Where to Eat in Kamala
Kamala Beach offers many restaurants for all budgets, from local Thai food to international cuisine. On this page, we share the restaurants we’ve personally visited and recommend in Kamala Beach. You’ll find affordable places right on the beach and high-end options in luxury resorts. Geographically, Kamala is divided into three areas: the beachfront is the most attractive, with many affordable restaurants lined under coconut trees and facing the sea.
The first road that runs parallel to the beach offers a few restaurants as well, and the large main road that passes behind Kamala has a lot of restaurants and long-established bars. A fourth area would be on the road that connects the main beach of Kamala to the nearby Rayee Beach, where you’ll find Cape Sienna and Hyatt Regency.
We love having breakfast or dinner on the Kamala beachfront; the setting is quite unique since there is no road between us and the ocean, and the line of tall palm trees really adds a tropical touch.
Beach Front Restaurants
Smile Bar
Speciality: Thai and International – Price: Reasonable
Smile Bar is a popular beachfront restaurant and bar located directly on Kamala Beach with sea views. The venue features a bright white design with two rows of large coconut trees creating an attractive setting for dining and photos.
The restaurant serves Thai and international cuisine, particularly known for its grilled chicken. The beachfront location makes it ideal for sunset dining, and guests can enjoy evening beach fire shows if they stay late. The establishment operates with affordable pricing and friendly English-speaking staff. Positioned on Kamala Beach’s sandy stretch north of Patong, Smile Bar offers a relaxed alternative to busier beach destinations while maintaining the appeal of dining under coconut trees right on the sand. The venue combines casual beachfront dining with entertainment, making it suitable for both daytime meals and evening drinks.
Boat Bar & Restaurant
Speciality: Thai and International – Price: Reasonable
Boat Bar and Restaurant is a long-established beachfront venue located directly on Kamala Beach’s white sand amongst coconut trees. The restaurant operates all day, serving both authentic Thai cuisine and Western dishes to a predominantly tourist clientele.
The open-air terrace faces the Andaman Sea, making it ideal for leisurely breakfasts with tropical views. Popular Thai dishes include pineapple fried rice, pad thai, som tam (spicy papaya salad), green curry, and BBQ pork with sticky rice. Fresh seafood options feature prawns, squid and fried fish, whilst Western comfort food includes pizzas and hamburgers. The venue transforms at sunset when bartenders prepare cocktails for guests before dinner. The beachfront location under coconut trees provides a classic tropical setting for dining throughout the day, from continental or Thai breakfast through to sunset dinners with views over Kamala Beach.
Bella Vista Kamala
Speciality: Italian – Price: Reasonable
Bella Vista Kamala is an Italian restaurant located on the beachfront of Kamala Beach, offering sea views for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The restaurant serves authentic Italian dishes, including classic pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and fresh seafood, alongside a selection of wines.
The venue features a bright and inviting atmosphere with both indoor air-conditioned seating and an outdoor terrace surrounded by coconut trees. Guests can enjoy morning Italian espresso on the terrace, casual lunches, afternoon snacks, or dinner with tropical sunset views. The restaurant operates with affordable pricing and brings Italian flavours to Kamala Beach’s tropical setting. The beachside location creates an ideal dining experience, combining authentic Italian cuisine with the relaxed atmosphere of a beautiful coastal environment. While slightly pricier than the local Thai options, we find the quality justifies the cost. Their beach terrace provides a comfortable setting for enjoying Italian cuisine with sea views.
Nanork Seafood
Speciality: Thai and International – Price: Reasonable
Nanork Seafood is a small, long-established Thai restaurant located directly on Kamala Beach, offering classic oceanfront dining. The venue retains an old-school charm with friendly local staff and a simple beachfront setting under coconut trees. The menu includes traditional Thai favourites such as pad thai, pineapple fried rice, curries and tom yum soup, alongside continental breakfast options.
Its unpretentious atmosphere and reasonable pricing make it a quieter alternative to neighbouring beach bars. The open-air layout provides uninterrupted sea views, creating a relaxed environment for any meal from morning through evening.
Michelin Listed Restaurants
Location: Intercontinental Phuket Resort – Price: Very High
Hom Restaurant is a fine dining venue located at the Intercontinental Phuket Resort in Kamala Beach, housed in an iconic white Thai building set against the hillside. The restaurant focuses on enhancing flavours through ancient fermentation techniques using fresh local ingredients from Phuket.
The minimalist interior features Thai patterned tiles, tall columns, high ceilings and curtains, with limited seating providing privacy for all guests. The restaurant offers multi-course tasting menus with wine pairings featuring biodynamic organic wines. Dishes present local produce and proteins with creative presentations. The venue operates Tuesday through Saturday with specific seating times, providing an upscale culinary experience that combines traditional fermentation methods with contemporary fine dining techniques.
Location: Intercontinental Phuket Resort – Speciality: Modern Thai – Price: High
Jaras is a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant at Intercontinental Phuket Resort serving modern Thai cuisine near Kamala Beach. The venue offers sophisticated presentations of traditional dishes with contemporary interpretations, featuring ingredients like young coconut, tiger prawns, organic chicken and local herbs.
The restaurant operates with an à la carte menu highlighting regional specialities such as Phuket young coconut tom yum goong, grilled Andaman tiger prawns with pomelo, and organic tom kha with ma kwaen powder. The dining experience combines excellent service with an extensive wine list featuring sommelier recommendations. Prices reflect the upscale resort setting and Michelin recognition. The casual yet refined atmosphere creates a comfortable environment for experiencing elevated Thai cuisine that balances traditional flavours with modern culinary techniques.
