Where to Eat in Ubon Ratchathani: The Best Restaurants and Bars

March 24, 2018 Oliva Fomby

Ubon Ratchathani (Thai: อุบลราชธานี, pronounced [ʔubon râːt.tɕʰa.tʰaːniː]) is one of the four major cities of Isan (Khorat/Nakhon Ratchasima, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, and Khon Kaen), also known as the "big four of Isan". The city is on the Mun River in the south-east of the Isan region of Thailand. It is known as Ubon (อุบลฯ) for short. The name means "royal lotus city". The provincial seal features a pond with a lotus flower and leaves in a circular frame. Ubon was the administrative centre of Ubon Ratchathani Province. As of 2006, the Ubon urban area had a population of about 200,000. This included 85,000 in Thetsaban Nakhon Ubon Ratchathani (Ubon municipality), 30,000 each in Thetsaban Mueang Warin Chamrap (Warin municipality) and Thetsaban Tambon Kham Yai, 24,000 in Thetsaban Tambon Saen Suk, 10,000 in each of Thetsaban Tambon Pathum and Tambon Kham Nam Saep, and 6,000 in Thetsaban Tambon Ubon.
Things to do in Ubon Ratchathani

1. Spago

179/1-4 Upparat road | Tambon Nai Mueang Mueang Ratchathani, Ubon Ratchathani 34000, Thailand Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Wheelchair Accessible Italian, Pizza, European, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +66 45 900 629
Excellent
65%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 130 reviews

Spago

Spago Italian Restaurant is a welcome addiction to the small number of Western restaurants in Ubon Ratchathani. We specialise in Original Italian food prepared and cooked by owner and professional Italian chef. Pizza, pasta, vegetarian and many delicious dishes on our extensive menu. Apart from our wonderful food we have a well stocked wine cellar, wine by the glass from bottled wine, cocktails, spirits and a large range of local and imported beers. Our in house pasty chef creates cakes and Deserts to tempt one and all. We look forward to greeting you at Spago Italian restaurant. We accept Visa and Master card for your convenience

Reviewed By Adrian_Dias - Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

My experience at Spago has been thoroughly satisfying enough. They serve great pastas, good wine and pizzas that are decent enough. I do feel that any restaurant deserves a few chances and I haven't tried enough menu items yet. I am excited to go again now that they have reopened and see what the new menu has to offer - which might make me change my rating.

2. Indochine - Ubon Ratchahani

170 Next to Wat Chaeng Sappasit Road Nai Mueang Subdistrict Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol Asian, Vietnamese, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +66 45 245 584
Excellent
26%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 89 reviews

Indochine - Ubon Ratchahani

Reviewed By Sirchai - Sisaket, Thailand

I was there alone, with family and colleagues. The food is great and of high quality.
What's really important is that the food's always fresh, I was never disappointed.
No matter if you try still alive shrimp or any other dishes, it's a nice place to eat out.

3. Peppers Restaurant & Bakery

297/2-3 Uppalisan Road, Ubon Ratchathani 34000, Thailand Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards European, Mexican, Pizza, International, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch HK$24 - HK$102 +66 45 245 275
Excellent
64%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 178 reviews

Peppers Restaurant & Bakery

Welcome to Peppers Restaurant & Bakery. We offer a large selection of Western and Thai food as well as quite a assortment of homemade cakes and pastries. Or just enjoy a Latte in our comfortable, air-conditioned, couch area ( Free Wifi ) or sit outside and watch the planes land and take-off. We look forward to serving you soon.

Reviewed By MajorBlow - London, United Kingdom

We dined here on the strength of its popularity for good steak. They offer a choice of Western cuts and boast they're the best Farang food restaurant in Ubon.
We ordered shrimp rolls for starters. They hadn't been on the table 2 minutes when a waiter served one of our steaks (medium). We sent it back as we hadn't eaten our first course. If our second steak hadn't been ordered well done then that too would likely have been served too soon.
The steaks were from a local farm of some note. The meat was really delicious. Just a shame the staff had no training in how to serve to European standards, and instead just delivered the food as and when it became available out of the wok Thai style.
We brought a bottle of own wine and the corkage was 200B.
We would need to be in a good mood to return.

