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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.

 

True Local Thai Restaurants

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.

 

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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Acqua Restaurant Phuket
Patong Beach

Acqua Restaurant Phuket

Acqua is a fantastic Italian restaurant run for just ten years by talented and friendly Chef Alessandro Frau. This exclusive ... Read More
Nam Yoi Restaurant Phuket
Phuket Town

Nam Yoi Restaurant

Nam Yoi Restaurant is a discreet local place tucked away on a remote street in Phuket Town. While it’s challenging ... Read More
Ko Ang Seafood Phuket
Phuket Town

Ko Ang Seafood

Ko Ang Seafood is a local restaurant serving excellent seafood on the east side of Phuket Town. Ko Ang has ... Read More
Kin-Kub-Ei Restaurant Phuketket
Cherngtalay near Bang Tao

Kin-Kub-Ei Restaurant

Kin-Kub-Ei Restaurant is a hidden gem serving delicious southern dishes cooked by Khun Tubtim (the lady in the photos) with ... Read More
Casa Boho at Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort
Kamala Beach

Casa Boho Phuket

Casa Boho Phuket is a  casual Latin American restaurant on a superb rooftop perched high above the little-known Rayee Beach, ... Read More
Chom Chan by One Chun Phuket Town
Phuket Town

Chom Chan by One Chun Restaurant

Chom Chan is an excellent Thai restaurant serving a great selection of Phuket dishes and local specialities ... Read More
Cafe Del Mar Beach Club on Kamala Beach Phuket
Kamala Beach

Café Del Mar Phuket

Café Del Mar Phuket, located at the northern end of Kamala Beach next to Intercontinental Phuket and Novotel Kamala, is ... Read More
Talung Thai at Paresa Resort Phuket
Kamala Beach

Talung Thai Restaurant at Paresa Resort

A rooftop restaurant with an amazing view Ranking high on our Most Romantic Restaurants in Phuket, Paresa Resort Talung Tai ... Read More
La Gaetana Italian Restaurant in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

La Gaetana Italian Restaurant

La Gaetana is one of the best and longest-established Italian restaurants in Phuket. It's well known and recommended by longtime ... Read More
Mom Tri's Villa Royale
Kata Beach

Mom Tri’s Kitchen Phuket and Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

Mom Tri's Villa Royale is not just your regular hotel in Phuket. It was the private house of Mom Luang ... Read More
Tunk Ka Cafe Phuket
Phuket Town

Tunk Ka Cafe

Tunk Ka Cafe is one of our favourite restaurants in Phuket Town, a long-established hillside place beautifully built on top ... Read More
Wagyu Steakhouse in Surin Beach, Phuket
Surin Beach

Wagyu Steakhouse

Wagyu Steakhouse is a fine-dining restaurant located in Surin Beach on the west coast of Phuket, part of the nearby ... Read More
Butcher’s Garden at Indigo Hotel Patong
Patong Beach

Butcher’s Garden Restaurant

Located in the middle of Patong, Butcher's Garden is nestled within the heart of a friendly neighborhood, offering a culinary ... Read More
Hong Khao Tom Pla Restaurant in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

Hong Khao Tom Pla Restaurant

Hong Khao Tom Pla is a discreet and long-established restaurant in Phuket Town, named after its famous fish rice porridge ... Read More
Khun Jeed Yod Pak Restaurant in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

Khun Jeed Yod Pak Restaurant

Khun Jeed Yod Pak Restaurant is an institution in Phuket Town and one of the best local restaurants on the ... Read More
Sears & Co Bar and Grill in Patong Beach
Patong Beach

Sears & Co Bar and Grill

Prime meats and seafood alfresco in Patong Beach Sears & Co Bar and Grill is a casual restaurant located on ... Read More
Bon Pan Asian Tapas Restaurant in Patong Beach
Patong Beach

Bon Pan Asian Tapas Restaurant

Asian-inspired tapas izakaya in Patong Beach Bon Pan Asian Tapas is an attractive new creative restaurant in Patong Beach, with ... Read More
Meg Khram The Sunshine Restaurant in Patong Beach, Phuket
Patong Beach

Meg Khram The Sunshine Restaurant

Romantic sunset dinner in Patong Beach Meg Khram The Sunshine Restaurant in an upmarket Thai restaurant located at the north ... Read More
Suay Restaurant Cherngtalay in Phuket
near Bang Tao Beach

Suay Restaurant Cherngtalay

Suay Cherngtalay is a popular and excellent restaurant serving modern Thai cuisine with a creative touch by chef Noi Tammasak ... Read More
Best Thai Restaurants in Phuket
North Phuket

Rimpan Seafood Restaurant Phuket

Rimpan Seafood is a small but great Phuket local restaurant hidden in plain sight in the north of Phuket Island, ... Read More
Tu Kab Khao Restaurant Phuket
Phuket Town

Tu Kab Khao Phuket

Tu Kab Khao is a popular Thai restaurant in Phuket Town that serves great southern Thai food. Give yourself a ... Read More
SILK Restaurant & Bar Phuket
Kamala Beach

SILK Restaurant & Bar

SILK Restaurant & Bar at Andara Resort Phuket is an upscale and much-talked-about Thai restaurant set in a beautiful and ... Read More
Chopol's Plantation, near Kata Noi Beach in Phuket
Kata Noi Beach

Chopol’s Plantation Bar and Restaurant

A hidden restaurant above Kata Noi Beach Chopol's Plantation is a fantastic bar and Thai restaurant hidden high above the ... Read More
Green Heart Garden Kata Beach
Kata Beach

Green Heart Garden

Green Heart Garden is a superb hidden restaurant perched high on the hills above Kata Beach and blessed with incredible ... 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

12jul6:30 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

14jul6:30 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

25jul6:00 pm11:30 pmBOLD | EP.10 ISAAN ON THE ROCKS AT THE SLATE6:00 pm - 11:30 pm Black Ginger, The SlateType:Dining,EventArea:Nai YangPriceTHB 2,000 per person, food only | THB 2,500 Includes one half-bottle of wine per person

26jul12:30 pm3:30 pmSoul of Saturday Brunch by GAIA at Meliá Phuket Mai Khao12:30 pm - 3:30 pm MELIÁ PHUKET MAI KHAOType:Brunch,LunchArea:Mai KhaoPrice THB 1,990

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