River prawn
Riverside restaurant in Ayutthaya specializing in large river prawns, away from the main tourist crowds.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–20:00
Learn the Spice Scale
Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.
Details
Full opening hours
Is this your business?Feature it
Taste more of Ayutthaya
Street-food tours, market visits and Thai cooking classes near River prawn.
Why go, and how to do it well
Situated along the banks of the river in Ayutthaya, this restaurant draws visitors with its focus on river prawns — a regional speciality — and its position slightly removed from the busier tourist strips. The riverside setting offers views across the water, including a church on the opposite bank, and the outdoor atmosphere gives it a more relaxed feel than the high-traffic eateries closer to the main ruins. Parking is available on site, making it accessible for those with a vehicle or arriving by tuk-tuk.
Visitors can expect a casual open-air dining experience with river views as the main draw. The menu centers on fresh river prawns, which reviewers note are notably large in size. Other dishes such as pad thai, glass noodle dishes, and curry are also available. Pricing tends to run higher than budget options in the area, which some visitors attribute to the riverside location and tourist town setting.
It is worth approaching with measured expectations. Reviews are mixed, with some praising the setting and prawn quality while others have raised concerns about value for money, dish seasoning, and service consistency. The sign outside is small and easy to miss, so look carefully when approaching along Thanon Uthong. As opening hours are not publicly listed, it is advisable to check locally or allow flexibility in your plans before making a special trip.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Aug 2026
Stay within reach of River prawn
SponsoredSearch Ayutthaya hotels with your dates. Filter for free cancellation if you want to hold a room and decide later.
See hotels near River prawnOpens Booking.com with your dates
Best rated within a 15-minute walk
Taste more of Ayutthaya
Street-food tours, market visits and Thai cooking classes near River prawn.
Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of River prawn, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
- 1 minRiver Bar - AyutthayaNightlife & Bars · 100 m · 4.9★
- 2 minDe Riva AyothayaActivities & Tours · 150 m · 4.2★
- 8 minSampaonavaRestaurants & Food · 670 m · 4.5★
- 9 minSALA Ayutthaya Boutique HotelHotels & Resorts · 760 m · 4.3★
- 10 minWat PhutthaisawanTemples & Culture · 770 m · 4.7★
- 10 minSala coffee AyutthayaRestaurants & Food · 790 m · 4.0★
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After River prawn, round out your day in Ayutthaya with contrasting stops nearby.
Reviews from Google
This restaurant is a little bit further down the road but they serve the same insane sized river prawns but no tour bus tourists around. Great views of the river, the church across and a beautiful colored free view of the sun going down 🌄 I'm not a fan of river prawns unlike my company who loved the large ones, so I had beef with oyster sauce. To my taste adding a whole grilled union wouldn't be needed. I like my greens better. The seating is plenty but not the most comfortable, yet the view and ambience and pricing makes up for that.
We ate there by recomendation from the tuc-tuc driver. We knew that it was really risky but we didn't have other options. We asked small pad thai, 1/2kg river prawns and small spicy chicken curry. No of the dishes were ok. The prawns were not freshes and rest of dishes not well cooked. The price for that and 2 big chang bier was 1490 baths. They had a tpv to pay with crédit card but they said it was broken. Really I recommend not to eat here. It's really a pitty, you go out in hollidays very far from your country, once that we go there and we get this experience...
Food is okay, order 3 small dishes, 2 juice. Was charged 1350B, dishonest people. Juice was made out of syrup, and there were flies around making the experience more annoying.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 36 reviews on Google.
8HR2+2CP, Thanon Uthong, Tambon Pratuchai, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
Open in Google MapsMore restaurants & food nearby
All within a 11-minute walk of River prawn.

Sampaonava

Sala coffee Ayutthaya

Eatery and Bar

Thanam View Restaurant Ayutthaya
Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
Follow the Crowds
The busiest street stalls are almost always the best — high turnover means fresh ingredients and a recipe that locals vouch for. An empty restaurant at dinner time is a red flag.
Ice Is Safe
Factory-made tube or cylinder ice (used in virtually all restaurants and stalls) is made from purified water and is safe to consume. You don't need to skip the iced Thai tea.
Use Grab for Delivery
The Grab app works for food delivery across Thailand, letting you order from street stalls and restaurants alike. It's invaluable on rainy days or when you want to eat in your hotel.
River prawn: Frequently Asked Questions
Is River prawn worth visiting?
River prawn holds a 3.7★ rating from 36 Google reviews. Reviews are mixed, so check recent visitor feedback above to see if it fits your plans.
What are the opening hours of River prawn?
River prawn is typically open 10:00–20:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit River prawn?
The best months to visit Ayutthaya are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in November – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: August – October (flooding risk).
Where is River prawn located?
River prawn is at 8HR2+2CP, Thanon Uthong, Tambon Pratuchai, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand, in Ayutthaya. Getting around Ayutthaya: Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins); Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate).
Also popular in Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya City Park

Steel Bar

Wat Chaiwatthanaram

Sarika Waterfall
Similar Restaurants & Food across Thailand

Kodtalay Seafood Buffet Sukhumvit

Jay Hae Sukhothai Noodles

Tong Tem Toh




