There are plenty of eating options around Hua Hin. Those close to the beach and atop Khao Takiap are touristy, while some good local options can be found on Phetkasem Rd along the way to Khao Takiap. Hua Hin is famed for its delightful fresh seafood which can be found in abundance at the night market, restaurants and hotel restaurants. Naresdamri Road is a fine place for great inexpensive restaurants while serving up romantic sea views. Some hotels offer buffets consisting of open cooking stations, including seafood BBQ, and also offer live entertainment like traditional Thai music and dancing.

This area is the site of the Hua Hin Fishing Harbour and in the early morning, fresh-out-of-the-water seafood can be snapped up.

Moreover, there are numerous dining spots serving Western, Indian and Japanese food.

For cheap eats, check out the night market. Budget tourists having problems with the local fare will be happy to know that at the Tesco in the posh Market Village mall, there's street-style Thai food with modern fast food hygeine: 25-45 baht, and good coffee for 10 baht.

The best coffee shop in Thailand? Perhaps. Modern, sleek space that is welcoming and spacious. All daily newspapers in English and Thai, good coffee, fruit drinks, bagels, sandwiches and free WiFi. Great staff too. No free wifi , they charge 300b now and the coffee was good but definitely not the best, especially not at that price.

Seafood and Steaks with a view! Beach Café Restaurant is located near Intercontinental Hotel by the sea at the end of Petchkasem Road Soi 75/1. Thai and European cuisine offering a variety of grilled and seafood dishes

La Paillote is a French restaurant with also Thai food. The restaurant is located in the main historic street, with many hotels and guest houses nearby. This is the old part of Hua Hin, the most beautiful and interesting one. The food is of international standard,. The beakfast is generous and cheap (less than 200 baht). For lunch they have a special and affordable menu. There are also some Thai dishes on the menu. The decor is tasteful with a big and pleasant terrace. The restaurant is just opposite Centara Grand, an historic hotel, former Railways Hotel. The prices are affordable (between 400 and 1000 bath per person) They speak English, French, Dutch and Thai.

The Palm Bistro and Wine Bar is a well-known place among the residents. With a Chef from the Savoy hotel, a five star in London and a location in a superb nature at only 7 km from Hua Hin, The Palm Bistro and Wine Bar has the reputation of a gastronomic address of high quality, for the lovers of nature looking for a relaxing, familial, friendly and high end restaurant. The menu changes on a daily basis, with both European and Thai dishes. The prices are reasonable. Far for the busy atmosphere of downtown, the restaurant is a preserved address in the tropical nature, with view on the hills.

Orny Hut is a little nice restaurant with European, Thai and Dutch food with many Dutch specialities and snacks on the menu. A snack, late brunch or a nice dinner at Orny Hut in Hua Hin.

All sorts of food including fresh fish cooked for you, or other foods already cooked. There are tables and chairs behind the stalls, and cutlery, cups, water, etc are available. Check out what you fancy (you will probably need to point as little English is spoken) - Thais eat here, but you will get a really good feed for about 50 baht. If you want beer or other drinks, buy them from the 711 nearby, and get them to open it for you.

As at Dec 2014, a couple of stalls cooking more upmarket food have appeared, and you can expect to pay over 100 baht here. These ones are located at the Soi entrance.