Yet another worthwhile trek out to Jomtien to experience the gastronomic delights of the trendy Tomas Wine Bar and Restaurant, located at 125/18 Jomtien Beach Road, past the second police box opposite Soi Chaiyapreuk. Tomas is expertly run by veteran restaurateurs Mathieu Corporaal and Khun Chaweewan (Tik) Phoothaworn both of Tulip House fame; a truly wonderful Dutch restaurant also located on Jomtien Beach Road.  
 
Named after Mathieu’s 9 year old son, Tomas opened in July 2009 and is undeniably a beautiful and elegantly decorated restaurant and wine bar with a spacious outdoor terrace (al fresco) eating area that has an enviable view over the bay.  The food and service is equally impressive as Tomas is continuously amassing a regular clientele throughout the week and has fast become one of Jomtien’s premier haunts offering first rate cuisine at amazingly fair prices. 

Like any quality restaurant, Tomas presents a sensible and skillfully arranged menu with a selection of carefully chosen dishes prepared with the freshest seasonal ingredients.   It is arranged with a tempting number of appetizers ranging from around 190 baht for Parma Ham and Melon or Scallops in Cream Sauce.  Throughout the day one can enjoy a good assortment of Soups, Sandwiches and Burgers around 110 to 160 baht.  For a light meal try one of the Pasta or Pizza dishes all around 150-195 baht.  From the main dishes, which has a fine selection of traditional Meats, Seafood and Fish dishes, one can choose recipes such as Chicken Stuffed with Spinach (310 baht); excellent local Tenderloin at 395 baht right up to 780 baht for top quality New Zealand T-Bone Steak.  Tomas also provides a very extensive range of Thai cuisine with authentic dishes around 150 baht.

So to the proof of the pudding! We tried three appetisers: Beef Carpaccio and Mussels in Garlic and Cheese Sauce.  Excellent textured pieces of air dried Beef, Gherkin slices and shavings of Parmesan Cheese smothered with Virgin Olive Oil; plus an equally luscious plump New Zealand Mussels dish served with a perfect Garlic and Cheese Sauce.  Both at a very reasonable 190 baht!   The other appetiser is a house specialty, a simple yet flavorsome homemade Chicken Liver Pate served on Toast and at 150 baht – a bargain!

We then tried a first class Grilled Lamb Cutlet dish served with a beautiful tasting Anchovy Garlic Butter Sauce (395 baht).   Again from the grill section it had to be a house specialty; New Zealand Tenderloin Steak, a prime cut of ‘top of the bill’ tender Beef Steak for 780 baht.  Both served with a choice of Potato, fresh Vegetables and Salad.
Being a Wine Bar, there is a very good wine cellar with fine international wines ranging from 780 to 1,500 baht a bottle.   So, for a quality good value dining experience, visit the elegant Tomas Wine Bar and Restaurant on Jomtien Beach Road.

Open every day from 11.30am until late.  Good street parking along Jomtien Beach Road.     Telephone: 038 231 720 or 087 941 4015.