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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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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
Krua Kao Kuk Restaurant in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

Krua Kao Kuk Restaurant

Krua Kao Kuk is a hidden gem on the outskirts of Phuket Town, praised for its simple and delicious southern ... Read More
Ka Moo Boran in Kathu
Kathu

Kha Moo Boran

Kha Mu Boran is a very discreet and modest restaurant at a busy intersection of Kathu. It is easily missed ... 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
La Trattoria at Dusit Thani Phuket
Bang Tao Beach

La Trattoria at Dusit Thani Phuket

La Trattoria is a well-known restaurant in the Dusit Thani Phuket on the popular Bang Tao Beach in Cherngtalay. Outside ... Read More
Krua Ohm Restaurant in Kathu, Phuket
Kathu

Khrua Ohm Restaurant Phuket

Krua Ohm is a small and modest local Thai restaurant in Kathu with a mention on the famous Michelin Guide ... Read More
Kalim Rimlay restaurant Phuket
Patong Beach

Kalim Rim Lay Restaurant

Kalim Rim Lay Restaurant is a little-known restaurant serving good honest Thai food and seafood at a good price. Best ... Read More
JOYA
Bangtao Beach

Joya Restaurant & Cocktail bar

JOYA is a luxurious, magical space for decadent meals and exceptional moments. In revamped JOYA, every detail enthralls the senses ... Read More
Korean Town Phuket-Town
Phuket Town

Korean Town Phuket

A great Korean Restaurant near Central Phuket Korean Town in Phuket serves good, original Korean cuisine in a modern restaurant ... Read More
Ceres Korean Barbecue Restaurant in Phuket
Chalong

Ceres Phuket Korean Barbecue

Ceres Phuket Ceres Phuket is an excellent Korean barbecue restaurant located on Chaofa East Road, just 2 km from the ... Read More
Boat Bar Kamala Beach
Kamala Beach

Boat Bar and Restaurant on Kamala Beach

Boat Bar and Restaurant is a long-established venue with a golden location, right by the beautiful beach of Kamala Beach ... Read More
Endless Summer Coffee Shop in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

Endless Summer

A beautiful heritage coffee shop in Phuket Town Endless Summer is a coffee shop and a fashion boutique in a ... Read More
Kaab Gluay Restaurant
Patong Beach

Kaab Gluay Restaurant

Kaab Gluay is one of the few authentic local Thai restaurants in Patong Beach. The food is delicious and well ... Read More
Dinner in The Sky in Phuket Island, Thailand
Karon Beach

Dinner In The Sky Phuket

Discover a unique culinary adventure in the sky with "Dinner in the Sky Phuket"!Picture yourself dining at an astounding height ... Read More
The Beach Cuisine on Bangtao Beach
Bang Tao Beach

The Beach Cuisine Phuket

The Beach Cuisine is a seaside restaurant hard to find on Bang Tao Beach, open for lunch and dinner and ... Read More
Nai Dam Restaurant Phuket
Kathu

Nai Dam Restaurant

Nai Dam Restaurant in Kathu looks just like any restaurant by the roadside of Phuket. It's not fancy, there are ... Read More
Wanlamun Sweet Shop in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

Wanlamun Phuket

Wanlamun is the most popular Thai sweets and Thai desserts restaurant in Phuket Town. The restaurant has been open for ... Read More
Things to do at night in Phuket
Patong Beach

Kee Sky Lounge Rooftop Phuket

The Kee Sky Lounge rooftop bar at the Kee Resort in Patong Beach has been popular for years. The rooftop ... Read More
TohFaeng Resturant at Baan Ar Jor on Mai Khao Beach, Phuket
Maikhao Beach

Toh Daeng Restaurant

Toh Daeng (which means Red Table) is a beautifully decorated Thai restaurant at Baan Ar Jor House Museum on Mai ... Read More
Go La Hokkien Fried Noodles
Phuket Town

Go La Hokkien Fried Noodles

Go La Restaurant is a tiny local restaurant located at 11 Kra Road in Phuket Town, away from the busy ... Read More
Natural Restaurant Airport in Phuket
Near Airport

Natural Restaurant Airport

A great Thai restaurant near Phuket Airport Natural Restaurant Airport is an excellent place serving excellent local Thai cuisine in ... Read More
Cava Bien Marché Restaurant in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

Cava Bien Marché

CaVa Bien Marché (which is pronounced sava) is a casual restaurant and bistro on Dibuk Road in Old Phuket Town ... Read More
TAKE Japanese Restaurant Phuket
Bang Tao Beach

TAKÉ Japanese Restaurant Phuket

TAKÉ (pronounced 'takeh') is an excellent Japanese restaurant often recommended by the Japanese expat community of Phuket, which is quite ... Read More

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14feb(feb 14)6:00 pm21(feb 21)8:00 pmA DINNER OF LOVE AT MIZU at Hyatt Regency Resort6:00 pm (14) - 8:00 pm (21) Hyatt Regency ResortType:Dining,ValentinesArea:KamalaPrice8,000 per couple

23feb12:00 pm3:00 pmSunday Brunch By the Beach at Nora Beach Club12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nora Beach ClubType:Brunch,MonthlyArea:BangtaoPriceStarts from 2,100 THB per person

26feb7:30 pm10:00 pmCONTRATTINO UNDER THE STARS AT REFLECTIONS at The Nai Harn7:30 pm - 10:00 pm The Nai Harn, PhuketType:Dining,EventArea:NaiharnPriceTHB 1,500 net/person

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