Side Trips from Ho Chi Minh City Restaurants

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  • 1. Bar200

    $$ | Con Son

    More of a café than a bar, this tiny place makes fantastic sandwiches, salads, and pizzas, making their own pizza dough, sandwich bread, and burger buns in house. The interior is simple, yet welcoming, with wooden blinds, rattan tables and chairs, and photos and propaganda art on the walls. The tiny veranda is a great spot from which to watch Con Son daily life. In high season, it's worth calling first to make sure you get a table.

    Khu 6, Nguyen Van Linh, Con Dao Islands, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam
    097-830--3025

    Known For

    • Homemade bread
    • Italian coffee
    • Friendly staff

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 2. Ganh Hao

    $$$

    This sprawling seafront eatery is regarded as the best seafood place in town. Like many Vietnamese places, the interior design takes a back seat to the food and the view. It's pricier than the more local joints farther along Tran Phu Street, but you get what you pay for, which in this case, aside from the great food, is English-speaking staff, an English menu, and servers used to dealing with international tourists.

    3 Tran Phu, Vung Tau, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam
    0254-4355--0909

    Known For

    • Ocean views
    • Vietnamese dishes
    • Delicious spring rolls
  • 3. Thu Ba

    $$ | Con Son

    A visit to Con Son isn't complete without a meal at Thu Ba. Chef Thu Ba works her magic in the kitchen while her daughter Thuy works the guests in the homey front section, recommending dishes from the extensive menu full of Vietnamese seafood, pork, and beef dishes (the slipper lobster is highly recommended). Western and Vietnamese options are available for breakfast and Thu Ba can also prepare picnics for hikers and campers.

    Vo Thi Sau, Con Dao Islands, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam
    0886-249--977

    Known For

    • Fresh seafood
    • Friendly owner
    • Takeout picnics
  • 4. Banh Khot Goc Vu Sua

    $

    Banh khot (tiny rice flour pancakes topped with shrimp that you wrap in baby mustard leaves) is Vung Tau's signature dish and locals rate Banh Khot Goc Vu Sua as the best in class. This is simple, inexpensive, and 100% delicious local street food—and adventurous foodies will enjoy the whole banh khot experience, sitting on tiny chairs in a big tin shed that fills with smoke every time a new batch is cooked.

    14 Nguyen Truong To, Vung Tau, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam
    0254-352–3465

    Known For

    • Banh khot
    • Local-style service
    • Being a bit smoky

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 5. By The Beach

    $$$$

    Nonguests are welcome at the luxury Six Senses Con Dao's main restaurant, which is the perfect venue for a romantic meal of freshly caught local seafood and fine wine overlooking Dat Doc Beach. It's just as stunning by moonlight as it is during the day. The menu is Asian fusion with a hint of French influence.

    Dat Doc Beach, Con Dao Islands, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam
    0254-383–1222

    Known For

    • Fabulous views
    • Fresh seafood
    • Romantic dining

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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  • 6. Con Son Café

    $ | Con Son

    This is a cute and simple drinks-only café consisting of a few tables and umbrellas set under the trees in front of the former French Maison des Passagers (Customs House). The outdoor-only setup gives customers a great view of An Hai Beach, making it an ideal spot for sunset drinks, except when the staff turn up the V-pop volume or when it rains.

    Ton Duc Thang, Con Dao Islands, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam

    Known For

    • Sunset drinks
    • Outdoor seating in front of a beautiful colonial building
    • Sea views
  • 7. David's Pizzeria

    $$

    Wood-fired pizza, pasta, steak, and seafood with breezy sea views, David's Pizzeria is popular with tourists and locals. Service can be slow, but the pizzas are on point. Arrive early or book ahead to get a table with a view upstairs.

    92 Ha Long, Vung Tau, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam
    0254-352--1012

    Known For

    • Pizza
    • Ocean views from the upstairs terrace
  • 8. Don Quijote

    $$

    With superb European fusion dining in a rustic atmosphere, Don Quijote is the place for homemade pâté, foie gras, and Toulouse sausages, duck magret, and decadent desserts. The well-considered wine list complements the menu, and if you'd like to kick off a big night, try the meter of rum.

    98C Xo Viet Nghe Tinh, Vung Tau, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam
    0254-650--8033

    Known For

    • European fusion dining
    • Homemade sausages and foie gras
    • Decent wine list
  • 9. Infiniti Café & Resto

    $$ | Con Son

    Half a block north from the market, this bright, fan-cooled café has a rustic chic style featuring driftwood, rope, hessian, and a pool table. The menu is geared toward travelers, with pizza, burgers, and a small selection of Vietnamese dishes. The breakfast menu offers an extensive range of international breakfasts including the full English. There are regular barbecue nights and Vietnamese street food nights. Staffers are friendly and are happy for guests to stay until the wee hours.

    Tran Phu, Con Dao Islands, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam
    0254-390--8909

    Known For

    • Best coffee on the island
    • Homemade bread
    • Western dishes
  • 10. Kozac

    $$

    The interior is a bit worn around the edges, but this Ukrainian restaurant—Vietnam does have a knack for the unexpected—serves some tasty Eastern European, Western, and Asian dishes, along with Russian, Vietnamese, and imported beers. If you need a break from Vietnamese food, this will hit the spot. Expect lackluster service and you won't be disappointed.

    7 Nguyen Tri Phuong, Vung Tau, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam
    0254-356--3776

    Known For

    • Ukrainian food
    • Russian beer
    • Slow service
  • 11. Lucy's Sports Bar

    $$

    Great-tasting Western food with generous portions is served in a friendly sports bar, with giant screens showing all kinds of sports as well as a pool table. If you're not a sports fan, come for the food and the sea views from the balcony. The salads and the full English breakfast are highly recommended.

    138 Ha Long, Vung Tau, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam
    0254-385–8896

    Known For

    • Western food
    • Generous portions
    • Sports broadcast on big screens
  • 12. Tri Ky

    $$ | Con Son

    A spartan open-air local joint that's been the go-to place for domestic tourists to Con Dao for years, Tri Ky is worth a visit if you love fresh well-cooked seafood. The specialty is oc ban tay (hand snail); try it stir-fried with garlic—it tastes a lot better than it sounds!

    5 Nguyen Duc Thuan, Con Dao Islands, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam
    254-383–0294

    Known For

    • Lack of English-language skills
    • Fresh seafood
    • Shedlike setting

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