Excellent breakfast, very serene environment with great service.


Sông Vie - Asian fusion restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City
About This Place
Riverside restaurant with unobstructed Saigon River views, reachable by speedboat from Bạch Đằng port; fresh seafood, Vietnamese staples, and wine from breakfast to late evening.
Reviews
The foods are excellent, seafoods and meats are all fresh . Riverside view is just perfect to drink and have dinner with friends/familywithkids/couple. Good space between table for private talk. Staffs are friendly and caring too. We had good time here and definitely ll be back soon . Thanks for the great service!!!
Bistro Song is a peaceful retreat with a serene atmosphere and food that never disappoints. Each dish is simply divine. My toddler is always captivated by the gentle flow of the river, watching leaves drift by and passing boats or barges adds a magical touch to our mealtime. While the afternoon heat can be a little uncomfortable even with the industrial fans, the evenings more than make up for it with their gentle breeze and calming vibe. We really appreciate that baby chairs are available, and the kitchen was kind enough to prepare a salt-free fish dish that our little one thoroughly enjoyed. We’re happy return customers and plan to keep coming back for more!
I heard about this place from others and the rating is good, so gave it a try. Place is right on the river, so when it does not rain, you can sit by the water. Decor is very basic for the place which is not consistent with price you pay. Wine list ok, price on the high side, but ok. Food presented nicely, but quality is ok only. For the price, not up to par. I had a beef set menu and the beef was the most disappointing part: was supposed to be wagyu steak but it certainly was not. It was a piece of meat 1cm thick and very chewy and hard to cut. Cooked medium rare (waitress did not ask me how I want it done) it honestly ate like something I would find in a street food stall. Desert, while the presentation was nice, was a basic, mass produced tiramisu (I asked for substitution). Overall food tasted as pre-made and heated up. Service: I had to ask for a steak knife and other cutlery. Food was served by 3 different waiters creating no consistency of interaction. The restaurant has plenty of potential but it seems to be on autopilot with no attention to detail of environment, food and service. I give it a miss.
Highly recommend this restaurant located in Thao Dien right by the river. Has indoor and outdoor seating, good selection of Vietnamese and Western dishes to suit many tastes. Most of the dishes I ordered had good portion size and delicious. Well presented dishes, quiet ambience suitable for good talk over meals with friend.
Visiting Sông Vie
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Breakfast available: Opens by 6 AM — a viable breakfast stop in Saigon.
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Reservations: Call +84 772 446 090 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Frequently Asked
- Does Sông Vie have outdoor seating?
- Yes. The patio sits directly over the Saigon River, giving diners unobstructed views of passing boats and barges. Evenings bring a river breeze, though reviewers note the open-air terrace can feel warm in the afternoon despite industrial fans.
- Is Sông Vie good for a date night?
- Multiple reviewers call it 'one of the most romantic and cozy spots in Thao Dien,' particularly at night when the river reflects surrounding lights and boat traffic thins.
- Is Sông Vie kid-friendly?
- Baby chairs are available, and several reviews note that children are kept entertained watching the river — one parent writes their toddler is 'always captivated by the gentle flow of the river, watching leaves drift by and passing boats.'
- Is Sông Vie open for breakfast?
- Yes, the restaurant opens at 6:30 AM. Reviewers describe 'excellent breakfast' and 'great service' in a 'very serene environment,' with cappuccinos noted as a morning draw.
- How do you get to Sông Vie from central Saigon?
- A speedboat service runs from Bạch Đằng port in District 1 directly to the restaurant, offering river sightseeing along the way as an alternative to driving through Thao Dien traffic.
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