★ 4.5
GOOGLE · /5
CABBAGES & CONDOMS RESTAURANT PATTAYA
"Beachfront Thai institution with a social mission - founded by Mechai Viravaidya, all profits fund the PDA's family planning, sustainability, and anti-corruption work across Thailand"
Last visit · 30 Mar 2026· Editor visits · 2 in the last 12 months· Next review · Oct 2026
00AT A GLANCE · 10-SECOND READ
THE CASE FOR
A Pratumnak institution — open over a decade, still on the editors' shortlist.
SKIP IF
You hate dining rooms with a queue — book for an off-peak slot or eat elsewhere.
BEST FOR
thai cuisine, beachfront, social mission dining
01THE VERDICT · WHY IT'S ON THE LIST
CABBAGES & CONDOMS RESTAURANT PATTAYA.
Beachfront Thai institution with a social mission - founded by Mechai Viravaidya, all profits fund the PDA's family planning, sustainability, and anti-corruption work across Thailand
ThaiCentral ThaiIsanNorthern ThaiRegional Thai
WHAT TO ORDER · SIGNATURE
Whole roasted young mountain chicken (Northern Thai specialty)
DID YOU KNOW
Beachfront Thai institution with a social mission - founded by Mechai Viravaidya, all profits fund the PDA's family planning, sustainability, and anti-corruption work across Thailand
02BY THE NUMBERS
2,400
GOOGLE REVIEWS
4.5
TRIPADVISOR · /5
$$$
800-1800 THB
03EDITORS' SCORE · 4 DIMENSIONS
THE SCORECARD.
Editorial score across our four ranking dimensions. Each is computed at the latest visit and reviewed at the next.
CONSISTENCY
8.8/ 10
Across visits, day to day
VALUE
8.5/ 10
Price-to-experience ratio
RETURN
7.5/ 10
How often we'd come back
How we score · Read the editorial standards
04THE ROOM · WHAT TO EXPECT
THE VIBE.
The view is the room. The food is engineered around it.
Sand visible from the table. Don't wear good shoes.
Time the booking for 17:30 — the light pays half the bill.
A Pattaya institution. The list would be wrong without it.
Open over a decade. The fixtures are part of the menu.
05EDITOR'S NOTE · HOW TO EAT HERE
THE PLAY.
4 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Book ahead — the good tables go two to three weeks out, the weekend slots earlier.
- Order: Whole roasted young mountain chicken.
- Expect roughly 800-1800 THB per person for a full meal ($$$). Wine and pairings can add 50–100% on top.
- Pay attention to your reservation timing — sunset and rim tables are the difference between a meal and a memory.
06BEST FOR · WHEN TO PICK THIS ONE
WHEN TO COME.
Thai CuisineBeachfrontSocial Mission DiningGroups · 6+Vegetarian FriendlyFirst-time visitSunsetAnniversary
07GETTING THERE · TRANSIT & DISTANCES
HOW TO GET HERE.
From the airport
✈️
AIRPORT
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
88 km·121 min by car·~1,792 THB taxi
✈️
AIRPORT
U-Tapao Airport (UTP)
29 km·77 min by car·~638 THB taxi
🏙️
CITY
Bangkok City Center
103 km·138 min by car·bus 117 THB · van 200 THB
Closest hotels & landmarks
🏨
HOTEL
Royal Cliff Pattaya
0.7 km · 8 min walk
🛕
LANDMARK
Big Buddha Hill
0.7 km · 9 min walk
🏨
HOTEL
Sheraton Pattaya
1.1 km · 13 min walk
⛴️
LANDMARK
Bali Hai Pier
1.1 km · 13 min walk
08HOURS · TUE · 07:00-22:00
OPEN WHEN.
MON07:00-22:00OPEN
TUE07:00-22:00OPEN
WED07:00-22:00OPEN
THU07:00-22:00OPEN
FRI07:00-22:00OPEN
SAT07:00-22:00OPEN
SUN07:00-22:00OPEN
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 38 250 556
AreaPratumnak
CuisineThai
Price tier$$$ · 800-1800 THB
Today07:00-22:00
Coords12.9024°N · 100.8651°E
12FAQ · WHAT READERS ASK
QUICK ANSWERS.
Do I need a reservation at Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant Pattaya?
Walk-ins are fine on weekday lunch but Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant Pattaya fills up on weekends and prime-time evenings — book by Thursday for Friday or Saturday. Call +66 38 250 556.
What's the dress code at Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant Pattaya?
Smart casual — a dressier shirt and clean shoes is the safe call. Resort-casual works for daytime; evening leans dressier.
How much does dinner cost at Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant Pattaya?
Expect roughly 800-1800 THB per person for a full meal ($$$). 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 Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant Pattaya?
Whole roasted young mountain chicken. If it's your first visit, that's the order.
What time does Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant Pattaya open today?
Today (Tuesday): 07:00 to 22:00. Open every day.
Where is Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant Pattaya?
Phratamnak 4 Road, Pratumnak, Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. The full address and a one-tap Maps link are in the Find It block above.
Are there vegetarian and vegan options at Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant Pattaya?
Yes — Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant Pattaya has dedicated vegetarian dishes on the menu, and the kitchen will prepare vegan plates on request. Flag at booking.
Is Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant Pattaya kid-friendly?
Yes. Highchairs, a kids menu, and staff who welcome the noise. Best at lunch and early evening.
13ALSO APPEARS ON · 21 LISTS
ON 21 OTHER LISTS.
This restaurant has earned a spot on these editor-curated shortlists across the guide. Tap any to see who else is on it.
Beachfront#02Best Fried Chicken#02Best Pad Thai#06Group Dining#08A Pattaya Institution#09Rooftop#05Sunset#03Best Thai#01Best Top 10 Beachfront Restaurants Pattaya#02Best Top 10 Indian Restaurants In Pattaya#08Best Top 10 Rooftop Restaurants Pattaya#07Best Top 10 Thai Restaurants In Pattaya#02Best Top 10 Vegan Vegetarian Restaurants In Pattaya#04Group of 8#08Eat in Pratumnak#05Near Bali Hai Pier#04Near Big Buddha Hill#02Near Jomtien Beach#10Near Royal Cliff Pattaya#02Near Sheraton Pattaya#07The Pattaya 50#18
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