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Reviewed 4 January 2024 via mobile

Excellent food - friendly service and great value for money - green curry exceptional ,fish fresh and omelette fantastic - couldn’t ask for more

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 14 October 2023

Situated at the end of the beach bars, the food is absolutely fabulous. Definitely worth taking the time to find. Staff are very polite & service is quick. Very reasonably priced with large portions. We have travelled all over Thailand & this was probably the...best Massamam curry that I have ever had. You ask for spicy, you get spicy. Would definitely go back.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 5 August 2023 via mobile

The food was delicious. Service was excellent and the prices were amazing. There were two people and we couldn’t finish everything so we took some home. 630 baht including soft drinks.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 31 May 2023 via mobile

Bang average. Food was ok but nothing to write home about. Not served particularly warm and considering we were asked if we were ok with “spicy” it just wasn’t. Service was glacially slow. Restaurant was half full at most and service was extremely hard to...bring over. I eventually gave up and went up to the desk to ask for the bill. Not that we were in any sort of a hurry, but still. Gave up on dessert plans. Didn’t fancy waiting another age for banana fritters 🙄More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 31 March 2023 via mobile

Fantastic meal! We visited last night as a large group, including children and were accommodated straight away. The food was delicious, friendly service and super price too. For those with children, ours had fried chicken and chips, and they cleared the plate. Definitely recommend you...to visit! We will certainly be back again!!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 31 March 2023 via mobile

We visited as a family of 10 and all left very happy. The food was delicious and very pocket friendly, hands down the best Panang curry I've ever had. We will definitely be back.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 13 March 2023

The restaurant may look a little unprepossessing, especially when closed, BUT, Tony and his family use only fresh ingredients and quite simply serve up the best food we found anywhere in either Surin or Bang Tao. We became regulars. Even ate lunch here on the...day we left so that we had something decent before facing the delights of airline food!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 28 January 2023 via mobile

The food was delicious and very well priced, so much so that we went back again and again. The service was excellent, family run and they were very welcoming. The location was unique and something I would describe as a hidden gem. I would definitely...recommend visiting if you are in the area !More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 22 January 2023

We were staying at The Surin nearby and went here for an evening meal. It's a local family run restaurant on the road. The food is amazing - super fresh, great portions and it's nice and friendly and relaxed.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 2 December 2022 via mobile

Visited last night after reading reviews. Have to agree very good food indeed,not 5 star to look at but menu excellent and quality of what we had couldn’t be faulted. Staff very friendly. Definitely worth visiting if around Bangtao

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 14 November 2022 via mobile

We met a couple in the Beer Garden Bang Tao who told us about the riverside restaurant and recommended we try it. The restaurant was very busy and only a short walk from our hotel. The food was really good as was the portion size....The drinks were also good value. I recommend you try it if in Bang TaoMore

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 13 November 2022 via mobile

We went to the Riverside Restaurant because of the great reviews on Trip Advisor and it didn’t disappoint. As previous reviews say, it’s a modest decor and a bit out of the way but don’t let that put you off. A lovely welcome, fabulous food...and service and all for a very reasonable price. If you’re anywhere near Bang Tao or even Patong, give it a try! We ate Chicken Satay skewers and Thai fish cakes as starters - both excellent. Three of us had Chicken Masaman Curry and one person had Fried Chicken in Black Bean Sauce - all were bursting with flavour and really enjoyable.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 26 September 2022 via mobile

What can I say, this is one of my favourite places to eat at in Phuket. Food is just heavenly and oh so fresh. It is located half way between Bang Tao and Surin beaches and easily walkable from both directions. Kids were a bit...over Thai Food and tried the fried Chicken and that too was delicious. My whole family loves this place so much and always asks me to book accommodation close just so we can eat there. Simple family restaurant and the prices are some of the best you will find with most meals between 100-150THB. Recommend satay chicken, spring rolls, Penang curry, pad Thai and fried chicken. EnjoyMore

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 11 June 2022

The sweet and sour pork was perfect. Not too sweet and not battered. The cream of chicken soup was delicious with loads of diced chicken. Both meals were generous portions for a cheap price. The service was quick and friendly. We will return if we...are in Surin.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 6 June 2022

Amazing food at very low prices, good cocktails and great service too. Well worth seeking out if you are in the Bangtao Beach area.

Date of visit: May 2022
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1pm and not normally open on Mondays.
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Yes, there are gluten free meals to be had here. Also, just ask the staff and they will accomodate most requests.
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RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT, Bang Tao Beach - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos - Tripadvisor

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Yes, Riverside Restaurant offers takeaway services.

Riverside Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4