Luang Prabang: Blue Lagoon (February 2012)

My spouse and I stopped in at Blue Lagoon Restaurant for happy hour and ordered two drinks and one appetizer. Our appetizer was preceded by a nice basket of bread and butter as well as a complimentary amuse bouche of soup from the chef. The service was excellent, and we felt bad leaving without eating a full meal there, because the setting was lovely and we knew the food would be great. The coconut smoothie/milkshake was especially delicious! Every evening, we participated in a “progressive Laos” style of dining - we would have a drink or a bite to eat at one restaurant before moving on to another restaurant. One of the best East-meets-West places in town, Blue Lagoon offers top-notch cuisine in a lush garden setting. The menu is eclectic, borrowing from Asian classics and European delights, all artfully prepared and presented. Standouts include the steaks, made from the highest quality local beef, and the eggplant gratin. Staff are chatty and known for pampering their guests and, once the wine starts flowing, the evening hours fly by. This level of service comes at a price, with main dishes ranging from 50,000 to 140,000 kip. It's a worthwhile splurge if you have the funds and they do take credit cards.