Eat Me

There's a reason Eat Me has been the default date night answer since 1998. This three-storey spot on Convent Road has dark, sultry interiors, provocative artworks from H Gallery covering the walls, and a bamboo-shrouded terrace.

The second-floor dining room is where it happens. Dimly lit enough that you'll need your phone torch to read the menu but not so dark you can't appreciate Chef Tim Butler's plating (he worked under Marcus Samuelsson and Daniel Boulud in New York before this). Candles on each table create little pools of warm light that make everything feel conspiratorial. Beige linens, luxurious tableware, atmosphere walking that fine line between casual and sophisticated. The ground floor has an outdoor courtyard for drinks and small bites but if you're here for a proper sexy night, head upstairs.

What makes Eat Me work is staying relevant for over two decades without feeling stuck in time. Globe-trotting modern international menu. Manila clams with naem sausage, A5 wagyu tataki, maitake mushrooms with beurre blanc that even vegans rave about. Cocktails with Thai ingredients like betel leaf, diligent service that's not overbearing, open until 1am so you can linger over that third bottle without staff hovering passive-aggressively. Mixed crowd of international visitors, expat regulars and Bangkokians who still rate it. It’s safe to bet it delivers on food and atmosphere, especially when you definitely want to end up somewhere after dinner.

Location: 1, Phiphat 2, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok