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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.

What to Eat in Phuket?

Phuket 101 Recommendation
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.

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

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We Camping Phuket
Kathu

We Camping Phuket

We Camping Phuket is a local restaurant in Kathu, with a fun camping decor and a vast outdoor sitting area ... Read More
Ristorante Pizzeria da Moreno at Kathu
Kathu

Pizzeria da Moreno at Kathu

A great pizzeria in Kathu Pizzeria Da Moreno is a casual Italian restaurant by the roadside of Kathu, near Lock ... Read More
Loukthor Vegetarian Restaurant in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

Loukthor Vegetarian Restaurant in Phuket Town

Loukthor Vegetarian Restaurant, located near Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town, is particularly popular during the famous Phuket Vegetarian Festival ... Read More
Go Fresh Organic Cafe Phuket, Nai Harn
Nai Harn Beach

Go Fresh Organic Cafe

Vegetarian Restaurant in Nai Harn Go Fresh Organic Cafe is a popular vegetarian restaurant located on the scenic road in ... Read More
Vegetarian House Phuket
Chalong

Vegetarian House Restaurant

Vegetarian Restaurant in Chalong Vegetarian House (เจภูเก็ต) is a fantastic place to experience authentic vegetarian Thai food in Phuket and ... Read More
Good View Restaurant Nai Yang Beach, Phuket
Nai Yang Beach

The Good View Restaurant

The Good View Restaurant Nai Yang Beach The Good View is a superb restaurant serving good Thai food on the ... Read More
Coconuts Cafe Phuket
Chalong

Coconuts Café Phuket

Coconuts Café is a lovely little bakery and restaurant hidden in a small lane of Chalong, in the south of ... Read More
Baan 109 Bar and Restaurant in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

Baan 109 Bar and Restaurant in Phuket Town

Baan 109 is a fun vintage looking restaurant as well as a casual bar on the popular Thalang Road, the ... Read More
Baan Mae Taan Restaurant in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

Baan Mae Taan Restaurant

Baan Mae Taan is an excellent local Thai restaurant in Phuket Town. It is slightly away from the old streets ... Read More
No9 Restaurant Patong Beach Phuket
Patong Beach

No 9 Restaurant

Good local Thai food in Patong No 9 Restaurant is a modest Thai restaurant in Patong beach, quite far from ... Read More
No.6 Restaurant in Patong Beach
Patong Beach

No.6 Restaurant

The original No.6 restaurant in Phuket There are two Number 6 Thai restaurants on Patong Beach, one in the centre ... Read More
Briley Chicken Rice in Patong Beach, Phuket
Patong Beach

Briley Chicken Rice Restaurant

The best chicken rice in Phuket If you like delicious Hainanese Chicken Rice and you happen to be in Patong ... Read More
Chicken Rice Kota Khao Mun Kai Phuket
Phuket Town

Kota Khao Mun Kai – Chicken Rice Restaurant in Phuket Town

Kota Khao Mun Kai is an excellent and famous Chicken Rice restaurant in Phuket Town. Everyone in Phuket knows this ... Read More
Taokhun Seafood Restaurant Phuket
Mai Khao Beach

Taokhun Seafood Restaurant near Phuket Airport

Taokhun Seafood Restaurant Taokhun Seafood is a hidden restaurant on the east coast of Phuket located somewhere near Phuket International ... Read More
Bangla Street Food
Patong Beach

Bangla Street Food in Patong Beach

Bangla Street Food is the latest opening in Bangla Road, the heart of Patong nightlife. Street food is a smart ... Read More
Lock Tien Foodcourt Phuket
Phuket Town

Lock Tien Food Court in Phuket Town

Lock Tien food court in Phuket Town is a place every person living in Phuket long enough knows. It doesn’t ... Read More
The Beach Bar Phuket
Panwa Beach

The Beach Bar Phuket

The Beach Bar Phuket is a local restaurant half-hidden on Panwa beach, away from most tourist crowds. Once a modest ... Read More
Rawai View Cafe Phuket
Rawai Beach

Rawai View Cafe in Rawai Beach, South Phuket

Rawai View Cafe is a charming little restaurant and bar with a beautiful wooden terrace overlooking the bay of Rawai ... Read More
Baan Chom View Phuket
Kata Noi Beach

Baan Chom View Restaurant Phuket

Baan Chom View is one of the popular Thai restaurants hanging high above the beautiful beach of Kata Noi in ... Read More
Rawai Seafood Market in South Phuket
Rawai Beach

Rawai Seafood Market in Phuket

Rawai Seafood Market started as a modest local fisherman village where you would buy some local catch to take home ... Read More
On The Rock Restaurant Phuket
Karon Beach

On The Rock Restaurant Phuket

Thai and seafood by the sea in Karon On The Rock is a beautiful open-air seafood restaurant built on the ... Read More
The Pad Thai Shop in Karon Beach
Karon Beach

The Pad Thai Shop

The Pad Thai Shop is a tiny restaurant on the side of the back road of Karon Beach. It's so ... Read More
Kampong Kata Hill
Kata Beach

Kampong Kata Hill Restaurant

Kampong Kata Hill is a bit touristy with mixed reviews, but if you travelled that far to discover Asia and ... Read More
Chaiyo Seafood Restaurant in Phuket
Phuket Town

Chaiyo Seafood Restaurant

Seafood restaurant near Phuket Town Chaiyo Seafood is a simple little restaurant close to Phuket town if you feel like ... Read More

Phuket Restaurants Event Calendar

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14febAll DayValentine's Day - Best Restaurants in Phuket to Celebrate With Your Loved One!(All Day: Friday) Type:Event,ValentinesArea:Island Wide

14feb7:00 am10:00 pmRomantic Valentine's Dinner: A Night to remember at NORA Beach Club7:00 am - 10:00 pm N Restaurant by NORA Beach ClubType:Event,ValentinesArea:BangtaoPrice2,650 THB per person

14feb11:00 am11:00 pmValentine's Day at Flamingo Beach Club11:00 am - 11:00 pm Flamingo Beach ClubType:Dining,Event,Lunch,ValentinesArea:PanwaPriceTHB 4,000 nett per couple

14feb6:00 pm9:30 pmValentin3's R0mance Dinner at Melia Phuket Mai Khao6:00 pm - 9:30 pm MELIÁ PHUKET MAI KHAOType:Buffet,Dining,ValentinesArea:Mai KhaoPriceTHB 2,490 per couple

14feb6:00 pm10:00 pmValentine's Romance at Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach ResortType:Dining,Festivals,ValentinesArea:PatongPrice1,999 per couple (including 2 glass of bubbly)

14feb6:00 pm10:00 pmValentine's set Dinner at Dewa Phuket Resort & Villas6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Dewa Phuket Resort & VillasType:Dining,Event,ValentinesArea:Nai YangPrice3,600 Per Couple

14feb6:00 pm10:00 pmValentine's Romantic Dinner at The Nai Harn6:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Nai Harn, PhuketType:Dining,Event,ValentinesArea:NaiharnPriceTHB 12,900 net per couple (Food & Wine Pairing) & THB 9,300 net per couple (Food only)

14feb6:00 pm10:00 pmROMANTIC BEACHFRONT at Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang BeachType:ValentinesArea:Nai YangPrice THB 12,000 net per couple

14feb6:00 pm11:00 pmExperience a Romantic Valentine's by the Beachfront at Arinara Resort6:00 pm - 11:00 pm The Beach PhuketType:Dining,Event,Festivals,ValentinesArea:BangtaoPrice5,500 THB

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