Best food, cafés & bars in Pattaya

A self-service food court inside Terminal 21 Pattaya. The chicken massaman curry pairs tender chicken and soft potatoes with coconut milk and gentle spices. Enjoy your meal at shared tables in the air-conditioned dining area.

A café and restaurant serving Cajun and Creole dishes alongside Thai food and healthier options. The savory Caesar wrap comes with Cajun grilled chicken and sweet potato fries. Smoothie bowls and Cajun salads are great for a lighter meal.

A boat noodle restaurant near the entrance to Soi Chaloem Phrakiat 17 on Pattaya Third Road, featured in the Michelin Guide. Try beef or pork noodles, or the spicy pork bone dish.

A restaurant serving Thai and Western food. Choose from egg-focused breakfasts, waffles, coffee, Thai dishes, and steaks. The air-conditioned interior is cool and comfortable, and outdoor seating near the entrance allows smoking.

A jungle-themed cafe set within an elephant village. Along with coffee, drinks, and desserts, it serves Thai and Western meals. Elephants walking by the riverside and lush outdoor scenery create a memorable setting.

A café serving coffee, tea, pastries, and sandwiches. The menu includes Thai Lacano made with Thai Arabica beans and Assam tea from Nan. Pair your drink with a croissant or a hot sandwich.

Lanpiti Pattaya is an open-air bar near the beach where you can enjoy a meal alongside live music. Pair Thai spicy dishes with drinks or cocktails, and soak up the lively sunset atmosphere with sea breezes and retro lighting.

Beer Hubb is a bar and restaurant facing Pattaya Beach Road, serving craft beer and cocktails alongside Indian and Thai dishes. Enjoy sea views from the outdoor seating and upstairs, with evening live music and a lively sea-breeze atmosphere.

A live rock bar and restaurant on Soi Buakhao in Pattaya, featuring rock and metal bands every day. Choose indoor seating by the stage or seats facing the street; some reviews note that performances can be loud.

A cocktail bar and bistro behind Big C South Pattaya, serving moon-themed signature cocktails and meals. Live bands and DJ sets are also advertised, making it a good spot for drinks and music in the evening.

A beach bar and bistro set beside the sand on Jomtien Beach. Daily house and techno DJ sets bring the atmosphere to life at night. Relax outdoors with a cocktail and a sea breeze.

A dimly lit speakeasy-style cocktail bar near Pattaya Second Road. Enjoy cocktails with distinctive flavors and presentation, and settle in for a quiet conversation. The sign and entrance are easy to miss, so check the location carefully as you make your way there.

CAFE LA PLAGE is a restaurant and bar with terrace and rooftop seating overlooking Pattaya Beach Road. It serves Thai and Western dishes alongside seafood; reviews especially mention the Thai food and steamed sea bass. Enjoy a meal or cocktails with views of the sea and beachfront road.

A rooftop bar and dining spot atop Royal Garden Plaza, with sea views. It’s a lovely place for cocktails at sunset, and you can also visit the Thai and Italian restaurants on the same floor.

A rooftop bar and dining spot at ANA ANAN Resort, with sea views and sunset vistas. It has an outdoor bar and an indoor dining area serving Japanese-Italian fusion cuisine.