Best Restaurants in Pattaya: Our Complete Guide
Pattaya is not only famous for its beaches and its nightlife: it is also one of the most exciting food destinations in Thailand. From refined French tables and cliffside sunset restaurants to beachfront seafood, Japanese buffets, fiery Isaan dishes and the authentic Thai moo kata, the city offers something for every taste and every budget. Our Concierge Team has selected its favourite restaurants, the ones we love and recommend to our guests, organised by occasion to help you choose where to eat during your stay.
Quick Guide: Where to Eat in Pattaya
| Your craving | Our picks |
|---|---|
| A special occasion | Alter Ego, Cafe des Amis, Harlan's |
| A sunset with a view | Horizon, The Sky Gallery, Moon Whale |
| Seafood by the sea | Moom Aroi, The Glass House Boho, Pupen Seafood |
| A generous buffet | Edge, Big Fish, Haru Japanese Buffet |
| Authentic Thai flavours | MAYs, Zaab High, Rompho BBQ |
| A taste of home | L'Auberge, Robin Hood Tavern, Nonna & Son |
| Great value | Kiss Food & Drink, Il Giardino di Nam, Dom Pizza |
Fine Dining and Special Occasions
For a birthday, an anniversary or simply an unforgettable evening, these are the finest tables in Pattaya.
Alter Ego
An intimate chef's table with only a handful of tables, where Belgian chef Bruno creates a new French and Mediterranean menu every week, with exceptional ingredients and a remarkable list of wines and rare spirits. For many connoisseurs, the finest table in Pattaya.
Best for: true food lovers, couples and unforgettable gourmet evenings.
Cafe des Amis
Pattaya's French fine dining reference since 2008, just a few minutes from our villas. Tasting menus, Beef Wellington, lobster, caviar, fresh truffles and world-class beef, served in a romantic setting with an impressive bar and wine list.
Best for: special occasions, romantic dinners and premium beef.
Harlan's
An elegant steakhouse hidden in Soi Welcome Town, led by Chef Harlan Goldstein. Wagyu steaks, Beef Wellington and fine wines in an intimate dining room, where the chef often comes to greet his guests.
Best for: steak lovers and celebration dinners.
El Gaucho
An Argentinian steakhouse on Thappraya Road, devoted to premium beef from Australia and the United States, grilled to perfection and served in a warm setting of brick and wood.
Best for: grilled beef and convivial dinners with friends.
PIPPA
A jungle-inspired rooftop on the 19th floor above North Pattaya Beach Road, divided into five different zones. Premium grills, Wagyu, seafood and creative cocktails with a view of the bay.
Best for: romantic dinners, golden hour cocktails and premium grills.
Rooftops and Sunset Views
Pattaya's sunsets are spectacular. Watch them from a rooftop high above the bay or a terrace perched on the cliffs of Pratumnak Hill.
Horizon
Pattaya's most famous rooftop, on the 34th floor above Beach Road. Fine international cuisine, signature cocktails at the Infinity Bar, a DJ every evening and a breathtaking view of the whole bay.
Best for: sunset cocktails, romantic dinners and the most spectacular view in town.
ZAMĀ Skybar
Pattaya's highest seaside rooftop, on the 38th floor above Jomtien Beach. A 360-degree view of Jomtien Bay and the city lights, sunset sessions, DJ nights and refined cocktails.
Best for: golden hour, DJ nights and elegant evenings.
Moon Whale
A stylish sunset bar on the rooftop of Royal Garden Plaza, inspired by a whale gliding under the moonlight. Handcrafted cocktails, modern Italian dishes and Thai street food, with a view over Pattaya Bay.
Best for: sunset cocktails and a stylish start to the evening.
The Sky Gallery
A family-owned restaurant on the edge of the cliffs of Pratumnak Hill, with one of the most beautiful panoramic views over Pattaya Bay and Koh Larn. Thai dishes, seafood, international favourites, coffee and desserts all day long.
Best for: sunset dinners and the view over Koh Larn.
3 Mermaids
A playful sea-view restaurant on Pratumnak Hill, famous for its giant bird's nest seats, its mermaid statue and its live music in the evening.
Best for: sunset drinks, memorable photos and families.
The Chocolate Factory
A cliffside restaurant and chocolate shop facing the sunset, where you can watch the chocolatiers at work before enjoying a European dinner and a chocolate lava cake.
