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Lao Ocean is a premier Southeast Asian restaurant in Gulf Breeze, FL, offering a unique fusion of traditional flavors and modern twists. Our menu features an array of delicious dishes, including sushi, Thai cuisine, and other Southeast Asian specialties. At Lao Ocean, we're committed to providing an exceptional dining experience, with a focus on fresh ingredients, vibrant atmosphere, and outstanding service. Whether you're in the mood for spicy Thai curries, savory sushi rolls, or fragrant noodle dishes, our chefs have crafted a menu that will transport your taste buds to the exotic streets of Southeast Asia. Join us for lunch or dinner and discover why Lao Ocean is the go-to destination for Southeast Asian restaurant enthusiasts in Gulf Breeze. Visit us today at 368 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561, and indulge in a culinary journey that will leave you wanting more. Experience the best of Southeast Asian cuisine at Lao Ocean, where every bite is a delight for the senses.

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Jay Tenorio
Jay Tenorio -Google user
5 months ago
Food was fast, and it was definitely an interesting experience. The iced Thai tea with tapioca was divine! Came back a second time for another.
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace
DannyJordan Potje
DannyJordan Potje -Google user
5 years ago
Best pad thai in town! Lao Ocean food is so fresh, vibrant and delicious. I have eaten here several times and they are consistently amazing! The golden bags are crispy and light, the poke bowls are full of color and flavor, and the...Read More
Kenneth Atkinson
Kenneth Atkinson -Google user
5 years ago
The yellow curry was delicious! Ordered a hotness scale 1 (on a 0-3 scale) and it was very tame. The flavors were wonderful. The onion soup and chicken egg rolls were delightful. My wife had the drunken noodles and she loved them. We will...Read More
Noelle Myers
Noelle Myers -Google user
Edited 3 years ago
Fast and delicious. The Coconut soup is fabulous! Lots of unique and delicious items on the menu, and the service is fast and friendly. I will definitely be going back.
Dine inLunch$10–20
Francesca Taylor
Francesca Taylor -Google user
3 years ago
grateful for the delicious vegan options. The customer service was also amazing. I wish the curry was not automatically made with fish sauce.
Carmen J.
Carmen J. -Google user
a year ago
The service is excellent, the guy who served us is very friendly and the food is DELICIOUS The only detail would be that the place is a little hot.
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 4Highly recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishesPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Vrish
Vrish -Google user
7 months ago
The food was just perfect for breezy cloudy evening! You need to place the order and pay upfront, food is served at table. Every dish we had was delicious.
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo waitIndoor dining area
Emily Rosenzweig
Emily Rosenzweig -Google user
a year ago
We've been coming here for 7 years, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Truly a cut above. You MUST get the Nam Khao -- it is this incredible umami bomb of crispy rice and sausage. The Laab is outstanding, their Laotian sausage too. Really...Read More
Dine inAtmosphere: 4
Timothy Yu
Timothy Yu -Google user
2 years ago
Searched for Thai spot around town, found this little gem. Google pictures do not do them justice. Very authentic and delicious lao/ Thai cuisine. Ordered basil fried rice which was a new menu item, and curry noodle soup. Basil fried rice came out fresh and hot,...Read More
Dine inLunch$20–30Offer tofu as one of meat substitute
Rany Yan
Rany Yan -Google user
3 years ago
Very delicious Lao food, Definitely fulfilled my cravings. We ordered the Lao sausage and saap e lee roll as well and they were both very good especially the sausage. Everything tasted authentic.
Dine inDinner$20–30
Jeffery “Jepu” Knudsen
Jeffery “Jepu” Knudsen -Google user
4 years ago
Wow pretty good spot, was packed with happy customers when we got there at the tail end of lunch. Our experience with my two Loa friends was 100% smiles... The staff were attentive to our needs even with it not being a full service restaurant and best...Read More
Dacia McGee
Dacia McGee -Google user
4 months ago
I am visiting the area from Dallas! The Drunkin noodles are soooooo delicious, full of flavor, and happiness in my mouth!! Along with the Fire Cracker Roll! So fresh and flavorful!! If you haven’t visited this spot, GO!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Kevin Springer
Kevin Springer -Google user
2 months ago
Got the summer rolls and the ground chicken mee ka tee. Didn’t a snap a photo with it full cuz it came out smelling just AMAZING. Definitely suggest to anyone with a taste for great food.
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo waitIndoor dining area
Scotty Truett
Scotty Truett -Google user
a year ago
Food was great! I enjoy spice but level one was good for anyone who likes a little spice. Looking forward to level 2 next trip. Portions were good sizes.
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 4SaladPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Pooja Khurana
Pooja Khurana -Google user
a year ago
The food was fantastic, and so was the atmosphere. It was a little hard to talk to the workers, because they were not fluent in English, but other than that everyone was super cooperative and friendly. We ordered green curry and it tasted exactly how...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5RollsSomewhat recommendMost of their curries are vegetarian. They give you options for vegetarian dishes.
Sadie Jezek
Sadie Jezek -Google user
a year ago
The most flavorful chicken fried rice I've ever had! I got level 1 spicy which added flavor and wasn't too hot because the heat builds throughout each bite. Very delicious, would eat here again 😍
Dine inLunchAtmosphere: 4
Sleigh
Sleigh -Google user
a year ago
Me and my son came by to only grab us a boba tea but the young guy at the front who took our order was extremely nice and patient and also helpful. His energy was the first thing we noticed. The boba tea was the...Read More
Take outOther$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Ty Davis
Ty Davis -Google user
a year ago
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Gulf Breeze and would highly recommend eating here if you’re just visiting. They have an assortment of various dishes and meals but I usually get the beef Phó. If you love adding spice to your food I...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Pho Gai
Alakiuna R
Alakiuna R -Google user
3 weeks ago
I fear I will never be able to buy sushi from another restaurant again 🤣. The staff was super friendly, wait time was short. The sushi was the BEST I’ve had in a long time…and the mango rice? Lawd. Blew me out of the water....Read More
Take out$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Sandy Vongdasy
Sandy Vongdasy -Google user
6 months ago
The food was phenomenal and authentic! Wish I knew about this place sooner. My family is from Laos but since my mom passed in 2021 my kids and I haven’t had anything close. We visit Pensacola every year for my birthday and this year my...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 4Mee Ka Tee Coconut Curry Noodles

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