4. Risotto

Chayangkul Road, Soi 30, Ubon Ratchathani 34000, Thailand Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Takeout Italian, Pizza, European, Mediterranean Dinner, Lunch +66 86 259 5289
Excellent
53%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

Risotto

Reviewed By Phil M - Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand

Having lived in Ubon for 5 years now, we have tried many, many restaurants. This is clearly the best in quality, ambience AND value.
It is much cheaper than the higher rated restaurants on this list while keeping great quality. My favourite dishes are the risottos and pizzas. Next time I'm trying the cheesecake (to see if they can make genuine cheesecake, which is very hard to find in Thailand). To add to the good points above, I always feel like I'm eating in someone's home - given its homely feel inside. The only issue I have is that they accept only cash (not credit card), but this is not a big deal as it is cheaper than the other restaurants anyway.

5. Zaap Soi 9

U Park, Chayangkun Rd., Ubon Ratchathani 34000, Thailand +66 85 490 0440
Excellent
30%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 23 reviews

Zaap Soi 9

Reviewed By MeMock - Australia

It was big at the previous place but this new joint is even bigger! Massive Thai menu, inside air con area as well as outside area. Orders taken via iPads etc. Service can be slow, food and drinks are pretty good. Live entertainment later in the evening. A good place for a night out with friends, not a romantic dinner. Look out for the mozzies.

6. Smile Pub & Restaurant

200/1 Sri Narong Road, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District., Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Takeout Bar, Asian, Thai, Pub Dinner, Late Night +66 45 240 388
Excellent
33%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 53 reviews

Smile Pub & Restaurant

Reviewed By Neil B - Douglas, United Kingdom

This is my family's favourite restaurant in Ubon. Consitantly great food, drinks and entertainment. Fantastic range of seafood and fish as well as the usual range of beer and wine. You can dine inside or out. Great staff who are very professional delivering great service and advice. Do yourself a favour.

7. Golfer House

457, Soi Phichit Rangsan Lane, Samakkhi School area, Phichit Rangsan Rd., Nai Muang Sub-District, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand Vietnamese Lunch +66 45 261 196
Excellent
29%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 17 reviews

Golfer House

Reviewed By Paopatchara K - Leeds, United Kingdom

Fresh veggies and food. Small restaurant but packed with flavour. They have air-conditioning which really helps during hot days.
A must try are -
Crispy pancakes
Nam Nuang
Banana flower spicy salad.
Service can be busy during lunch. (I always try to eat before or after peak hours.)

8. Wrong Way Cafe

Pha Daeng Road, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Serves Alcohol Bar, Asian, Thai, Pub Dinner
Excellent
35%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 41 reviews

Wrong Way Cafe

Reviewed By SuidAfrikanerInAsia

Tried the wrong way burger.
Delicious but the size was disappointing.
On the menu it seems as if it covers more than half the plate. (Photos below)
But in reality it is smaller than the palm of my hand.
Just onder 200 baht.
Thai food was good.
Condiments fresh.
Service was fine.
Good setting.
Pool table.
Friendly staff.

9. The Outside Inn

11 Suriyat Rd. | Across From Suriyat Soi 4, Near Wat Si Pradu, Ubon Ratchathani 34000, Thailand Parking Available, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards Mexican, Bar, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner HK$16 - HK$63 +66 88 581 2069
Excellent
75%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 133 reviews

The Outside Inn

The Outside Inn is a unique and intimate place to stay, eat, enjoy a coffee or a drink, or just relax in Ubon Ratchathani. Made-from-scratch Mexican food, amazing burgers and other American & Western choices, as well as a full Thai menu. A full drink menu including authentic cocktails, beer, wine, coffee, and other non-alcoholic drinks. A beautiful garden setting with classic Thai and Isaan style and architecture. All located in the city of Ubon, within easy walking distance of restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, and night life.

Reviewed By TexaThai - Texas USA

We not only enjoyed the Tex-Mex queso & chips, but 3 other Mexican dishes on the menu. The Thai food menu looked good, but we were just in the mood for something different. We enjoyed everything! And getting to chat with the owner with his little daughter. Keeping this one on the list if we get back to Ubon.

10. Kuey-Jab 99

97 Phichit Rangsan Road,Nai Mueang, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand Takeout Asian Breakfast, Lunch +66 45 260 424
Excellent
36%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 33 reviews

Kuey-Jab 99

Reviewed By Panyawat T - Bangkok, Thailand

We just arrived Ubon Ratchatani and want to have Noodle. This shop is not far from airport, just about 2 km.
We don’t disappoint with the taste. The soup is tasty, there is chicken, pork rib, pork sausage, egg to eat with noodle.
Recommended to try hot noodle soup here!!

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