Where to Eat in Karon Beach?
Karon Beach offers a wide range of restaurants where everyone can find something to enjoy, from Thai food to Middle Eastern and Western Cuisine. On the budget side, you will find good local food in the small restaurants along the roadside, near the lake and even more at Karon Plaza, not far from the circle. The town of Karon, a busy street that starts at the runabout with a tall white statue at the north end of Karon Beach, has a vast choice of places to eat all day.
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The Dim Sun Rooftop Restaurant
| Cuisine: International, Bar – Price: $$$ Pricey |
The Dim Sun is a large rooftop terrace located on the top of Avista Grande Phuket Karon in the south of Karon Beach, offering sunset views over the Andaman Sea. It is the perfect way to end your happy exploration day with excellent cocktails and a romantic candle dinner! The rooftop bar offers panoramic views of the sea and a poolside bar that serves light snacks and drinks. The food is of high quality, and there are plenty of options to choose from, whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner or a family-friendly meal.
Location: Avista Grande Phuket Karon, South Karon Beach
Address: 38 Luang Phor Chuan Rd, Tambon Karon, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83100, Thailand
Phone: 076 302 660
SOUL Vegan Cafe & Restaurant
| Cuisine: Vegan, Cafe – Price: $$ Affordable |
Soul Vegan Cafe is the first fully plant-based restaurant in Karon Beach, and we’ve been back several times since it opened. The food is genuinely good, and even if you’re not vegan, it’s worth a stop. The focus here is on health and taste rather than strict veganism, which is probably why it appeals to a wider crowd. The restaurant sits on Karon Road, about 200 metres from the beach. Look for the Union Jack tuk-tuk parked at the entrance. You can’t miss it!
Address: 224 Karon Rd, Karon, phuket, Phuket 83100
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm
Phone: 062 480 4997
Price: reasonable
The Pad Thai Shop
| Cuisine: Thai – Price: $ Cheap |
The Pad Thai Shop is a tiny restaurant on the side of the back road of Karon Beach. It’s so small and modest; you would drive past it without paying much attention if it weren’t for its growing reputation and a large yellow signboard that says ‘The Pad Thai Shop’. Despite its success, the shop owner probably chose not to change anything about the shop. Bare wood and brick walls, concrete roof, plastic chairs and plates and a bare black stove, as old local shops usually are.
Address: Patak Road, Karon Beach, Phuket 83100
Open: 8 am – 7 pm (Sunday closed)
Price: cheap
The Cove at Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket
| Cuisine: International, Thai – Price: $$$ Pricey |
The Cove is the main restaurant at Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, right on Karon Beach. It’s open all day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They run different theme nights throughout the week, which adds some variety if you’re staying nearby for several days. The buffet is large with a good mix of Thai and international dishes. It’s a hotel restaurant, so expect hotel prices, but the quality is consistent.
Location: Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket – Karon Beach
Address: 683 Karon Beach, Patak Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100
Hours: Open Daily: Breakfast: 06:00 – 11:00, Lunch: 11:30 – 18:30, Dinner (Buffet & Theme Nights): 18:30 – 21:30
Phone: +66 (0) 76 201 234 ext. 1272
Dinner in the Sky
| Cuisine: International – Price: $$$$ Expensive |
Dinner in the Sky is exactly what it sounds like. A crane lifts your dining table and chairs about 50 metres above Karon Beach. You’re strapped in, and a chef cooks right in front of you while you look out over the bay. It’s not something you do every night, and it’s not cheap, but it’s a genuinely unusual experience. The food is surprisingly good for something cooked in mid-air. Book in advance, especially during high season.
EAT Bar & Grill Restaurant
| Cuisine: Western, Grill – Price: $$ Affordable |
EAT Bar & Grill Restaurant, on the back road of Karon, is a casual place serving delicious steaks and grilled meats. The restaurant is not very big and is often full, so you should book in advance to save a table.
