Esco Beach Bar Lounge & Restaurant THE place to be in Da Nang
Updated: Mar 31
If you're looking for a unique beachfront experience in Da Nang, Vietnam, look no further than the Esco Beach Bar Lounge and Restaurant. Located just steps away from the crystal-clear waters of My Khe Beach, Esco offers a relaxing atmosphere, delicious food and drinks, and stunning views of the coastline.
As you enter the restaurant, you'll be greeted by friendly staff and a modern, minimalist decor. The open-air seating area allows you to soak up the sunshine and feel the sea breeze while enjoying your meal. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner for two or a fun night out with friends, Esco has something for everyone.
Read on for more on the wonderful food we tried, how to find Esco Beach Bar, our YouTube video highlights and our restaurant rating!
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Our Esco Beach Bar & Restaurant highlights
The menu at Esco features a wide range of international cuisine, including Vietnamese, Japanese, and Western dishes. The fresh seafood options are especially noteworthy, with dishes like grilled octopus and shrimp tempura being customer favorites. The restaurant also offers an extensive selection of drinks, including cocktails, wine, and beer. Sip on a cold beer or a tropical cocktail while taking in the beautiful view of the sea!
In addition to the great food and drinks, Esco Beach Bar Lounge and Restaurant also offers a variety of entertainment options. You can enjoy live music performances every night (at around 7pm) by local musicians while sipping on your drink. The restaurant also has a small infinity pool facing the beach, alongside a special 30 minute fire show performance which happens every weekend. It really is the perfect spot for a fun night out.
We were already on the look-out for a good beach bar and after a short walk on the sand, we headed up to the main street to see what we could find. As you will see from the map below, the main road runs alongside the beach, but at the roundabout it moves to the left, giving way to a parade of buildings. Esco Bar is on of the first ones, so we did not have to walk for long at all.
The entrance is really inviting and well put-together, so we immediately knew this would be a good place to try. It actually started raining the first time we were here, but we were well sheltered from it despite grabbing a table on the main deck. It was actually a nice break from the heat to be honest! It cleared up not long after we sat down, and the rest of the afternoon was bright and sunny.
We did not stay for the live music or fire shows on any of our visits, as we had other evening plans, but we certainly will do if we ever find ourselves back in Da Nang. We felt really welcome here and the food was great. Keep scrolling for more details on what we tried here, and how to find Esco Bar.
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The food & menu at Esco Beach Bar & Restaurant
The drinks
Esco Bar has an extensive drink menu as you would expect, alongside a strong list of cocktails to try. Prices are on the higher end with a bottle of beer coming in at just over $3 USD, while the cocktails are over $7. There are far cheaper places, notably the drink huts by the main roundabout. But you do get what you pay for here, with an excellent view, great service, and what turned out to be some pretty tasty drinks.
We tried the Butterfly Negroni, Tropical Breeze and 60 Miles to Medellin cocktails. They were all very well presented and each went down a treat. The Tropical Breeze was our favorite, a mix of orange liquor, vodka and mango. If you like rum, consider the 60 Miles to Medellin and for gin lovers, the Butterfly Negroni is a safe bet.
Leon is also a huge brandy fan and was delighted to see his favorite brandy, Courvoisier, on the menu too. One shot is just over $8, and bear in mind if you want a chaser such as coke, it comes as a slim-standard can and is charged at $1.
The food
We tried several dishes, some appetisers and main meals, and we were very impressed with what we received. Leon really wanted to try some traditional Vietnamese cuisine on our first visit and opted for Banh Xeo, a super tasty fajita-style do-it-yourself style, while Jenn tried the fried spring rolls which were some of the best we have ever tasted. All of the dishes were served with fresh vegetables and were presented well. The Banh Xeo in particular was fun, albeit a little messy!
We also tried the house Escoburger, pan potatoes and stir fried rice with chili sausage. Prices ranged from around $7 - $12 USD. The rice was well seasoned but very spicy (you have been warned). The burger was stacked well and was good value too. See more about what we thought in our ratings at the end of the post, or take a peek at the video below.
Check out the full Esco Bar Menu here.
How to get to Esco Beach Bar & Restaurant
Esco Beach Bar Lounge & Restaurant is located in the city of Da Nang, Vietnam, specifically on My Khe Beach, one of the most popular beaches in the area.
To get there, you can take a taxi or grab a ride from anywhere in the city. You can also rent a motorbike or a bicycle and drive yourself. If you're staying in a nearby hotel or resort, you may be able to walk to the restaurant.
If you're coming from the airport, it's about a 15-20 minute drive, depending on traffic. If you're coming from the city center, it's approximately 10-15 minutes by car. It's always a good idea to check the traffic conditions beforehand to plan your journey accordingly. Also parking is limited as it is on a main road.
Address: Lô 12 Võ Nguyên Giáp, Mân Thái, Sơn Trà, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam
Opening Hours: 8am to 12am
Contact: (+84) 236 3955 668
Reservations & Menu: facebook.com/escobeachdanang
Note that due to limited availability for beachside seats reserving a spot is recommended, especially during peak season (June to August). All major credit cards are accepted.
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Our Esco Beach Bar experience rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
When we left our hotel to take a stroll by the ocean, one of the first things we said to each other was that we would love to find a really good, cool beach bar. That could not have manifested itself any better than as it did when we found Esco Beach.
We visited several times in the end, had fantastic food, great drinks and met some lovely people. It was everything we could want, and we do urge you to check it out if you are in the area. Relax and enjoy a great time out as you soak up the excellent My Khe Beach!
✓ Atmosphere: 5/5
Music is an important factor for any beach bar, and Esco Bar does this really well, offering a great mix of upbeat, chill and local music. Combined with the contemporary, modern decor of the bar itself we enjoyed relaxing moments watching the waves, party moments over cocktails and chill vibes while eating. The atmosphere here really was spot on.
✓ Cost: 4/5
✓ Food: 5/5
✓ Service: 5/5
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