Mermaid Restaurant, Koh Kood

Koh Kood Mermaid Restaurant & Café is the perfect spot for a relaxed meal, offering both delicious Thai classics and familiar Western dishes. Located near Khlong Chao Beach, you can enjoy a cozy, laid-back atmosphere and friendly service. Whether you’re craving fresh pad thai or a comforting burger, Mermaid offers tasty options for any time of the day. Ideal for a chill lunch during your island adventure!

Current image: Outdoor seating area of Mermaid Restaurant & Cafe on Koh Kood with wooden tables and chairs under a roof

Mermaid Restaurant & Café: Enjoying Thai and Western dishes near Ao Chao Beach

Mermaid Restaurant & Café on Koh Kood is known as an easy-going, pleasant spot for both Western and Thai dishes. No fuss, just a lovely relaxed island vibe. This cozy café-restaurant is located on the west side of the island, close to Ao Chao Beach, a beach famous for luxury resorts like High Season and Peter Pan Resort.

We stayed ourselves at the beautiful Tolani Resort, less than a two-minute drive and about a fifteen-minute walk away. Thanks to this ideal location, Mermaid became an easy stop for a relaxing lunch while exploring Koh Kood.

The kitchen focuses on familiar flavors, fresh ingredients, and friendly service — exactly what you need after a day at the beach. Whether you’re craving a Thai classic or a comfort dish from Western cuisine, Mermaid is always a good choice.

Location & Atmosphere

Mermaid Restaurant & Café is situated along the main road near Klong Chao — one of the busiest and liveliest areas of Koh Kood. You can’t miss it: the blue-and-white exterior stands out cheerfully against the island’s green backdrop.

Inside and outside, you’ll find an open-air setting with wooden and rattan furniture, small decorative details, and a relaxed vibe that immediately feels like vacation. It’s the kind of place where you can easily walk in without a reservation and feel comfortable right away.

The crowd is nicely mixed: Thai families, backpackers, and couples looking for an accessible place to eat, not far from their resort or the beach. That’s exactly what makes Mermaid such a nice, down-to-earth spot on Koh Kood.

Open-air Mermaid Restaurant & Cafe on Koh Kood with hanging decorations and wooden furniture

Service & Menu

Mermaid Restaurant & Café on Koh Kood is known for a wide menu with both Thai classics and familiar Western dishes. Think pad thai, fried rice, massaman curry, green curry, tom yum kung, and various fried fish dishes. Seafood lovers have plenty of options with shrimp, squid, and local fish.

What we found especially practical is the clear layout of the menu. For example, if you choose a curry, you can decide for a small extra charge whether you want it with chicken, beef, pork, or vegetarian. Handy, especially when eating with others who have different preferences.

There’s also plenty of choice in the Western selection: burgers, sandwiches, fries, and simple pastas. Ilonka ordered a tuna melt sandwich. It was definitely fresh and tasty but the portion was a bit small — delicious but just not quite enough to fully satisfy a hungry stomach.

The service at Mermaid Restaurant & Café on Koh Kood was friendly and quick, just as you hope after a long day at the beach. Other travelers we talked to were positive about the service too, confirming our experience.

Prices are mid-range for Koh Kood — reasonable and manageable, especially considering the portions. My generous fried rice was without doubt the better choice of the two dishes we ordered. Well-filled, flavorful, and exactly what you need after a day of sun, sea, and exploring Koh Kood!

Two women smiling and holding a plate of food inside Mermaid Restaurant Cafe on Koh Kood

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Our conclusion

All in all, we find Mermaid Restaurant & Café a reliable choice for a tasty, no-nonsense meal on Koh Kood. Not high-end dining but just good food, spacious seating, and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. That’s why we like coming here.

Besides food, they also serve fruit shakes, smoothies, and ice-cold beers — perfect after a hot day on the beach. They even sell ice cream, making it a nice cooling stop while driving around the island.

An easy-going spot where you can just sit down and enjoy.

Tip

Near Mermaid Restaurant & Café you can easily refuel (cash only) and withdraw money. This makes it an ideal stop during a day discovering Koh Kood — eat, recharge (literally and figuratively), and then off to the next beach or fun adventure on Koh Kood.

Thai fried rice with chicken, lime wedges, cucumber slices, and teapot on blue table

General Information about Mermaid Restaurant & Café

Location: Google Maps
Opening hours: Daily from 08:00 – 16:00 and 18:00 – 21:30
Payment: Usually cash, but also Thai QR code and bank
Vegetarian/vegan options: Plenty available

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What to see & do on Koh Kood?

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Klong Mad is partly a small fishing village with friendly locals and cozy coffee spots, and partly a beautiful little bay with sun loungers. You can rent kayaks to explore the crystal-clear water. But honestly, we’d totally get it if you just decide to stay put and soak it all in.

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Ban Ao Yai is a small fishing village built on stilts over the sea. Besides giving you a glimpse into the lives of the local fishermen, it’s also one of the best spots to enjoy fresh seafood. This stilt village is home to several fish restaurants. The pier is tucked away on the east side of Koh Kood, and the scenic drive there along winding roads is beautiful in itself. On your way to Ao Yai Pier and Ban Ao Yai, you’ll pass a great viewpoint where you can already see the village — definitely worth stopping for a photo!

Big Chai Tree & Makkayuk Tree

The Big Chai Tree and the Makkayuk Tree are massive, ancient trees deep in the jungle of Koh Kood. They’re over 500 years old and hold a special spiritual significance for the Thai people. According to local belief, when a woman passes away on Koh Kood, her spirit is said to go to these trees. You’ll notice several of them wrapped in orange cloth, and on one tree, there was even a dress adorned with flowers. It’s a unique, mystical spot that’s definitely worth a visit if you’re heading to the nearby Huang Nam Waterfall.