Baan Itsara Restaurant
Beachfront seafood in central Hua Hin, and the clams in sweet basil sauce are the reason to come.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 10:30–21:30, Fri 10:30–22:00, Sat–Sun 11:00–22:00
- Price
- $$$$
- Mid-range
- 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.
Taste more of Hua Hin
Street-food tours, market visits and Thai cooking classes near Baan Itsara Restaurant.
Food toursStreet-food tours in Hua Hin
Most bookings cancel free up to 24 hours ahead
See pricesCookingThai cooking classes in Hua Hin
Most bookings cancel free up to 24 hours ahead
See pricesMarketsMarket tours in Hua Hin
Most bookings cancel free up to 24 hours ahead
See pricesWhy go, and how to do it well
Order the clams in sweet basil sauce. That's the short version. It's the dish reviewers keep circling back to, the one people say they've never found anywhere else, and it's what turns this from a pleasant beachfront table into a meal you'll talk about later.
The rest of the menu holds up too. Seafood basil arrives on a hot plate and keeps sizzling at the table, fish is done to order, and the helmet crab is there if you want to try something you won't see on many Thai menus. Finish with mango sticky rice. Prices are mid-range rather than resort-level, and one group reported around 1,800 baht for six dishes, which is fair for what lands. No service charge, either. Cooking here leans traditional rather than dialled-down for tourists, so if you want heat and fish sauce doing their job, you're in the right place.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026 · How we check places
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Baan Itsara Restaurant, round out your day in Hua Hin with contrasting stops nearby.
Reviews from Google
We stayed at the Dusit Thani Hua Hin and the hotel front desk recommended this place, she called n book a table for us 6:00pm on CNY eve. A gorgeous little seafood place, we sat by the beach. As usual we ordered dishes we are familiar with. The signature clams with basil a must try, never had this dish before anywhere in the world, so good. PS. Remember to ask to sit outside next to beach when making a reservation in Thai please. Service was great. We paid around 1800 baht for six dishes including a large bottle of Chang. PS. They charge 20 baht for ice bucket haha but that’s totally ok for us. We had a great time ! 😎🤓🇸🇬
Brilliant seafood restaurant on the beach Highly recommend their clams in sweet basil sauce! Never had anything like this. It was perfect. Great fish and the mango sticky rice desert to die for! Don’t miss this place. Thank me later 😂
Great seaside restaurant! Especially signature basil source are awesome and unforgettable. Also first experience to challenge a helmet crab which its taste was a delicacy!!
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 3,626 reviews on Google.
เลขที่7 Tambon Hua Hin, Amphoe Hua Hin, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand
Open in Google MapsMore restaurants & food nearby
All within 4 min walk of Baan Itsara Restaurant.
Sook Sook Pochana
Big-portion Thai seafood with a social-media following, so bring an open mind and cash for the bill.
Three Dots & A Dash Huahin
Craft beer bar and kitchen on a quiet Hua Hin soi, open nightly from 6pm with live music and local brews on tap.
Beach House-Awesome Pad Thai
A cozy neighbourhood Thai spot in Hua Hin serving standout Pad Thai with a warm, welcoming host.
Veggie Tales Cafe
A beloved vegan cafe in Hua Hin serving flavourful Thai and fusion dishes at remarkably affordable prices.
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.
Baan Itsara Restaurant: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baan Itsara Restaurant worth visiting?
Baan Itsara Restaurant holds a 4.4★ rating from 3,626 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Hua Hin.
What are the opening hours of Baan Itsara Restaurant?
Baan Itsara Restaurant is typically open 10:30-21:30 — 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.
How expensive is Baan Itsara Restaurant?
Baan Itsara Restaurant is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Hua Hin.
When is the best time to visit Baan Itsara Restaurant?
The best months to visit Hua Hin are March – August, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in Weekends year-round (Bangkok day-trippers) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: September – November (rainy season).
Where is Baan Itsara Restaurant located?
Baan Itsara Restaurant is at เลขที่7 Tambon Hua Hin, Amphoe Hua Hin, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand, in Hua Hin. Getting around Hua Hin: Songthaews (blue, along main roads); Motorbike taxis.
Also popular in Hua Hin
Hua Hin Night Market
Grilled seafood, roti and souvenir stalls on a closed street, best hit after 7pm when everything's up.
Cicada Market
A weekend-only night market where the crafts are actually made by the people selling them.
Wat Huay Mongkol
A 12-metre monk in park-like grounds, best seen in the morning before the sun turns it into a silhouette.
Rajabhakti Park
Seven giant bronze kings on a vast concrete parade ground, free to enter, with almost no shade.
Similar Restaurants & Food across Thailand
Kodtalay The Riverfront Seafood Buffet
Open-air seafood buffet on the Chao Phraya from 599 baht, and the river seats are worth asking for.
Central Pattaya
A big air-conditioned mall on Beach Road where the food court does the heavy lifting.
The Village Farm To Café
Looks like nothing from the highway, then opens up into green fields, high ceilings and properly fresh food.
Kodtalay Seafood Buffet Sukhumvit
Live river prawns from the tank, grilled at your table, and no clock ticking on how long you stay.
