The Gulf Coast Beaches Restaurants

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  • 1. Cafe des Amis

    $$$$

    Belying Pattaya's slightly unsophisticated reputation, this fine dining haven oozes Gallic class. Tucked away in a residential district between Pattaya and Jomtien, it's something of a romantic refuge. And the food helps to elevate proceedings with choice offerings including premium steaks and showstoppers such as Japanese scallops with black pudding and cauliflower puree and lamb shank spiced with paprika, chili, and cumin.

    319/6 10 Thap Phraya Rd., Pattaya, Chonburi, 20260, Thailand
    66-08-40264989

    Known For

    • Some of the best steaks in town
    • A formidable wine selection
    • Charming courtyard and al fresco dining area
  • 2. Benihana

    $$$$

    The concept—one familiar to western visitors, especially those from North America—is not exactly authentic to Japan or any country for that matter. But Benihana's take on Japanese-style teppanyaki has proved to be an enduring formula. The template is followed to a tee at its Pattaya outlet with flamboyant chefs cooking up a storm before diners' eyes. 

    281/2-4 M.10 Beach Rd., Pattaya, Chonburi, 20260, Thailand
    66-38-412120

    Known For

    • Nice sake selection
    • All the ingredients for an entertaining evening
    • Good steaks
  • 3. Big Fish

    $$$

    Pattaya's reputation as a top spot for sampling seafood is given fresh impetus at this lively restaurant. The venue is open daily for lunch, but it comes alive on weekend nights when gourmands flock to its seafood buffet, which is a kingly affair starring superfresh morsels served in an underwater-inspired space popping with eclectic artworks. 

    390 Moo 9, Pattaya Sai 2 Rd., Pattaya, Chonburi, 20150, Thailand
    66-038-930600

    Known For

    • Famous Sunday night buffet
    • Live music, which adds to the vibe
    • An outstanding array of seafood

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Mon.–Thurs.
  • 4. Indian By Nature

    $$$

    Regulars pack the room at this elegant Indian restaurant, which honors Pattaya's bountiful seafood supply with such dishes as a comforting fish curry and a crab masala special that's an absolute must when it's available. Service is attentive but never overbearing, living up to the awards this local favorite has earned since it opened in 2004.

    306/64-68 Thapraya Rd., Pattaya, Chonburi, 20150, Thailand
    038-364656

    Known For

    • A drink trolley devoted to gin
    • Private dining for special occasions
    • Excellent dessert menu

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 5. Malibrew

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    It's not all about the atmosphere at this lively venue: the kitchen is no slouch in the creativity department. Simplicity is key to your enjoyment, with choice cuts of meat and prime local produce getting top billing. Highlights include rotisserie chicken and wood-fired pizza. The nightly live music and array of beers on tap also help to provide uplift.

    499 Beach Rd., Pattaya, Chonburi, 20150, Thailand
    66-038-259588

    Known For

    • Simple, but perfectly executed dishes
    • Eclectic musical entertainment
    • Excellent selection of international and local ales
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  • 6. Moom Aroi

    $$$

    For a different side of Pattaya, head north of the city to this beautiful, romantic seafood restaurant that sits right on the waterfront. The almost exclusively Thai clientele enjoys hand-picked lobster, tiger prawns, crab, oysters, and fish amid shimmering pools, palm trees, and sweeping bay views.

    83/4 Na Klua Rd., Pattaya, Chonburi, 20150, Thailand
    038-223252

    Known For

    • Point-and-smile ordering
    • Fresh seafood tanks
    • Reasonable prices considering the quality of the food
  • 7. Nang Nual

    $$$

    At the southern end of Pattaya Beach Road is one of the city's best places for seafood. A huge array of freshly caught fish is laid out on blocks of ice at the entrance; point to what you want, explain how you'd like it cooked (most people prefer grilled), and ask for some fried rice on the side for a flawless meal.

    214–10 S. Pattaya Beach Rd., Pattaya, Chonburi, 20150, Thailand
    038-428177

    Known For

    • Picture menus for indecisive diners
    • Plump steaks for the non-seafood crowd
    • Terrace dining overlooking the ocean
  • 8. The Bay

    $$$

    This sleek, modern restaurant overlooking the Dusit Thani resort's expansive pool and shimmering Pattaya Bay offers an "international skewers" concept with a wide variety of Chinese, Thai, and Western takes on grilled meat, seafood, and vegetables on skewers.

    240/2 Pattaya Beach Rd., Pattaya, Chonburi, 20150, Thailand
    038-425611

    Known For

    • Pattaya Bay views
    • An all-inclusive Saturday night buffet
    • Good seafood skewers
  • 9. Mez

    $$$$
    Closed Permanently

    The Sheraton resort's flagship restaurant is a wonder to behold, beginning with the most exciting menu in Pattaya. Chef Matthew Woolford fuses traditional Thai ingredients with nouvelle French techniques and Indian touches to create dazzling plates like char-grilled Wagyu beef with sour green mango and roasted peanuts; a warm salad of Phuket lobster tikka with cucumber noodles, mint, and yogurt foam; or braised duck and seared foie gras in red curry with lychee and Thai basil. The atmosphere is modern but refined, with dark woods, pillows, and floor-to-glass windows that emphasize the views of gardens, waterfalls, open sea, and Coral Island in the distance.

    437 Phra Tamnak Rd., Pattaya, Chonburi, 20150, Thailand
    038-259888

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted
  • 10. Bruno's

    $$$$
    Closed Permanently

    This restaurant and wine bar has built a good reputation among the expat community for its Euro-centric cuisine. The set B450 lunch menu is a bargain, and the à la carte dinner menu includes interesting options such as squid ink noodles with lobster ragout.

    306/63 Chateau Dale Plaza, Pattaya, Chonburi, 20150, Thailand
    038-119586

    Known For

    • Walk-in wine cellar
    • Imported beef, lamb, and veal from Australia
    • International cuisine with a fine-dining feel
  • 11. Mantra

    $$$$
    Closed Permanently

    This enormous, ultramodern restaurant is one of Pattaya's most talked-about eateries. With a menu that devotes entire pages to everything from Italian to Indian food, Mantra covers a lot of culinary ground, making it a popular something-for-everyone spot.

    Pattaya Beach Rd., Pattaya, Chonburi, 20150, Thailand
    038-429591

    Known For

    • Not one, but seven open kitchens
    • Several unique seating options
    • Familiar mains like brick-oven pizza and seared Wagyu beef

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.–Sat., Reservations essential

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