Address: 250 1 Patak Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100
Open: 11 am – 10:30 pm (Closed on Sunday)
Phone: 085 292 5652
Price: Affordable
Ciao Pizza and Grill
| Cuisine: Italian, Thai, Grill – Price: $$ Affordable |
Ciao Pizza and Grill is a friendly restaurant right across the street from Karon Beach, inside Thavorn Palm Beach Resort. Even though it’s part of a hotel, the atmosphere is relaxed, and prices are very reasonable — something you don’t always get in resort restaurants. It’s easy to find and doesn’t feel exclusive, so anyone can walk in for a quick lunch after swimming or for a sunset dinner. The outdoor terrace faces the beach road, and the sea view is a nice bonus.
The menu is quite mixed. They serve Italian food, including thin-crust wood-fired pizzas and pasta, Thai dishes like Pad Thai or Moo Hong (a local braised pork dish), and grilled meats — steaks, ribs, Wagyu, and more. If you’re in the mood for barbecue, their platters are a good choice to share. We like that it’s not trying to be fancy. It’s just good, honest food in a convenient location. Whether you’re staying nearby or just passing through Karon, Ciao Pizza and Grill is a solid option for a casual meal by the beach, with something for everyone on the menu.
Location: Thavorn Palm Beach Resort
Address: Patak Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100
Hours: 11 am – 10.30 pm
Phone: 063 062 6811
Price: Reasonable
On The Rock Restaurant
| Cuisine: Thai, Seafood – Price: $$$ Pricey |
A good place for dinner with a sea view is the On The Rock restaurant, at the south end of the beach. The restaurant serves Thai food and seafood and is part of the Marina Phuket Resort.
Address: Marina Phuket Resort, 47 Karon Road, Karon Beach, Phuket 83100
Hours: 12 pm – 11.30 pm
Phone: 076 330 625
Price: Expensive
Tann Terrace
| Cuisine: Italian, Thai – Price: $$ Affordable |
Tann Terrace is a restaurant with an immense beachfront wooden terrace at the very south of Karon Beach, just next to Beyond Resort Karon and opposite the old football stadium. The restaurant mostly serves Italian and Thai food and has an excellent bakery, perfect for enjoying breakfast on the beach.
Location: south end of Karon Beach
Address: Patak Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm
Portosino
Portosino at Avista Grande Phuket Karon – MGallery in Karon Beach serves excellent Thai, Indian and international dishes in a bright and comfortable setting. The design has cool touches that reflect the island’s tin mining history, like metal accents and vintage lighting that give a glimpse into the 19th century. The tables in the little alcoves overlooking the swimming pool are the most welcoming spots.
Address: 38 Luang Phor Chuan Rd, Tambon Karon, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83100, Thailand
Phone: 076 302 660
Website: Click here
Char'd Grill Phuket
Discover Phuket’s first-of-its-kind ‘dine-on-water’ steakhouse and seafood grill—CHAR'D Grill at Avista Grande Phuket Karon, proudly named Asia's Best New Hotel Restaurant 2024. Offering a flame-to-table dining experience, CHAR’D showcases the smoky, charred flavors of premium steaks prepared on a state-of-the-art Kopa grill, known for its precision and ability to lock in exceptional taste.
Location: Avista Grande Phuket Karon - Karon Beach
Address: 38 Soi, Luang Phor Chuan Rd, Karon, Phuket 83100
Hours: 6:30 pm – 10 pm
Phone: 076 302 660
Website: Click here
Two Chefs Karon Beach
| Cuisine: Western, Thai – Price: $$ Affordable |
Two Chefs is a popular and long-established small franchise in Phuket. The restaurant serves good food at excellent prices, with an incredibly vast range of dishes from Thai food, western and Mexican dishes as well as beers and well-priced wines.
Address: 526-7 Patak Rd, Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100
Hours: 4 pm – 11 pm
Phone: 083 786 4156
Bistro Grill & Bar at Central Karon Resort
| Cuisine: International, Thai – Price: $$ Affordable |
Bistro Grill & Bar at Centara Karon Resort is an all-day restaurant with a mix of international and Thai dishes. They do a breakfast buffet, and for lunch and dinner you can order from the menu or go for the all-you-can-eat option. The wine list is reasonably priced for a hotel restaurant. It’s nothing fancy, but the food is solid and consistent.
