Sathorn has a good variety of restaurants, ranging from pricey upscale venues to high-quality but affordable destinations. It isn’t hard to find a great restaurant here, so choosing a venue is just a matter of deciding what type of food and atmosphere you would like to have and how much you have to spend.
Vertigo is a great rooftop venue located more than sixty stories above Bangkok at the Banyan Tree. So long as the weather cooperates, the guests here enjoy great food and even better views of the city. You can find international dishes here with a special focus on Asian cuisines. In addition to the food, Vertigo and the Moon Bar next door serve drinks. Cocktails are particular favorites.
If you are in the mood for Italian food, check out the Lido. There is plenty of pasta and pizza to go around and the Lido also serves other traditional dishes. The restaurant is decorated to suit its cuisine, complete with pictures and souvenirs from Italy. It is open from noon to midnight and is located on Soi Sribumphen.
Baan Kanitha is the place to go in Sathorn to sample Thai food from around the country. In addition to a great variety of dishes – especially, of course, seafood – you can also enjoy the romantic atmosphere. Baan Kanitha is housed in an old Thai home and is decorated with a great deal of artwork. It is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for dinner from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Opus Wine Bar is everything a wine lover could want, but those who prefer liquor won’t be at all disappointed, either. It boasts an impressive wine cellar and has drinks available for a good range of prices. In addition to wines, you can enjoy Italian cuisine, particularly pasta and grilled dishes. Cigars can be purchased in the adjacent lounge. Opus is open from 6 p.m. to midnight and is located across from the Myanmar Embassy.
Equally well-suited to business meals, dinners with friends, and romantic nights out, Taihei Japanese Restaurant specializes in teppanyaki cooking. It has a great atmosphere helped along by the large windows that look out from over fifty stories above the ground. Taihei is located at the Banyan Tree and is open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and for dinner from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Something Sweet Café more than lives up to its name. It provides a great array of sweet cakes, pastries, and other desserts. It is an independently owned shop that is dedicated to providing sweet treats to its loyal customers. The café is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. It remains open for an extra hour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Another excellent Thai restaurant in Sathorn is the Issaya Siamese Club. This somewhat hidden venue is open for lunch and for dinner. The former is served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. while dinner begins at 6 p.m. and lasts until midnight. Issaya is especially attractive because of its beautiful setting. It is located in an old Thai house that has wonderful outdoor seating space looking out on its garden. It is located not far off Rama IV.