8 Great Restaurants in Da Nang

La Maison 1888 is the first restaurant in Vietnam to host a Michelin-starred chef, offering French fine dining within the luxurious InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort. The interior of the award-winning restaurant is inspired by a colonial French mansion, complete with themed private rooms and an expansive terrace that overlooks the resort and East Sea. The kitchen produces an extensive menu of French delicacies, such as sea bass carpaccio, roasted veal tenderloin, suckling pig with bigarade sauce, roasted oysters, salted mackerel and poached octopus, all of which expertly paired with aged whiskies, infused vodkas, and fine wines.

Quan Com Hue Ngon is a local establishment that’s a 5-minute walk from Da Nang Cathedral, serving an array of authentic Vietnamese BBQ dishes at affordable prices. The fuss-free restaurant is fitted with minimal décor, low wooden furnishing, and ceiling fans, but the service here is very fast and friendly. Served with a generous platter of fresh lettuce, highly recommended dishes at Quan Com Hue Ngon include the barbecued octopus, squid in stone, and barbecue pork. A small stove is set next to the table, where you can grill your choice of meat or seafood according to your preference.

Pool House at Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa offers authentic Vietnamese dishes, Western comfort food, local desserts, and grilled delicacies as well as commanding views of Nun Nuoc Beach. Guests can enjoy fresh spring rolls, mi quang (turmeric rice noodles), cao lau (noodles with pork and greens), and Hoi An chicken rice. After sunset, the all-day restaurant transforms into a lively bar, serving classic cocktails, imported wines and beers while its resident band performs a medley of popular tunes.

Lam Vien Restaurant occupies a 2-storey bungalow that overlooks a serene pond and plenty of greenery, making it a popular option for intimate dinners with loved ones. Expect traditional Vietnamese and pan-Asian delicacies such as spring rolls, abalone with crabmeat soup, stir-fried bok choy with oyster sauce, fried beef luc lac (Vietnamese shaking beef), and fried lobster with orange sauce. Drinks-wise, the restaurant serves a selection of imported wines, beers, and soft drinks. Head to the upstairs wooden terrace for the best view in Lam Vien Restaurant, but you are required to remove your shoes beforehand.

Opened in 2003, Le Bambino Da Nang is great for escaping the bustling streets without actually leaving Da Nang City. Accessible within a 10-minute walk from Han Market, this atmospheric restaurant is divided into two indoor dining areas (smoking and non-smoking) and a swimming pool patio. The menu features fresh seafood, homemade pasta, salads, and prime cuts imported from New Zealand and Australia. Some of Le Bambino Da Nang’s signature dishes include foie gras pate with toast bread, Black Angus ribeye steak, and duck leg confit.

Bushido Restaurant Da Nang has gained massive popularity for its extensive selection of authentic Japanese and Korean dishes. Located in Da Nang City Centre, the restaurant has five private rooms with samurai-themed décor as well as a breezy balcony area overlooking the Han River. Food-wise, you can enjoy a wide array of imported BBQ meats, sashimi, sushi, sukiyaki, and fresh seafood caught from Da Nang. Must-try dishes at Bushido Restaurant Da Nang include the BBQ salted beef tongue, squid sashimi, and pork shabu-shabu. An excellent selection of sakes are available by the glass and bottle, though diners can opt for the kiki-zake to enjoy 3 variants paired with your meal.

Set within a Sofia Boutique Hotel of the same name, Sofia Restaurant Da Nang offers an extensive buffet spread of traditional Vietnamese, Asian, and international dishes. Due to its close proximity to Pham Van Dong Beach, the restaurant is very popular breakfast spot during weekends and public holidays. Diners can enjoy an assortment of fresh fruits, pastries, salads, pasta, as well as beef pho, pad Thai, and bun cha (Vietnamese grilled pork with rice noodles).

The Rachel Restaurant & Bar boasts a prime waterfront location and diverse food-and-beverage offerings in Da Nang City. Widely-regarded as one of the best places to catch the iconic Dragon River Bridge in action, the 2-storey restaurant has been attracting a steady clientele of locals, expats and tourists since its inception in 2011. Its food menu comprises authentic Chinese, Japanese, European, and North American cuisine while drinks include Vietnamese coffees and teas, fruit juices, wines, cocktails, local and imported beers, wines, and whiskies. The Rachel Restaurant & Bar also features live music performances during weekends and annual festivities.