Ning Seafood

If you want straight-up fresh seafood on Koh Samet without the beachfront markup, head to Ning Seafood up by Na Dan village. It’s a no-frills, family-run spot where the catch turns into dinner fast — think fat grilled prawns, steamed crab cracked and ready, and tom yum loaded with squid. Order a table’s worth, grab a cold beer, and let the island breeze do the rest. Regulars come for the simple hits: crab fried rice (small from 100 THB) that actually tastes of crab, whole prawns with that sharp green seafood sauce, and plates of garlicky stir‑fried greens to balance it out. Portions are honest, prices are friendly, and you’ll eat alongside Thai families and Bangkok weekenders rather than package tours. Ning Seafood sits a few minutes north of Sai Kaew Beach, about a 5–10 minute ride from Na Dan Pier. It’s an easy early dinner move before a beach bar crawl — they run daily from around 12pm to 9pm. Call ahead for takeaway or island delivery on busier weekends.