Niki’s Seafood And Thai

Seafood salad and spicy calamari were legit! We lived in Thailand 16 years and this is the first place we weren’t disappointed with the flavors. Thai tea is delicious too!

If you're a vegetarian, don't let the word "Seafood" in the restaurant's name mislead you. They offer some excellent vegetarian options. After spending some time at the beach in Gulf State Park, we stumbled upon this hidden gem and were quite hungry. The owner was very friendly, and since we were the only customers at the time, the service was quick. We ordered Pineapple Fried Rice and Tofu Thai Red Curry, and we absolutely loved both dishes!

This restaurant excels in every aspect: service, ambiance, presentation, aroma, flavor, and portion size. The atmosphere is cozy, bright, and modern. For appetizers, we ordered the Tom Yum soup, spring rolls, and chicken satay, all of which were delicious. If I had to be critical, I would say the chicken could have been grilled for a minute longer. For our main course, we had the drunken noodles, basil fried rice, and green curry, and all of them were fantastic. The balance of spices was excellent, but be aware that the heat level is quite high.

The food was outstanding, deserving of a five-star rating. I tried the Thai chili scallops, and they were incredible. My wife ordered the Penang curry, which was less creamy than we typically prefer, but still very tasty. The service was a bit slow, likely due to staffing issues rather than any shortcomings on the part of our waitress. The only downside was the bathroom, which was quite unkempt—definitely not up to the standard I expected, considering how nice the rest of the restaurant was.

As tourists visiting for the beach, we found it a bit challenging to locate vegetarian options in this seafood-centric town. However, this restaurant offered several veggie choices. I tried the pad Thai with tofu, and it was incredible! Although the venue is slightly off the beaten path, the ambiance is lovely and inviting.