10 + Best BBQ Restaurants in Hoi An (2026 Update)

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Hoi An is best known for local favourites such as Cao Lau, Mi Quang and chicken rice, but its food scene extends well beyond traditional Central Vietnamese dishes. BBQ, grilled meats and seafood are easy to find, with options ranging from relaxed open-air spots to garden and riverside restaurants. This guide highlights 10+ of the best BBQ restaurants in Hoi An for 2026, covering different styles, settings, and dining preferences.

Best BBQ Restaurants in Hoi An for Every Dining Style

XUA & NAY restaurant – Josper charcoal-wood oven and grill

Located at Wafaifo Resort Hoi An, XUA & NAY serves grilled meats prepared in a Josper charcoal-wood oven and grill, a combination of a closed oven and traditional charcoal grill. Operating at high temperatures, the Josper locks in the meat’s natural moisture while charcoal and wood enhance the grilled flavour and create a distinctive smoky aroma.

The Josper grill keeps the meat tender and moist while adding a rich, smoky flavour. Alongside its Josper-grilled dishes, XUA & NAY serves Vietnamese and international cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and other contemporary creations.

 

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XUA & NAY restaurant – Josper charcoal-wood oven and grill

 

Hai Cafe Courtyard BBQ & Restaurant in Hoi An Old Town – Open-air charcoal BBQ

Set in a large open-air courtyard in Hoi An Old Town, Hai Café makes the BBQ experience as much about the setting as the food. Its dedicated BBQ menu includes charcoal-grilled beef, chicken, pork, duck, seafood and whole fish, giving diners plenty of choice for a shared meal. The restaurant uses imported Australian or US beef for its BBQ selection, while several dishes draw on Vietnamese cooking techniques, such as lemongrass beef wrapped in banana leaves and pork belly slow-cooked in a traditional clay charcoal oven. 

Nếm Kitchen Riverside BBQ – Riverside BBQ overlooking Hoi An Old Town

Nếm Kitchen Riverside BBQ offers a more relaxed alternative to dining in the busy Old Town. Tables sit close to the river, with views across the water towards Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets, making sunset one of the best times to visit. The menu combines BBQ with fresh seafood and casual Vietnamese and Asian dishes, including grilled fish, pork belly, chicken wings, prawns and BBQ squid. Duck pancakes and fresh seafood are also frequently mentioned among the restaurant’s popular dishes.

 

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Riverside BBQ overlooking Hoi An Old Town

 

Co Thu BBQ Restaurant – A one-dish-style local BBQ experience

Co Thu takes a distinctly local approach to BBQ: instead of offering a long menu of grilled meats, the restaurant is known for essentially one signature dish – BBQ pork skewers served with fresh herbs, vegetables, and rice paper for wrapping. Diners assemble the rolls themselves, combining the grilled pork with the accompanying greens and dipping sauce. This hands-on format makes the meal feel closer to a Vietnamese street-food experience than a conventional sit-down BBQ restaurant. Located on Ba Trieu Street, it is also easy to reach from Hoi An’s Old Town.

APGGUJUNG(압꾸정) BBQ Restaurant – Korean tabletop BBQ with built-in smoke extraction

For a Korean-style BBQ experience in Hoi An, APGGUJUNG focuses on meat grilled directly at the table, with Korean-style pork and beef, banchan, and other familiar dishes. The restaurant’s menu includes BBQ pork, pork belly, marinated meats, and beef, while reviews also highlight complimentary Korean side dishes and steamed egg served alongside the meal. The built-in tabletop grill and smoke-extraction setup make the experience more comfortable than an improvised charcoal grill, while still keeping the interactive element of Korean BBQ.

 

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Korean tabletop BBQ with built-in smoke extraction

 

Mọi – Lẩu & Nướng ( BBQ & Hot Pot) – Local-style BBQ

Mọi offers a casual DIY BBQ experience with a distinctly local feel, making it a good choice for travellers who want to grill their own food rather than order finished grilled dishes. The restaurant has more than 100 options spanning BBQ, hot pot and Vietnamese street food, with marinated meats, seafood and other sharing dishes cooked directly at the table. Its spacious two-storey outdoor setting adds to the lively atmosphere, while the low individual prices make it easy to order several dishes and share.

Chops Hoi An Riverside – Riverside Burgers, BBQ Flavours and Craft Beer

Chops Hoi An Riverside is located on Bach Dang Street, giving diners an outdoor setting overlooking the Thu Bon River. Chops makes its burger patties fresh each day using imported Australian Wagyu, shoulder and blade beef, while its menu includes BBQ-forward choices such as the Bourbon BBQ Bacon burger, featuring smoked bourbon BBQ sauce, bacon, grilled onions and house pickles.

