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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.


Ban Rimlay Restaurant in Rawai

Baan Rimlay Restaurant

    Baan Rimlay is a small rustic Thai restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere where locals like to go for dinner or a party. The restaurant is under the trees by the sea, not far from the pier.

    Restaurant BarVilla Phuket

    Restaurant BarVilla Phuket

      Restaurant Barvilla Phuket offers Latin Food with a Thai touch. Visit us and indulge in dishes from Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain or try our delicious Thai food.

      The Project | Coworking Space in Rawai, Phuket

      The Project | Coworking Space

        Located in the heart of Rawai in the south of Phuket, The Project | Coworking Space is a vibrant space where innovation meets comfort. This dynamic coworking spot is designed for collaboration, productivity, and community building.

        Wilsons Cafe in Rawai Beach

        Wilson’s Cafe

          Tucked away in Rawai in the south of Phuket, you’ll find Wilson’s Cafe – a hidden gem serving up healthy eats and laid-back island vibes. Founded in 2015, this charming spot was born from a passion for wholesome food and expertly brewed coffee.

          The Commune Resto Bar in Kata Beach, Phuket

          The Commune Resto Bar

            The Commune Resto Bar is a popular seaside terrace bar perched above the rocks between Karon and Kata Beach. Despite being tucked away at the end of a narrow street, this hidden spot has gained significant traction with travellers, especially selfie enthusiasts.

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            Sea Almond Restaurant

              Next to The Good View is Sea Almond restaurant, a great place to enjoy a sunset while sitting right on the beach.
              The food is not fantastic but goes well with the atmosphere.

              Coolies Club in Old Phuket Town

              Coolies Club

                Coolies Club is a brand new bar and restaurant located on the now trendy Soi Romanee in the heart of old Phuket Town. Coolies Club is designed by Bill Bensley, a famous artist and hotel designer, such as the Slate in Nai Yang Beach.

                Boat Lagoon Phuket

                The 9th Degree

                  The 9th Degree is a cosy restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating that serves an excellent choice of international cuisine, salads, soups, cold cuts, pasta, meats, fish and cheeses. The service is impeccable, and the location by the water is very relaxing.

                  jungle cafe kathu phuket

                  Jungle Café

                    Jungle Cafe is a surprising hidden gem just next to Kathu Waterfalls. The building is where you order your coffee, drink, and even Thai food, but the fun part is walking in the back of the building and sitting at one of the tables in the small river stream

                    The Port Restaurant at Double Tree by Hilton Phuket

                    THE PORT Restaurant & Bar

                      The Port is the main restaurant near the beach, where you will probably enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The venue is bright and very welcoming, surrounded by tall coconut trees

                      Rim Talay at Amari Phuket in Patong Beach

                      Rim Talay Restaurant at Amari Phuket

                        Also near the sea, Rim Talay is where you will most probably enjoy a superb buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In front of Rim Talay is a large outdoor sitting area with an open bar where having a cocktail or two is a perfect treat.

                        Royros Restauarant on Ya Nui Beach in Phuket Island

                        Royros Restaurant

                          Royros is a lively local restaurant located along the roadside of Ya Nui Beach in Phuket. With its large outdoor seating area shaded by tall trees, it’s an excellent spot to enjoy a meal or a drink after activities like swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, or relaxing on the beautiful beach

                          Ya Nui Restaurant in Phuket

                          Ya Nui Restaurant

                            There are two or three restaurants around, which also rent basic bungalows. One is called Ya Nui Restaurant, and it’s just across the street from the beach, set in the welcome shade of tall trees; it is a perfect place for lunch. They serve excellent Thai food at the right price, so don’t hesitate.

                            Star Mountain Cafe on the hill leading to Phuket Big Buddha

                            Star Mountain Cafe

                              Star Mountain Cafe is another tiny open-air restaurant where we occasionally stop for the sweeping views of the bay of Karon below. The cafe is located just before arriving at the Big Buddha and serves drinks and simple Thai food.

                              La Scala Italian restaurant

                              La Scala

                                We didn’t know what to expect as restaurants inside the hotel are always challenging and often lack culinary personality. But La Scala was a surprisingly great surprise, and the dinner was beyond expectation, the kind of experience you still talk about once back home.

                                Sunya Coffee Bar & Wine

                                Sunya Coffee Bar & Wine at Dinso Resort

                                  This coffee bar serves coffee, tea, and pastries in the morning, and wine and cocktails in the evening. Most importantly, this is where you will enjoy a generous breakfast buffet every morning.

                                  Kata Noi Beach Restaurants - Where to Eat in Kata Noi Beach?

                                  Kata Noi Beach Restaurants

                                    The bay of Kata Noi Beach is not very big, but there are quite a few restaurants nearby. Some of the most scenic restaurants in Phuket are perched along the roadside that passes high above the bay, offering superb panoramic views and stunning sunsets, too. Kata Noi Beach is also home to a couple of fine dining venues.

                                    Sunset drinks and dinner at The Dim Sun at Avista Grande Phuket Karon

                                    The Dim Sun at Avista Grande Phuket Karon

                                      The Dim Sun at Avista Grande Phuket Karon in Karon Beach is a large rooftop terrace with sunset views over the Andaman Sea; the perfect way to end your happy exploration day with excellent cocktails and a romantic candle dinner!

                                      Portosino at Avista Grande Phuket Karon

                                      Portosino at Avista Grande Phuket Karon

                                        Portosino Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Karon Beach, located in Avista Grande Phuket Karon – MGallery, offers a refined dining experience blending Phuket’s tin-mining heritage with modern culinary artistry.