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.
The Square Restaurant at Novotel Phuket Vintage Park in Patong Beach offers an authentic array of flavours and spices with beautifully presented dishes, complemented by a scenic view of the swimming pool.
Cue Bar is a friendly place to enjoy live music and pool in the Phuket Old Town area on Phang Nga Road. The bar is split into two sections, with its main bar, pool table and stage found on the air-conditioned ground floor space with a sports bar vibe, and an open-air rooftop bar.
Pots, Pints and Tikis at Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong is a bar open in the evening, serving a good selection of tapas, pizzas, burgers and even Thai food, perfect to start the night before walking to Bangla Walking Street.
Seasonal Tastes at Westin Siray Bay Resort on Koh Sirey presents a menu crafted from the freshest seasonal produce, offering a delightful selection of international and Asian cuisine.
EEST Restaurant at Westin Siray Bay Resort on Koh Sirey offers a blend of exotic elegance and authentic Thai flavors, creating a dining experience that is both memorable and distinctive.
Prego by the Beach at Westin Siray Bay Resort on Koh Sirey is a charming beachfront restaurant offering a delightful dining experience, enhanced by its sophisticated open kitchen and bar.
Elements at Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach serve all-day dining in a vast restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and a huge terrace with stunning views.
Vero Trattoria & Wine Bar at Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach is a real treat to end your day with an Italian dinner in an elegant setting.
Bella Vista Kamala is an Italian restaurant located right on the beachfront of Kamala Beach, offering stunning sea views to go with your holiday breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
The Dome BBQ Restaurant is an exciting spot in Patong, offering two types of food service: a grilled buffet and a seafood experience packed with authentic Thai flavours.
Mama’s Kitchen is a cosy beachside restaurant in Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach, set in a converted shipping container, offering a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.
The Andaman Kitchen at Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach, serves Thai and international cuisine for a complete all-day dining experience of your favourite delights.
Sugar Shack is a popular local restaurant in the heart of Kata Beach, known for its relaxed atmosphere and excellent Thai and Western cuisine.
Munchy Burgers in Kamala is a vibrant and casual dining spot known for its mouthwatering smashburgers, delicious pizza, and a variety of other tasty offerings.
Experience the enchantment of Sanook, an interactive all-day dining experience and the resort’s primary breakfast venue. Sanook is modeled after an indoor market.
In Thai, “Jaak Din” means “from the earth.” The concept of the slow food restaurant and bakery entails using only locally sourced ingredients and homemade products to create the unique flavours of each dish on the menu.
Experience authentic Lebanese cuisine at Babylon Lounge Phuket in Bangtao, Phuket. Enjoy both air-conditioned and outdoor seating while savouring a variety of hot and cold mezze, including hummus, falafel, mixed grill kofta, marinated chicken, and more.
Krua Talad Yai, the main restaurant, is located on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town and serves Thai and international food all day long, with a buffet and a la carte.
We tried the new Yue Chinese Restaurant by Chef Kenny Chang on the 2nd floor of the Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town, for dinner and a Dim Sum Breakfast on Sunday morning.
Nestled on the golden sands of Nai Yang Beach, overlooking the Andaman Sea, Big Fish Restaurant & Bar at Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the stunning scenery.
Plearn rooftop restaurant is an impressive rooftop bar and restaurant located on the hills above Hilltop Wellness Resort, with panoramic views overlooking Phuket Town.
Takieng serves classic Thai and Phuket’s favourite dishes; each dish is crafted to pay tribute to the authenticity of Thai flavours. The extensive menu highlights the freshest and finest local ingredients from both the sea and the farm, including Sarasin prawns and Mole crabs.
With its first outlet in Phuket, Benihana Japanese Steakhouse has now opened a new location at JW Marriott in Mai Khao Beach, Phuket, showcasing the ultimate Japanese steakhouse experience. Benihana Japanese Steakhouse invites you to a communal Hibachi table, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki in a highly theatrical yet friendly setting.
Bakara is a Georgian restaurant in the heart of Phuket Town. Cordiality and respect for family traditions are a distinctive national feature.
VIVA Rooftop and Restaurant is located in an elegant context, such as the rooftop of HOMA, a residential structure based in Phuket Town
Tukta Food & Drink is one of the two restaurants still operating in Surin Beach. It may have to do with the fact that the restaurant is built on the rocks at the very south of the beach, just below the not directly on the sand.
OK Somtum is a cosy and vibrant Thai restaurant located on Nanai Road in Patong, offering a delightful fusion of traditional Thai flavours with a modern twist.
MONDO Espresso & Tea Bar is a popular new café in the heart of Phuket Old Town, at the intersection of Yaowarat and Thalang Road.
La Marée blends the elegance of French cuisine with the bold flavours of Italy and the Mediterranean. Enjoy fresh seafood and classic European dishes like salmon tartare, octopus carpaccio, grilled scallops, risottos, and pasta.
Khum Kathu is a popular mookata restaurant with a unique location by a small lake. In addition to the relaxing view, the open air allows a cool breeze to flow through the dining area.
Korean Town in Phuket serves good, original Korean cuisine in a modern restaurant located just next to Central Floresta on the outskirts of Phuket Town. Among a long list of tempting Korean dishes, Choongman Chicken specializes in various Korean fried chicken dishes known for their crispy texture.
HEH is a restaurant on the outskirts of Phuket Town run by a young team and passionate and creative Thai Chef. The restaurant is not too big, well-designed with high windows, unpretentious, and welcoming. There is even a tree growing right in the middle of it.
Krua Kao Kuk is a hidden gem on the outskirts of Phuket Town, praised for its simple and delicious southern Thai cuisine. Founded by a Peranakan family in 1995, it’s a favourite among locals for fresh seafood dishes, vegetables with ginger, and classic Thai comfort food like omelettes and pork belly.
Nestled in the vibrant beach destination of Patong, Courtyard By Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort, is within walking distance from lively entertainment, world-class shopping, and a selection of signature restaurants.
Royd is an upmarket restaurant found on Dibuk Road in Phuket Town, a short distance from the popular Thalang Road where the Sunday Walking Street Market is held every week.
Bucha Gallery & Restaurant is a superb venue in Chalong where guests can enjoy Thai antiques and authentic southern cuisine, run by the talented Chef Wina, who learned home cooking from her mother Kae Ying as she ran a shop on the market in Pak-Phanang Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Kha Mu Boran is a very discreet and modest restaurant at a busy intersection of Kathu. It is easily missed as you drive by and not easy to park, but when you know the place, it is worth it for a delicious casual lunch.
Churrasco Phuket Steakhouse is an excellent restaurant conveniently located in the Garden Wing of the popular Jungceylon shopping mall in Patong Beach, which is very close to the famous Bangla Road where all Patong nightlife is.
The Farmer and The Fisherman is an excellent restaurant at the popular Porto de Phuket shopping village in Bang Tao Beach, just next to Boat Avenue. We stopped for a casual dinner and were pleased with how good the food was, as well as the servicw.
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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, 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 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 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.
The Beach Phuket is a breezy beach club right on the sands of Bang Tao Beach and part of the popular Arinara Resort. The beach club welcomes everyone for food and drinks, offering panoramic sunset views on one of Phuket’s longest beachfronts, as well as family-friendly options.
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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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
