hilton and the Night Market strip, so it’s easy to fold into an evening wander. Open daily 10am–9:30pm; the phone line actually gets answered if you want to call ahead.