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A strip of simple eateries mainly run by local fishermen and their families can be found in the seafront Crab Market area. Here you can take your pick of these good-value local haunts, each serving tons of fresh seafood dishes—mainly finger lickin' crab—for around $6. Choices range from fresh salads and crunchy patties to succulent, spicy curries starring the famously flavorsome green, red, or black pepper from neighboring Kampot. Ideally, arrive around sunset to watch the fishermen returning with their catch, and to enjoy the mesmerizing colors play on the ocean before tucking into your dinner. Don't expect anything fancy from these basic restaurants; overall, hygiene standards are adhered to, and service is polite.
Knai Bang Chatt Resort's Sailing Club restaurant has some of the freshest seafood you'll find on the coast and offers sailing lessons, kite surfing, paddle-boarding, jet-skiing, and more. Arrive in the late afternoon and linger until the evening, sipping cocktails, taking in the stunning sea views, and grooving to DJ beats on weekends.
This small laidback cafe is popular with expats, locals, and visitors from Phnom Penh, and it's the perfect spot to stop before catching a boat to Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island). The handwritten chalk menu features quesadillas, burgers, and grilled sandwiches, served in large portions.
In tiny Kep, where you can quickly tire of the Crab Market options or your hotel restaurant, this beachfront spot is a refreshing alternative, serving local Samai-rum-based cocktails and wine in a romantic seaside setting. The artsy restaurant-lounge stands on a terrace in a pretty garden, where you can relax on loungers and enjoy the fresh sea breeze.
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