★ 4.7
GOOGLE · /5
MATA HARI RESTAURANT
"Pratumnak's elegant European fine-dining secret with a stunning ocean-view garden terrace"
Last visit · 23 Apr 2026· Editor visits · 4 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 want fast and casual — this is a tablecloth room with multi-course pacing.
BEST FOR
anniversary, date night, european cuisine
01THE VERDICT · WHY IT'S ON THE LIST
MATA HARI RESTAURANT.
Pratumnak's elegant European fine-dining secret with a stunning ocean-view garden terrace
EuropeanGermanFrenchMediterraneanFine dining
WHAT TO ORDER · SIGNATURE
Pan-seared foie gras with port reduction
DID YOU KNOW
Pratumnak's elegant European fine-dining secret with a stunning ocean-view garden terrace
02BY THE NUMBERS
520
GOOGLE REVIEWS
4.5
TRIPADVISOR · /5
$$$
1500-3000 THB
03EDITORS' SCORE · 4 DIMENSIONS
THE SCORECARD.
Editorial score across our four ranking dimensions. Each is computed at the latest visit and reviewed at the next.
CONSISTENCY
8.2/ 10
Across visits, day to day
VALUE
8.9/ 10
Price-to-experience ratio
RETURN
8.5/ 10
How often we'd come back
How we score · Read the editorial standards
04THE ROOM · WHAT TO EXPECT
THE VIBE.
Tablecloth, sommelier, multi-course pacing.
Open over a decade. The fixtures are part of the menu.
Tables of two, low lighting, the right pace for a long conversation.
Built for two. Don't bring a crowd.
The wine programme rewards a glass at the bar before the meal.
05EDITOR'S NOTE · HOW TO EAT HERE
THE PLAY.
3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Book ahead — the good tables go two to three weeks out, the weekend slots earlier.
- Order: Pan-seared foie gras with port reduction.
- Expect roughly 1500-3000 THB per person for a full meal ($$$). Wine and pairings can add 50–100% on top.
06BEST FOR · WHEN TO PICK THIS ONE
WHEN TO COME.
AnniversaryDate nightEuropean cuisineWine loversQuiet Dinner
07GETTING THERE · TRANSIT & DISTANCES
HOW TO GET HERE.
From the airport
✈️
AIRPORT
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
86 km·118 min by car·~1,756 THB taxi
✈️
AIRPORT
U-Tapao Airport (UTP)
31 km·51 min by car·~677 THB taxi
🏙️
CITY
Bangkok City Center
101 km·136 min by car·bus 117 THB · van 200 THB
Closest hotels & landmarks
🌃
LANDMARK
Walking Street
1.1 km · 14 min walk
🛕
LANDMARK
Big Buddha Hill
1.3 km · 15 min walk
🏨
HOTEL
Royal Cliff Pattaya
1.3 km · 15 min walk
🏨
HOTEL
Avani Pattaya
1.3 km · 16 min walk
08HOURS · TUE · 18:00-23:00
OPEN WHEN.
MONClosedCLOSED
TUE18:00-23:00OPEN
WED18:00-23:00OPEN
THU18:00-23:00OPEN
FRI18:00-23:00OPEN
SAT18:00-23:00OPEN
SUN18:00-23:00OPEN
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 38 252 870
AreaPratumnak
CuisineEuropean
Price tier$$$ · 1500-3000 THB
Today18:00-23:00
Coords12.9201°N · 100.8634°E
12FAQ · WHAT READERS ASK
QUICK ANSWERS.
Do I need a reservation at Mata Hari Restaurant?
Yes. Mata Hari Restaurant is a $$$ european room — most weekend evening slots book two to three weeks out. Call +66 38 252 870 or use the contact link on this page.
What's the dress code at Mata Hari Restaurant?
Smart casual. Long trousers, closed-toe shoes, collared shirt advisable. Jackets aren't required but most diners arrive dressed up. No beachwear.
How much does dinner cost at Mata Hari Restaurant?
Expect roughly 1500-3000 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 Mata Hari Restaurant?
Pan-seared foie gras with port reduction. If it's your first visit, that's the order.
What time does Mata Hari Restaurant open today?
Today (Tuesday): 18:00 to 23:00. Closed Monday.
Where is Mata Hari Restaurant?
Pratumnak Soi 5, Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. The full address and a one-tap Maps link are in the Find It block above.
Are there vegetarian options at Mata Hari Restaurant?
Yes — Mata Hari Restaurant has dedicated vegetarian dishes on the menu. Vegan options on request — flag at booking.
Is Mata Hari Restaurant suitable for kids?
It's an adult-leaning room — sit-down service, multi-course pacing. Older children are welcome; toddlers may struggle with the timing. No kids menu.
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.
Date Night#01Best European#02Expat Favourites#10Fine Dining#05Best French Bakery#04Hidden Gems#03Romantic#01Best Top 10 French Restaurants In Pattaya#04Best Top 10 German European Restaurants In Pattaya#03Best Top 10 Italian Restaurants In Pattaya#10Best Top 10 Wine Bars Pattaya#05Wine Lists#03Anniversary#03Eat in Pratumnak#03Near Avani Pattaya#12Near Bali Hai Pier#10Near Big Buddha Hill#06Near Royal Cliff Pattaya#06Near Sheraton Pattaya#12Near Walking Street#03The Pattaya 50#04
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