2 Best Restaurants in Thonburi, Bangkok

Come to Sala Rim Naam—part of the Mandarin Oriental hotel but across the river—to soak up the atmosphere, which includes a classical Thai dancing show nightly at 7:45 pm in an indoor pavilion, or to enjoy the romantic mood of alfresco tables overlooking the river. The renditions of Thai food are rather Westernized, but the set dinners, buffet lunches, and à la carte menus offer plenty of choices.  There is a complimentary shuttle boat across the Chao Phraya River from the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Located on the Chao Phraya River across from the Grand Palace, this charming restaurant is in the former home of Khunying Supatra, founder of Bangkok's express boat business. A free ferry from Maharaj Pier shuttles diners back and forth to enjoy impressive views and Thai cuisine, with multicourse prixe-fixe meals and à la carte options.