★ 4.2
GOOGLE · /5
PREECHA SEAFOOD
"Na Jomtien's no-frills seafood shack — locals' pick for honest grilled fish, salt-crust crab, and prices that still make sense."
DIRECTORY · RESEARCHED· Sources verified · 2026-05-27· Phone confirmed · 2026-05-27
00AT A GLANCE · 10-SECOND READ
THE CASE FOR
Open-air pavilion seating under fans — classic Thai seafood-shack energy.
SKIP IF
Thai Seafood is not the meal you're after tonight.
BEST FOR
seafood, value, locals
01THE VERDICT · WHY IT'S ON THE LIST
PREECHA SEAFOOD.
Preecha is the opposite of Pupen's scale — a family-run Na Jomtien institution down a soi near Ban Amphur Beach, where the regulars order grilled fish and stir-fried crab without looking at a menu. Less spectacle, more repeat business. The kind of place Pattaya old-timers still mention when you ask where to eat seafood without a show.
SeafoodThaiGrilled FishLocal
WHAT TO ORDER · SIGNATURE
Salt-crusted grilled sea bass
DID YOU KNOW
Na Jomtien's thai seafood directory entry — researched and verified. Na Jomtien's no-frills seafood shack — locals' pick for honest grilled fish, salt-crust crab, and prices that still make sense.
02BY THE NUMBERS
8,789
GOOGLE REVIEWS
N/A
TRIPADVISOR · /5
$$
350-700 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
8.0/ 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.
Open-air pavilion seating under fans — classic Thai seafood-shack energy.
Mostly Thai families and Jomtien residents; few tour buses.
Menu is short; the board and the tank tell you what is good today.
Turn off Sukhumvit at Ban Amphur — 300 metres down Soi Na Jomtien 28.
Closes by 21:30; lunch is the calmest service.
05EDITOR'S NOTE · HOW TO EAT HERE
THE PLAY.
3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Ask what came in fresh — whole fish grilled with salt is the default order.
- Pair a stir-fried crab with a simple vegetable and jasmine rice for the table.
- Go at lunch on a weekday if you want the kitchen at its fastest.
06BEST FOR · WHEN TO PICK THIS ONE
WHEN TO COME.
SeafoodValueLocalsGroups
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 · WED · 10:00-21:30
OPEN WHEN.
MON10:00-21:30OPEN
TUE10:00-21:30OPEN
WED10:00-21:30OPEN
THU10:00-21:30OPEN
FRI10:00-21:30OPEN
SAT10:00-21:30OPEN
SUN10:00-21:30OPEN
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 87 484 6458
AreaNa Jomtien
CuisineThai Seafood
Price tier$$ · 350-700 THB
Today10:00-21:30
Coords12.8172°N · 100.9121°E
12FAQ · WHAT READERS ASK
QUICK ANSWERS.
Do I need a reservation at Preecha Seafood?
Walk-ins are fine on weekday lunch but Preecha Seafood fills up on weekends and prime-time evenings — book by Thursday for Friday or Saturday. Call +66 87 484 6458.
What's the dress code at Preecha Seafood?
Casual. Shorts and sandals are fine; you can dress up if you want, no one will mind.
How much does dinner cost at Preecha Seafood?
Expect roughly 350-700 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 Preecha Seafood?
Salt-crusted grilled sea bass. If it's your first visit, that's the order.
What time does Preecha Seafood open today?
Today (Wednesday): 10:00-21:30.
Where is Preecha Seafood?
200/9 Soi Na Jomtien 28, Na Jomtien, Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. The full address and a one-tap Maps link are in the Find It block above.
Are there vegetarian options at Preecha Seafood?
Yes — Preecha Seafood has dedicated vegetarian dishes on the menu. Vegan options on request — flag at booking.
Is Preecha Seafood kid-friendly?
Yes. Highchairs, a kids menu, and staff who welcome the noise. Best at lunch and early evening.
13ALSO APPEARS ON · 6 LISTS
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