Isn’t food excellent? Without it, the human race would be extinct. 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… 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. Pattaya restaurants that come highly recommended by someone who knows what they are talking about. 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. In my case, I will follow the recommendations of our very own Hungry Bear. Does that make me an expert? Is it a pig’s posterior pork? 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.

No… I did mean restaurants, after all.

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? That was for another article. I meant brothels! Wait… No… I did mean restaurants, after all. 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. Doesn’t it matter what kind of food you want to try in Pattaya because the city has it? The Pattaya restaurant scene literally has something for everyone… Mad, right? If God didn’t want us to eat animals, why did he make them meat-flavored?

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It really is a question for the ages. 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.

It ranked eighth on my top 10 list because of its fantastic service, food, and atmosphere.

Suppose you are looking for your Russian or Eastern European fix in Pattaya. The flavors of Caravan put it in ninth place on the top 10 list. Benihana is a renowned Japanese American steakhouse at Avani, just half a mile from Walking Street 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. 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. 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. Are you craving fast food? Head to Dom Pizzas in Soi Phra TamNak, Pattaya, and enjoy the best pizza. Then what are you waiting for? 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. It is a European restaurant specializing in Italian and Thai menus. Dom Pizzas made it to my top 10 list and ranked sixth because of the food quality, service, and affordable menus. Mai Thai offers indoor and outdoor dining with live music and serves lunch, dinner, and late-night dining options. 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. You can visit Mai Thai on Nakula road in Pattaya.