The Captain’s Corner Steak House has been operating for
seven years at its location on Thappraya Road, nestled between the Residence
Garden and the Residence Suites. A short distance from South Pattaya it has
become a landmark in an area that has seen many changes. It was also some
time since the Dining Out team had visited the restaurant, so it was of
interest to us to see if it had been able to maintain its position as a good
family venue.
The
tables are arranged in a semi-garden setting, but this is covered for the
most part, with overhead fans to keep the diners cool. In one corner there
is a sit-up bar, whilst along the far wall there is the salad servery, the
‘butcher’s shop’ and then the large two-man BBQ.
The range of salad vegetables on offer is reasonably
extensive, but does depend on local market availability. On our evening
there was quail eggs, capsicum (bell peppers), sweet corn, mixed vegetables,
onions, tomatoes, cauliflower and snow peas. To go with these items there
were three salad dressings plus garlic bread or French bread.
The BBQ items on offer included a foil-wrapped baked
potato, beef steaks, New York cut steak (tenderstretch), ribs, chicken legs,
chicken skewers, pork medallions, marinated pork steaks, shashliks, pork
sausages, cocktail sausages wrapped in bacon on skewers, fish steaks, squid,
prawns on skewers, and probably more that I missed as I pondered over my
choices!
The concept is very simple, and by now the staff have
made it foolproof. You begin with picking up your plate which has a number
with it. Move into the ‘butcher’s shop’ and choose you BBQ items and
give them to the BBQ chef’s little helper, keeping the number which you
show at the table, so they can marry up the BBQ with the right table.
Another word about the BBQ will not go astray here - steak items are cooked
‘medium’ unless you order otherwise.
Having done that, go to the salad area and select your
salad items, and the salad dressing(s) you want, and take them back to the
table to nibble while the BBQ items are cooked. The salad items were fresh
too, and I particularly liked the garlic dressing. When your BBQ items are
ready, one of the friendly waitresses will bring the plate right to your
table. Simple!
Madame felt like seafood and had chosen a fish steak and
(several) prawn skewers. These came with a spicy sauce which she enjoyed
immensely.
I had gone for the meats, being a card-carrying
carnivore, and at the suggestion of Kannikar Ottesen, one of the driving
forces behind the Captain’s Corner concept, I also tried the New York cut
beef (as well as some marinated steak and some thick pork medallions). The
Captain’s Corner Steak House lived up to its name. Great steaks and
correctly cooked, too, over the charcoal grill, leaving that real BBQ
flavour. Of course there were also different sauces (including BBQ) and
mustards to go with the meats.
It is pleasing to report that the Captain’s Corner
Steak House has not just maintained its position, but has expanded its range
while keeping the same high standard in food. The all-you-can-eat offer is
still there, and I defy anyone to leave and complain they have not had
enough to eat. The ‘tenderstretch’ beef was excellent, but to be
perfectly frank, all the BBQ items we tried were excellent.
With the full adult price only B. 295 plus VAT, and
children under 12 at half price, this has to be a preferred venue for
families as well as couples. The Elvis fans should also make a note of the
Wednesday evening appearances of “The King” (on our Wednesday night it
was packed, so a table booking might be good insurance). On other nights
there is easy-listening music. Very highly recommended.
The Captain’s Corner Steak House, 146/107 Thappraya Road (between the
Residence Garden and the Residence Suites and before Mr. Mac’s Hotel),
telephone 038 364 318, free pick-up service from hotels in Pattaya and
Jomtien, telephone 038 364 314; email [email protected]. Secure
parking outside.
