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Phuket Restaurants: where and what to eat in Phuket


Phuket restaurants serve all kinds of cuisine but finding real Thai food can be a little challenging. The large majority of the restaurants in the island’s tourist areas, such as Patong Beach, Kata or Karon, have been adjusting their tastes to accommodate first-timers. You probably would never see Thai people eating in those places, and it’s usually a sign. Real Thai food is often found in more modest areas of Phuket, and we list some great Local Thai Restaurants here. Phuket Seafood is also famous, and you should try the real thing without paying a fortune by checking out our Best Local Seafood Restaurants list.


Brut & More in Bang Tao Beach

Brut & More

    Brut & More is a place where people come for champagne, atmosphere, and the feeling of home. We offer one of the largest selections of champagnes and sparkling wines on Phuket.

    Restaurants at Jungceylon Phuket

    Jungceylon Restaurants

      Jungceylon in Patong has become as much about eating as shopping. The mall has dozens of restaurants spread across multiple floors, from quick bites at the food court to proper sit-down meals at steakhouses and international chains.

      Maska at Tribe Phuket Patong

      Maska

        In the middle of lively Patong, where beach days blur into neon nights, Maska fits right in. Located in Tribe Phuket Patong It has the easy buzz of Indian streets – people coming and going, tables filling up, conversations overlapping

        Restaurants Near Big Buddha Phuket

        Restaurants Near Big Buddha Phuket

          The winding road up Nakkerd Hill isn’t just about the Big Buddha. It’s lined with small restaurants and cafes, each with sweeping views over Karon Beach or Chalong Bay.

          Bar No Name in Patong Beach

          Bar No Name in Patong Beach

            Bar No Name is a small local spot hidden at the north end of Patong Beach, just below the Novotel Phuket Resort. It’s the kind of place you’d walk right past if you didn’t know it was there.

            O Tao Si Yaek Jui Tui Restaurant in Phuket Town

            O Tao Si Yaek Jui Tui

              O Tao Si Yaek Jui Tui sits right at one of the busiest intersections in Phuket Town, next to the famous Jui Tui Shrine. Finding the place is easy. Stopping to eat there is the tricky part.

              Ember Steakhouse in Bangtao Beach, Phuket

              Ember Steakhouse

                Chef Gautam’s two-decade journey across eleven countries finds its natural conclusion at Ember Steakhouse in Bangtao. With a wood-fired kitchen below and a rooftop open to the Andaman Sea, Ember is defined by elemental contrasts: smoke and salt air, fire and breeze.

                Project Artisan in Bang Tao, Phuket

                Project Artisan

                  Project Artisan is located on a quiet road between Bang Tao and Layan, away from the beach crowds. I visited late afternoon when the place was still empty. The garden was glowing in that golden hour light, and I had time to walk around and explore before dinner.

                  Where to Eat in Central Phuket

                  Restaurants in Central Phuket

                    Central Phuket has become one of the best places to eat on the island, and that’s not something we’d normally say about a mall. The two connected wings offer completely different dining experiences.

                    SOUL Vegan Cafe & Restaurant in Karon Beach, Phuket

                    SOUL Vegan Cafe & Restaurant

                      Soul Vegan Cafe is the first fully plant-based restaurant in Karon, and we’ve been back several times since it opened. The food is genuinely good, and even if you’re not vegan, it’s worth a stop.

                      Churchill Bar and Restaurant in Karon Beach

                      Churchill Bar and Restaurant

                        Churchill Bar and Restaurant sits just off Karon’s main road, below the Rattana Beach Hotel. It’s only a few metres from Patak Road, but most people walk right past without noticing. That’s a mistake.

                        Tian Tian Phuket Dessert Cafe

                        Tian Tian Phuket Dessert Cafe

                          Tian Tian Phuket Dessert Cafe offers Thai and Chinese-style desserts in Phuket Old Town, almost opposite the well-known Shrine of the Serene Light and On On Hotel on Phang Nga Road.

                          M&M's Pizzeria in Nai Harn, south Phuket

                          M&M’s Pizzeria

                            M&M’s Pizzeria remains Phuket’s most consistently popular pizza restaurant nearly two decades after opening. The name stands for Maggie and Mario, the Italian owners who built this place into a landmark by doing one thing exceptionally well: authentic wood-fired pizza.

                            Baanrai I Talay Cafe Phuket - Kamala Beach

                            Baanrai I Talay Cafe Phuket

                              Baanrai I Talay Cafe, which is pronounced bâan-rai-ai-ta-le and means ‘countryside house with sea breeze’, is a rustic hillside cafe perched high above Kamala Beach,

                              Haidilao Hot Pot Phuket at Central Festival

                              Haidilao Hot Pot Phuket

                                Haidilao is a popular Chinese hot pot restaurant located on the 7th Floor at Central Festival Phuket, specialising in traditional charcoal hot pot dining.

                                FARANG ICE CREAM Kata Beach

                                FARANG ICE CREAM

                                  FARANG ICE CREAM is a cozy café on Kata Beach with an atmosphere of endless summer. Here, guests can enjoy unlimited ice cream (30+ unique flavors), a stylish interior, and a friendly atmosphere. We have a mascot, Skupik, a symbol of endless summer.

                                  Rawai Wonderland Food Court

                                  Rawai Wonderland Food Court

                                    Rawai Wonderland Food Court, a tropical-style food court designed for everyone who loves good food, good vibes, and good company.

                                    Coffee Talk Cafe at Thavorn Museum in Phuket Old Town

                                    Coffee Talk Cafe at Thavorn Museum

                                      Coffee Talk Cafe on Ratsada Road in Phuket town is easy to miss if you walk by, but it is also easy to spot because of the unusual and beautiful vintage black car ornamenting the front door, as it serves as the entrance of the Thavorn Museum in Phuket Old Town.

                                      Chuan Heang Branch 1 in Phuket Town

                                      Chuan Heang Dim Sum Restaurant

                                        Chuan Heang is a locally famous dim sum restaurant located in Phuket Town that has been serving traditional breakfast fare for over 100 years. This historic establishment represents one of Phuket’s most enduring culinary traditions and is considered arguably the oldest breakfast restaurant on the island.

                                        THYME Cafe & Brunch in Phuket Old Town

                                        THYME Cafe & Brunch

                                          THYME Cafe & Brunch, which has earned Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, brings Northern Thai halal cooking traditions to the island’s heritage district, replicating the success of Sanae’s original Chiang Mai location on the Ping River.