The Sevenseas Restaurant
Tucked into the Ho Rattanachai area of Ayutthaya, The Sevenseas Restaurant offers a surprisingly full evening out alongside its daytime dining. Beyond the extensive Thai and Western menus, the venue hosts live music and serves cocktails, making it a rare find in a city better known for temple-hopping than nightlife. A charming personal touch sees the owner displaying guests' national flags at their table, and the warm, attentive service draws consistent praise from international visitors. The food spans freshly prepared Thai classics and Western dishes, with standout recommendations from visitors including the seafood stir-fried rice, spicy Thai seafood spaghetti, Tom Kha soup, and chicken cashew. Portions are considered well-made and generous for the budget price point, and the cocktails are noted as both strong and well-priced. The decorations add character to the space, giving it more personality than a typical casual eatery. Good to know: The restaurant opens daily at noon and stays open until 11 PM, so it suits both lunch breaks during temple visits and longer evening meals. Those hoping to catch the live music should plan for an evening visit rather than lunch. As a budget-friendly venue with a lot going for it, tables can fill during popular hours, so arriving a little early for dinner is advisable, particularly on weekends.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After The Sevenseas Restaurant, round out your day in Ayutthaya with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
My girlfriend and I had lunch here this afternoon 06/12/25. The menu is excellent with both Thai and Western dishes and plenty of choices. The quality of the food was excellent, it was well made, well cooked the ingredients used were obviously very good and it was all very tasty. The price was great and I would go there again and recommend the restaurant.
The dishes we tried were INCREDIBLE! I highly recommend the seafood stir fried rice and the spicy Thai seafood spaghetti (get it mild even if you like spicy food and handle it well). The gentleman that served us was kind and personable.
A great night out. Very attentive staff. Good live music. A good friendly price on all menu items. Great European food as well as an extensive Thai menu. Excellent cocktails that taste good and strong. I shall return.
Location Info
93 9 ซอยกะมัง Tambon Ho Rattanachai, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand+66 35 957 733Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
Learn the Spice Scale
Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.
Follow the Crowds
The busiest street stalls are almost always the best — high turnover means fresh ingredients and a recipe that locals vouch for. An empty restaurant at dinner time is a red flag.
Ice Is Safe
Factory-made tube or cylinder ice (used in virtually all restaurants and stalls) is made from purified water and is safe to consume. You don't need to skip the iced Thai tea.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: August – October (flooding risk)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
22°C – 38°C(72°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Hua Lamphong (~1.5 hrs, very cheap). Minivan from Bangkok's Mo Chit (~1.5 hrs). Day trip by car from Bangkok is easy.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Boat tours on the river