Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

The sunset here is the absolute highlight. The white sun loungers face west over Bangtao, the DJ turns the music down as darkness falls, and when it gets dark, it feels more like a party than a restaurant. If that doesn't appeal to you on a beach day, find a quieter spot on the sand.

The food is better than you'd expect, which isn't always the case in such establishments. Seafood from the wood-fired oven, sushi, Wagyu burgers – enjoyed either in the glass-enclosed restaurant or on a lounger with your feet almost in the sand. During the day, it's quiet enough for families, and there's a comfortable window of time since the restaurant opens at 7:30 am. Towards evening, the place transforms into a cozy oasis.

The day pass is subject to a minimum spend and is not an entrance fee. The entire amount covers food and drinks. According to the club's price list, a sun lounger in the first row by the beach or pool costs 4,000 baht for one person or 8,000 baht for two people. A lounger in the second row for two people costs 6,000 baht. Pool loungers, chill-out cabanas, and day loungers with ocean views cost 6,000 baht, a cabana for up to three people costs 8,000 baht, and DJ day loungers cost 8,000 baht in the first row and 6,000 baht in the back. Loungers are open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and DJ day loungers from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Two menus are particularly recommended. The Friday barbecue takes place from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm and costs 2,190 baht, including a half bottle of wine and a fire show on the beach. The Sunday brunch is offered from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm for 2,490 baht, also including a half bottle of wine. Both prices are subject to service charge and VAT. The highlight of the year is the White Party at the end of September – a dress-up event.

Numerous more elaborate competitors have opened along this coast, but this restaurant has outlasted them all, primarily because it delivers on the basics. It's open daily from 7:30 a.m. to midnight, with breakfast served until 10:30 a.m. and the kitchen taking last orders at 10:30 p.m. There's no official dress code: beachwear is appropriate during the day, while smart casual attire is suitable for the evening. On quiet weekdays, you can usually find a table without a reservation, but reservations are recommended on weekends and during peak season, as tables fill up quickly.