Isn’t food excellent? Without it, the human race would be extinct. Although we go on holiday to see new places and meet new people, one of the significant parts of a vacation is eating out every night. Thailand, and particularly Pattaya, has a top-notch dining scene that you really need to know more about 🧔
However, if you watch Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares, between all the expletives, blue plasters, salmonella, and verbal abuse, there is one thing that the irate chef has taught us… always make sure you choose Pattaya restaurants that come highly recommended by someone who knows what they are talking about. In my case, I will follow the recommendations of our very own Hungry Bear. Because I really do love dining out, and having lived across many locations in Thailand over the past 12 years, I have tried some of the finest eateries in the Kingdom. Does that make me an expert? Is it a pig’s posterior pork? Absolutely love it!🥇
Please take your time to see my guide to dining out in Pattaya that, which offers not only some great advice about the city’s culinary scene but also the top 10 most popular Pattaya restaurants that are recommended by Tripadvisor. Yes, collectively, you do know more than me! 🧔
Did you know that Pattaya has more top-notch international-style restaurants than any other city in Thailand except for Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok)? Did I say restaurants? I meant brothels! Wait…. No… I did mean restaurants, after all. That was for another article. Now we can be sure which meat and veg we are talking about 🧔
Doesn’t it matter what kind of food you want to try in Pattaya because the city has it? From Mongolian BBQs and fabulous fine-dining eateries, to down to earth British restaurants, French and gutsy Italian cuisine, endangered species, and much more, there are few cuisine types you can’t find in Pattaya. From quaint little Thai shack restaurants where you can find chicken fried rice for 35 THB to glittering culinary masterpiece style eateries where Fin Clair Oysters are served on a silver platter by dusky maidens for 2,000 THB, and everything in between.
The Pattaya restaurant scene literally has something for everyone… even for vegetarians! Mad, right?
Although I would usually expect that you take my advice as gospel with any deviation from my words resulting in lengthy jail terms, the Junta does not have a ‘restaurant correctional’ facility as we speak, so you should be okay 🧔
The best way to find top-notch Pattaya restaurants that guarantee a night of gastronomic excellence is to go with the old, tried and tested formula of searching on Tripadvisor. This phenomenal review platform has changed how we find things and, in most cases, is a very precise and informative guide to everything. However, I have tried all the best restaurants in Pattaya first-hand.
Here are the top 10 popular Pattaya restaurants 🏅 on Tripadvisor, with commentary from me because you always need an intelligent arse to make wisecracks along the way.
Known as the Holy Grail of restaurants in Pattaya, Cafe des Amis is a true culinary giant in the city. Serving fine-dining cuisine with phenomenal attention to detail, with a fantastic assortment of wines from across the world, dozens of different types of gin, and some of the most awe-inspiring and authentic Japanese Wagyu steaks that literally melt in the mouth.
When you want a dining experience for the ages in Pattaya City, no-one can match this sublime eatery, located behind Thappraya Road in Jomtien in a stylish and elegant atmosphere. The combo of food and drinks makes it a tenth of our top 10 most popular Pattaya restaurants 🏅
Business Hours |
17.00 – 22.00 hrs | Tuesday - Sunday |
Business Address |
391/6 หมู่ที่ 10 Thanon Thap Phraya, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20260 |
Contact Number |
+66 (0) 84 026 4989 |
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12.9133046, 100.8710873 |
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Cafe des Amis |
Suppose you are looking for your Russian or Eastern European fix in Pattaya. In that case, no one does it like the Caravan 🥇 Located on Pattaya Second Road, near Art in Paradise, come along to try Shashlik or some other Baltic favorites at this classy Pattaya restaurant. The flavors of Caravan put it in ninth place on the top 10 list.
Business Hours |
11.00 – 22.00 hrs | Monday - Sunday |
Business Address |
179/113 ม.5 หนองปรือ Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150 |
Contact Number |
+66 (0) 91 730 5005 |
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12.951463, 100.8705192 |
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Caravan Restaurant Pattaya |
Benihana is a renowned Japanese American steakhouse at Avani, just half a mile from Walking Street Pattaya. Benihana is for you if you are a fan of Japanese cuisines such as sushi, fried rice, sushi, and many more mouth-watering dishes. It ranked eighth on my top 10 list because of its fantastic service, food, and atmosphere. The best part is your dining table is your kitchen, and the master chefs cook right in front of you 🏅
Business Hours |
12.00 – 21.00 hrs | Friday – Saturday |
Business Address |
In front of Avani Pattaya Resort, 218/2-4 M.10 Beach Road, South Pattaya Pattaya, Chon Buri, Thailand 20260 |
Contact Number |
+66 (0) 38 412 120 |
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12.9294813, 100.8754389 |
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Benihana: A Renowned Japanese-American Steakhouse |
This is the only restaurant on the list that isn’t located in downtown Pattaya or Jomtien, but it is seventh place 🥇 due to its food and ambiance. Situated on Soi Khao Talo in an area known as East Pattaya on the opposite side of Sukhumvit road, LIVV is known for its stylish and chic euro-style restaurants that merge an elegant café/fine-dining eatery to offer something unique. We would recommend the ribs and imported steaks.
