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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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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
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
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
Ciao Pizza and Grill at Thavorn Palm Beach Resort on Karon Beach
Karon Beach

Ciao Pizza and Grill in Karon Beach

Ciao Pizza and Grill is a casual and easy-going restaurant right across the street from Karon Beach, part of Thavorn ... 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
Sugar and Spice Restaurant in Kata Beach, Phuket
Kata Beach

Sugar and Spice Restaurant

Great Thai Food in Kata Beach Sugar and Spice is very popular for serving excellent traditional Thai food at the ... 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
Sriwara Bistro and Cafe Phuket
Chalong

Sriwara Bistro and Cafe Phuket

Sriwara is a new trendy but casual restaurant located halfway between Phuket Town and Chalong, not far from the famous ... Read More
Roxane Cafe and Restaurant
Patong Beach

Roxane Cafe and Restaurant Phuket

A beachfront cafe with a rooftop in Patong Beach Roxane Cafe and Restaurant is a new and excellent venue right ... Read More
Restaurant Patong Sunset View
Patong Beach

Patong Sunset View Restaurant

Patong Sunset View Restaurant is a great spot to end the day with a nice dinner or even just a ... Read More
Som Chit Hokkien Noodle Soup Phuket
Phuket Town

Som Chit Hokkien Noodle Soup

Som Chit Restaurant is famous for its delicious Hokkien Noodles Soup, and people from Bangkok who know about it would ... Read More
Nikita's Beach Restaurant Phuket
Rawai Beach

Nikita’s Beach Restaurant in Rawai Beach

Nikita's Beach Restaurant has always been a long-time favourite among expats or returning visitors, serving Thai and seafood for over ... 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