Good restaurants?

[scottish-guy]

Had a look at their website - A La Carte menu is not published but a "Tasting Menu" is published at 1990B per person so that's more or less 100GBP before you even open a bottle of coke Joe - and a clear expectation stated that you'll be buying "pre-dinner" drinks.

Great for a very special occasion (which this will be for you) but not your everyday nosh-up

It features "Thailand's Largest Gin Bar - so at least that raddled old lush Arsenal would feel at home

Better take about 175GBP Joe - oh and "sleeveless" shirts/beach shorts not accepted

Good luck!

[joe552]

Well I don't wear shorts in the evening, but do you think a polo shirt, which is what I would wear is acceptable? Sorry, should have checked the website myself. I'll do it now.

So their website says smart casual is okay, but not beach wear. So I reckon I'll be ok. Thanks for the replies.

[scottish-guy]

Well I wouldn't wear shorts either but I never wear long sleeve shirts even for board meetings never mind a meal.

I'm sure they mean "sleeveless" as in a "singlet" rather than have any objection to a regular short-sleeved shirt/polo shirt

[gerefan2]

Joe, Cafe Amis is right next door to Sansuk Sauna, so if you enjoy a good gobble you could kill two birds with one stone.

[Mickp]

Joe, you may wish to think about paying 6 times 500 Baht for two at Cafe Des Amis.

Yes, Bordeaux is located near Mosaic.

Well you'd know being a frog

[Up2U]

As noted Cafe des Amis is next to Sansuk Sauna. Long pants is not a requirement but most of their customers do not dress like slobs. Their prices are on the higher end of the spectrum but not overly expensive. Wine is expensive in restaurants like this as they don't serve box wine. Au bon Coin(Pratumnak hill) and Casa Pascal(near Royal Garden) are other good choices.

[Up2U]

Expats who live here (like myself) can recommend the following restaurants besides those mentioned:
Akvavit (Jomtien)
Cafe John's(Jomtien)
Yupins (Jomtien)
Maggs (Jomtien)
LaTaverna (Jomtien)
Labocca (Jomtien)
Laongs (Jomtien)
Wooden Box (Jomtien)
Mike's Mexican (Jomtien)
Ogaras (Pratumnak)
Au bon Coin (Pratumnak)
Bacchus (Pattaya)
Smokin Joe's (Pattaya)
Steak and Co (Pattaya)
Jim's Burgers (Pattaya)
Casa Pascal (Pattaya)
Hippopotamus (Pattaya)
New York Pizza (Pattaya)
Pattaya Meals (delivery only)

There are others on the "dark side" but they require a car.

[Smiles]

" ... (at) Cafe des Amis . . . most of their customers do not dress like slobs ... "

​Well that should take care of . . . ahhh, forget it.

[frequent]

Long pants is not a requirement ...

Shorts with sandals and knee-length socks?

I'm sure they mean "sleeveless" as in a "singlet" rather than have any objection to a regular short-sleeved shirt/polo shirt

So the sweat from your armpits can drip into the food

[francois]

joe, Bordeaux costs range from 500 to 1000 Baht/person plus drinks. It is currently closed due to annual vacation.

Cafe Des Amis is much more upscale and expensive. Polo shirt and long trousers are quite acceptable.

Another good choice is French Garden with both indoor and outdoor seating. Quite close to Cafe des Amis.

http://frenchgardenpattaya.com/the-restaurant