Business Hours |
13.00 – 21.30 hrs | Tuesday - Sunday |
Business Address |
48/1 ซอย 10 Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150 |
Contact Number |
+66 (0) 95 984 4208 |
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12.9092634, 100.8992206 |
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Livv Pattaya Finest Food & Drinks |
Are you craving fast food? Then what are you waiting for? Head to Dom Pizzas in Soi Phra TamNak, Pattaya, and enjoy the best pizza. It is a European restaurant specializing in Italian and Thai menus. If you are a vegetarian, don't worry because this place has vegetarian and gluten-free options. You can also enjoy Brunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, and Late Night food here. Dom Pizzas made it to my top 10 list and ranked sixth 🥇 because of the food quality, service, and affordable menus.
Business Hours |
08.00 – 23.00 hrs | Monday - Sunday |
Business Address |
Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150 |
Contact Number |
+66 (0) 83 015 4606 |
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12.9111298, 100.8603894 |
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DOM Pizzas |
Mai Thai is a Thai cuisine restaurant with an extensive menu of local and European dishes 🥇 You can also enjoy the full bar service and different wines. Mai Thai offers indoor and outdoor dining with live music and serves lunch, dinner, and late-night dining options. You can visit Mai Thai on Nakula road in Pattaya. Being a fan of the local Thai food and the ambiance of Mai Thai deserves fifth place in my top 10 restaurants listed on Tripadvisor in Pattaya.
Business Hours |
17.00 – 24.00 hrs | Wednesday - Monday |
Business Address |
157/84-85 หมู่ที่ 5 Pattaya-Na Kluea Rd, ตำบล นาเกลือ Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150 |
Contact Number |
+66 (0) 38 412 164 |
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12.9552744, 100.8729391 |
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Mai Thai Cuisine |
We always get asked where the best Indian restaurant in Pattaya is, and most people, especially on Tripadvisor, say Indian by Nature on Thappraya Road in Jomtien. This is the perfect option for the most delicious curries you can imagine, all within a welcoming and authentic Indian-themed atmosphere, and I ranked it fourth on my top Pattaya restaurant list 🥇
Business Hours |
17.30 – 23.00 hrs | Monday - Sunday |
Business Address |
306, Towards Jomtien, Chateau Dale Complex, 64-68 Thappraya Rd, Pattaya City, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20150 |
Contact Number |
+66 (0) 38 364 656 |
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12.9552744, 100.8729391 |
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Indian by Nature |
MAYs Pattaya is located on Thepprasit Road, Jomtien, opposite KTB Bank. It is an Asian, Thai, and Fusion restaurant. MAY's specializes in traditional urban Thai food. However, their fusion touch on Thai street food gives a new perspective to traditional tastes. It serves lunch, dinner, and late-night dining. I put May's third on my top 10 list because of the fusion dishes, fresh ingredients, and quality service 🏅
Business Hours |
12.00 – 22.00 hrs | Tuesday - Thursday |
Business Address |
หมู่ที่ 12 315/73 Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150 |
Contact Number |
+66 (0) 98 374 0063 |
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12.9053548, 100.8555622 |
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MAYs Pattaya |
Known as the best vegetarian restaurant in Pattaya, this quality eatery is situated on the corner of 3rd Road on South Pattaya Road. Mainly offering Asian-style vegetarian food, this is the ultimate option if you are a vegan or want to eat healthy in Pattaya. Being the best vegetarian restaurant in Pattaya it deserves a second place in my top 10 most popular Pattaya restaurants 🥇
Business Hours |
12.00 – 21.00 hrs | Thursday - Tuesday |
Business Address |
391/6 หมู่ที่ 10 Thanon Thap Phraya, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20260 |
Contact Number |
+66 (0) 97 235 4209 |
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12.9237816, 100.8648731 |
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Five Star J Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant |
The Bistro is a family restaurant that serves fresh food and fresh ingredients. You can find The Bistro in Soi Yamato Pattaya. They serve lunch and dinner with Swiss and Thai cuisines. So relax in the cozy atmosphere and enjoy swiss cheese, Thai beef, cheese fondue, and many more fabulously delicious dishes. The BistroBistro takes the top spot 🏆 because of its great choice of food and adequate prices.
Business Hours |
12.00 – 24.00 hrs | Monday - Sunday |
Business Address |
The Bistro 219/69 Soi Yamato 13/1, Pattaya Sai Song Rd, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150 |
Contact Number |
+66 (0) 33 045 360 |
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12.9300902, 100.8623993 |
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The Bistro |
The choice of Pattaya restaurants is pretty impressive, with over a thousand of them. If you are visiting Pattaya and want to ensure you can eat in the city's finest eateries, then this is the perfect list 🧔
So keep enjoying the Pattaya Dining scene until the next time I am back with another top 10 of Thailand’s majestic beauty.
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