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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.


Salaloy Seafood Restaurant in Phuket

Salaloy Seafood

    Salaloy Seafood Restaurant in Phuket is located on Rawai Beach, in the very south of Phuket. Divided into two parts on each side of the busy beachfront road, the kitchen and main dining room are on one side and a sidewalk by the ocean and under the tall trees.

    Tree Bay Clubhouse and Restaurant in Phuket

    Tree Bay Clubhouse

      Tree Bay Clubhouse, built on a hillside below the renowned Karon Viewpoint, is a two-storey restaurant offering breathtaking views of the 3 famous bays, so iconic in the south of Phuket: Kata Noi Beach, Kata Beach, and Karon Beach.

      Micky Monkey Beach in Mai Khao, Phuket

      Micky Monkey Beach Bar in Maikhao Beach

        Micky Monkey Beach is a locally popular beach bar and restaurant, as well as a small hotel, hidden on Mai Khao Beach, just between two exclusive hotels: Sala Phuket and The Renaissance Phuket Resort and Spa.

        Tantitium Restaurant and Spa in Phuket Town

        Tantitium Restaurant

          Tantitium is an attractive Thai restaurant on Dibuk Road, part of the historical centre of Phuket Town. The unusual name and the location at the very end of Dibuk Street make Tantitium a little difficult to locate, but if you walk by, your eyes won’t miss it.

          Thai Mueang Restaurant Phuket

          Thai Mueang Restaurant Phuket

            Thai Mueang Restaurant is set in an ancient house that is more than 100 years old and has been renovated to make it new and beautiful just next to the Chinpracha House Museum.

            The Kitchen Patong

            The Kitchen Patong

              The Kitchen Patong is a large and casual restaurant conveniently located across the street from the famous Bangla Walking Street in Patong Beach, just a short distance from Jungceylon Shopping Mall.

              Kamala Beergarden in Kamala Beach, on Phuket Island

              Kamala Beergarden

                Kamala Beergarden is a long-established bar on the main road of Kamala Beach with a cosy old-school atmosphere. The bar, which is also a restaurant, has always been very popular with expats living around and returning travellers who like this part of Phuket.

                Great Steakhouses in Phuket

                10 Great Steakhouses in Phuket in 2025

                  Steakhouses in Phuket are a growing trend, merging top-quality imported and local meats with Thai flavours from small modest restaurants to luxurious and often expensive venues. These restaurants offer various settings, from upscale modern interiors to laid-back beachside vibes.

                  Nanork Seafood restaurant in Kamala Beach, Phuket

                  Nanork Seafood in Kamala Beach

                    Nanork Seafood is a long-established local Thai restaurant facing the ocean, right on the beach of Kamala. The restaurant has been open for many decades and hasn’t changed much over the years.

                    Vida Nova Restaurant & Lounge in Rawai Beach, Phuket

                    Vida Nova Phuket

                      Vida Nova Phuket invites guests to discover their beachfront haven for delicious international cuisine. Situated in the heart of Rawai facing the beach of Rawai, their Boho-style restaurant is charming and relaxing all day.

                      Wagyu Steakhouse in Surin Beach, Phuket

                      Wagyu Steakhouse

                        Wagyu Steakhouse is a fine-dining restaurant located in Surin Beach on the west coast of Phuket, part of the nearby and well-known Twinpalms Hotel. The restaurant is renowned for its high-quality wagyu beef, cooked to perfection using a Josper charcoal oven.

                        Mee Sapam Phuket

                        Meesapam Phuket

                          Meespam is a a famous 50-year-old restaurant located on the outskirts of Phuket Town and owned by a local Phuketian Khun Yai Chian, listed in the Phuket Michelin Guide. 

                          Dinner in The Sky in Phuket Island, Thailand

                          Dinner In The Sky Phuket

                            Discover a unique culinary adventure in the sky with “Dinner in the Sky Phuket”!Picture yourself dining at an astounding height of 50 meters, savoring exquisite dishes while your eyes feast on the breathtaking view of the enchanting Karon Beach

                            Chao Leh Restaurant

                            Chao Leh Kitchen

                              Chao Leh Kitchen at Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach is a restaurant serving international cuisine and an impressive buffet breakfast everyone will love.

                              Malika Terrace and Sky Bar at Kalima Resort in Phuket

                              Malika Sky Bar

                                Malika Sky Bar is an unexpected gem at the popular Kalima Resort located between Patong Beach and Kamala Beach. The rooftop is surprisingly large and well-designed to accommodate visitors according to their sitting preferences.

                                Best Sunday Brunches in Phuket

                                12 Best Sunday Brunch in Phuket

                                  Looking for a Sunday Brunch in Phuket to wine, dine and unwind on a weekend? Several resorts and restaurants around the island put on lavish Sunday brunch spreads for a fabulous afternoon of good food and entertainment.