Mui Ne and Phan Thiet are heaven for seafood lovers - after all, fishing in the South China Sea is still the main source of income for the locals.

One of the most delightful views is that of the dozens of colorful fishing boats moored in the harbor. The choice of dining is by no means limited to seafood, however.

There are many restaurants serving a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes as well as other Asian cuisines and French and Italian food.

Jibes: Italian

Jibes is famous among kite surfers and is a great beachside place for whiling away the day. It is well known for its home-made pasta and for its Saturday barbecue. Jibes is at 90 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ham Tien, Mui Ne.
Tel: +84 (0) 62 847 405.

Luna d'Autunno: Italian

Luna d' Autunno is a place to go for authentic Italian food. The menu includes fresh pasta, great salads and fine pizzas from a wood-fired oven. There is also a good wine list. Luna d'Autunno is at 51A Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ham Tien, Phan Thiet.
Tel: +84 (0) 62 847 591.

Good Morning Vietnam

Good Morning Vietnam: Italian

Good Morning Vietnam is another popular Italian restaurant, owned and managed by Italians. The name is misleading - they don't serve breakfast, being open for lunch and dinner only. The restaurant is at Km11, Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ham Tien, Phan Thiet.
Tel: +84 (0) 62 847 585.

Hot Rock: American/Western

Hot Rock is famed for its all-day Western-style big breakfast and for its jumbo ribs. It is at Km 12.5, opposite Bien Xanh and Small Garden Resorts in Mui Ne. Tel: +84 (0) 62 847 608.

Shree Ganesh: Indian

Shree Ganesh is currently the only Indian restaurant in the area. So when you are hungry for naan bread and curry, head for 57 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Mui Ne.
Tel: +84 (0) 62 741 330.

Lam Tong: Vietnamese

Lam Tong, a family-run Vietnamese restaurant right next to Jibes, is very popular among backpackers. The choice of dishes includes noodles and seafood. Open daily from 07:00 to 23:00, it is at 92 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ham Tien, Phan Thiet.
Tel: +84 (0) 62 847 598.

The Golden Sand Saloon Resort: Seafood

The restaurant at the Golden Sand Saloon Resort is probably the biggest in Mui Ne. It offers seafood, barbecue, meat dishes and more. The resort is at 81bis, Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ham Tien, Phan Thiet.
Tel: +84 (0) 62 741 277.

Forest Restaurant: Vietnamese

As the name suggested, this restaurant has outdoor seating in a pleasant garden setting with fish ponds. It serves Vietnamese dishes and seafood specialities. It is at 7 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Phan Thiet.
Tel: +84 (0) 62 384-7589.

Champa Restaurant: French

Located inside the Coco Beach Resort, this restaurant is famed for its excellent French cuisine. It is at km 12.5 Ham Tien, Village 3 Phan Thiet.
Tel: +84 (0) 62 384 7111.

Chasseur Blanc: French

The place has an interesting and varied French menu. It is at 97 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Phan Thiet.
Tel: +84 (0) 62 374-1222.

Java/Baywatch Restaurant: Vietnamese & Western food

The restaurant has four distinct dining areas and spectacular views of Mui Ne Bay. The menu is extensive, with more than 100 Vietnamese and Western dishes. It specialises in fresh fish and seafood. Java/Baywatch is on the road into Mui Ne, on a hill just above the town.
Tel: +84 (0) 62 324-1055.

Lotteria: Asian Food

Lotteria is basically an Asian fast food joint located on the third floor of the Co-op Mart. Fill up on chicken, fish, shrimp and even French fries. Co-op Mart is on the corner of Nguyen Tat Thanh and Tran Hung Dao in Phan Thiet.

Nelly Ice Cream & Restaurant: Western food

Nelly is a Vietnamese brand of ice cream, so this restaurant serves up ice cream but also has American/Western-style food include burgers, French fries and pizza. It is on Ton Duc Thang Street, Phan Thiet.
Tel: +84 (0) 62 831 063.