Phuketique Coffee Bar
Phuketique Coffee Bar built is famous for one dish: thick toast soaked in butter and sugar, fried until the edges turn dark and crisp, then crowned with a melting scoop of Hokkaido ice cream.
Restaurant
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.
Pintxo: Tapas on the Terrace
Pintxo Native Tapas Terrace sits above Yaowarat Road in Phuket Town, serving Basque tapas by chef Sébastien Segurola of Cava Bien Marché.
VELA Phuket Old Town
Vela Phuket Old Town is a new three-floor community mall on Yaowarat Road, with shops, a tapas terrace, live jazz and a hidden omakase.
Cafe Delight Phuket Old Town
Cafe Delight is a family run cafe in Phuket Old Town serving American breakfast, brunch, lunch, homemade desserts, and great coffee in a pretty pink space.
IM En Ville Phuket
Some restaurants are built for a single occasion. IM En Ville is built for all of them. Tucked inside Porto de Phuket in the heart of Cherng Talay, this all-day dining destination brings together elevated modern Western cuisine, casual Thai comfort dishes, specialty coffee, fresh juices, and creative cocktails under one welcoming roof.
Moonshine
There’s a door on Lagoon Road in Bang Tao that doesn’t look like much from the outside. Step through it, and you’re somewhere else entirely: crimson velvet, candlelight, the low growl of a double bass warming up in the corner. Welcome to Moonshine Phuket, the island’s only true speakeasy-style bar and gastropub.
Mango Sticky Rice in Phuket
Post Views: 42 Where to Find it and When is the Season Mango sticky rice is the most famous Thai dessert, and you will find… Read More »Mango Sticky Rice in Phuket
Mila Phuket Mediterranean Restaurant
Post Views: 114 Mediterranean Rooftop Restaurant on the Beach Road Mila Phuket is a Mediterranean restaurant and lounge bar on the beach road in Patong… Read More »Mila Phuket Mediterranean Restaurant
Urai Braised Goose
Urai Braised Goose has been doing one thing for over six decades and doing it very well. This family-run shophouse on Song Wat Road has built its reputation entirely on Teochew-style braised goose, slow-cooked each morning in a broth of soy sauce,
Thong Smith Phuket Old Town
Thong Smith Phuket is the first southern branch of Bangkok’s famous premium boat noodle restaurant, now open on Yaowarat Road in Phuket Old Town.
Racharod Dimsum Bangkok (Phuket Branch)
Fresh Thai-Chinese dim sum at Racharod Dimsum Bangkok on Yaowarat Road, Phuket. Pick from trays of steamed dumplings, buns and shumai with pandan tea.
Wave Club Phuket
Hidden behind Malin Plaza in south Patong, Wave Club Phuket is a new pool club with cabanas, floating restaurants, kayaks, bridges and a live DJ stage.
Hey Gelato
Hey Gelato is a small, clean gelato shop tucked into a side street off Yaowarat Road in Bangkok Chinatown. The exterior is hard to miss, with bright green letters, a black brick surround, and a bench out front. Inside, it is compact and no-frills.
Bird For You Café & Bistro
Bird For You is one of those rare finds where everything comes together: a beautiful setting, fresh fish, friendly service, a local crowd, and very reasonable prices.
Smigo’s Bar & Restaurant
Post Views: 270 A Hidden Bamboo Bar on Bangtao Beach Smigo’s Bar and Restaurant is a small bamboo beach bar on the sand at the… Read More »Smigo’s Bar & Restaurant
Starz Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Starz Rooftop Bar is a small open-air bar and restaurant sitting on top of a narrow building right next to Karon Circle, facing the north end of Karon Beach.
Phuket Thai Food Guide
Thai food is one of the best reasons to visit Phuket. The island’s cuisine blends southern Thai traditions with Chinese, Malay, and Indian influences, creating flavours you won’t find anywhere else in Thailand.
CLC, Etna, and LUME
Phuket’s dining scene continues to evolve, blending creativity, atmosphere, and world-class cuisine. Three standout venues, Come Leo Come, Etna, and LUME, offer distinct experiences that redefine fine dining in Phuket.
Lume
LUME is a refined waterfront bistro located at Royal Phuket Marina, offering a relaxed yet elegant take on Mediterranean dining in Phuket.
ETNA
Etna is a stylish lakeside destination located at Boat Avenue Lakefront in the heart of Bang Tao, one of the island’s most vibrant dining hubs near Laguna Phuket.
CLC Restaurant
Come Leo Come (CLC) is redefining luxury dining in Phuket with an immersive concept that blends fine cuisine, entertainment, and cinematic design.
