A drastically different experience to fancy schmancy high-end venue Sirocco, The Oyster Bar Bangkok nonetheless warrants a spot on this fine dining list for its sheer deliciousness. A huge aspect of Thai cuisine is the use of fresh seafood ingredients—and there’s no better place to experience this than at The Oyster Bar. While the menus might be paper and the decor more industrial than sophisticated, the no-frills atmosphere only lends itself to focusing on what really matters: the incredible food.

New York-born Billy Marinelli, The Oyster Bar’s owner, even holds a degree in marine science! It’s no surprise, then, that Marinelli is a big advocate of sustainability in seafood harvesting. So visitors can feel good about supporting sustainable seafood while delighting in the culinary achievements of these fresh dishes. Appropriately, the menu here changes often to accommodate whatever is freshest in the sea. The lovely Sunday brunch is a perfect way to relax on the weekend. And with the recent opening of Marinella’s second Bangkok restaurant—called The Seafood Bar—visitors can check out both if they have time!