What are the Best Sunset Restaurants in Phuket?
Sunset restaurants in Phuket are a great way to end the day with a panoramic view, no matter the season. And people here know that the rainy season offers more dramatic sunsets than the high season because of the monsoon clouds. During the high season, skies are often dull and unattractive, and without clouds, photos are rather bland. But when the last rays of sunlight hit the heavy monsoon clouds, you are in for a spectacular show. In the list of sunset bars below are some of the places I enjoy most to end the day with a drink or a meal. Life in Phuket is fun, and each moment of your stay here should be unforgettable, so pick a place and make your holiday count!
Note that there are many other viewpoints where you can enjoy a sunset, such as the famous Promthep Cape, but the ones I list below are bars or restaurants where you can sit and have a perfect sunset cocktail. Don’t forget to have a look at our list of the best things to do in Phuket as well.
Through the Years
Before rooftop bars became a thing in Phuket, there was really only one place to watch the sunset: Promthep Cape. Locals and tourists would drive all the way down to the southern tip of the island, park along the road, and stand together watching the sky change colour. It was simple and free, and on a good evening, the whole cape would be packed with people.
The first sunset bar I remember was After Beach Bar above Kata Noi. Back then it was more of a small reggae bar, playing Bob Marley on repeat and selling reggae accessories. The terrace always looked a bit precarious to me, hanging off the hillside, but the view was undeniable. It became the place where people realised you could combine a drink with a sunset, and the concept slowly spread across the island. Today, Phuket has dozens of sunset spots, from simple beach restaurants to luxury rooftops. I have been to all of the places listed below, most of them many times, and each one offers something different.
Sizzle
| Location: near Patong Beach |
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Located on the hills of Patong at Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong – MGallery, Sizzle offers amazing sunset sea views from its rooftop terrace. Listed among the Top 25 Restaurants in Phuket, it’s the perfect place to enjoy delicious grilled steaks while relaxing in a lively atmosphere with a bar and DJ music. Whether you're having a romantic dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or just enjoying the view, Sizzle is a must-visit spot for steak lovers and sunset fans.
Address: Tri Trang Beach, 39/9 Muen-Ngern Rd, Patong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150
Open: Rooftop Bar: 5 pm till 11:30 pm
Rooftop Restaurant: 6 pm till 11 pm (Last Kitchen Orders: 10.30 pm)
Cuisine: Steak & Seafood
Tel: +66 95 834 0453
Website: https://www.sizzlerooftopphuket.com/
Baba Nest
| Location: Cape Panwa |
Baba Nest rooftop is the most difficult to get in, but it’s undoubtedly the most rewarding. The 360 rooftop bar of the luxurious Sri Panwa Resort on the southeastern coast of Phuket offered me the most spectacular sunset ever. It’s just really hard to get a table on this minimalist blue ceramic terrace, but once you see it with your own eyes, you will know why it’s worth the effort and the high price tag, too! Everywhere around you are the hills and mountains of Phuket island, and to the north are the limestone cliffs of Phang Nga Bay. Read here how to get there.
Location: Cape Panwa
Address: Sri Panwa Phuket, 88/5 Sakdidej Rd, Phuket 83000
Open: 5 pm – 9 pm
Phone: 076 371 000
The Sundeck Phuket
| Location: Kata Noi Beach |
The Sundeck was a good surprise when it opened, the first modern-design sunset bar in this part of the island. The contemporary design caught my eye on day one, and the open terrace layout felt immediately welcoming. I have been back many times since, usually for the creative cocktails and the cool breeze that flows through the open space. The food is a nice draw as well, Mediterranean-inspired and well presented. It sits just a few meters from the well-known After Beach Bar above Kata Noi Beach, so if one is full, you can try the other.
Location: above Kata Noi Beach
Address: Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100
Open: 11 am – 11 pm
Phone: 064 142 5496
Malika Terrace and Sky Bar
| Location: between Patong and Kamala Beach |
Malika rooftop at Kalima Resort is a great spot, a bit of a drive up the hill from Patong but worth it for the immense terrace and its panoramic view. The 180-degree view covers the Andaman Sea on one side and the entire Patong Bay on the other. To be honest, it is not directly facing the sunset, so it works more as a view bar than a true sunset spot, depending on the season. The view changes as the sun sets and the city lights appear, making the experience even more impressive after dark. If you want one of those photogenic loungers over the water, call in advance because they fill up fast.
Location: Kalima Resort & Spa, between Patong and Kamala
Address: 338/1 Phrabarami Rd, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150
Phone: 076 358 999
After Beach Sunset Bar
| Location: Kata Noi Beach |
After Beach Bar is easy to find and relatively cheap, this large restaurant is very casual, with a discreet and ageing Reggae theme. The Thai food served is good without being exceptional, but the price is affordable. As the restaurant terrace sits high above the beautiful Kata Noi Beach, you can enjoy superb sunset views. Have a look at After Beach Bar, and if you don’t like the style, there are three more restaurants just next to it with different styles. After Beach Bar is just the oldest and best known, there is no dress code, so you can come as you are anytime.