Location: Paresa Resort – Speciality: Modern Thai – Price: High
Talung Thai at Paresa Resort is a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant featuring a clifftop terrace with sunset views over the Andaman Sea near Kamala Beach. The venue offers both an upper terrace ideal for sunset viewing and photography, plus a lower dining area with comfortable seating, including sofas and bean bags.
The menu combines Thai classics with European cuisine, presented with careful attention to detail. Tables are spaced for privacy, creating an intimate atmosphere for couples dining. The restaurant operates with upscale pricing reflecting its resort location and Michelin recognition. The clifftop setting provides changing light throughout the evening, with gentle sea breezes keeping the terrace comfortable. Advanced reservations are recommended for premium seating locations, particularly corner tables and balcony edge positions that offer the best sea views. The venue suits special occasions and romantic dinners, combining fine dining with dramatic coastal scenery.
Kamala Beach Clubs
Cafe Del Mar
Café Del Mar Phuket is a beach club located at the northern end of Kamala Beach, bringing the Ibiza brand to Thailand’s shores. It combines a relaxed daytime lounge with an upbeat party scene.
The venue features a beach-hut design with a bar, surrounded by sofas and beach beds on sand. A large pool with sun loungers, cabanas and a swim-up bar lies behind. The restaurant serves wood-fired pizzas, tapas, burgers, sushi and Thai dishes. Music shifts from chill Balearic beats by day to energetic house music at night, with resident DJs performing. Prices are on the high side.
Pine Beach Bar
Location: Intercontinental Phuket Resort – Speciality: International – Price: High
Pine Beach Bar is a beachfront venue on Kamala Beach, part of the prestigious Intercontinental Phuket Resort. Located on soft white sand at the north end of Kamala, it offers an ideal spot for afternoon drinks or watching Phuket’s colourful sunsets.
The bar features a relaxed atmosphere on weekdays, perfect for quiet drinks with cocktails and tapas while enjoying DJ music. Weekend evenings transform into a beach club experience with fire shows, live DJs and saxophone performances, creating a party atmosphere. The menu includes local and international beers, cocktails, and food options ranging from pizzas to T-bone steaks. The venue operates with the premium pricing typical of a five-star resort location, with all prices subject to government tax and service charges.
Other Good Restaurants in Kamala
Casa Boho at Hyatt Regency
Location: Hyatt Regency Resort – Speciality: Mexican – Price: A Bit High
Casa Boho is a Latin American rooftop restaurant located at Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort, perched above Rayee Beach south of Kamala Beach. Designed by the creators of Bangkok’s Above Eleven rooftop bar, the venue features an oceanview pool deck with indoor dining and terrace seating alongside an infinity pool.
The restaurant offers daytime swimming and poolside cocktails with sunset views over Kamala Bay. Below the main dining area sits The Den, a private space with comfortable sofas and games including pool, foosball, table tennis and arcade games. The extensive menu features Latin American cuisine, including Cuban croquettes, Argentinian empanadas, various ceviches, grilled seabass, and Angus ribeye, plus traditional desserts like tres leches cake and churros. The venue combines casual dining with panoramic ocean views, creating an ideal setting for both family meals and romantic dinners.
Mizu Teppanyaki Restaurant
Location: Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort – Speciality: Japanese Teppanyaki – Price: A Bit High
Located poolside at Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort, Mizu is a speciality Teppanyaki restaurant offering a journey of handcrafted showmanship and artistic prowess. Savour the fresh oceanic flavours of sustainably sourced seafood and indulge in a mouth-watering selection of authentic Japanese dishes with an innovative twist—expertly prepared right before your eyes by our talented chefs.
Silk at Andara Resort Phuket
Location: Andara Resort in Kamala Beach – Speciality: Thai – Price: High
SILK Restaurant & Bar is an upscale Thai restaurant at Andara Resort Phuket overlooking Kamala Beach. The venue features elegant design with polished wood, high ceilings and warm tones, offering both indoor dining and outdoor covered seating.
The restaurant serves sophisticated Thai cuisine, including Goong Sarong (prawns wrapped in vermicelli), Yam Nuea beef salad, and Gaeng Kati Poo crab curry, alongside international options like pasta and premium meat cuts. The extensive drinks menu includes cocktails and wines with happy hour discounts. The setting combines fine dining with resort luxury, positioned near a large swimming pool lined with palm trees. Pricing reflects the five-star resort standard, making it suitable for special occasions like celebrations, birthdays or anniversaries. The relaxed atmosphere and attentive service create an elegant dining experience with natural breezes and views over the resort grounds.
Isole Italian Restaurant at Cape Sienna
Location: Cape Sienna – Speciality: Italian – Price: A Bit High
At Cape Sienna Hotel, Isole Italian Restaurant has been our choice for special evenings with impressive sunset views. We like how some of the alcoves in the restaurant are surrounded by a small reflective pool, creating the illusion of dining on water. Their Italian menu focuses on fresh ingredients, and we’ve consistently enjoyed their pasta dishes and wine selection.
The prices reflect the upscale hotel setting, but the combination of quality food and dramatic views makes it worthwhile for an occasional treat.
Romsai Restaurant near Kamala Beach
Munchy Burgers
Kamala Beergarden
Conclusion
After three decades of visiting Kamala Beach, we’ve watched its dining scene evolve while maintaining its unique, relaxed beach town character. What makes Kamala special to us is this range of options – from simple family-run places where we can eat with our feet in the sand to refined restaurants for special occasions.
Coast and Smile remain our favourites for casual meals directly on the beach – something rare in Phuket. We hope our personal experiences help you find the right spot for your next meal in Kamala!
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