Best for: chocolate lovers, desserts and sunset views.
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The Oxygen Beachfront Oasis
A vast Bali-inspired seaside restaurant at the foot of Pratumnak Hill, with dozens of bamboo pavilions stretching down to the water, Thai and international dishes and sunset views.
Best for: relaxed lunches, groups and a tropical atmosphere.
Beachfront Dining and Seafood
Pattaya sits on the Gulf of Thailand, and fresh seafood is one of the great pleasures of a stay here.
Moom Aroi Naklua
The waterfront favourite of locals in the old fishing quarter of Naklua. Fresh crab, prawns and whole fish cooked the Thai way, with its famous steamed sea bass in a spicy lime broth.
Best for: authentic Thai seafood by the water.
The Glass House Boho
Pattaya's iconic beachfront restaurant on Na Jomtien, with tables on the sand under the pine trees, an air-conditioned glass house and more than 170 Thai, fusion and international dishes.
Best for: sunset dinners with your feet in the sand.
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Pupen Seafood
A legendary crab house founded in the 1980s at the far end of Jomtien Beach Road, recognisable by the giant blue crab at its entrance. Live seafood from the tanks, cooked in many Thai ways.
Best for: crab lovers, families and large groups.
The Collective
A lively venue facing the beach on Pattaya Beach Road, with a smokehouse serving Australian beef brisket and ribs, sourdough pizzas, seafood, Thai dishes and a cocktail bar.
Best for: smoked BBQ, pizzas and sunset drinks on Beach Road.
Khrua Ban Po Ta
A Thai seafood restaurant listed in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand, in a green and breezy dining room in South Pattaya. The stir-fried squid in black ink sauce is the signature of the house.
Best for: MICHELIN-listed Thai seafood in a local setting.
The Best Buffets
For big appetites and convivial meals, Pattaya offers some excellent buffets, from premium Japanese to seafood feasts.
Edge
One of the city's most popular buffets, on the 14th floor above Beach Road: a seafood dinner buffet every evening, a different lunch theme every day and a generous weekend brunch, with a terrace overlooking the bay.
Best for: seafood lovers, weekend brunch and families.
Big Fish
A seafood market buffet with a live grill, where fresh daily catches are cooked to order, alongside a sushi bar, Thai classics and live music, from Wednesday to Sunday evening.
Best for: seafood feasts, celebrations and a festive atmosphere.
Haru Japanese Buffet
A premium Japanese buffet in North Pattaya, near Terminal 21, with more than 150 dishes freshly prepared to order: sushi, sashimi, rolls, Wagyu and snow crab.
Best for: sushi and Wagyu lovers.
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Tsunami Sushi Buffet
A premium sushi buffet near Jomtien, with more than 100 Japanese dishes ordered at the table, including Wagyu, foie gras sushi and Norwegian salmon.
Best for: premium sushi at a single price.
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AKA Yakiniku
A Japanese barbecue buffet on the 5th floor of Central Pattaya, where everyone grills their own meat and seafood at the table.
Best for: families and fun grill-it-yourself dinners.
Authentic Thai and Asian Flavours
Thai food is so much more than pad thai. These addresses will take you on a journey through the flavours of Thailand and Asia.
MAYs
Refined Thai cuisine on Thepprasit Road, where Thai street food is revisited with care and creativity. The homemade curry pastes are the pride of the house, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Best for: discovering refined Thai cuisine.
Zaab High
The bold flavours of Isaan, the northeastern region of Thailand, in a modern and air-conditioned setting on Third Road: fiery som tam, crispy pork neck and spicy salads.
Best for: spice lovers and authentic Isaan food.
Rompho BBQ
The authentic Thai moo kata experience in Jomtien: meats and seafood grilled on a dome in the middle of the table, while vegetables and noodles simmer in the broth around it.
Best for: a truly local Thai evening with friends.
Hanok Korean BBQ
Authentic charcoal Korean barbecue on Beach Road, in a traditional wooden hanok-style setting, with premium meats grilled at your table and unlimited side dishes.
Best for: Korean BBQ lovers and groups.
Jinhong Mala
A Chongqing-style mala hot pot on Third Road, with skewers served on a conveyor belt and an authentic broth combining Sichuan peppercorn and chillies.
Best for: spice lovers and adventurous eaters.
