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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 of Thai food, southern cuisine and even Phuket specialities. 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.

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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
The Farmer and The Fisherman Restaurant at Porto de Phuket in Bang Tao Beach
Bang Tao Beach

The Farmer and The Fisherman

The Farmer and The Fisherman is an excellent new restaurant that opened recently at the popular Porto de Phuket shopping ... 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
Piset Restaurant Phuket
Phuket Town

Piset Restaurant Phuket

Piset Restaurant is a fun place on Yaowarat Road in the old Phuket town that has been very popular with ... Read More
Jadjan Restaurant in Phuket Towm
Phuket Town

Jadjan Restaurant

Jadjan is an excellent local Thai restaurant hidden on the outskirts of Phuket Town. Not many travellers know that a ... 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
Kan Eang at Pier in Phuket
Chalong

Kan Eang at Pier Seafood Restaurant

Kan Eang at Pier is a trendy seafood restaurant in Chalong Bay on the way to Rawai Beach, in the ... 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
Red Clam Kathu Restaurant in Phuket
Kathu

Red Clam Restaurant

Red Clam in Kathu, or Hoi Pai Daeng in Thai, is a local restaurant serving good and simple Thai food, ... 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

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01octAll Day20decInternational Dinner Buffet at Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort(All Day) Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach ResortType:Buffet,Dining,MonthlyArea:PatongPrice1,199 net

01octAll Day20decBBQ Seafood Celebration Buffet at Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort(All Day) Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach ResortType:Buffet,Dining,MonthlyArea:PatongPrice799

08dec7:00 pm🔥 Dinner & Cabaret Show in Phuket Town 🔥 Every Sunday7:00 pm Flame Dining ClubType:DiningArea:Phuket TownPrice700 - 2500 THB

12dec6:00 pm10:00 pmAperitivo Hours at HOMA6:00 pm - 10:00 pm HOMA CherngtalayType:Dining,EventArea:Cherngtalay

15dec7:00 pm🔥 Dinner & Cabaret Show in Phuket Town 🔥 Every Sunday7:00 pm Flame Dining ClubType:DiningArea:Phuket TownPrice700 - 2500 THB

16dec(dec 16)8:00 am06jan(jan 6)2:00 pmPrivate Bubbly Brunch at The TreePods, Amari Phuket(December 16) 8:00 am - (January 6) 2:00 pm Amari PhuketType:Brunch,Dining,Festivals,MonthlyArea:PatongPriceStarting from THB 4,000 for 2 persons

19dec6:00 pm10:00 pmAperitivo Hours at HOMA6:00 pm - 10:00 pm HOMA CherngtalayType:Dining,EventArea:Cherngtalay

22dec7:00 pm🔥 Dinner & Cabaret Show in Phuket Town 🔥 Every Sunday7:00 pm Flame Dining ClubType:DiningArea:Phuket TownPrice700 - 2500 THB

24dec(dec 24)5:00 pm25(dec 25)11:00 pmChristmas Eve at The Beach Phuket, Arinara Beach Resort Phuket5:00 pm (24) - 11:00 pm (25) The Beach PhuketType:Christmas,Dining,EventArea:BangtaoPriceTHB 2,500

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