7 Best Restaurants in Mekong Delta, Vietnam

The old-world charm of the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel extends to its in-house restaurant, which serves Vietnamese and Western cuisine overlooking a busy junction of the Chau Doc and Hau River. Take a seat on the terrace to enjoy sunset (and happy hour) at the river and the attentive but discreet service. This is the priciest place in town, but the food, the staff, and the river views make it worthwhile. Reservations are recommended because sometimes the restaurant hosts bus tours.

Even if you're not staying at Azerai Can Tho, a boutique resort on a lush islet in the middle of the river, it's worth making a reservation and taking their boat over for an elegant lunch or dinner. The casual lunch menu and more extensive dinner menu both feature delicious Vietnamese specialties and fine international dishes, paired with a comprehensive wine list and a slew of creative cocktails. The menu changes weekly at The Grill, their other restaurant, opened on weekends.

Reminiscent of an elegant colonial mansion, Le Longanier is a lunch-only restaurant set in tropical gardens that's part of the Victoria Hotels group, and is a regular stop for Victoria Cruises, though independent travelers can also enjoy the set menu of Mekong Delta classics (reservation is required). Do take some extra time for a refreshing drink in the downstairs salon and a stroll through the gardens before you leave.

This intimate and refined omakase, under the direction of former Nobu chef Andy Huynh, is a delicate marriage of French and Japanese flavors, of traditional techniques and modern innovation, with each artfully prepared dish outdoing the last. The attention to detail, the sake and wine list, and chic yet unfussy art deco setting makes this gastronomy experience at Regent Phu Quoc's star restaurant worth the splurge. The dining room doubles as a Salon de Boeuf steak house specializing in Wagyu beef and revels in the same French-Japanese flair.

La Veranda's in-house restaurant presents upscale Pacific Rim cuisine and lovely second floor views over the ocean in an elegant French colonial-style setting. One of the pricier options on Phu Quoc, it's a nice splurge for the service, setting, food, wine list, and a predinner sunset cocktail. It's also an ideal location for a quiet romantic dinner in the heart of busy Long Beach.

Mango Bay Resort's in-house restaurant serves an ambitious menu of Pan-Asian and Western cuisine on their wooden deck perched on rocks that jut out over the water. The views of the sunset over the Gulf of Thailand are unparalleled, the cocktails delicious, the staff attentive, making it a popular spot with people coming from all over the island; reservations are essential.

This cozy steak house is a chance to get out of tourist center and enjoy a simple menu of steak (six cuts available) prepared to order, with choice of sauce, classic sides, and wine by the glass or bottle. Reservations are strongly recommended as seating is limited and it's popular with locals.