February 7th, 2008, 18:54
ItтАЩs a tragedy but the Manager has been sacked from Manhattans Steak House, one of the nicest guys you could hope to meet, with many years restaurant experience under his belt around the worldтАжтАж. He was told, the owners want to change direction away from the Managers direction, so they will no longer need his services, as they know he will not agree with their New ideas. Normally this would not be a problem, fair enough a business decision OK, until you hear exactly why they want to change direction, the English owners from Barking London UK, I was Informed, it would seem, allegedly, they had a lot of complaints, from many their straight "mates" from the Sportsman Pub, Soi 134, and others, who say they would eat there if,тАж it was not so up market (Translated, beyond their budget) and they donтАЩt want to eat with so many obviously gay guys on many of the tables.
Funny enough next door in Marta Harri Restaurant, we have Luis the Owner, who I have known for many years and he has survived nicely with Gay clientele, and also loves it when they arrive, makes such a fuss of you, he is one of the lads, if you was gay or straight, I cant imagine any one cutting out any customers, if they are constant and respectful, so it must be the price, the reason they feel they are not getting there fair share of Customers, last time I was there recently the bill was over 3000 baht per person, and has never been less, even so I did not begrudge one baht, as the ambiance was nice, company wonderful, with good food, very a good quality wine list. it was perfect, itтАЩs also a shame. because the Manager has given so much time and energy. into making sure this restaurant, is the Best in Town with all his 30 years in the business. Now he is looking for another venue, to put on the map as the perfect place to dine..in Pattaya.
Even though there is the Mata Hari next door, where the prices are comparable I think they have more on the menu for those on a more of a budget. But some do not think so as the wines, can run up on the bill, on any Gourmet menu, but for a special occasion, its nice to have a splash out. I personally love MANTRA Restaurant, its not one but 5 restaurants, where you can pick from Japanese, Indian or Italian, French or Thai menus. ItтАЩs the first Los Angeles type restaurant in North Pattaya, over the road, on the other side of the Dusit Hotel, actually in the Asia Hotel.
Of course you donтАЩt have to spend a fortune to eat but it helps, my other favorites are
My Top 10 :-
No1 http://www.auboncoinpattaya.com/ 3 star prices 5 star food
No.2 Marco Polo Chinese Restaurant http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com ... opolo.html (http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com/restaurants/marcopolo.html) 4 star prices 6 star food
No. 3 Cherry Restaurant http://pattayajil.blogspot.com/2006/12/ ... overy.html (http://pattayajil.blogspot.com/2006/12/daily-report-cherry-discovery.html)
2 star prices 4 star food
No 4 The Royal Cliff Grill Room http://www.royalcliff.com/restaurant.asp 5 star prices 5 star Restaurant
No 5 MATA HARI Pattaya Hill, http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com ... ahari.html (http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com/restaurants/matahari.html)
4 star prices 5 star food
No 6 KING SEAFOOD http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com ... afood.html (http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com/restaurants/kingseafood.html)
3 star Prices 4 star food.
No 7 Maggs http://www.livepattaya.co.uk/maggswinebar.html
1 star prices 3 star food
No.8 Indian by Nature http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com ... ature.html (http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com/restaurants/indianbynature.html) 4 star prices 4 star food.
No.9 Mantra Restaurant and Bar, Pattaya
Distinguishably different, Pattaya's hottest new concept in dining - Mantra Restaurant and Bar - features various mouthwatering Asian and Mediterranean cuisine in a stylish modern setting. Exotic combinations from the menu offer diners a host of taste sensations.
http://www.mantra-pattaya.com/
No.10....Asian Moon
Jomtien Complex, Thappraya Rd
Located between Two Faces and L'Oliver in Jomtien Complex, where Queens use to be. Is now (May 2007) a buffet restaurant serving a breakfast buffet from 8:00 AM till 1:00 PM and a dinner buffet from 6:00 PM till 11:00 PM
3 star prices 4 star food.
Then you have:-
Balcony Restaurant and Bakery
151/35 Soi Anantakul, North Pattaya Rd
Phone: (0) 3842 - 5108
Gay-owned, and popular with gays and everyone else! Fine European food and desserts and cakes to die for. Located
opposite Pattaya City Hall.
