Where to Eat in Kata Noi Beach?
The bay of Kata Noi Beach is not very big, but there are quite a few restaurants nearby. Some of the most popular are built along the hillside road that passes high above the bay, offering panoramic views of the turquoise water and great sunsets. These have been here for over two decades and remain a popular stop between Kata Beach and Nai Harn Beach. Only three resorts occupy the beachfront: Katathani Phuket Beach Resort, The Shore, and Mom Tri’s Villa Royale. Each has restaurants, but at hotel prices. For more variety and all budgets, Kata Beach is just a short tuk-tuk ride away.
Panoramic Hilltop Restaurants
Fira Beach Club
| Cuisine: Mediterranean, Japanese – Price: $$$ Pricey |
Fira is a large rooftop bar and restaurant above Kata Noi Beach with Mediterranean-inspired food, an infinity pool, and regular DJ nights. The complex includes three venues: Fira Beach Club on the ground level with the pool and restaurant, Kipo Restaurant on the second floor for Spanish fine dining, and DOXA Skybar accessible via a skywalk for cocktails at sunset. No entrance fee, but a minimum spend applies for poolside daybeds and cabanas. Children under 16 are not allowed in the pool. Free parking available. The same owners also run Cannelle Bakery. Read more
Address: 228/6-7 Khok Tanod Road, Karon, Phuket 83100
Hours: 11 am – 9 pm
Phone: 092 958 8621
Kipo Restaurant
| Cuisine: Contemporary Spanish – Price: $$$ Pricey |
Located on the second floor of the Fira complex, Kipo is a Spanish-inspired restaurant by Executive Chef Ramon Verano, who came to Phuket with experience from London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Bali. The menu features signature paellas, tapas, and premium steaks using local ingredients. They run a Sunday Brunch (Spanish Edition) at 1,500 Baht per person, or 2,000 Baht with free-flow drinks. Good for a proper dinner with views over Kata Noi, and the only real Spanish restaurant in this part of Phuket. Read more
Address: 228/6-7 Khok Tanod Road, Karon, Phuket 83100 (2nd floor of Fira Phuket)
Hours: 4 pm – 12 am
Phone: 092 958 8621
The Sundeck
| Cuisine: Mediterranean, Thai – Price: $$ Affordable |
The Sundeck is a rooftop bar and restaurant on the hillside road above Kata Noi Beach, not far from the famous Karon Viewpoint. It serves Mediterranean-inspired food, pizza, burgers, and great sangria. Being a trendy lounge with sofas and DJ music, it’s naturally more expensive than the neighbouring local restaurants, but travellers stop here for the atmosphere, the music, and unique cocktails you won’t find next door. A good place to stop for a proper espresso (100 Baht), a sunset cocktail (from 285 Baht), or a casual dinner with a view. Read more
Address: 228 Koktanod Road, Karon, Phuket 83100
Hours: 11 am – 10 pm
Phone: 064 062 3602
After Beach Bar
| Cuisine: Thai, Asian – Price: $$ Affordable |
After Beach Bar has been here for over two decades and remains one of the most popular sunset stops on the road between Kata and Nai Harn. From the outside, the restaurant looks modest with low thatched roofs and an old-fashioned reggae atmosphere with Bob Marley songs and Rasta colours. Walk through, and you’ll find a beautiful panorama of Kata Noi Bay on the other side. The wooden terraces are built on stilts, which can feel a bit adventurous if you look down. The food is good without being exceptional, the menu is vast, and the prices are fair for the location. The service is not the strongest point, but it doesn’t matter much when the sunset is this good. Read more
Address: 44 Thanon Kata, Tambon Karon, Phuket 83100
Hours: 9 am – 10 pm
Phone: 084 745 9365
Baan Chom View
| Cuisine: Thai, Seafood – Price: $$ Affordable |
