La Mer Restaurant

Post by **Big Boy** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:07 pm

After numerous visits to Hua Hin over many years, we decided to venture out to La Mer Restaurant at Khao Takieb yesterday evening.

- Upon arrival, there was somebody there to open the car doors for us, and lead us to the table of our choice (it was not busy).

- The food was excellent, and came in European sized portions.

- The location was second to none. A fantastic view across the bay to Hua Hin when we arrived, followed by the lights of the sea shore and fishing boats as the light faded. We were even entertained by an electrical storm out at sea.

- The prices were quite reasonable for such a nice location.

- The service was first class.

All in all a very enjoyable evening that I'd recommend to everyone.

There was only one drawback - the live entertainment ie there were 2 singers alternating:

- 1 lady singing Thai songs totally out of key.

- 1 man, who thought he was Elvis, danced like Elvis, but sang such classics as Puff the Magic Dragon.

Going back to my first bullet above, our choice of table was as far away from the live entainment as possible.

Post by **STEVE G** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:16 pm

- 1 man, who thought he was Elvis, danced like Elvis, but sang such classics as Puff the Magic Dragon.

Now that I would like to see!

Post by **expatkat** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:41 pm

I agree on all points Big Boy .The seafood is amongst some of the best in Hua Hin and he really does think he is Elvis .Never heard him do puff the magic dragon but knocking on heavens' door with Elvis pelvic gyrations was highly entertaining .

Take a seat at the rear if you don't want to be dragged on stage to join in !

Post by **richard** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 6:09 pm

BB

Try Cocos at the bottom of 51

Good food ( farang and Thai) , good service and fantastic setting

Not cheap but not expensive by falang standards

Post by **Kraka's Dad** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:24 pm

expatkat wrote:I agree on all points Big Boy .The seafood is amongst some of the best in Hua Hin and he really does think he is Elvis .Never heard him do puff the magic dragon but knocking on heavens' door with Elvis pelvic gyrations was highly entertaining .

Take a seat at the rear if you don't want to be dragged on stage to join in !

I think the floorshow decription has just put me off going there.

Post by **DawnHRD** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:26 pm

Go at lunchtime. Same fantastic view (but in daylight!!) Same great food, usually quiet, good service & no entertainment! I've only ever been there for lunch.

Post by **Kraka's Dad** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:38 pm

Good idea Dawn

thanks may just do that when next in HH in January.

Post by **chelsea** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:01 pm

Dawn, must aggree with about lunch rather than dinner for the view.

Also BB, if you are still in Hua Hin, try lunch or an early dinner at the Lets Sea which is beach front about halfway from Hua Hin towards Koh Takiab.

Ambience is good, food and staff excellent.

Great place to enjoy a few quite ones and watch the sun go down

Post by **Big Boy** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 11:05 am

Kraka's Dad wrote:Good idea Dawn thanks may just do that when next in HH in January.

KD,

You should change that from a 'may' to a 'must' - you will not be disappointed.

chelsea,

Thanks, will give it a go.

Post by **crazy88** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 1:27 pm

If you are down that way give supatra a day in court .Not as classy as lets sea but more natural ambience .

Post by **Jim** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:29 pm

Chelsea

have you got exorcist's neck? To watch the sun go down at Lets Sea you need eyes in the back of your head!!!

But have to agree that it is a top place.

Post by **chelsea** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:35 am

No i have eyes in the back of my head

Post by **chelsea** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:39 am

Jim we were there in late afternoon and was so relaxing, and the sky look so good as the sun was going down (was what I meant to say).

Anyway, as u say still a great spot and well worth a visit (if only to see one of the amazing rest rooms I have ever seen anywhere I have been).

Post by **DawnHRD** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 9:08 am

chelsea wrote:Jim we were there in late afternoon and was so relaxing, and the sky look so good as the sun was going down (was what I meant to say).

Anyway, as u say still a great spot and well worth a visit (if only to see one of the amazing rest rooms I have ever seen anywhere I have been).

Chelsea, is that the restaurant with the "open air" restrooms with the water feature? I know it's one of the restaurants I've been to in that area, but can't remember which.

Post by **chelsea** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 9:13 am

Yes Dawn you are spot on. My GF could not believe what they were like. I thought she was joking until I went into look in the mens, and is much the same in there.