The Heart Restaurant

On Railay East’s walking street, The Heart is the spot locals recommend when you want seafood cooked simply and right. You’ll smell the grill before you see it — a small open-air kitchen turning out whole fish and wok-fried classics from late morning through the night. Go straight for the grilled sea bass, charred skin and tender flesh with a bright, house-made sauce. If you like bold flavors, the fried fish with three flavors hits sweet, sour, and spicy in one plate, and the crab gets frequent shout‑outs from regulars. Thai staples are dialed in too: red and green curries with proper heat, papaya salad that actually bites, pad thai and pad see ew done to order, plus icy fruit shakes to cool it all down. Service is friendly and unhurried; when the place fills up after sunset, expect a short wait because they cook fresh. It’s an easy five‑minute walk from the East Railay pier — ideal after a beach day or a climb. Open daily from 10am to 10:30pm.