Café des Amis — Fine Dining · Thappraya · 4.7★ × 1,186
Pattaya's flagship fine-dining French restaurant since 2008, on Thappraya near Pratumnak. 4.7★ from over 1,100 Google reviews — TripAdvisor Travellers Choice every year since 2014. Beef Wellington, Japanese Wagyu, Alaskan king crab, lobster risotto. Live jazz most evenings. Largest gin selection in Asia (200+ gins).
Why it's on The List
If you ask Pattaya foodies for the city's best fine-dining venue, Café des Amis is the answer that comes back most. Travellers Choice every year since 2014 — that's a decade of consistent quality. Lobster bisque, wagyu tenderloin, and the dessert programme are all individually praised in long-form reviews. The gin bar with 200+ gins is genuinely unique in Asia. Service is described as a 'masterclass in discreet excellence.' Honest balance: book ahead — it fills every night, especially weekends. Premium pricing matches the experience but it's not a casual dinner spot. Dinner only — no lunch service.
What customers say
"This isn't just a meal, it's a memory. Café des Amis provides a 5-star dining experience like no other in the city. It is worth every bit of the acclaim it receives." — Google reviewer
Key details
- 391/6 Thanon Thappraya, near Pratumnak
- Phone: +66 84 026 4989
- 4.7★ from 1,186 Google reviews
- TripAdvisor Travellers Choice since 2014
- Largest gin selection in Asia (200+)
- Live jazz most evenings
- Honest note: book ahead, dinner only, premium pricing