A restaurant near Khao San Road is one you can reach on foot from Khao San in a few minutes. If you want a seat right on the Chao Phraya River, one option is Coco Chaophraya at 49/1 Phra Sumen Road, behind Baan Chao Phraya, about 900 metres or roughly 13 minutes' walk from Khao San Road according to Coco Chaophraya on Google Maps. It serves both Thai and Western food, looks out on Rama 8 Bridge and is open every day 10:00–23:00.

Why Walk Out of Khao San to a Riverside Restaurant?

Khao San Road is busy day and night, and most places play loud music with tables packed close together. If you want to talk properly or sit for a while, walking just a few lanes away gives you a completely different atmosphere.

  • A river breeze — sit right on the Chao Phraya and watch boats go by under Rama 8 Bridge
  • Easy to walk to — from Khao San, walk through Soi Rambuttri towards Phra Athit Road, about 13 minutes
  • You can actually talk — good for catching up with friends, family meals or showing visitors around without rushing
Chicken satay, a favourite with visitors, at Coco Chaophraya, a riverside restaurant near Khao San Road

What to Order with Friends from Abroad

The advantage of a place that serves Thai and Western food is that everyone at the table gets something they like. An example of how to order for the whole table:

Who's at the tableTry
Visitors who want to try Thai foodPad Thai with Shrimp, Green Curry with Chicken, Chicken Satay
Fans of bold, spicy flavoursTom Yum Goong in Young Coconut, stir-fried pork with holy basil
People who want Western foodPizza, Spaghetti Carbonara, Fish and Chips
Sharing plates for the tableFrench fries, fried seafood platter, Tomato Bruschetta

Which Thai dishes do visitors love most? Read Thai food foreigners love (in Thai).

Pad Thai with Shrimp at Coco Chaophraya, a riverside restaurant near Khao San Road

Who Is a Riverside Restaurant Near Khao San Good For?

A riverside spot where you can linger works for all kinds of plans, whether there are two of you or a whole group.

  • Catching up with old friends — talk for hours without shouting over the music
  • Showing visitors around — let them see the Chao Phraya and Rama 8 Bridge, then take them to Khao San at night
  • Family meals — we have high chairs and a kids' menu; adults eat Thai, kids have pizza or fries
  • On your own — coffee, free Wi-Fi and a riverside table for a break between sightseeing

What Time to Come for the Best Riverside Atmosphere

  • Daytime (10:00–16:00) — the sun is strong, so sit in the air-conditioned area and watch the river through the glass
  • Evening (30–45 minutes before sunset) — the best time, with orange light and then Rama 8 Bridge lit up after dark. For monthly sunset times, see Rama 8 Bridge view restaurant for sunset
  • Early evening — finish dinner by the river, then walk back to Khao San
Tom yum goong at Coco Chaophraya, a riverside restaurant near Khao San Road

Where to Walk After Dinner

There's plenty to explore around the restaurant: Santichaiprakarn Park and Phra Sumen Fort right next door, Phra Athit Road with its cafés and old buildings, and the Banglamphu neighbourhood. For a full-day plan, read One day on Phra Athit Road.

About us: Coco Chaophraya has been open for more than 10 years. We started at the front of Baan Chao Phraya before moving to the Chao Phraya riverside. Our chefs have more than 10 years of experience, and our professional baristas have more than 10 years of experience making coffee.

Summary: Riverside Restaurant Near Khao San Road

  • Coco Chaophraya is at 49/1 Phra Sumen Road, behind Baan Chao Phraya, about 900 metres (around 13 minutes on foot) from Khao San Road
  • Right on the Chao Phraya River with a view of Rama 8 Bridge, much calmer than Khao San Road
  • Thai and Western food, cocktails, wine and beer; open daily 10:00–23:00
  • Book on 02-281-9918 or LINE @cocochao

See the full menu on the Coco Chaophraya home page.