4 Best Restaurants in The South-Central Coasts and Highlands, Vietnam

About a mile outside the main tourist strip, Cay Bang commands a prime location right on the oceanfront, with a great view of Ong Dia Rock and the hordes of surrounding kitesurfers. Popular with tour groups, the unpretentious two-story local joint with seating for up to 1,000 guests specializes in live seafood cooked to order, including the local chisel fish (ca duc). There is an English menu but expect Vietnamese-style service, which can seem rude if you're not used to it.

The small, romantic, fine-dining restaurant inside the boutique Cham Villas Resort adds an extra touch of class to a visit to Mui Ne. Overseen by a German chef, the kitchen prepares a range of Vietnamese and international dishes, including a nashi pear and shrimp cocktail, beef-and-prawn skewers, and spicy lemongrass beef served with fried thien ly flowers.

An upmarket brewery, bar, and restaurant situated in huge beachfront premises, Lousiane Brewhouse even has its own pool and sun loungers. A good selection of well-priced European-style craft beer is on offer, as well as international, Vietnamese, and Japanese cuisine. Louisiane Brewhouse has a bit of something for everyone, including live music in the evenings, and is one of the best places in town for a sundown drink.

Beer connoisseurs should ask about the brewery tours.

Whether you're looking for some seaside relaxation, great meals, or a thumping party, the Sailing Club has you covered with its prime beachfront location and wide-ranging menu serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. After dark it magically morphs into one of the plushest clubs in Nha Trang. Daytime options include coffee and/or cocktails, while lounging on a four-poster bed near the lotus pond or on a deck chair on the beach; the more upright options including dining, playing pool, or hanging out on a swing, all with a spectacular view of the East Sea.