🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
The charm of Nonthaburi's riverside spots is that they're not as packed as Asiatique or the Charoen Nakhon side. The river here is wide, curves nicely, and Koh Kret sits in the middle to give the view some depth. Many of these places are old wooden houses or converted rice mills, and a few run their own boats across from the opposite pier. The sweet spot is 16:30–18:30, when the sun is going down and the sky shifts color, then you can settle in and stay for the live music.
The 8 Riverside Spots We Picked
The River House 1953
A wooden riverside house in the Sanambinnam area (Soi Nonthaburi 17) that has been reworked from an old home into a comfortable place to sit, with a garden zone, a railing-side riverfront zone, and private rooms. The view is open enough to catch the sunset. The dishes people order most are salt-grilled river prawns, clear-broth tom yum with fish, and young-coconut sago to finish. Live music in the evening.
Baan Rabieng Nam
Tucked down a deep soi in the Sanambinnam area (Soi Nonthaburi 23), decorated like an old wooden house set in a shady garden, with a golf cart and boat to shuttle you in. The food is honest, home-style Thai — standouts are crab curry with sea blite, steamed seafood curry (hor mok), and river prawns. It's quiet, the breeze is cool, and it's a good spot to settle in for a while and listen to the live music.
Tara River Terrace
The big draw here is the location right across from Koh Kret, with a clear view of the leaning chedi at Wat Poramaiyikawat. The riverside tables are open to the breeze, and there's an air-conditioned zone too. Signature dishes include jungle curry, garlic-fried fish, fried squid with roe, and tom yum. Pairs well with a walk around Koh Kret on the same day.
Song Fang Khlong Riverside
A Pak Kret spot designed to feel airy and open, with a calm, quiet riverside view. The selling point is the free swan-boat pedaling for kids and live music in the evening. It opens from late afternoon into the night, so it's good for an after-work wind-down by the water. The menu is Thai plus fried snacks, and the house dessert is the Song Fang Khlong ice cream.
Moon River
A Thai–fusion riverside spot looking across at the Nonthaburi town side. There are several zones, including an upper floor with an open view, and the mood leans romantic — good for couples or a special meal. You'll find Thai food, seafood, and wood-fired pizza, plus live music in the evening. Parking is limited, so come before early evening.
Samsen Villa Live the River
A long-running spot on the Chao Phraya with an easygoing feel and live music every evening. The standout is a private boat cruise with dinner for groups who want something a bit special. The menu is Thai and seafood, and the fried German pork knuckle is a frequent order. Good for groups or events.
Krua Ja Yan 2 River Fish
A casual home-style cook-to-order place by the water, focused on fresh river fish. Standouts are river-fish tom yum, sour curry with fish roe, and fish cakes. Prices are easy on the wallet, and while it isn't fancy, the breeze is good and the view is real — a great spot to eat your fill without dressing up. Closed Monday, with both free and paid parking.
Siam 77
A vintage-style wooden house by the water under the Rama V Bridge. The riverside tables look out on the bridge as a backdrop, which is lovely once the lights come on. Signature dishes are spicy fish salad, river prawns, and garlic-fried fish. The entrance is down a narrow soi, so use the restaurant's shuttle or ask about parking before you go.
When the Breeze Is Best
If you want both the sunset and the cool breeze, book or arrive before 17:00 to grab a railing-side table, then settle in until evening. The waterfront tables at the popular spots fill up fast from Friday to Sunday.
Want to taste deeper? Try a Nonthaburi food tour or cooking class
Half a day with a local who knows the lanes — or cooking a dish yourself — teaches you more than just eating. Book ahead on Klook or GetYourGuide.
How to Pick the Right Spot for the Meal You Want
- A date / special meal — Moon River or The River House 1953: open views, a calm mood, good for photos and lingering over conversation.
- A family with kids — Song Fang Khlong Riverside has free swan boats so the kids stay busy while the adults relax with the live music.
- Fresh river fish at a good price — Krua Ja Yan 2 is straightforward and filling without costing much.
- Pairing with a Koh Kret day trip — Tara River Terrace sits right across from the island, so you can see the leaning chedi while you eat.
- A big group / event — Samsen Villa Live the River has plenty of tables and a boat cruise.
Getting There and What to Know
The Sanambinnam and Tha Nam Non areas are easy to reach on the MRT Purple Line — get off at Yaek Tiwanon or Phra Nang Klao Bridge, then take a short ride. For the Pak Kret side and the spots across from Koh Kret, driving yourself is more convenient since the parking is roomier. Some places down deep sois, like Baan Rabieng Nam or Siam 77, run a boat or shuttle from a drop-off point, so call ahead to check what time the last shuttle runs.
Check Before You Go
Many riverside spots adjust their opening hours and closing days with the seasons and the tides, especially in the rainy season when the water runs high — some waterfront tables may be off-limits then. We'd call to book and ask about parking in advance.
Come early to beat traffic
Leave town to reach the restaurant before 17:00 — you get the sunset and skip the bridge jam at the end of the workday.
Bring a light jacket
After sunset the breeze off the river is cooler than you'd expect, and the railing-side tables get gusty.
Plan a full day of riverside eating in Nonthaburi
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