Fresh seafood, beachfront dining, and international cuisine - discover Pattaya's diverse culinary scene
As Thailand's premier beach resort city, Pattaya excels at fresh seafood and beachfront dining experiences. The city offers everything from open-air seafood restaurants where you select live catches to upscale rooftop venues, diverse international cuisines reflecting the tourist and expat populations, and authentic Thai dining at local markets and street stalls.
Pattaya's dining ranges from 50 baht street food to 3,000+ baht fine dining. The seafood scene is particularly strong - fresh catches from the Gulf of Thailand are grilled, steamed, and prepared in countless styles from Thai to European. Beach Road and Walking Street host the highest concentration of restaurants, while Jomtien and Naklua offer more authentic local dining.
Quick Dining Facts:
Pattaya's signature dining experience - select live seafood from tanks and have it cooked to order. Fresh catches from the Gulf of Thailand prepared Thai-style or international methods.
Naklua, North Pattaya
Famous local seafood restaurant where you select live seafood from tanks. Fresh catches grilled, steamed, or Thai-style. Popular with both Thais and expats.
Jomtien Beach Road
No-frills beachfront seafood with fresh daily catches. Simple plastic chairs, cold beer, and excellent seafood at local prices. Very popular with Thai families.
Near Sanctuary of Truth, Naklua
Upscale seafood restaurant with beautiful outdoor setting by the water. Fresh seafood with both Thai and international preparation. Great for special occasions.
Amari Pattaya, Beach Road
Elegant beachfront fine dining with seafood focus. International preparation styles, extensive wine list, and impeccable service.
Stylish beachfront venue with modern architecture. Known for sunsets, seafood, and creative cocktails.
34th floor oceanview dining with international cuisine. Spectacular panoramic bay views.
Hip beachfront restaurant with surf-inspired decor. Western breakfast, burgers, and Thai favorites.
Unique garden restaurant run by Population & Community Development Association. Excellent Thai food for social cause.
Refined international buffet and a la carte with stunning ocean views. Award-winning restaurant.
Beachfront Italian restaurant with fresh pasta and wood-fired pizza. Romantic oceanfront setting.
French Fine Dining
Pattaya's premier French restaurant with 20+ year reputation. Classic French cuisine and extensive wine cellar.
Japanese Teppanyaki
Famous teppanyaki chain with theatrical cooking show. Fresh seafood and premium Wagyu beef.
Italian
Authentic Italian with house-made pasta and wood-fired pizza. Expat favorite for 15+ years.
North Indian
Authentic North Indian cuisine with tandoori specialties. Consistently rated Pattaya's best Indian food.
German
German restaurant and bar with authentic sausages, schnitzel, and German beers on tap.
Middle Eastern
Authentic Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Kebabs, mezze platters, and fresh pita.
Local Thai restaurant famous for authentic central Thai seafood. Where Thais take their families for Sunday lunch.
Hidden gem serving authentic Isan (Northeast Thai) cuisine. Spicy, bold flavors loved by locals.
Popular Thai BBQ buffet (moo kata). All-you-can-eat Thai BBQ and hotpot combination at fixed price.
Authentic street food market with 100+ stalls. Best budget Thai food with incredible variety.
Main beachfront strip with highest concentration of restaurants - seafood, international, and Thai.
Nightlife district with restaurants, bars, and late-night dining. International variety.
Quieter beach area with authentic local seafood and family-friendly dining.
Traditional fishing village with the freshest seafood and authentic Thai restaurants.