The atmosphere is pretty. But the food takes pretty long to arrive 30~ minutes. Food is super strong and salty
Restaurant
BA GÁC XUÂN THUỶ - Contemporary Vietnamese Grill & Bar - Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Ba Gác Xuân Thủy occupies an evening niche in Thao Dien that few places manage convincingly: a bar-forward atmosphere that still works for families. The venue runs a free kids' meal policy for children under 1m2, and staff have a reputation for going out of their way on special occasions — birthday tables get a song, a sign, and a round of beers equal in number to the guest's age. The food anchors around Vietnamese-style grilling. The meat platter draws consistent praise for its sauce variety, and grilled sturgeon features on the menu alongside fresh oysters that reviewers flag as a reliable order. A selection of Vietnamese-inspired cocktails rounds out a drinks list that also covers craft beer, giving the menu more range than a typical grill house. The space is deliberately designed — colorful, managed, and loud, with a resident DJ on rotation most nights. Music levels divide opinion: some find the energy addictive, others find it overwhelming for conversation. Pricing sits a notch above the Thao Dien average, which the kitchen mostly justifies, though food can run salty and wait times stretch toward 30 minutes during busy service. Among the cluster of grill restaurants in the district, this one stands apart through the combination of a genuine bar program, a festive event culture, and a rating of 4.8 across more than a thousand reviews — a floor that filters out a lot of the inconsistency typical of high-volume evening spots. Opens daily at 4 PM.
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Reviews
4.8(1037)
we ordered 2 meals but only received 1. the tenderloin beef was inedible because it was extremely chewy. huge waste of time and money
Nice place for dinner after office time. Foods and drinks are good. Price may be 1 step in upper vs the average.
Meat platter was very delicious, great sauce variety and taste. Restaurant had a DJ which created a great vibe and energy. Staff were friendly and helpful. Nice place for family dinner or a date.
Better than expected: grilled sturgeon was quite good, maybe a bit overcooked. Green papaya was too unripe. Service is kind and fast, but zero English. Environment is colorful and well managed, but the loud music everywhere is annoying.
Visit Tips
Visiting BA GÁC XUÂN THUỶ - Contemporary Vietnamese Grill & Bar
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Open late: Doors stay open past 4 AM on at least one day — handy for after-work dinners.
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Breakfast available: Opens by 4 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Saigon.
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Reservations: Call +84 28 9999 6268 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: group dinner, birthday celebration, date night, family dinner.
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Food
Shrimp and Fresh Vegetable Soup
Vietnamese Meat Platter
Seafood Vegetable Stew
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked
- Is BA GÁC XUÂN THUỶ - Contemporary Vietnamese Grill & Bar kid-friendly?
- Yes. The venue offers free kids' meals for children under 1m2, and reviewers describe staff as 'kind, friendly and supportive' with families.
- What's the best dish at BA GÁC XUÂN THUỶ - Contemporary Vietnamese Grill & Bar?
- The meat platter draws consistent praise for 'great sauce variety and taste.' Grilled sturgeon and fresh oysters are also frequently recommended by reviewers.
- Is BA GÁC XUÂN THUỶ - Contemporary Vietnamese Grill & Bar loud?
- The venue runs a resident DJ most nights. Reviewers are divided — some praise the 'great vibe and energy,' others find 'the loud music everywhere is annoying.'
- Is BA GÁC XUÂN THUỶ - Contemporary Vietnamese Grill & Bar good for birthday celebrations?
- Yes. The venue marks birthdays with a song, a sign, and beer bottles matching the guest's age, noted across multiple reviews.
- What drinks does BA GÁC XUÂN THUỶ - Contemporary Vietnamese Grill & Bar serve?
- The bar offers Vietnamese-inspired cocktails and craft beer. Reviewers highlight 'special Vietnamese tasting cocktail glasses' as a standout alongside the wider drinks menu.
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