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Phuket Food and Restaurants

What to eat and where to eat in Phuket?

Phuket’s food scene is a delight for food lovers, offering diverse and exciting options for Thai food, southern cuisine, and even Phuket specialties. There is now a list of great local restaurants listed in the Michelin Guide for Thailand. Local restaurants showcase an abundance of fresh seafood dishes, including grilled fish, huge prawns, and delicious shellfish.  Street food stalls provide a casual and immersive experience with affordable and delicious snacks. Phuket’s culinary landscape embraces international flavours like Italian, Japanese, French and Indian, as well as unique Thai fusion creations.

Most Popular Restaurants in Phuket

'Spice' by Sugar & Spice Restaurant, Kata Beach

'Spice' by Sugar & Spice Restaurant, Kata Beach

The new ‘Spice’ by Sugar & Spice is an excellent local restaurant serving a wide range of Thai dishes, located on Kata Road, just a short walk from the beach and the night market. It has a large open air seating, making it a great option for dining al fresco. The interior is decorated in a casual and warm style.

Where to Eat in Phuket, by Areas

aneha Steak-Thai @Karoncafe in Karon Beach, Phuket

Saneha Steak-Thai @Karoncafe

Saneha is the Thai word for passion, which here signifies “passion for cooking fantastic food.” With 35 years of experience in the restaurant business, their best chefs offer a completely new menu that brings together the best of Royal Thai Food, Steakhouse, and Mediterranean fusion cuisine into one restaurant offering both indoor air-conditioned and Al Fresco Dining in the heart of Karon Beach.

 

Where to Eat in Phuket, by Type

Dinner in The Sky in Phuket Island, Thailand

Dinner in The Sky

Dinner in the Sky takes eating to new heights—literally. Suspended by a crane, guests sit at a table high above Karon Beach, taking in the beautiful views while enjoying a delicious dinner. The experience blends thrill and luxury, with guests safely secured into their seats. Chefs cook excellent dishes directly in front of your eyes, delivering an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Whether it's a romantic date or an adventurous adventure, Dinner in the Sky promises an unforgettable dining experience above the clouds.

 

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Tambu Restaurant

Tambu Restaurant

Tambu is a delicious Indian Restaurant located on the rooftop of Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong, perched on a hill 2 km south of Patong Beach. The restaurant is set in an immense and luxurious tent with a high ceiling and a chandelier, inspired by the tented Palaces in the era of Mughal Emperors’ in India.

 

What to Eat in Phuket?

Best Sunday Brunches in Phuket

Best Sunday Brunches in Phuket
Looking for a Sunday Brunch in Phuket to wine, dine and unwind on a weekend? Several resorts and restaurants around the island put on lavish Sunday brunch spreads for a fabulous afternoon of good food and entertainment ... Read More
'Sugar Shack Restaurant, Kata Beach

'Sugar Shack Restaurant, Kata Beach

Sugar Shack is a popular local restaurant in the heart of Kata Beach, known for its relaxed atmosphere and excellent Thai and Western cuisine. The Thai food is prepared by local chefs who have been recognised for decades, offering authentic flavours without compromise.

 

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Plearn Rooftop Restaurant in Phuket Town
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 ... Read More
Takieng Thai Restaurant at Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa on Mai Khao Beach
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 ... Read More
Benihana Japanese Steakhouse at Renaissance Phuket
Mai Khao Beach

Benihana Japanese Steakhouse

With its first outlet in Phuket, Benihana Japanese Steakhouse has now opened a new location at JW Marriott in Mai ... Read More
VIVA Rooftop and Restaurant
Phuket Town

VIVA Rooftop and Restaurant

VIVA Rooftop and Restaurant is located in an elegant context, such as the rooftop of HOMA, a residential structure based ... Read More
Tukta Food & Drink Restaurant Surin Beach
Surin Beach

Tukta Food & Drink

Tukta Food & Drink is one of the two restaurants still operating in Surin Beach. It may have to do ... Read More
OK Somtum Restaurant in Patong Beach
Patong Beach

OK Somtum

OK Somtum is a cosy and vibrant Thai restaurant located on Nanai Road in Patong, offering a delightful fusion of ... Read More
MONDO Espresso & Tea Bar in Old in Phuket Town
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 ... Read More
Khumkathu Mookata
Kathu

Khum Kathu Mookata

Khum Kathu is a popular mookata restaurant with a unique location by a small lake. In addition to the relaxing ... Read More
Royd Restaurant in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

