Ocean Lipe Restaurant & Bar

Walk down Walking Street toward Sunrise Beach and you’ll spot Ocean Lipe by its clean, modern look and open kitchen humming behind the counter. It’s the kind of polished island restaurant that feels dialed-in without being fussy—great for a late lunch that rolls into cocktails. Regulars come for the whole grilled fish, sticky ribs, and reliable Thai crowd-pleasers like cashew chicken and fried rice, all cooked in a spotless, professional setup you can actually see. Come around sunset for an easy first stop before a beach bar crawl. The bar mixes the usual island cocktails and cold beers until midnight, and the dining room stays lively with divers and island-hoppers swapping plans for the next day. You’ll find it on Walking Street near Sunrise Beach—next to Lipe Diving Center and opposite Take Care International Clinic—so it’s an easy meet-up point if you’re staying anywhere central. Service is friendly, prices are fair by Koh Lipe standards, and the vibe is relaxed: enough polish to bring a date, casual enough for sandy feet. If the grilled fish is on, order it and share; otherwise, hit a spread of Thai dishes and a round of drinks and you’re set.