Cat Ba isn't only about sea views — it's the taste of the ocean on your plate. From steaming hotpots to fresh geoduck and street-food bánh mì by the market, every bite tells a story of island life.
We pick places where language isn't a barrier — staff can guide you on what to order — and we cross-check for hygiene and food safety so you can eat without worry.
Vietnamese cuisineThe Slow Table
The Healing Camp, Cat Ba Island
Daily 08:00 – 21:00 (Weekend until 22:00)
Slow cooking, fresh local ingredients — Vietnamese-inspired with claypot stories, poke bowls, sizzling station, and homemade liquors from Maison De Mam.
Best for: Mindful dinners by the sea. Try the Vietnamese 'Pho' Burger and the Tropical Roll Platter.
- ·In Rhythm with the Tide
- ·Signature dishes change with what's fresh from the bay
- ·Vegetarian Delights menu available
- ·A second Slow Table is opening in Cat Ba town centre — coming soon
Visit The Slow Table →The Healing Kitchen
229, 1/4 Street, Cat Ba Town
Healthy & plant-based menu, vegetarian/vegan-friendly
Best for: Smoothies, fresh bowls, garden-style cozy lunches
Casa Bonita 2 Restaurant
211, 1/4 Street, Cat Ba Town
Western – Vietnamese fusion, pasta, fresh seafood
Best for: Groups and families
Bamboo Bistro
184, 1/4 Street, Cat Ba Town
Traditional Vietnamese home cooking — slow-cooked clay pots, fragrant broths, rice cooked in bamboo tubes, fresh rolls on banana leaves. All-day Vietnamese breakfast, a Vietnamese coffee lab and matcha bar, Cat Ba honey craft beer and homemade fruit liquors.
Best for: A homestyle Vietnamese dinner instead of tourist seafood. Try bún cá chấm, bánh mì chảo and the salt coffee.
Cat Ba Langur's House
153, Nui Ngoc Street, Cat Ba Town
Signature coffee & cocktails, local comfort food, tropical garden atmosphere
Best for: Relaxing afternoon, coffee dates
Quan Cat Ba Restaurant
180, 1/4 Street, Cat Ba Town
Traditional seafood
Best for: Mantis shrimp, tu hài (geoduck), fresh fish hotpot
My Way Pizza – Healthy Vegan & Restaurant
71, Nui Ngoc Street
Casual pizza & pasta, healthy vegan-friendly options
Best for: Kids & families
Bánh Mì Hội An 1991 – Cát Bà
15 Cai Beo, Cat Ba
Authentic Vietnamese bánh mì, street-food
Best for: Quick bites near the floating village
Bánh Xèo Quảng Ngãi
In the alley at 72 Nui Ngoc Street, Cat Ba Town
Crispy Vietnamese pancake with pork & bean sprouts, fresh herbs, dipping sauce
Best for: Authentic Central Vietnam flavor, budget meal
The Blue Hour
The Healing Camp, Cat Ba Island
Cocktail bar for the hour between day and night — sunset cocktails, Vietnamese coffee twists and homemade liquors on the camp's deck above the sea. Sister venue of The Slow Table.
Best for: Sunset drinks after a day on the bay. Try the Catba Colada or the Espresso Martini.
Visit the site →Black Pearl Cat Ba
268, 1/4 Street, Cat Ba Town — at The Harbour Club · Daily 16:00 – late
Open-air pool bar in the middle of town — a swimming pool, a full bar and a timber deck built like the side of a ship. Cocktails, rum, DJ sets and live music.
Best for: Cat Ba after dark: Saturday 'Sunset to Midnight' pool party, live music on Wednesdays, Rum Runners on Fridays, After Dark nightly from 22:00.
Open in Google Maps →Tip: Pick a place that matches your group size and appetite — solo, couple, or big family, there's a perfect spot for everyone. Ask our team on WhatsApp for tonight's pick based on weather and what's fresh at the market.