Royd Restaurant

Modern Southern Thai Cuisine in Phuket Town Royd is an upmarket restaurant found on Dibuk Road in Phuket Town, a ... Read More
The Beach Phuket at Arinara Resort on Bang Tao Beach
Bang Tao Beach

The Beach Phuket at Arinara Resort

A Beach Club on Bang Tao Beach The Beach Phuket is a breezy beach club right on the sands of ... Read More
Mue-Yium Cafe & Bistro in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

Mue-Yium Cafe in Phuket Town

A vintage coffee shop in Phuket Town Mue-Yium Cafe is a vintage coffee shop and restaurant in the heart of ... Read More
Thai Mueang Restaurant Phuket
Phuket Town

Thai Mueang Restaurant Phuket

Thai Mueang Restaurant is set in an ancient house that is more than 100 years old and has been renovated ... Read More
Kamala Beergarden in Kamala Beach, on Phuket Island
Kamala Beach

Kamala Beergarden

Kamala Beergarden is a long-established bar on the main road of Kamala Beach with a cosy old-school atmosphere. The bar, ... Read More
Nanork Seafood restaurant in Kamala Beach, Phuket
Kamala Beach

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 ... Read More
Vida Nova Restaurant & Lounge in Rawai Beach, Phuket
Rawai Beach

Vida Nova Phuket

Vida Nova Phuket invites guests to discover their beachfront haven for delicious international cuisine. Situated in the heart of Rawai ... Read More
Tantitium Restaurant and Spa in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

Tantitium Restaurant

A fun Thai Restaurant in Phuket Town Tantitium is an attractive Thai restaurant on Dibuk Road, part of the historical ... Read More
House of Tin Baron Restaurant
Phuket Town

House of Tin Baron

House of Tin Baron is a Thai restaurant in Phuket Town, set in a beautifully renovated Sino-Portuguese heritage house. The ... Read More
Au Bon Pain Boat Avenue Phuket
Bang Tao Beach

Au Bon Pain Boat Avenue Phuket

Au Bon Pain is a bakery café known for its wide range of bread, pastries, sandwiches, salads and even soups ... Read More
Daeng Restaurant on Karon Beach
Karon Beach

Daeng Restaurant on Karon Beach

A local beach restaurant in Karon Daeng Restaurant is a beachfront local venue located right on the sand of Karon ... Read More
Starbucks Sinae Phuket on Koh Sirey Island
Koh Sirey

Starbucks Sinae Phuket on Koh Sirey Island

Starbucks Sinae is an unusual and unexpected version of the famous Seattle-based coffee shop, perched at the top of Sinae ... Read More
Laem Sai Cup Cafe in Kata Beach
Kata Beach

Laem Sai Cup Cafe in Kata Beach

Laem Sai Cup is another little cafe hidden on the hills of Kata Beach, overlooking the Andaman Sea. The cafe ... Read More
Kanom Jeen in Phuket
Phuket Town

Pa Mai Kanom Jeen in Phuket Town

Pa Mai Kanom Jeen is a modest local Thai restaurant located at the intersection of Dibuk Road and Satun Road, ... Read More
Kaeng Liang Restaurant in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

Kaeng Liang Restaurant Phuket

Kaeng Liang Restaurant is a small place in a beautifully decorated old shophouse hidden on Krabi Road in old Phuket ... Read More
Best Restaurants in Phuket, by beaches
Naithon Beach

Inthanin Naithon Restaurant

A hidden restaurant on Naithon Beach Inthanin Naithon is a delightful tiny restaurant hidden on the soft sands of the ... Read More

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31may(may 31)12:30 pm25oct(oct 25)3:30 pmSaturday Brunch Buffet(May 31) 12:30 pm - (October 25) 3:30 pm MELIÁ PHUKET MAI KHAOType:Brunch,WeeklyArea:Mai KhaoPriceTHB 1,990

05jul6:30 pm10:00 pmSaturday Signature Free-flow Mookata Barbecue at Cassia Phuket6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Vista Restaurant, Cassia PhuketType:Buffet,DiningArea:Bangtao,Cherngtalay,ThalangPriceTHB399 net

07jul6:30 pm10:00 pmAll-You-Can-Eat Seafood and Carvery at Open Kitchen6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Vista Restaurant, Cassia PhuketType:Buffet,DiningArea:Bangtao,CherngtalayPriceTHB1490 net

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Willy Thuan is the founder of Phuket 101. After travelling through 40+ countries and working with Club Med and Expedia, he settled in Phuket in 1994. He shares real travel insights and original photography from across Thailand.View Author posts