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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.


Cucina Italian Cuisine at JW Marriott Phuket

Cucina Italian Cuisine

    Cucina at JW Marriott Phuket was another great experience the next day, great menu and really good taste. The wine list is also excellent with reasonably priced wine by the glass, served at the right temperature.

    Restaurant and Bars at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa

    Andaman Grill

      Andaman Grill was our choice for the first night and was without a doubt the best decision. JW Marriott Phuket Resort feature a lot of restaurants (too many to try them all on a single weekend), but enjoying fresh seafood and Thai food in an open-air restaurant near the sea is hard to beat! The place is beautiful and spacious, the food excellent, and the team attentive and friendly. It was a treat (we paid for our stay, in case you wondered.

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      The Pool Deck at Courtyard Phuket, Patong Beach Resort

        Embrace the laid-back vibes at The Pool Deck at Courtyard Phuket, Patong Beach Resort. This poolside restaurant offers the perfect poolside bites. It’s the perfect spot to unwind and grab a bite while basking in the sun.

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        The Phuket Eatery at Courtyard Phuket, Patong Beach Resort

          The Phuket Eatery is Courtyard Phuket, Patong Beach Resort primary hotel restaurant, serves international dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Its comfortable and family-friendly setting provides a convenient dining option near the lobby for both work-related meetings and enjoyable meals with loved ones.

          Restaurant Pita Beach on Koh Sirey in Phuket

          Restaurant Pita Beach

            Restaurant Pita Beach is a charming and somewhat hidden spot on the shores of Sirey Island. Despite being called an island, it is connected to the main island of Phuket by a very short bridge. The location near a local village is quite relaxing and scenic.

            Junkyard Theater Phuket

            Junkyard Theatre Phuket

              Junkyard Theatre Phuket, rated #1 on TripAdvisor Phuket, is the only experience where dinner time turns into showtime in the craziest way in Asia! Forget boring dinners; here, you eat a scrumpteous 3-course meal while dancers leap, spin, and twist to cool tunes.

              Sunhouse Café & Co-Working Space

              Sunhouse Café & Co-Working Space

                Sunhouse Café & Co-Working Space in Karon offers the perfect environment for digital nomads and travellers to work, connect, and relax. Our cosy café provides high-quality coffee, delicious pastries, and a variety of workspaces to suit your needs.

                Sand Box Beachfront Bar-6

                Sand Box Beachfront Bar & Eatery

                  Located on the pristine shores of Mai Khao Beach at Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa, Sand Box Beachfront Bar & Eatery offers an unforgettable toes-in-the-sand dining experience. Satisfy your cravings with a wide range of offerings—from handcrafted cocktails and pizzas to pasta, grilled delights, and international comfort favorites. Don’t miss out on our unique special menu of the day.

                  Loca Vore restaurant, part of the Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa on Mai Khao Beach

                  Loca Vore Restaurant

                    Dine alfresco with a stunning lagoon view or linger indoors at Loca Vore restaurant, part of the Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa on Mai Khao Beach. We offer Phuket’s Best Breakfast, featuring a selection of international comfort favourites.

                    Cue Bar Rooftop Bar and restaurant in Phuket Town

                    Cue Bar in Phuket Town

                      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

                      Pots, Pints and Tikis at Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong

                        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 Phuket

                        Seasonal Tastes

                          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

                          EEST Restaurant

                            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

                            Prego by the Beach

                              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 Restaurant at Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach

                              Elements

                                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 and Wine Barat Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach in Phuket

                                Vero Trattoria & Wine Bar

                                  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 Restaurant on the beach in Kamala

                                  Bella Vista Kamala

                                    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 in Patong Beach, Phuket

                                    The Dome BBQ Restaurant

                                      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 at Phuket Marriott Resort Nai Yang

                                      Mama’s Kitchen

                                        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

                                        The Andaman Kitchen

                                          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 Restaurant in Kata Beach

                                          Sugar Shack @ Kata Beach

                                            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

                                            Munchy Burgers

                                              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.

                                              Sanook Restaurant in Layan Beach

                                              Sanook Restaurant

                                                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.

                                                JaakDin Restaurant & Bakery in Layan Beach

                                                JaakDin Restaurant & Bakery

                                                  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.

                                                  Babylon Lounge Phuket

                                                  Babylon Lounge Phuket

                                                    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.

                                                    huket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach

                                                    Big Fish Restaurant & Bar

                                                      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 in Phuket Town

                                                      Plearn Rooftop Restaurant

                                                        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 Thai Restaurant at Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa on Mai Khao Beach

                                                        Takieng Thai Restaurant

                                                          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.

                                                          Benihana Japanese Steakhouse at Renaissance Phuket

                                                          Benihana Japanese Steakhouse

                                                            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.

                                                            Baraka Georgian Restaurant Phuket

                                                            Baraka Georgian Restaurant

                                                              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

                                                              VIVA Rooftop and Restaurant

                                                                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 Restaurant Surin Beach

                                                                Tukta Food & Drink

                                                                  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 Restaurant in Patong Beach

                                                                  OK Somtum

                                                                    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 in Old in Phuket Town

                                                                    MONDO Espresso & Tea Bar

                                                                      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 restaurant in Bang Tao Beach

                                                                      La Marée Restaurant

                                                                        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.

                                                                        Khumkathu Mookata

                                                                        Khum Kathu Mookata in Kathu

                                                                          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 Phuket-Town

                                                                          Korean Town Phuket

                                                                            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 Restaurant in Phuket Town

                                                                            HEH Restaurant

                                                                              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 Restaurant in Phuket Town

                                                                              Krua Kao Kuk

                                                                                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.

                                                                                Royd Restaurant in Phuket Town

                                                                                Royd Restaurant

                                                                                  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 and Restaurant in Chalong, Phuket

                                                                                  Bucha Gallery & Restaurant

                                                                                    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.

                                                                                    Ka Moo Boran in Kathu

                                                                                    Kha Moo Boran

                                                                                      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 at Jungceylon Phuket

                                                                                      Churrasco Phuket Steakhouse

                                                                                        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 Restaurant at Porto de Phuket in Bang Tao Beach

                                                                                        The Farmer and The Fisherman

                                                                                          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.

                                                                                          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 Phuket

                                                                                              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.