Alter Ego
Serious cooking and a drinks list ten pages deep, in a dim little room that won't rush you.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 18:00–23:00
- Price
- $$$$
- Luxury
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.
Details
- Phone
- +66 98 328 8887
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Why go, and how to do it well
The food is the reason to come. Plates arrive properly composed, portions are generous enough that even light eaters clear them, and the pricing lands well below what the cooking would suggest. Desserts get mentioned as often as the mains. There's a wine list worth paying attention to, and a Belgian beer selection that regulars come back for. The full drinks menu runs past ten pages, which tells you where the owner's heart is.
Now the caveat. The room is dark and the retro bar styling doesn't quite hang together, and one reviewer found the whole look aimless rather than moody. Dress code enforcement is loose too, so don't expect a hushed fine-dining bubble at ฿฿฿฿ prices. Service can swing depending on who's on. The experienced staff are excellent, the newer ones less sure. None of that dents the kitchen. If you want a long unhurried evening in Pattaya without a cover charge or a floor show attached, this is where I'd send you.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
Back again after one year, and he still actual as best food experience here in Pattaya! Worth the visit! High standard, it could deserve at least a Michelin star. Added just a couple of pictures related to last dinner here, just to show. But definitively yoy must go there and try the whole food experience by yourselves. Lat but not leasr, good wine selection.
Great service, cosy little restaurant and amazing wait staff. But most importantly, impeccable food and a fabulous array of Belgian beers. This place is super good value for the quality of food. I haven’t had a better meal in Pattaya!
Quite mixed experience in this Pattaya restaurant. The food quality and presentation on nice plates is excellent. All good! But I didn’t feel very comfortable for many reasons. The retro bar and lightning in the restaurant has no concept. It does not fit, it’s dark and neither chic or cool. Just old without a plan. Service is ok, young lady had no clue, but the older one one has much more experience. Totally unacceptable is that British guy with his Thsi girlfriend gets access to the bar in swimming shirts and tank top. This tespectless outfit in a restaurant which charges 1609 THB for the food is simply insane. No wonder, that’s its empty on a Saturday evening in high season. The best days are over here, sorry.
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216, 36 Thanon Pattayasaisong, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
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Alter Ego: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alter Ego worth visiting?
Alter Ego holds a 4.7★ rating from 101 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Pattaya.
What are the opening hours of Alter Ego?
Alter Ego is typically open 18:00–23:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
How expensive is Alter Ego?
Alter Ego is premium (฿฿฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Pattaya.
When is the best time to visit Alter Ego?
The best months to visit Pattaya are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: September – October (wettest months).
Where is Alter Ego located?
Alter Ego is at 216, 36 Thanon Pattayasaisong, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand, in Pattaya. Getting around Pattaya: Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes); Grab (widely available).
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