Nha Trang Night Market

Nha Trang's night market runs along the Tran Phu beachfront road and spills into the streets behind it each evening. The food section offers an extensive choice of fresh grilled seafood — whole fish, tiger prawns, lobster, crab, and clams sold by weight and cooked to order over charcoal. Behind the food stalls, vendors sell clothing, souvenirs, and pearl jewellery. The bars and clubs on Tran Phu Road are among the most active on the central coast: the Sailing Club, Skylight rooftop bar, and several beachfront venues stay open until the early hours. It is a notably livelier night scene than Hoi An or Hue.

Free entry. Food stalls from approximately 17:00; bars until 02:00+. Budget 150,000–300,000 VND for a full seafood dinner. Busiest in July and August. The beachfront is pleasant for a walk after eating — the promenade is lit and the bay reflects the city lights.

Night market or Dam Market? The night market is for an evening seafood dinner and souvenirs. Dam Market is the daytime local market, better for dried seafood and everyday shopping. Evenings are pleasant here most of the year, though showers can close stalls early from September to December. More in my Nha Trang travel guide.