Where to eat in Patong Beach?
Contents
- Where to eat in Patong Beach?
- Thai restaurants in Patong and Kalim
- 1. Kaab Gluay Thai Restaurant
- 2. Ta Khai Restaurant
- 3. Paan Yaah Seafood
- 4. No. 9 Restaurant
- 5. Hern Coffee and Bistro
- 6. Kalim Rim Lay
- 7. Patong Sunset View Restaurant
- 8. Briley Chicken Rice
- 9. No.6 in Patong
- 10. No.6 on the Hill
- 11. Little Tiger
- International Restaurants in Patong
- 1. Acqua
- 2. La Gritta at Amari Phuket
- 3. Sea Salt Lounge
- 4. Naughty Nuri’s Phuket
- 5. Roxane Cafe Restaurant
- 5. Sizzle Rooftop Restaurant
- Patong Beach Map
- More reading
There are so many restaurants in Patong Beach; you would think that finding great Thai food would be easy. But if you know Thailand, you soon will realise that too many of them serve a toned-down version of Thai cuisine or something very far from local food. We understand and respect that many travellers are new to Thai food and might lack the experience to compare.
We have lived in Thailand for 28 years, and we are very passionate about Thai food, so we might sound a little harsh. We go out there as often as possible, trying new places and restaurants people talk about on social media. So here is our list of the Best Thai and international restaurants to try in Patong. This page keeps growing as we explore and try new restaurants.
Thai restaurants in Patong and Kalim
1. Kaab Gluay Thai Restaurant
Kaab Kluay is an old-time favourite, run by a local who’s been serving excellent Thai food at the right price for decades. Expats living in Patong know the place very well and often take their guests or customers there for a real Thai dinner. The restaurant is on the outskirt of town, just before the Thai temple you saw when entering Patong, so you probably need a short tuk-tuk ride to get there. The restaurant has an indoor and an outdoor area and is quite big so you won’t need a reservation. Note that it’s by a busy road, so it’s not exactly a romantic dinner. Read more
Location: 58/3 Phrabaramee Road, Patong Beach Phuket
Open: Daily 11 am – 2 am
Phone: 081 787 7830
Price: Affordable
2. Ta Khai Restaurant
Ta Khai restaurant at Rosewood hotel Phuket serves superb sustainable Thai cuisine in a rustic village-style atmosphere. The restaurant is set in a garden by the sea, on the beautiful Tri Trang Beach. As the price is quite high, it’s not your everyday dinner so keep it for a special occasion. In addition, Ta Khai received a ‘Michelin Plate’ from the Michelin Guide for Phuket. Read more
Location: Rosewood Resort, 88/28 Muen-Ngern Road, Tri Trang Beach, Patong, Phuket 83150
Open: 6 pm – 10 pm
Tel: 76 356 888
Price: Expensive
3. Paan Yaah Seafood
Paan Yaah is a restaurant with a unique seaside location just outside Patong, past Kalim Beach. It’s a little more upmarket without being expensive (well, everyone has a different perception of what expensive means), and it’s a place for a romantic Thai dinner. The restaurant looks like an old house with dim lighting and candles on the table. It’s now quite popular, so you should book as early as possible if you wish to get a table by the water. Read more
Location: 249 Prabaramee Road, Kalim Bay, Patong Beach, Phuket
Tel: 076 290450
Open: daily from 11 am – 11 pm
Price: Affordable
4. No. 9 Restaurant
Number 9 is a modest Thai restaurant much talked about on social media. The design is not impressive, and the location by the street makes it somewhat anonymous. The menu is long, offering both Thai and European cuisine. We tried it a couple of times, and we liked the Thai food! It’s not toned down unless you ask, and it is tasty as Thai food should be. The setting is comfortable, the restaurant is spotless, and the staff is very friendly. Read more
Location: 209 Phrabarami Rd, Tambon Patong, Phuket 83150
Open: 12 noon – 10 pm
Phone: 076 341 575
Price: Cheap
5. Hern Coffee and Bistro
Hern Coffee and Bistro is a new, cool, and well-designed Thai restaurant on the beachfront of Patong. The location in front of the well-known Baan Lamai hotel is very convenient, making it a great place to enjoy dinner with a good atmosphere within walking distance from Bangla Walking Street. If you plan to party tonight, this is a good place to enjoy great food because everyone knows that a party is better with a full and happy stomach. Read more
Location: Patong Beach
Address: 66 Thaweewong Rd, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150
Hours: 8 am – 11 pm
Phone: 076 344 135
Price: a bit high
6. Kalim Rim Lay
Kalim Rim Lay is a tiny local restaurant hidden by the water past Kalim Beach. You will need a short ride to get there, but it’s not far. The food is 100% local and can be quite spicy (unless you ask for ‘mai pet’, which means’ not spicy’). The location is great, and sitting in little bamboo huts is a unique experience that was very common 20 years ago around Phuket. Read more
Location: Phrabaramee road, past Kalim Beach, Patong, Phuket
Open: 9 am – 8.30 pm
Tel: 081 539 8873
Price: Cheap
7. Patong Sunset View Restaurant
Address: 60/1 Hasip Pee Road, Kathu Patong Beach, Phuket 83150
Open: 2 pm – 12 am
Phone: 087 887 8039
Price: Affordable
Cuisine: Thai and European cuisine
8. Briley Chicken Rice
Address: 143/6 Thanon Ratuthit Songroipi Rd, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150
Open: 6 am – 8 pm
Phone: 081 597 8380
Price: Cheap
9. No.6 in Patong
There are two restaurants called No.6, and they are sisters. The original one, simply called No6, is in the very centre of Patong. The second one is named ‘Number6 up the hill’ and is, as the names imply, on the south hill of Patong. The original one is a bit of a social phenomenon and a fun proof of the belief that ‘if there is a queue, it must be delicious’. So we queued (when the queue wasn’t too long) and had a try. The food is not bad, but the atmosphere and service are inexistent. You will sit shoulder to shoulder with your neighbour, and staff have no time to be nice to you. So better take advantage of their free shuttle and get a fun ride up the hill. You will get a better view and better sitting. Read more
Location: Ratuthit Songroipi Road, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150
Open: 8.30 am – 12 am
Phone: 081 922 4084
Price: Cheap
10. No.6 on the Hill
Number 6 Restaurant ‘Up The Hill’ is one of the most popular places in Patong Beach, we all know that. But did you know that there are two Number 6? The original and best-known No.6 Restaurant is on Rat-U-Thit Road, not far from Bangla road, and it’s surprisingly crowded if you consider that food is quite average. (Sorry if it hurts, but once you know Thai food, you will understand). Read more.
