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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.

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.

    Catch Beach Club Phuket on Bang Tao Beach

    Catch Beach Club Phuket

      Catch Beach Club, by the famous Twinpalms Resort, is reborn on Bangtao Beach and is as popular as ever. This beach venue was the first to open on the island and the one that triggered the fashion.

      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.

          Pru at Trisara Phuket

          Pru Restaurant Phuket

            Pru Restaurant at Trisara Phuket has become the first and only restaurant to receive a star from the new Michelin Guide, and being the only one with a star means a lot, but also raises the customers’ expectations quite a lot.

            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

              9 Great Steakhouses in 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. 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.

                  Kata Beach Restaurants

                  16 Best Kata Beach Restaurants

                    Kata Beach has many restaurants and places to eat, from modest street food to the most high-end dining experience in Phuket. You will be surprised by the level of cuisine and setting you can find in Kata Beach.

                    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

                        Mee Sapam Phuket

                          Mee Sapam 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

                            Panwa House at Cape Panwa

                            Panwa House at Cape Panwa Hotel

                              Panwa House is a white Sino Portuguese restaurant surrounded by palm trees, right on the secluded beach of the Cape Panwa Hotel on the east coast of Phuket.

                              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.