Baan Chom View is part of the cluster of hillside restaurants alongside After Beach Bar, all built on wooden terraces above Kata Noi Beach. It serves a wide choice of Thai food and a few Western dishes. Like its neighbours, it’s the views and the sunset that bring people here more than the food itself. Crab meat with curry powder is 280 Baht, soups from 180 Baht, BBQ prawns at 350 Baht. Beer starts at 120 Baht. It’s a popular stop, and tables near the edge fill up fast around sunset. Read more
Address: 69/15 Kata Noi Road, Kata Beach, Karon, Phuket
Hours: 9 am – 11 pm
Phone: 081 891 3906
Chopol’s Plantation
| Cuisine: Thai – Price: $ Cheap |
Chopol’s Plantation is a Thai restaurant above Kata Noi Beach that most people drive past without noticing. You have to spot a tiny road on the side of the main road that leads to Karon View Point, and most people drive fast in this area. Once inside, it’s a relaxed, garden-like setting among palm trees with hammocks and swings. The food is Thai, the prices are low (Pad Thai at 150 Baht, Som Tam at 100 Baht, beer at 100 Baht), and it remains relatively unknown. Closed on Mondays. Read more
Address: 256–258 Kata-Sai Yuan Road, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83150
Hours: 10 am – 8 pm (closed Monday)
Phone: 092 772 7520
Rak Khun Bar
| Cuisine: Thai, Bar Food – Price: $ Cheap |
Rak Khun Bar (“Love You” in Thai) is a relatively recent addition to the panoramic bars above Kata Noi Beach. It’s simpler and more relaxed than its neighbours like Fira and The Sundeck, which often draw bigger crowds and louder music. The wooden terrace faces the Andaman Sea, and the drinks are reasonably priced compared to the fancier venues nearby. A good option if you want a quiet sunset drink without the club atmosphere. Parking is limited for cars. Read more
Address: Three Beach View Point, Kata-Sai Yuan Road, Tambon Karon, Phuket 83100
Hours: 10 am – 10 pm
Phone: 092 152 9882
Sabai Corner
| Cuisine: Thai, Seafood, European – Price: $$ Affordable |
Sabai Corner is not easy to find, and that’s part of the appeal. It’s accessible via a small road past Karon View Point, and only dedicated travellers will make it there. The food is good without being exceptional, but the views of the nearby sea make up for it. Tom Yum Goong at 250 Baht, steamed fish at 490 Baht, stir-fried crab at 480 Baht. They also have live music some evenings and can host private events. It consistently ranks as one of the top-rated restaurants in the Kata Noi area on review sites. Read more
Address: Soi Laem Mum Nai 21, Kata Noi Beach, Karon, Phuket 83100
Hours: 10 am – 10 pm
Phone: 089 875 5525
Hotel Restaurants
The Harbor Restaurant
| Cuisine: International, Thai – Price: $$$ Pricey |
The Harbor Restaurant at The Shore at Katathani was a lot better than most hotel restaurants we had previously tried. Set by the side of the infinity pool and above the beach, it has a romantic atmosphere and offers an excellent menu and wine list. The food changes throughout the day, covering Thai and international cuisine. Prices are surprisingly reasonable for a luxury hotel restaurant. Worth a visit even if you’re not staying at the hotel. Read more
Location: The Shore at Katathani
Address: 14 Kata Road, Kata Noi Beach, Karon, Phuket 83100
Hours: 6 am – 12 am
Phone: 076 318 350
Kata Rocks Clubhouse
| Cuisine: Mediterranean, Thai – Price: $$$$ Expensive |
Kata Rocks has only one restaurant serving Mediterranean and Thai cuisine, but with villas so well designed for in-house dining, you won’t need more. Tables are along the iconic infinity pool, so make sure you come a bit before sunset to enjoy some of their famous cocktails (they even have their signature gin). Chef Toon currently runs the kitchen. The signature Phuket Lobster is 2,990++ Baht. Kata Rocks also offers a Thai cooking school, afternoon tea, and floating breakfast experiences. Not cheap at all, but the setting and the quality make it one of the most memorable dining spots in Phuket. Read more
Location: Kata Rocks
Address: 186/22 Koktanode Road, Kata Beach, Karon, Phuket 83100
Hours: 10 am – 8 pm
Phone: 076 370 777
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