Best View & Clifftop Restaurants in Pattaya
What are the best view and clifftop restaurants in Pattaya?
Four view and clifftop restaurants in and around Pattaya, Thailand, compared on rating, price and area. The Chocolate Factory Pattaya is the highest rated at 4.4★ from 3,915 Google reviews, with Sky Gallery Pattaya close behind at 4.3★. They spread across Na Chom Thian (2) and Pratumnak (2). Most entries carry a first-person verdict from Rob, who lives in Pattaya.
Four of the best, compared on rating, price and area — with a quick verdict on each. Where to eat in Pattaya for the view — clifftop terraces, beachfront tables and hillside dining rooms, with the best seat and time of day for each.
| Place | Rating | Price | Area | Known for |
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| The Chocolate Factory Pattaya | ★ 4.4 | ฿฿฿ | Pratumnak | Desserts are the star — chocolate lava cake and milkshakes get repeat mentions |
| Sky Gallery Pattaya | ★ 4.3 | ฿฿฿ | Pratumnak | Panoramic sea views, especially at sunset |
| View Mare Beach Front Bar & Restaurant | ★ 4.3 | ฿฿ | Na Chom Thian | Sea views and a relaxed beachside vibe, best enjoyed in the cooler evenings |
| Glass House Boho | ★ 4.2 | ฿฿ | Na Chom Thian | Striking seafront location with boho styling that looks best at sunset |
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“Practically next door to Sky Gallery, and my pick of the two when the group cares about the food as much as the view — the chocolate lava cake is the mandatory finish.”
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“This is my default sunset spot when friends visit — it's a few minutes from my place on Pratumnak. Book a front-row table and get there an hour before dusk; the view does the heavy lifting.”
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“Feet-in-the-sand dining at the quieter Na Jomtien end, where the tables spill onto the beach and the sunset does the work. Come for a long lazy lunch or an early-evening drink rather than a quick bite; service runs on beach time. The seafood and the setting are the draw, not bargains.”
Common questions
- What are the highest-rated view and clifftop restaurants in Pattaya?
- The Chocolate Factory Pattaya (4.4★), Sky Gallery Pattaya (4.3★) and View Mare Beach Front Bar & Restaurant (4.3★), on Google rating. Practically next door to Sky Gallery, and my pick of the two when the group cares about the food as much as the view — the chocolate lava cake is the mandatory finish..
- How many view and clifftop restaurants are covered in this guide?
- Four, chosen and written up individually rather than scraped from listings. Ratings and opening hours come from Google and are refreshed periodically; the verdicts are Rob's own.
- Which is the cheapest?
- Glass House Boho sits in the mid-range band, rated 4.2★. Price bands here are Google's relative measure of typical spend, not an entry fee.
- Where in Pattaya are they?
- Across Na Chom Thian (2) and Pratumnak (2). Pattaya here means the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri province, which stretches from Naklua in the north to Bang Saray in the south.
- When was this list last updated?
- September 2026. It is maintained by Rob, who lives in Pattaya, and revisited as places open, close or change.
Top of our list: The Chocolate Factory Pattaya, rated 4.4★.
Curated in Pattaya · Last updated September 2026