{"id":660,"date":"2026-10-27T11:47:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T04:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/romantic-sunset-dinner-hoi-an\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T11:47:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T04:47:42","slug":"romantic-sunset-dinner-hoi-an","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/en\/romantic-sunset-dinner-hoi-an\/","title":{"rendered":"Romantic Sunset Dinner in Hoi An: Beachfront Tables at An Bang Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hoi An has no shortage of romantic dinner spots \u2013 lantern-lit caf\u00e9s in the Old Town, riverside terraces, rooftop bars. But if you want the sound of waves, sand under the table and the sky turning pink over the sea, head 10 minutes north to An Bang Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve been serving dinner on this beach since 2000 at <a href=\"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/en\/about-us\/\">Nam Gia Seafood Restaurant<\/a>. Here&#8217;s how to plan the evening so it goes exactly the way you imagine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First, the honest part: An Bang&#8217;s sunset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An Bang Beach faces east, so the sun sets behind the land, not into the sea. What you get instead is the hour before sunset \u2013 the golden hour \u2013 when the sand and the waves glow gold and the sky over the water turns pink and lavender. For couples, it is the most beautiful time of day on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>November\u2013December:<\/strong> sunset around 5:15\u20135:30 pm, so aim to arrive by about 4:30 pm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June:<\/strong> sunset around 6:15 pm, so arrive by about 5:15 pm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other months:<\/strong> somewhere in between \u2013 arrive roughly an hour before sunset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want the sun itself over the water? Come for sunrise instead \u2013 our <a href=\"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/en\/an-bang-beach-guide\/\">An Bang Beach guide<\/a> has the times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-bang-beach-sunset-drinks.webp\" alt=\"Two cocktails on a tray with An Bang Beach and paper lanterns in the background\" class=\"wp-image-465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-bang-beach-sunset-drinks.webp 900w, https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-bang-beach-sunset-drinks-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-bang-beach-sunset-drinks-768x1024.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cocktails by the sea before dinner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get a front-row table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Book ahead.<\/strong> Front-row tables by the sand are limited and go first at sunset, at weekends and on holidays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mention the occasion.<\/strong> Tell us if it&#8217;s an anniversary, a proposal or a birthday when you book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arrive early.<\/strong> An hour before sunset lets you enjoy the golden hour with a drink before dinner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the weather.<\/strong> From September to December rain can come in quickly; our terrace is covered, so dinner still works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ng-cta\"><a class=\"ng-cta__book\" href=\"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/en\/reservation\/\">Book a sunset table<\/a><a class=\"ng-cta__wa\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/84905206076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ask us on WhatsApp<\/a><\/div><style>.ng-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:8px 0 28px}.ng-cta a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px;padding:0 20px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none!important;color:#fff!important}.ng-cta__book{background:#e67e22}.ng-cta__wa{background:#25d366}.ng-cta__map{background:#1d80c4}.ng-cta a.ng-cta__kakao{background:#fee500;color:#191600!important}.ng-cta__zalo{background:#0068ff}.ng-cta__call{background:#16323f}.ng-cta__msg{background:#0084ff}<\/style>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nam-gia-beachfront-terrace-an-bang.webp\" alt=\"Guests dining under blue umbrellas and red lanterns on Nam Gia&#x27;s beachfront terrace\" class=\"wp-image-481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nam-gia-beachfront-terrace-an-bang.webp 1200w, https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nam-gia-beachfront-terrace-an-bang-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nam-gia-beachfront-terrace-an-bang-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nam-gia-beachfront-terrace-an-bang-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Front-row tables sit right by the sand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to order for two<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The easiest choice is our <strong>Set Special<\/strong> for two (1,350,000 VND, prices may change): grilled lobster with garlic butter, Hoi An spring rolls, grilled oysters with scallion oil, steamed clams with lemongrass, grilled shrimp, grilled scallops, seafood salad, grilled fish, crispy calamari and egg fried rice. For something lighter, the <strong>Set Classic<\/strong> (800,000 VND for two) includes two beers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prefer to choose from the tanks? Couples often share:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grilled lobster with garlic butter or with cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grilled oysters or scallops with scallion oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tiger shrimp with tamarind sauce or garlic butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grilled grouper with lemongrass &#038; chili<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A cocktail or mocktail each \u2013 Pi\u00f1a Colada, Mojito or Mango Delight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Live seafood is sold by weight at the day&#8217;s price; we weigh it at your table and confirm the price before cooking (<a href=\"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/en\/menu\/\">see the full menu<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/grilled-lobster-garlic-butter-hoi-an.webp\" alt=\"Grilled lobster with garlic butter served on a banana leaf with salad and rice\" class=\"wp-image-477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/grilled-lobster-garlic-butter-hoi-an.webp 900w, https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/grilled-lobster-garlic-butter-hoi-an-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/grilled-lobster-garlic-butter-hoi-an-768x1024.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grilled lobster with garlic butter \u2013 the classic dish for two.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After dinner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hoi An Old Town is about 10 minutes away by Grab, and its lanterns are at their best after dark \u2013 a lovely way to finish the evening. We&#8217;re open until 22:00 every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you see the sunset over the sea in Hoi An?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not at An Bang \u2013 the beach faces east and the sun sets over the land. The golden hour before sunset is still the prettiest time on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need to book for a sunset dinner?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a front-row table, yes \u2013 especially at weekends, on holidays and in high season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much is a romantic dinner for two?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our set menus for two cost 800,000 VND (Set Classic) and 1,350,000 VND (Set Special); prices may change. \u00c0 la carte, most guests spend about 500,000\u2013800,000 VND per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll keep a table by the sea for you.<br>\u2013 The Nam Gia family<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About this guide<\/strong><br>Written by the family behind Nam Gia Seafood Restaurant, who have cooked seafood at Lot 2, An Bang Beach since 2000. These are the tips we give our own guests every day. Opening hours, prices and links were last checked on 27 October 2026.<br>More about us: <a href=\"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/en\/about-us\/\">About Nam Gia<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?cid=5206711336257027299\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/seafoodnamgia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/namgia_seafood_anbangbeach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The honest guide to a sunset dinner by the sea in Hoi An: what the An Bang sunset really looks like, the best time to arrive each season, how to get a front-row table and what to order for two.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":123,"featured_media":465,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-660","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hoi-an-travel-guide"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/123"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=660"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/660\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/465"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=660"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=660"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}