Location: 32 Soi Phrabarami 3, Patong Beach, Phuket
Open: 8:30 am – 12 pm
Phone: 081 922 4084
Price: Cheap
11. Little Tiger
Little Tiger is a small, hidden restaurant with a superb view, perched on a hillside of Merlin Beach near Patong Beach. Even if you find this remote beach, you might have difficulty spotting Little Tiger, which is why the place is still quiet and peaceful.
Location: On the hill of Merlin Beach, next to Phuket Marriott Resort Merlin Beach
Open: 11 am to 10 pm
Phone: 081 691 9218
Price: a bit high
International Restaurants in Patong
1. Acqua
Acqua is a fantastic Italian restaurant run for just ten years by talented and friendly Chef Alessandro Frau. This exclusive dining has received many awards and accolades, including a ‘Plate’ award but the Phuket Michelin Guide. On the way to Kamala, the beautifully decorated restaurant is almost hidden in Kalim Beach, just outside Patong Beach.
Address: 324/15 Prabaramee Road, Patong, Kalim, Phuket 83100
Open: 5 pm – 11 pm
Phone: 076 618 127
Price: High
Speciality: Modern Italian cuisine
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/acqua.phuket/
2. La Gritta at Amari Phuket
La Gritta Phuket is a fantastic Italian restaurant at Amari Phuket Resort, ranking high among our Most Romantic Restaurants in Phuket.
Location: Amari Phuket, Patong Beach
Address: 2 Muen-ngern Road Beach, Patong, Phuket 83150
Open: 10 am – 12 am
Phone: 076 340 112
Cuisine: Italian
Price: moderate to high
3. Sea Salt Lounge
Sea Salt Lounge and Grill is a beautiful restaurant and a seaside bar built on a prime seafront location in Patong Beach, part of the well-known Diamond Cliff Resort. If you are a little familiar with Patong, Sea Salt is next to the now-defunct Da Maurizio, Joe’s Downstairs and Baan Rim Pa set of restaurants on the way to Kalim Beach and Kamala Beach.
Location: Kalim Beach
Address: 225 Phrabarami Rd, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150
Open: 11 am – 12 am
Phone: 076 623 555
Price: High
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/seasaltpatong/
4. Naughty Nuri’s Phuket
Naughty Nuri’s Phuket is a large restaurant in Patong Beach famous for its signature ribs and piglets. The restaurant is vast and welcoming, and the staff is known to be friendly and cheerful. Most importantly, the food is delicious and well priced.
Address: 122 Thanon Ratuthit Songroipi Rd, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150
Open: 12 pm – 12 am
Phone:076 340 308
Price: Reasonable
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nnphuket/
5. Roxane Cafe Restaurant
Roxane Cafe and Restaurant is a new cafe and restaurant on the beachfront road of Patong Beach in Phuket. The location is convenient, and the food is really good, especially considering the large selection of breakfasts!
Address: 104 Thawewong Rd, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150
Hours: 8 am – 12 am
Phone: 066 042 0979
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/Roxanephuket/
5. Sizzle Rooftop Restaurant
The sizzle Rooftop restaurant is a romantic dining place at the top of the new Avista Hideaway south of Patong Beach. To set the tone, you need to know that this hotel is part of the MGallery by Sofitel, an award-winning luxury resort. The resort sits on a hill, and from this unique vantage point, you can admire two bays: Freedom Beach and Paradise Beach. You are not close to the beach, but you can see far above the forest to the sea.
Address: At Avista Hideaway Resort & Spa, 39/9, Muen-Ngern Rd, Patong Beach
Open: 6 pm – 11 pm
Tel: 076 681 681
Price: a little high
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