Location: above Kata Noi
Address: 44, Thanon Kata, Kata Beach (Above Kata Noi Beach), Phuket
Open: 9 am – 11 pm
Phone: 089 594 7475
Meg Khram Sunshine Restaurant
| Location: Patong Beach |
Meg Khram was a good surprise, replacing the long-established Baan Rim Pa that dominated this spot at the northern tip of Patong for decades. It is a high-end Thai restaurant with amazing views and good food, beautifully presented. On the evenings I visited, a jazz player and a DJ added a fresh, sophisticated atmosphere that Patong needed. The open-air design lets you watch the sun drop into the Andaman Sea without obstruction. It gets quite busy, so book in advance. One practical warning: parking is small and challenging because this street now has non-stop traffic.
Location: Patong Beach
Address: 223 Phrabarami Rd, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket 83150
Hours: 4 pm – midnight
Tel: 082 693 2426
Casa Boho at Hyatt Regency
| Location: Kamala Beach |
Casa Boho is a superb, colourful Mexican restaurant perched high above the ocean at the Hyatt Regency in Kamala. It was quite a surprise the first time I went. The decoration is bold and fun, and the atmosphere feels completely different from any other sunset spot on the island. The sunset is not directly over the water here, depending on the season, but the panoramic views more than make up for it. The Mexican food is genuinely good and worth the trip on its own. There is an infinity pool right at the restaurant level, and if you order drinks, you can enjoy it while watching the kids splash around, which makes it a great option for families. Non-hotel guests are welcome, but it is a popular spot, so call ahead.
Location: Kamala Beach
Address: 16, 12 Moo 6 Kamala Amphur, Kathu, Phuket, 83150
Hours: 12 pm – 10 pm
Phone: 076 231 234
Dinner in the Sky
| Location: Karon Beach |
Dinner in the Sky is a dining experience suspended 50 metres above Karon Beach. Guests sit at a platform hoisted into the air by a crane, with panoramic views of the coastline below. It is not for everyone, especially if you are uncomfortable with heights, but those who try it say the combination of open sky, sunset views and a multi-course meal makes it genuinely memorable. Sessions run at different times of day, with sunset being the most popular slot. Book in advance as seats are limited.
Location: Karon Beach
Address: No. 193, 36 Patak Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100
Phone: 099 089 1384
Patong Sunset View Restaurant
| Location: Patong Beach |
Patong Sunset View Restaurant is not fancy and not trying to be. It is one of those casual restaurants you find everywhere in Patong, with plastic chairs, a simple menu and affordable prices. What sets it apart is the location, perched on the hillside at the north end of Patong with an unbeatable view over the entire bay. The terrace can welcome quite a few guests, and on a clear evening, the sunset from up here is as good as anywhere on the island. A cold beer and a plate of pad thai with this view costs a fraction of what you would pay at the rooftop bars.
Location: Patong Beach
Address: 60/1 Hasip Pee Road, Kathu Patong Beach, Phuket 83150
Open: 2 pm – 12 am
Phone: 087 887 8039
Kata Rocks
| Location: Kata Beach |
Kata Rocks is an exclusive boutique hotel near Kata Beach with an iconic infinity pool that made it famous. I have had dinner there a couple of times, and the setting is genuinely impressive. It is not a large place, and when the weather is good, everyone wants to eat by the pool, so book in advance. The atmosphere is intimate and romantic, the kind of place where you dress up a little and take your time. If you are looking for somewhere special to propose, this might be the spot. It does not come cheap, but for a memorable evening with sunset views over the Andaman Sea, it delivers.
Location: Kata Beach
Address: 186/22 Kok Tanode Road, Kata Beach, Phuket 83100
Phone: 076 370 777
L’Arome by the Sea
| Location: Patong Beach |
L’Arome by the Sea is a contemporary French fine-dining restaurant set dramatically above Kalim Beach, just north of Patong. I loved the setting the first time I went, and the food was exceptional, fully deserving of its MICHELIN Guide mention. The rooftop bar upstairs is a great place to start the evening with a cocktail before moving to the dining room. The service is polished without being stiff. It is quite expensive, which means it is never really busy, so getting a table is usually easy. The uninterrupted panorama of the Andaman Sea evolves from daylight to sunset and into the night, making it one of the most atmospheric dining experiences on the island.
Location: Kalim Beach
Address: 247 Phrabarami Rd, Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150
Hours: 4 pm – 11 pm, daily
Phone: 06 523 92111, 076 346 271
At The Beach Restaurant
| Location: Khao Khad Beach, Cape Panwa |
At The Beach is a family-run restaurant sitting directly on the sand of Khao Khad Beach on Phuket’s east coast. Tables are set under a large shady tree, and when the tide comes in, you dine with your toes in the water. The menu covers Thai classics and fresh seafood at local prices. Monday evenings feature a fire show around 7:30 pm. A relaxed spot with a unique and rare atmosphere and genuine sunset views.
