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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.


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.

                        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 Restaurant in Phuket Town

                            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 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.