Pattaya is a city known for its wide variety of dining options, ranging from street food to fine dining with a sea view.
Today, I’m going to introduce you to 11 most-loved restaurants and cafes known for best food, ambiance, and prices.
Table of Content:
- 1. Pupen Seafood Restaurant (Outdoor)
- 2. The Sky Gallery Pattaya (Outdoor)
- 3. Chocolate Factory Pattaya (In/Outdoor)
- 4. The Glass House Pattaya (Outdoor)
- 5. Moom Aroi (Outdoor)
- 6. PIPPA (In/Outdoor Rooftop)
- 7. Surf & Turf Beach Club & Restaurant
- 8. La Baguette French Bakery Cafe & Restaurant
- 9. Puwaan Ice Cream Gelato
- 10. Sea Of Love
- 11. Nitan Pattaya – Coffee's Tale
What to eat in Pattaya?
1. Pupen Seafood Restaurant (Outdoor)
Vibes: This seafood restaurant has a bustling local vibe. It’s often crowded with tourists, especially during lunchtime when the weather can get hot.
Highlights: The food here is exceptionally delicious, featuring fresh seafood, and the waiting time is usually short.
Cuisine Style: Local Seafood. Must-try dishes include fried sea bass with fish sauce, shrimp with glass noodles, and crab fried rice.
Instagramable: Not Really
Ratings: 4.2/5 (14,113 reeviews)
Location: Google Map
2. The Sky Gallery Pattaya (Outdoor)
Vibes: The Sky Gallery located along the cliffside by the sea. With its blue and white decor, the restaurant gives a lively yet laid-back vibe, offering both indoor and outdoor seating options.
Highlights: I was impressed by the flavorful Thai dishes served here, all at reasonable prices.
Cuisine Style: Thai Dishes
Instagramable: Absolutely!
Ratings: 4.4/5 (8,922 reviews)
Location: Google Map
3. Chocolate Factory Pattaya (In/Outdoor)
Vibes: The restaurant is located adjacent to The Sky Gallery, right by the cliffside overlooking the sea.
It offers a somewhat more formal atmosphere with the option to dine indoors with air conditioning or outdoors.
Highlights: The highlight here is the various chocolate desserts.
You’ll need to choose the chocolate you’d like to get from the paper menu.
Cuisine Style: Fusion. While the restaurant also serves main dishes, I personally wouldn’t recommend them as much as the sweet treats.
Instagramable: Yes!
Ratings: 4.3/5 (275 reviews)
Location: Google Map
4. The Glass House Pattaya (Outdoor)
Vibes: This restaurant is highly popular for its stunning ocean views and seaside atmosphere. You can dine with your feet in the sand and go taking photos while waiting for your food.
Highlights: The food is delicious, and despite the crowds, the seating arrangement provides a sense of privacy.
Cuisine Style: Local Seafood
Instagramable: Absolutely!
Ratings: 4.2/5 (5,699 reviews)
Location: Google Map
5. Moom Aroi (Outdoor)
Vibes: This restaurant stretches along the shoreline without extravagant decorations, focusing on high-quality seafood.
Highlights: It’s the most renowned seafood restaurant among locals, offering an abundance of fresh seafood dishes, making it perfect for family gatherings.
Cuisine Style: Specializing in local seafood. Must-try dishes include grilled shrimp, fried fish, steamed fish, and spicy seafood salad for those who enjoy a bit of heat.
Instagramable: Not Really
Ratings: 4.1/5 (9,933 reviews)
Location: Google Map
6. PIPPA (In/Outdoor Rooftop)
Atmosphere: Located on the rooftop of the Mytt Hotel, this restaurant offers a luxurious dining experience, near Pattaya Beach.
Highlights: It’s ideal for dining from dusk until late night. With breathtaking views from the 19th floor and premium-level service, I find it perfect for special occasions such as birthday or anniversary date.
Cuisine Style: Featuring Italian and Japanese cuisines. I ordered the Pasta Scallop and Mini Beef Burger, which were delightful.
Instagramable: Absolutely!
Ratings: 4.4/5 (401 reviews)
Location: Google Map
7. Surf & Turf Beach Club & Restaurant
Atmosphere: It’s a restaurant blended with a cafe right by the beach, offering a very private and relaxing ambiance. I’ve visited many times, mostly enjoying desserts.
Highlights: The standout item is their signature drink, the “Surf & Turf,” a blend of kiwi and blue Hawaii. It’s refreshing and perfect for sipping by the beach.
Instagramable: Absolutely!
Ratings: 4.3/5 (3,174 reviews)
Location: Google Map
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8. La Baguette French Bakery Cafe & Restaurant
Atmosphere: A cozy restaurant focusing on bread and French-style pastries, decorated in white tones. The atmosphere is relaxed, perfect for families, and children are likely to enjoy it.
Highlights: Unique food and pastries which are not commonly found in other restaurants. In my opinion, finding this style of eatery in Pattaya can be quite challenging.
Instagramable: Absolutely!
Ratings: 4.4/5 (1,595 reviews)
Location: Google Map
9. Puwaan Ice Cream Gelato
Atmosphere: A gelato shop located next to Pupen Restaurant, decorated in pink tones and adorned with cute crab-themed merchandise for sale.
This place is suitable for families and children!
Highlights: The ice cream bowls are adorable, shaped like crabs, and the signature cookies are also crab-shaped. We can add sprinkle toppings on the ice cream for free.
Instagramable: Absolutely!
Ratings: 4.4/5 (91 reviews)
Location: Google Map
10. Sea Of Love
Atmosphere: This is a newly opened cafe by a Thai celebrity, so it’s a trendy spot for desserts and photo taking.
You’ll find a lot of well-dressed young people here, making it quite popular. However, during festive season, you might have to wait in line to get into this cafe.
Highlights: It’s a beautiful spot for photography.
Instagramable: Absolutely!
Ratings: 4.4 (224 reviews)
Location: Google Map
11. Nitan Pattaya – Coffee’s Tale
Atmosphere: This is a newly opened cafe and restaurant in a fairytales theme. This place is pretty glandulous!
The word “Nitan” means “Tale”
You’ll find large coffee tasting and coffee smelling stations to experience coffee from different parts of the world.
Highlights: You can taste different flavor of craft beers, which is paid using the top-up card.
Instagramable: Definitely yes!
Ratings: 4.4 (960 reviews)
Location: Google Map
Summary of What to Eat in Pattaya?
- Experience the local seafood restaurants
- Best menu to order are “Crispy fried sea bass with fish sauce, Stir-fried cabbage with fish sauce, Crab fried rice, and Seafood tom yum soup”
- Make sure to mention your spice tolerance level when ordering or ask for no chili
If you’re still on the hunt for accommodation in Pattaya, go check out my blog, “The Best Place to Stay in Pattaya,” for reviews on my top picks.
Also, check out “Top 10 Family Activities to Do in Pattaya” for a list of fun adventures and cultural attractions.
Happy exploring!
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