★ 3.7
GOOGLE · /5
AMPORN SEAFOOD BUFFET
"Pattaya 3rd Road's charcoal-grill seafood buffet — unlimited prawns, crab, and oysters at your table, 499-baht tiers with free-flow soft drinks in a smoky Central Pattaya pavilion."
DIRECTORY · RESEARCHED· Sources verified · 2026-06-01· Phone · from public listings
00AT A GLANCE · 10-SECOND READ
THE CASE FOR
Open-air Central Pattaya buffet hall — plastic chairs, table charcoal grills, and tour-group energy after dark.
SKIP IF
Thai Seafood is not the meal you're after tonight.
BEST FOR
seafood, groups, families
01THE LISTING · WHAT WE KNOW
AMPORN SEAFOOD BUFFET.
Amporn Seafood Buffet (อำพรซีฟู้ดบุฟเฟ่ต์) is the long-running all-you-can-eat grill on Pattaya 3rd Road that tour buses and Thai families mean when they say cheap seafood buffet in town — an open pavilion where you load a plate from iced tanks of prawns, crab, oysters, and squid, then cook over charcoal at your table or use the central grill. The popular tier runs about 499 THB with free-flow soft drinks; hot wok stations, marinated pork and chicken, salads, and an ice-cream bar fill out the line. Reviews are mixed on peak-night freshness, but the value-for-volume proposition keeps the room full from 19:00 onward. A separate Terminal 21 branch exists — this page covers the original 3rd Road site only. Editors have not visited; address, phone, hours, and pricing from Buzzin Pattaya and Suaykod; rating from RestaurantGuru Google aggregation checked 2026-06-01.
SeafoodThaiBuffetBbqGrill
WHAT TO ORDER · SIGNATURE
Charcoal-grilled river prawns and crab from the unlimited buffet line
DID YOU KNOW
The roster slug and scaffold name read BBQ Seafood Central — the verified venue is Amporn Seafood Buffet on Pattaya 3rd Road.
02BY THE NUMBERS
1,476
GOOGLE REVIEWS
$$
400-600 THB
03RESEARCH SUMMARY · NOT A VISITED REVIEW
WHAT WE KNOW.
Editors have not visited this restaurant. This page summarizes publicly available information — Google ratings, address, hours, and phone — verified remotely on 2026-06-01. It is not an editorial score or ranking.
★ 3.7
GOOGLE · PUBLIC
1,476
GOOGLE REVIEWS
$$
400-600 THB THB
SOURCES CHECKED
Want the visited standard? See The Pattaya 50 · Editorial standards
04THE ROOM · WHAT TO EXPECT
THE VIBE.
Open-air Central Pattaya buffet hall — plastic chairs, table charcoal grills, and tour-group energy after dark.
Self-service iced tanks of prawns, crab, oysters, clams, and squid — you carry your catch back to grill.
Hot wok counters, marinated meats, salads, and soft-serve ice cream sit beside the seafood line.
Peak hours 19:00–21:00 mean a wait at the door — arrive at 16:00 opening for the calmest service.
Mostly Thai families and Chinese tour groups; verify the Amporn sign on Pattaya 3rd Road — copycat buffets sit nearby.
05EDITOR'S NOTE · HOW TO EAT HERE
THE PLAY.
3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Arrive at 16:00 when doors open; weekends and holidays fill fast by 19:00.
- Book the ~499 THB tier with free-flow soft drinks; budget extra if you order beer or coconut water at the table.
- Call +66 94 012 3438 for group seating — confirm you want the 157/83 Pattaya 3rd Road branch, not Terminal 21.
06BEST FOR · WHEN TO PICK THIS ONE
WHEN TO COME.
SeafoodGroupsFamiliesValue
07GETTING THERE · TRANSIT & DISTANCES
HOW TO GET HERE.
From the airport
✈️
AIRPORT
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
~120 km·~2 hr by car·~1,800 THB taxi
✈️
AIRPORT
U-Tapao Airport (UTP)
~40 km·~50 min by car·~700 THB taxi
🏙️
CITY
Bangkok City Center
~140 km·~2.5 hr by car·bus 130 THB · van 200 THB
Within Pattaya
🚖
BOLT/GRAB
From Central Pattaya
~10–20 min · 80–150 THB
🚐
SONGTHAEW
Blue baht-bus
10–20 THB per ride · fixed routes
🏨
FROM HOTELS
Most central hotels
Bolt under 100 THB · 15 min
08HOURS · SUN · 16:00 – 23:00
OPEN WHEN.
MON16:00 – 23:00OPEN
TUE16:00 – 23:00OPEN
WED16:00 – 23:00OPEN
THU16:00 – 23:00OPEN
FRI16:00 – 23:00OPEN
SAT16:00 – 23:00OPEN
SUN16:00 – 23:00OPEN
09AMENITIES · WHAT'S IN THE ROOM
WHAT'S IN THE ROOM.
🌙 Halal🥗 Vegetarian🌱 Vegan🍷 Alcohol served📅 Reservations required👶 Kid-friendly🐶 Pet-friendly
11FIND IT · HOW TO GET THERE
HOW TO FIND IT.
Contact · Coordinates · Price
Phone+66 94 012 3438
AreaCentral Pattaya
CuisineThai Seafood
Price tier$$ · 400-600 THB
Today16:00 – 23:00
Coords12.9568°N · 100.8942°E
12FAQ · WHAT READERS ASK
QUICK ANSWERS.
Do I need a reservation at Amporn Seafood Buffet?
Walk-ins are fine on weekday lunch but Amporn Seafood Buffet fills up on weekends and prime-time evenings — book by Thursday for Friday or Saturday. Call +66 94 012 3438.
What's the dress code at Amporn Seafood Buffet?
Casual. Shorts and sandals are fine; you can dress up if you want, no one will mind.
How much does dinner cost at Amporn Seafood Buffet?
Expect roughly 400-600 THB per person for a full meal ($$). Wine, pairings, or premium add-ons can add 50–100% on top of that. Service charge of 10% is typically added in fine-dining rooms; another 5–7% tip is appreciated for strong service.
What's the signature dish at Amporn Seafood Buffet?
Charcoal-grilled river prawns and crab from the unlimited buffet line. If it's your first visit, that's the order.
What time does Amporn Seafood Buffet open today?
Today (Sunday): 16:00 – 23:00.
Where is Amporn Seafood Buffet?
157/83 Moo 9, Pattaya 3rd Road, Nong Prue, Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. The full address and a one-tap Maps link are in the Find It block above.
Are there vegetarian options at Amporn Seafood Buffet?
Yes — Amporn Seafood Buffet has dedicated vegetarian dishes on the menu. Vegan options on request — flag at booking.
Is Amporn Seafood Buffet kid-friendly?
Yes. Highchairs, a kids menu, and staff who welcome the noise. Best at lunch and early evening.
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