★ 4.3
GOOGLE · /5
JOMTIEN TALAY PAO
"Pattaya's live-shellfish BBQ buffet — pick crabs and prawns from iced tanks, grill at your table, 429 baht all-you-can-eat with free-flow soft drinks in a smoky Nong Prue pavilion."
DIRECTORY · RESEARCHED· Sources verified · 2026-06-01· Phone · from public listings
00AT A GLANCE · 10-SECOND READ
THE CASE FOR
Open-air BBQ hall on Chaiyaphruek — plastic chairs, table grills, and a constant haze of charcoal smoke.
SKIP IF
Thai Seafood is not the meal you're after tonight.
BEST FOR
seafood, groups, families
01THE LISTING · WHAT WE KNOW
JOMTIEN TALAY PAO.
Jomtien Talay Pao is Pattaya's best-known live-seafood BBQ buffet — a sprawling open-air hall on Chaiyaphruek where you pick shellfish from iced tanks, grill at your table, and refill from hot and cold stations until closing. At roughly 429 THB per adult (free-flow soft drinks included), the value proposition is the volume of live crab, prawns, oysters, and squid rather than white-tablecloth service. Weekends and holidays run a queue at the door — register on arrival and expect smoke, fans, and a mostly Thai crowd. Editors have not visited; price, hours, phone, and address from Buzzin Pattaya; rating and buffet format from InTravel and Trip.com moments checked 2026-06-01.
SeafoodThaiBuffetBbqJomtien
WHAT TO ORDER · SIGNATURE
Live prawns and crab from the self-service tanks (grilled at your table)
DID YOU KNOW
The roster slug says naklua and the scaffold name was Talay Pao Seafood — the verified venue is Jomtien Talay Pao on Chaiyaphruek in Nong Prue, not Naklua market.
02BY THE NUMBERS
2,402
GOOGLE REVIEWS
$$
400-500 THB
03RESEARCH SUMMARY · NOT A VISITED REVIEW
WHAT WE KNOW.
Editors have not visited this restaurant. This page summarizes publicly available information — Google ratings, address, hours, and phone — verified remotely on 2026-06-01. It is not an editorial score or ranking.
★ 4.3
GOOGLE · PUBLIC
2,402
GOOGLE REVIEWS
$$
400-500 THB THB
SOURCES CHECKED
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04THE ROOM · WHAT TO EXPECT
THE VIBE.
Open-air BBQ hall on Chaiyaphruek — plastic chairs, table grills, and a constant haze of charcoal smoke.
Self-service tanks of live crab, prawns, oysters, and squid — you carry your catch to the grill.
Hot buffet, cold salad bar, and chef stations sit beside the seafood line; soft drinks are free-flow.
Weekend evenings mean a numbered queue at the door — arrive when they open at 15:00–15:30 for shorter waits.
Mostly Thai families and Bangkok day-trippers; Grab or a car is easier than expecting a taxi after 21:00.
05EDITOR'S NOTE · HOW TO EAT HERE
THE PLAY.
3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Arrive at opening (15:30 weekdays, 15:00 weekends) and put your name on the queue board before the dinner rush.
- Start with live prawns and crab on your grill; budget 429 THB per adult plus beer if you want it.
- Call +66 95 329 6779 or plan transport home — the Chaiyaphruek location is 20–30 minutes from central Pattaya.
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 · 15:00 – 22:00
OPEN WHEN.
MON15:30 – 22:00OPEN
TUE15:30 – 22:00OPEN
WED15:30 – 22:00OPEN
THU15:30 – 22:00OPEN
FRI15:30 – 22:00OPEN
SAT15:00 – 22:00OPEN
SUN15:00 – 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 95 329 6779
AreaJomtien
CuisineThai Seafood
Price tier$$ · 400-500 THB
Today15:00 – 22:00
Coords12.9060°N · 100.9055°E
12FAQ · WHAT READERS ASK
QUICK ANSWERS.
Do I need a reservation at Jomtien Talay Pao?
Walk-ins are fine on weekday lunch but Jomtien Talay Pao fills up on weekends and prime-time evenings — book by Thursday for Friday or Saturday. Call +66 95 329 6779.
What's the dress code at Jomtien Talay Pao?
Casual. Shorts and sandals are fine; you can dress up if you want, no one will mind.
How much does dinner cost at Jomtien Talay Pao?
Expect roughly 400-500 THB per person for a full meal ($$). 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 Jomtien Talay Pao?
Live prawns and crab from the self-service tanks (grilled at your table). If it's your first visit, that's the order.
What time does Jomtien Talay Pao open today?
Today (Sunday): 15:00 – 22:00.
Where is Jomtien Talay Pao?
143/116 Thanon Chaiyaphruek, 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 Jomtien Talay Pao?
Limited. Jomtien Talay Pao is built around its meat or seafood programme; vegetarians can usually get sides assembled into a meal but it's not the room's strength.
Is Jomtien Talay Pao kid-friendly?
Yes. Highchairs, a kids menu, and staff who welcome the noise. Best at lunch and early evening.
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