Art Cafe

SETTING

Now in its fourth year, this colonialstyle house sits in a lush garden, into which the verandah dining area opens out. The airconditioned interior displays paintings, both originals and reproductions. Six exhibitions of local artists’ works are held each year.

FOOD

The menu is not large, but is trilingual – French/English/German – and does have some additional Thai items. The blackboard menu with rotating specials is just as extensive, with items such as goose, turkey, lobster and barracuda, depending upon availability. Tiger prawns flamed in pastis features fresh, full-bodied prawns. Roast beef in red wine sauce is well worth consideration, and pork fillet medallions in whole-grain mustard sauce comes with a small tower of potato with baked garlic and is worth it, even if just for the potatoes alone. Do not leave without trying apple tart, its signature dish and the pride of attentive owner Jo Stetten. It is superb, though five red berries dessert runs a close second. With hot French bread seemingly endless, and the balmy Pattaya climate in the evenings, it is a very artistic Mediterranean experience where you are welcome to linger after dining.

WINES

The selection of old and new world wines range in price between 750 baht for the wine of the month to 8,600 baht for a Grand Cru Classe de Graves.

SERVICE

Smiling and efficient service personnel attired in European-style long aprons.

PRICE

Two or three course dinner for two can be enjoyed for less than 1,500 baht without wine.

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