In Bangkok, the question is not only where to dine but the choice of cuisines. Each part of Thailand has a regional twist to the local food, but all regions are represented in Bangkok.
Issan food, curry, northern sausage, papaya salad, Indian, Japanese, Chinese and international restaurants all vie for the Thai and tourist customer alike.
Only wine and sea food delicacies tend to be expensive. Of course high society restaurants are expensive world wide.
A few notable restaurants are:
Thai
Thai House - Sukumvit Soi 7 above Foodland
Ban Khun Pho - 458/7-9 Siam Square Soi 8
Baan Kanitha - 36/1 Sukumvit Soi 23
Sara Jane's - Ground Floor, Sindhorn Tower 1, Wireless Rd
Silom Village - Silom Road
Indian
Akbar - 1/4 Sukumvit Soi 3
Bangkok Brindawan - 41/1 Silom Soi 19
Cafe India - 460/8 Surawongse Road
International
Le Normandie (French) - Oriental Hotel
Le Bouchon (French)- 37/17 Patpong Soi 2
Bourbon Street (Cajun) - Sukumvit Soi 22 Washington Square
Hard Rock Cafe - 424/3-6 Siam Square Soi 11