Indian By Nature
Pattaya's reference for Indian cuisine since 2004, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand. North Indian classics with a modern twist, served in small pots kept warm over a flame, and traditional thalis.
Best for: Indian fine dining and vegetarian options.
Comfort Food and Everyday Favourites
For a relaxed lunch, a family dinner or a taste of home, these are the addresses our guests come back to again and again.
L'Auberge
Homemade French cuisine by chef Renaud, and the famous Sunday buffet of imported cheeses, French charcuterie and raclette melted at your table.
Best for: cheese lovers and a French Sunday.
Natan's
A charming French garden restaurant on Thappraya Road near Jomtien, loved for its beef bourguignon, its steaks and the warm welcome of its owner.
Best for: classic French dinners in a charming setting.
Momento Beach
French cuisine, steaks and Thai dishes served around a tropical swimming pool on Thepprasit Road, between Pattaya and Jomtien.
Best for: French cuisine and steaks by the pool.
L'Entrepote
French comfort food among friends, with Saint-Marcellin and Camembert burgers and a convivial fondue bourguignonne to share around the table.
Best for: French comfort food and evenings with friends.
Nonna & Son
Homemade pasta, wood-fired pizzas and grilled dishes on the top floor of Royal Garden Plaza, with a terrace overlooking Pattaya Bay.
Best for: Italian food with a view, from brunch to dinner.
Marco's
A favourite of Italian food lovers on Thappraya Road since 2013: handmade pasta, more than 30 gourmet pizzas and a cellar of around 100 wines.
Best for: pasta, pizza and wine lovers.
Dom Pizza
Pratumnak's favourite pizzeria, with thin and crispy pizzas, generous portions and a menu of French, Italian and Thai dishes, on a terrace or in an air-conditioned room.
Best for: pizza nights and families.
Il Giardino di Nam
Generous Italian combo plates at small prices, such as the crispy breaded chicken steak with spaghetti bolognese, along with pasta, pizzas, Thai dishes and homemade tiramisu.
Best for: big appetites on a small budget.
Robin Hood Tavern
A family-friendly British gastropub at The Avenue in central Pattaya, famous for its Sunday roast carvery, its pies and its Guinness on tap.
Best for: a proper Sunday roast and a taste of home.
Anytime Cafe
A sea-view European café and restaurant right next to Bali Hai Pier, with breakfasts, cakes, gelato, grilled dishes and Thai specialities from morning to late evening.
Best for: breakfast before a boat trip to Koh Larn and sunset coffee.
Kiss Food & Drink
A popular local chain with a huge Thai, European and breakfast menu at fair prices, on Second Road in central Pattaya and at Rompho Market in Jomtien.
Best for: quick, affordable meals at any time of day.
For the Curious: More MICHELIN Addresses
Further from the beach, in the eastern part of the city, two more addresses are selected by the MICHELIN Guide Thailand: Wansuk, known for its creative and spicy Thai cuisine with seafood as the star, and Lung Shall Kitchen, awarded a Bib Gourmand for its authentic and generous Thai cooking. Our Concierge Team can arrange private transport for a gourmet excursion.
Where to Eat in Pattaya, Area by Area
Naklua and North Pattaya: the freshest seafood by the water and the city's best Japanese buffets.
Pattaya Beach Road: rooftops with views of the bay, beachfront venues and international restaurants.
Pratumnak Hill: cliffside restaurants with the most beautiful sunsets over Koh Larn.
Thappraya Road: fine dining, steakhouses, Indian and Italian cuisine, a few minutes from our villas.
Jomtien and Na Jomtien: beachfront restaurants on the sand, legendary seafood and local Thai addresses.
Good to Know
Book your sunset table: the best seats facing the sea fill up quickly, especially on weekends.
Spice level: Thai food can be very spicy, so do not hesitate to ask for milder versions of the dishes.
Share the dishes: in Thailand, meals are shared around the table, so order several dishes for everyone.
Plan your transport: some of the best restaurants are outside the centre, so private transport is the easiest way to get there and back.
Our Concierge Team at Your Service
Staying with PATTAYA LAND? Our Concierge Team is here to help you plan your meals and evenings: restaurant reservations, the best sunset tables, special occasion arrangements, private chefs in your villa, shows and private transport. Our team keeps discovering new places to make every stay even better.
Just send us a message on WhatsApp, Line, WeChat, Telegram or KakaoTalk at +66 976 500 500.
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