Location: Khao Khad Beach, Cape Panwa
Address: 3/19 Village No. 8, Cape Panwa, Phuket 83000
Hours: 11 am – 10 pm
Phone: 095 412 9291
The Boathouse
| Location: Kata Beach |
The Boathouse is one of the oldest upmarket restaurants in Phuket, and it holds a special place in my memory. When I arrived in the 90s, I could not afford a dinner there. Everyone talked about it for years. One day I finally could, and it was such a treat. Having a great dinner just above the soft sand of Kata Beach with the sunset colours spreading over the sea was jaw-dropping. I have been back several times since, and while it is less upmarket now than it used to be, it is still a great place to treat yourself to a dinner or lunch by the sea. They hold a Wine Spectator Award with over 150 labels, and the blend of Southern Thai and Western cuisine works well. There is also a stylish pool bar by the beach for pre-dinner drinks.
Location: Kata Beach
Address: 182 Koktanode Road, Kata Beach, Phuket, 83100
Phone: 076 330 015
Open: 6.30 am – 12 am
Fira
| Location: Kata Noi Beach |
Fira is one of the newest rooftops in Phuket, and the views over Kata Noi Beach are seriously impressive. Perched high above the sand, this large rooftop bar and beach club blends Mediterranean vibes with a touch of Phuket luxury — it feels like it was made for sunsets. There’s a lot of space here, with comfy daybeds, private cabanas, and a second-floor restaurant called KIPO. Chef Ramon Verano brings a mix of coastal Mediterranean flavours using local ingredients, and the dishes look just as good as they taste.
Upstairs, DOXA sky bar is where you’ll want to be when the sun starts to drop. The cocktails are creative, and the staff know their stuff. It’s not cheap, and parking isn’t easy (I recommend coming by tuk-tuk), but for a sunset drink with a view and a bit of buzz, Fira delivers something special above Kata Noi.
Location: Kata Noi Beach
Address: 228 6-7 Khok Tanod Road, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100
Hours: 11 am – 10 pm
Phone: 0929588621
Vanilla Sky (Cape Sienna)
| Location: Kamala Beach |
Vanilla Sky at Cape Sienna is worth the drive up the hill above Kamala. The restaurant has a panoramic view stretching over both bays of Kamala Beach, and when weather permits, the roof opens up to the sky, giving it a rare, refreshing atmosphere I really enjoyed. The pace is slow, the drinks are good, and there is none of the rush you get at busier sunset spots. There are two levels with different styles, one is a steakhouse and the other serves Thai food. During the high season, tables fill up fast, so call ahead.
Location: Kamala Beach
Address: 16/12 Moo 6 Tambon Kamala, Kamala Beach, Phuket 83150
Phone: 076 231 234
Salsa Mexicana
| Location: Between Patong and Kamala |
Salsa Mexicana is one of those places you go for the location first and the food second. Built on a rocky hillside above the ocean between Patong and Kamala, the restaurant drops down in terraces from road level to the waterline. I came for sunset and wasn’t disappointed. The views across the Andaman Sea are wide open, almost 180 degrees, and the whole place turns golden as the sun goes down.
Location: Between Patong and Kamala
Address: 253 Soi Phabaramei 9, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150
Hours: 11 am – 11 pm
Phone: 0822874287
Tann Terrace
| Location: Karon Beach |
Tann Terrace sits at the very south end of Karon Beach, one of the rare bars directly on this long stretch of sand. It started modestly, and I enjoyed it for its relaxed, refreshing atmosphere with day beds and hammocks spread under the trees. In recent years, though, it has shifted more toward a party vibe, with louder music and shisha smoke drifting through the space. If that is your thing, you will enjoy the energy. If not, you might want to skip it and try somewhere quieter. The location itself is still beautiful, right where Karon meets the rocky headland.
Location: Karon Beach
Address: Patak Road, Karon Beach, Phuket 83100
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm
Phone: 094 156 4546
Little Tiger
| Location: Merlin Beach near Patong |
Little Tiger is hard to find, and that is part of its charm. Perched on a hill above Merlin Beach, next to the Phuket Marriott Resort, you reach it via a dirt path and a set of stairs that most people would never stumble upon by accident. The first time I went, I nearly gave up looking. But the views from the terrace are worth the effort, looking straight out over a hidden cove surrounded by tall coconut trees. The food is simple Thai cooking at reasonable prices, and opinions can be divided on whether it matches the setting, but recent reviews suggest it has improved. For a quiet sunset spot close to Patong that feels a world away from it, Little Tiger is a unique find.
Location: Merlin Beach
Address: On the hill of Merlin Beach, next to Phuket Marriott Resort Merlin Beach
Open: 11 am – 10 pm
Phone: 081 691 9218
My Take
If I had to pick just one, I keep going back to After Beach Bar. It is not the fanciest or the most expensive, but it was the original, and the view over Kata Noi has not changed. For a special occasion, Baba Nest is in a league of its own, but you need to book ahead and be ready for the price tag. For a casual weeknight dinner with a view, At The Beach on Khao Khad is hard to beat, with your toes in the sand and the sun dropping behind the hills across the bay.
See also
Map of Sunset Bars in Phuket
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