Location: Centara Karon Resort Phuket
Address: 502/3 Patak Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100
Phone: 076396200
Hours: 10 am – 10 pm
Escape Pool Club
| Cuisine: International, Bar – Price: $$ Affordable |
Escape Pool Club is the poolside bar and grill at Centara Karon Resort. They cook burgers, grilled meats, and snacks by the pool, and run themed party nights throughout the week. It’s family-friendly and works well if you’re staying at the resort or just want somewhere casual for lunch with the kids. The pool access is a bonus if you’re eating there.
Location: Centara Karon Resort Phuket
Address: 502/3 Patak Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100
Phone: 076396200
Hours: 10 am – 10 pm
Karon Plaza
| Cuisine: Market, Street Food – Price: $ Cheap |
Karon Plaza is a small open-air market on Beach Road in Karon, a short walk from the sand and close to Karon Circle. You’ll find vendors selling clothing, souvenirs, and accessories on one side, and a food area with cheap Thai meals on the other. The shopping side can be overpriced for what it is, but the food stalls are good value.
Ya Restaurant
| Cuisine: Thai – Price: $ Cheap |
Ya Restaurant is a family-run Thai spot on the main road in Karon, right next to Karon Temple. Basic setup with open kitchen, fans, and red tablecloths. The menu has all the classics, Pad Thai, Tom Yum, curries, at local prices around 80 Baht per dish. Food is good, not exceptional. Cash only. The location works well for the Karon Temple Market on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Honest local food without the tourist markup.
Address: 458 Patak Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100
Hours: 10 am – 10 pm (Sunday Closed)
Phone: 0655142101
Daeng Restaurant
| Cuisine: Thai, Seafood – Price: $ Cheap |
Daeng Restaurant is a beachfront local venue located right on the sand of Karon Beach, next to Centara Grand Beach Resort Karon, which is a rare setting in this area. The restaurant has a laid-back and casual atmosphere, with open-air seating that overlooks the beach and the Andaman Sea. The decor is simple and rustic, with plastic tables and chairs and tropical plants adding a touch of greenery.
Location: Karon Beach, next to Centara Grand
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm
Seafood Restaurants by the Lake
| Cuisine: Thai, Seafood – Price: $ Cheap |
For seafood or Thai food, you can choose one of the many small restaurants in front of the stadium or those by the lake. They are relatively cheap, and while they do not serve haute cuisine, they have a unique, exotic charm and a beach view.
It would be difficult to recommend one in particular, so walk around and look at the well-illustrated menu always displayed in front. They also serve a decent European breakfast of eggs or omelette, toast with butter and jam, sausages and bacon. It’s simple but goes so well with the beach to start the day!
Karon Avenue
| Cuisine: Mixed – Price: $$ Affordable |
Karon Avenue is a small complex of restaurants, bars, and shops located by the lake in Karon Beach, which is a short walking distance from the main street of Karon. Finally, after decades of trying to become a shopping and dining destination, Karon Avenue seems to have found the right formula. Expect to find a few Thai restaurants with a terrace over the lake, Crown Lakeview Restaurant serving seafood, a Sushi restaurant, Capricorn Italian Restaurant, and a large 7-11 convenience store.
Location: near the lake, north part of the beach
Address: 681 Patak Road, Karon Subdistrict, Mueang District, Ban Karon, Thailand, Phuket
Hours: 7 am – 11:45 pm
North Karon roadside restaurants
| Cuisine: Thai, Seafood – Price: $ Cheap |
Just before reaching the hill that leads to Kata Beach, visitors can see a line of small seafood restaurants. The fresh seafood is kept on ice in front of the restaurants, and you can pick what you want them to cook or choose a Thai dish directly from their menu. It’s quite cheap and has a fun local feel to it.
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