 Wow! This place is absolutely stunning. It has style, it has charm. And it’s got the best location in town. The food’s excellent too. And they’re just some of the attractions of Red Snapper Bar & Grill.
Set along a 50-metre road frontage, next door to Chaweng Regent Beach Resort in the heart of Chaweng is one of Samui’s most extraordinary restaurants. And the reasons why it’s so special become apparent immediately.
One reason is the many choices of where to sit. Maybe along the 20-seater exterior terrace that’s shielded from the pavement by a long line of bullrushes? They’re growing from pots immersed in an aquaduct, which spans the entire frontage (you can still see the passersby clearly, but they can’t see you, unless they stop and stare). Or perhaps in the 60-seater air-conditioned restaurant itself with its clean, modern lines and various water-features, including a unique pebbly waterfall that cascades down the side of a wall?
And if you’re there just to have a drink (with or without a snack), or if you’re waiting for a table, there’s a spacious lounge too. Comfy sofas here-and-there dotted amongst huge, wicker-sculptured pillars. The décor’s not bland either. Pot-plants, intricately-carved murals, discreet lighting, flagstone flooring - they all play their part.
Next we have the staff. And they are definitely worth mentioning at Red Snapper Bar & Grill because the service is decidedly 5-star. From the Restaurant Manager herself – Khun Ya – through to the numerous waiters and waitresses, NOTHING is too much trouble. And those smiling faces really do make a difference to an evening out!
Sound good so far? Sounds better when you hear the music. And when it’s not a perfect mix of Latin and Jazz coming from the stereo system, it’s the real thing! Six nights a week there’s an exciting three-piece band from Columbia, appropriately named – Columbia.
And they keep everybody entertained continuously from 9:00 pm until 1:00 am (the restaurant’s open from 5:00 pm - 2:00 am). There’s plenty of room for dancing here too, and many do.
Even if there weren’t any of the above attractions, it would be worth coming to Red Snapper Bar & Grill just for the food. In fact if you had to sit in a box and eat, I’d still recommend it! It really is that good.
The general theme is Mediterranean, and here are a few of the many dishes worth trying. For starters: Pan-fried Scallop & Prawn Mille Feuille with sautéed spinach, green apple and chili lime vinagrette; Classic Smoked Norwegian Salmon with red onion, capers and horseradish sauce; and Red Snapper Fillets Lightly-breaded served on parsley potatoes, rocket leaves, black olives & roasted red capsicums couli.
“…and if you had to sit in a box and eat,
I’d still recommend it! It really is that good.”
Don’t think that the starters will be small portions, just appetizers. They’re not! So leave plenty of room for the mains, which are also a knockout, such as: Sautéed Fillet of Beef topped with king prawns and glazed with lobster jus; and the Slow-cooked New Zealand Lamb Shank on minted sweet potato and pumpkin mash with green peas. And if you’re a pasta fan then the Tagliatelle tossed with Salmon in a cream Chardonnay dill sauce will be of special interest to you.
And there’s a whole Char-grill section too! Grilled Whole White Snapper wrapped in a banana leaf with Asian spices; Char-grilled Pork Ribs coated with roasted peppers; and Seared Tasmanian Salmon rubbed with coarse pepper in a spicy sauce are but some of the dishes.
The menu describes the final course as ‘Wickedly Tempting Desserts’, which just about sums them up. What do you think? Here are a couple: Mascapone Tiramisu Mousse with Kahlua cream; and Wicked Rich Chocolate Cake with a rum chocolate sauce.
And I haven’t even mentioned the wines, coffees, cigars, spirits, cocktails etc. etc. etc.!
Red Snapper Bar & Grill opened its doors in August 2004, and for that I’d like to say a very big ‘THANK-YOU !” | 
