Nautical-inspired riverside restaurant and bar at Royal Orchid Sheraton, with open terrace, craft cocktails and prime views of ICONSIAM.
Siam Yacht Club sits almost at water level beneath the Royal Orchid Sheraton, a long open terrace running parallel to the Chao Phraya with ICONSIAM glowing across the river. The design channels a contemporary yacht deck: teak-style flooring, blue-and-white cushions, low sofas and high bar tables facing the water. Inside, an air-conditioned dining room and bar keep the same nautical line, with an open kitchen turning out Asian-influenced sharing plates, seafood towers and grilled meats. Between the river breeze, the soundtrack and the lights on both banks, it feels less like a classic hotel restaurant and more like a modern riverside club that just happens to serve serious food.
Arriving at Siam Yacht Club, you slip through the Sheraton lobby and out towards the water, where the city suddenly opens up. The terrace runs the length of the riverfront, with different pockets of seating: low lounge clusters for cocktails, standard tables for dinner, and a few higher perches that put you directly in line with the view. On one side, boats trace light trails up and down the river; on the other, ICONSIAM’s stepped façade glows in the background. It’s one of those spots where you automatically slow down, take a first sip and realise you’re going to be here for the whole evening.
The menu matches the “hangout first, restaurant second” energy. Expect Asian-leaning small plates like tuna tataki, crispy crab cannelloni and wagyu tartare, plus grill dishes, seafood and pastas that work well for sharing. Signature orders include the Captain Bush seafood tower, surf-and-turf style plates and a line-up of desserts that feel more “treat yourself” than afterthought. Cocktails are part of the story: there’s a full list of signature drinks, spritzes and spirit-forward mixes designed for sunset into late night, backed by a wine and bubbles selection that suits both date nights and bigger celebrations.
As the evening goes on, live music often takes over the background – usually soulful covers or soft pop – adding just enough buzz without drowning conversations. Combined with the soft lighting, river breeze and mix of hotel guests, locals and visitors, it feels like a grown-up social club: smart, polished and international, but still relaxed enough to show up in resort chic rather than full dress code mode.