Leilani
Dine in a warm atmosphere surrounded by artworks and collectibles, candlelight and opulent flowers. Every texture tells a story. Every corner invites discovery
View Cafe at Phuket
View Cafe at Phuket is a hilltop cafe perched high above Bang Wad Reservoir in Kathu. The panoramic view stretches across Phuket Town to the east coast, Chalong Bay, and the islands beyond.
Yelloow Phuket
Yelloow Phuket is a cosy, sunlit café located in the heart of Phuket Old Town, created as a space where people can slow down and enjoy simple, good moments. Inspired by warmth and creativity, Yelloow offers a welcoming atmosphere with its signature yellow tones and relaxed vibe.
Fran’s Restaurant Phuket
Fran’s Phuket is the newest branch of Bangkok’s wildly popular brunch restaurant, and it just opened in one of the most beautiful heritage mansions in Phuket Town.
Black Cat Restaurant
I first walked into Black Cat sometime in the late 1990s when Bangtao was still a quiet stretch of road with almost nothing on it. Finding a proper French bistro out here felt slightly surreal.
The Taco Truck
The Taco Truck is a casual burrito and burger eatery found along the main road of Pa Klok about 4 km east of the Heroine’s Monument.
Mom Tri’s Kitchen at Mom Tri’s Villa Royale
Mom Tri’s Kitchen is one of Phuket’s acclaimed fine dining restaurants, set on multi-level terraces above the rocks at Kata Noi Beach andpart of Mom Tri’s Villa Royale.
The HideOut Area at Tri Trang Beach
The HideOut Area is a small restaurant and hotel right on the sand at Tri Trang Beach, a little-known beach near Patong. It’s at the northern end of the beach, and unless someone tells you about it, you probably won’t find it.
Blue Harbour Coffee at Tri-Trang Beach
Blue Harbour Coffee is a small but popular cafe built into the steep hillside along Tri Trang Beach, facing Patong Bay, on the road to Paradise Beach. The view from the top alone is worth stopping for.
Marush Restaurant
Marush is a Lebanese restaurant that started in Patong and now has four branches across Phuket. I tried the one on Soi Kep Sab, a tiny lane near Patong Beach.
12 Great Indian Restaurants in Phuket
Indian cuisine has become increasingly popular in Phuket, and the island now has an impressive selection of restaurants serving authentic dishes from across the subcontinent.
Tatum Timsum (ตาตั้มติ่มซำ)
We recently discovered Tatum Timsum (ตาตั้มติ่มซำ), a small breakfast spot on Wichit Songkhram Road in Phuket Town. The sign says “Since 2544,” which means they’ve been around since 2001.
Salsa Mexicana Phuket
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.
At The Beach Restaurant & Bar
At The Beach Restaurant & Bar is a family-run Thai restaurant sitting directly on the sand of Khao Khad Beach on Phuket’s quieter east coast.
Buffalo Steakhouse Karon Beach
Buffalo Steakhouse in Karon Beach is one of the oldest Western restaurants on Phuket’s west coast. The Swedish owner opened the first branch in Patong back in 1993.
The Tent Phuket
The Tent is a small breakfast cafe in Phuket Old Town. We stopped by recently and found a place that’s part Instagram backdrop, part actual breakfast spot.
Ginger Farm Kitchen Phuket
Ginger Farm Kitchen is a Thai restaurant chain from Chiang Mai that opened its first Phuket branch in Central Phuket. The brand earned Michelin Bib Gourmand status five years running.
Lillo Island Restaurant & Bar
Lillo Island is one of those places we enjoy going back for a slow breakfast to on Kamala Beach. It’s right on the sand in the central part of the beach, among a row of restaurants.
YA Restaurant
Ya Restaurant is a small family-run place on the main road in Karon, right next to Karon Temple. It’s the kind of local spot you walk past a dozen times before finally stopping in.
NIBE Authentic Italian Aroma
Step into NIBE Authentic Italian Aroma and taste the true spirit of Italy. Nicolò and Beatrice, a young Italian couple, bring authentic cuisine from Riva del Garda to Rawai, Thailand.
Luca Cinì – A wine story
Luca Cini is a proper Italian trattoria at Boat Avenue in Bang Tao, run by Luca Cini himself. He’s a sommelier who trained with the Italian Sommeliers Association in Rome before moving to Phuket in 2013.
Bisou Phuket
Bisou Phuket is the newest addition to the Bisou family, following the success of its flagship restaurant in Bangkok. Known for its modern French cuisine with a bold yet refined identity
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.
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 Indian Eatery
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
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 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
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
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
Project Artisan in Bang Tao serves Thai and European food in an art-filled garden setting. Poke bowls, burgers, pizzas, steaks, and Thai curries.
Restaurants in Central Phuket
Central Phuket has become one of the best places to eat on the island, and that’s not something I would normally say about a mall. The two connected wings offer completely different dining experiences.