Very good french Food, Chez Georges Restaurant http://www.pattayapeople.com/default.as ... ticle=7738 (http://www.pattayapeople.com/default.asp?Folder=16&IdArticle=7738) 3 star prices 5 star food
Gay favoite Pan Pan. http://www.pattayamail.com/553/dining.shtml
Casa Pascal http://www.restaurant-pattaya.com/Events.htm good for that Special meal even though now there is a Casa Pascal in Poseidon Guest house Jomtien Complex try it very nice.4 star prices 4 star food.
BrunoтАЩs restaurant http://www.brunos-pattaya.com/ on a good night its that Good. 5 star prices 4 star food
Le Mignon
406/353 Tappaya Road
Phone: (0) 3823 - 3763
The menu consists of French specialties (Caesar Salad, Lobster Bisque) and steaks that are tender and come with a variety of sauces. Their chocolate cake is to die for. Moderately priced.
Magg's Restaurant
315/32 Theprasit Rd
Phone: (0) 3825 - 1236
Located two blocks from Thappraya Rd, recently redecorated, and offering superb value for Thai and Western food. Open Monday to Saturday for breakfast and lunch from 8:00 AM till 2:00 PM and for dinner from 6:00 PM till 10:00 PM.
Symphony Brasserie
Pattaya 2 Rd
Phone: (0) 3842 тАУ 0939 http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com ... serie.html (http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com/restaurants/symphonybrasserie.html)
Located between Soi 7 and 8, used to be Mata Hari, now (July 2005) run by Hugh (ex Ambiance). Small intimate restaurant that already has a loyal gay and ex-pat following serving quality European and Thai cuisine. Prices moderate.
For breakfast this is a must:-
Continental Bakery and Restaurant
Thappraya Rd
Phone: (0) 81557 - 0912
Located just after the Thepprasit Road intersection on the left on the way into Jomtien, small bakery and cafe with great all-day breakfast and a full dinner menu also available. Not gay but popular with locals. Open 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
STONE OVEN http://www.pattayapeople.com/default.as ... ticle=8582 (http://www.pattayapeople.com/default.asp?Folder=16&IdArticle=8582) good value 2 star prices 4 star food.
Deano's is good, http://www.pattayapeople.com/default.as ... ticle=8360 (http://www.pattayapeople.com/default.asp?Folder=16&IdArticle=8360) 3 star prices, 4 star food
If you like game and want to graze at Paradise Cafe and Grill American & Grill http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com ... adise.html (http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com/restaurants/paradise.html)
good food and opposite Royal Garden plaza.
If you know any good restaurants or Bistros don't keep then to yourself there is many of the Obvious ones but in my book they do not stand up to my taste buds.
Funny enough next door in Marta Harri Restaurant, we have Luis the Owner, who I have known for many years and he has survived nicely with Gay clientele, and also loves it when they arrive, makes such a fuss of you, he is one of the lads, if you was gay or straight, I cant imagine any one cutting out any customers, if they are constant and respectful, so it must be the price, the reason they feel they are not getting there fair share of Customers, last time I was there recently the bill was over 3000 baht per person, and has never been less, even so I did not begrudge one baht, as the ambiance was nice, company wonderful, with good food, very a good quality wine list. it was perfect, itтАЩs also a shame. because the Manager has given so much time and energy. into making sure this restaurant, is the Best in Town with all his 30 years in the business. Now he is looking for another venue, to put on the map as the perfect place to dine..in Pattaya.
Even though there is the Mata Hari next door, where the prices are comparable I think they have more on the menu for those on a more of a budget. But some do not think so as the wines, can run up on the bill, on any Gourmet menu, but for a special occasion, its nice to have a splash out. I personally love MANTRA Restaurant, its not one but 5 restaurants, where you can pick from Japanese, Indian or Italian, French or Thai menus. ItтАЩs the first Los Angeles type restaurant in North Pattaya, over the road, on the other side of the Dusit Hotel, actually in the Asia Hotel.
Of course you donтАЩt have to spend a fortune to eat but it helps, my other favorites are
My Top 10 :-
No1 http://www.auboncoinpattaya.com/ 3 star prices 5 star food
No.2 Marco Polo Chinese Restaurant http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com ... opolo.html (http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com/restaurants/marcopolo.html) 4 star prices 6 star food
No. 3 Cherry Restaurant http://pattayajil.blogspot.com/2006/12/ ... overy.html (http://pattayajil.blogspot.com/2006/12/daily-report-cherry-discovery.html)
2 star prices 4 star food
No 4 The Royal Cliff Grill Room http://www.royalcliff.com/restaurant.asp 5 star prices 5 star Restaurant
No 5 MATA HARI Pattaya Hill, http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com ... ahari.html (http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com/restaurants/matahari.html)
4 star prices 5 star food
No 6 KING SEAFOOD http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com ... afood.html (http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com/restaurants/kingseafood.html)
3 star Prices 4 star food.