A6 Garden- Smokehouse & Craft Beer

A6 Garden brings an American-style smokehouse concept to Hoi An, specialising in slow-smoked meats rather than conventional tabletop BBQ. Set inside an old French house near the Thu Bon River, the restaurant pairs its garden setting with smoked brisket, ribs and other grilled and smoked dishes. Its signature brisket and tender ribs are served alongside craft beers and wines, creating a more substantial BBQ-and-drinks experience than the casual local grill restaurants around town. 

Hoi An Steakhouse Riverside – Australian Black Angus by the Thu Bon River

Hoi An Steakhouse Riverside focuses on premium grilled beef, with imported Australian Black Angus as its speciality. The menu includes classic cuts such as filet mignon and larger sharing cuts, including tomahawk, prepared using techniques that keep the focus on the quality of the meat. The restaurant also highlights grass-fed, pasture-raised beef and responsible sourcing. Its riverside location adds another layer to the experience, with a candlelit dining setting overlooking the Thu Bon River and passing boats.

Cadillac Bar and Grill

  • Location: 225 Cua Dai, Hoi An Dong, Da Nang
  • Opening hours: 3 PM-10:30 PM Monday-Friday; 3 PM-10 PM on Saturday; closed on Sunday
  • Price range: Around VND 200,000-300,000 per person

Cadillac Bar and Grill brings an American-style smokehouse and burger-bar concept to Hoi An, with smoked meats prepared on-site rather than Vietnamese-style charcoal grilling. Ribs and smoked chicken are among the restaurant’s BBQ highlights, while burgers, fries, and quesadillas round out the menu. Its menu sits between American, Mexican, and BBQ influences, so it works particularly well for travellers looking for something different from Hoi An’s Vietnamese cuisine. 

Kumquat BBQ Restaurant Cooking Class

Kumquat offers a different kind of BBQ experience by combining charcoal-grilled Vietnamese dishes with hands-on cooking classes in the Tra Que countryside. The restaurant’s menu includes grilled beef marinated with homemade sauces, pork, chicken, fish and prawns, with ingredients inspired by the surrounding vegetable-growing area and seafood from Cu Lao Cham. 

Tips for Enjoying BBQ in Hoi An

  • Check the setting before you go: Riverside and garden BBQ restaurants offer a more atmospheric dinner, while Old Town spots are convenient for combining BBQ with an evening walk.
  • Go around sunset: An early dinner lets you enjoy the cooler weather and, at riverside venues, the changing light over Hoi An.
  • Bring a group for tabletop BBQ: DIY BBQ and hot pot restaurants are often better suited to sharing several meats, seafood, and side dishes.
  • Try different BBQ styles: Hoi An has more than Vietnamese charcoal grilling, with Korean tabletop BBQ, American-style smoked meats and Josper-grilled dishes also available.
  • Check the menu and opening hours: Some BBQ restaurants focus on a small selection of signature dishes, while others offer extensive menus. Opening hours can also vary, particularly outside the Old Town.
  • Pair BBQ with local drinks: Beer, cocktails or Vietnamese-inspired drinks can complement a casual BBQ dinner, especially at restaurants with outdoor seating.

Extend Your Hoi An Food Experience at Wafaifo

Hoi An offers plenty of ways to enjoy grilled food beyond its better-known local specialities. These restaurants give travellers a mix of casual, social and more refined BBQ experiences across the town.

Wafaifo Resort Hoi An offers another option for travellers who want to combine dining with a wider resort experience. The resort features six F&B venues, including XUA & NAY Restaurant, where meat, seafood and vegetables are grilled in Central Vietnam’s only Josper charcoal-wood oven and grill.

More to enjoy at Wafaifo:

  • Dine across six F&B venues: Choose from Vietnamese cuisine, grilled dishes, coffee and pastries, wine and tapas, poolside dining and private dining.
  • Relax by the pool: Enjoy the resort’s 25 x 6 m temperature-controlled saltwater pool, with casual refreshments available at Swim City Cafe.
  • Recharge with Wellness by Wafaifo: Experience Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, infrared sauna, red light and other personalised wellness and recovery experiences.
  • More ways to spend your stay: Make use of the private cinema, Kids Club, fitness facilities and selected resort activities.
  • Stay close to Hoi An Ancient Town: Wafaifo is around 1.2 km from the Old Town, making it easy to combine resort time with dining and sightseeing in central Hoi An.

Book your room at Wafaifo Resort Hoi An and enjoy six F&B venues at the resort, plus easy access to Hoi An’s diverse dining scene and the distinctive Josper-grilled experience at XUA & NAY.