No 7 Maggs http://www.livepattaya.co.uk/maggswinebar.html
1 star prices 3 star food
No.8 Indian by Nature http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com ... ature.html (http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com/restaurants/indianbynature.html) 4 star prices 4 star food.
No.9 Mantra Restaurant and Bar, Pattaya
Distinguishably different, Pattaya's hottest new concept in dining - Mantra Restaurant and Bar - features various mouthwatering Asian and Mediterranean cuisine in a stylish modern setting. Exotic combinations from the menu offer diners a host of taste sensations.
http://www.mantra-pattaya.com/
No.10....Asian Moon
Jomtien Complex, Thappraya Rd
Located between Two Faces and L'Oliver in Jomtien Complex, where Queens use to be. Is now (May 2007) a buffet restaurant serving a breakfast buffet from 8:00 AM till 1:00 PM and a dinner buffet from 6:00 PM till 11:00 PM
3 star prices 4 star food.
Then you have:-
Balcony Restaurant and Bakery
151/35 Soi Anantakul, North Pattaya Rd
Phone: (0) 3842 - 5108
Gay-owned, and popular with gays and everyone else! Fine European food and desserts and cakes to die for. Located
opposite Pattaya City Hall.
Very good french Food, Chez Georges Restaurant http://www.pattayapeople.com/default.as ... ticle=7738 (http://www.pattayapeople.com/default.asp?Folder=16&IdArticle=7738) 3 star prices 5 star food
Gay favoite Pan Pan. http://www.pattayamail.com/553/dining.shtml
Casa Pascal http://www.restaurant-pattaya.com/Events.htm good for that Special meal even though now there is a Casa Pascal in Poseidon Guest house Jomtien Complex try it very nice.4 star prices 4 star food.
BrunoтАЩs restaurant http://www.brunos-pattaya.com/ on a good night its that Good. 5 star prices 4 star food
Le Mignon
406/353 Tappaya Road
Phone: (0) 3823 - 3763
The menu consists of French specialties (Caesar Salad, Lobster Bisque) and steaks that are tender and come with a variety of sauces. Their chocolate cake is to die for. Moderately priced.
Magg's Restaurant
315/32 Theprasit Rd
Phone: (0) 3825 - 1236
Located two blocks from Thappraya Rd, recently redecorated, and offering superb value for Thai and Western food. Open Monday to Saturday for breakfast and lunch from 8:00 AM till 2:00 PM and for dinner from 6:00 PM till 10:00 PM.
Symphony Brasserie
Pattaya 2 Rd
Phone: (0) 3842 тАУ 0939 http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com ... serie.html (http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com/restaurants/symphonybrasserie.html)
Located between Soi 7 and 8, used to be Mata Hari, now (July 2005) run by Hugh (ex Ambiance). Small intimate restaurant that already has a loyal gay and ex-pat following serving quality European and Thai cuisine. Prices moderate.
For breakfast this is a must:-
Continental Bakery and Restaurant
Thappraya Rd
Phone: (0) 81557 - 0912
Located just after the Thepprasit Road intersection on the left on the way into Jomtien, small bakery and cafe with great all-day breakfast and a full dinner menu also available. Not gay but popular with locals. Open 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
STONE OVEN http://www.pattayapeople.com/default.as ... ticle=8582 (http://www.pattayapeople.com/default.asp?Folder=16&IdArticle=8582) good value 2 star prices 4 star food.
Deano's is good, http://www.pattayapeople.com/default.as ... ticle=8360 (http://www.pattayapeople.com/default.asp?Folder=16&IdArticle=8360) 3 star prices, 4 star food
If you like game and want to graze at Paradise Cafe and Grill American & Grill http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com ... adise.html (http://www.thailandsbestrestaurants.com/restaurants/paradise.html)
good food and opposite Royal Garden plaza.
If you know any good restaurants or Bistros don't keep then to yourself there is many of the Obvious ones but in my book they do not stand up to my taste buds.