18 Best Romantic Restaurants in Phuket (Updated 2020)

Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Phuket?

There are many romantic restaurants in Phuket to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2020 and to compile this list of the best ones, we had to try a lot! Those restaurants were among the best dining experiences we had in Phuket. To enter this list, the restaurants must have great views or great atmosphere, good service and of course, excellent food.

We know there are more amazing restaurants than in this list, and we will add them as we discover them, but this is our selection based on real experience. We paid for our food, and we came unannounced.

You also need to understand that two experiences might differ. You might not enjoy a place as much as we did if your choice of food is different or if something in the air isn’t quite right. However, we are pretty confident that these restaurants are great places for a tête-à-tête. This is probably the most expensive page we ever wrote, but it sure was fun and sweet!

Keep in mind that some restaurants are very popular, especially on Valentine’s Day, so if you want to sit by the seaside, it is recommended to book in advance.

1. La Gritta Restaurant

Patong Beach

Who said there were no romantic restaurants in Patong Beach? La Gritta at Amari Phuket at the southern end of Patong has a unique view of the entire Patong bay, perfect for a date. Add an excellent Italian cuisine at a good price, and you get yourself a perfect romantic evening and amazing photos to take back home. Read more

✩ Location: Patong Beach
✩ Address: 2 Meun-Ngern Road Pa Tong, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket 83150
✩ Cuisine: Italian
✩ Tel: 076 340 112
✩ Price: Affordable
✩ Bookings: Click here to make a reservation

2. The Beach Restaurant at The Surin

Pansea Beach next to Surin Beach

The Beach Restaurant takes advantage of the private beach of The Surin, is one of Phuket most exclusive hotels and its unique location on Pansea beach. The Thai menu is excellent and the atmosphere is superb, making your dinner an unforgettable moment. Read more about The Surin

✩ Location: Pansea Beach
✩ Address: 118 Soi Hat Surin 8, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket 83110
✩ Cuisine: Thai
✩ Tel: 076 316 400
✩ Price: High
✩ Bookings: Click here to make a reservation

3. Old Siam at Thavorn Beach Village

Nakalay Beach

A sala on the beach at Old Siam Restaurant is a perfect place for a romantic dinner. The atmosphere on the private beach of the Thavorn Beach Village is superb, creating the ideal setting to propose! The restaurant only has 4 or 5 salas such as the one you see on the photo above, so you should book as early as you can. They also have beautifully decorated tables available all along the beach. Read more

✩ Location: Nakalay Beach (Between Patong and Kamala)
✩ Address: 6/2 6, Kamala, Kathu District, Phuket 83150
✩ Cuisine: Seafood, Thai and grill
✩ Tel: 076 618 217
✩ Price: High
✩ Bookings: Click here for reservations

4. Diavolo at Paresa Resort

Kamala Beach

Paresa Resort ‘Diavolo’ was one of the nicest experiences we had. The vast terrace above the ocean, the panoramic view and sunset helped a lot this ranking. The food is excellent and service spotless, so you won’t forget this night for a long time. Read more

✩ Location: Kamala Beach
✩ Address: 49 Moo6, Layi-Nakalay Road, Kamala Kathu, Phuket 83150
✩ Cuisine: Thai, European
✩ Tel: 076 302 000
✩ Price: High

5. Mom Tri’s Kitchen at Villa Royale

Kata Noi Beach

Unique and renown since decades, ‘Villa Royale’ main feature is the excellent restaurant, one of the most romantic places on the island. A bit pricey of course so keep it for a special occasion. We went there several times and were never disappointed. Read more

✩ Location: Kata Noi Beach
✩ Address: 12 Kata Noi Road, Kata Noi Beach
✩ Cuisine: Thai, European
✩ Open: Daily 7 am – 11.30 pm
✩ Tel: 076 333 568
✩ Price: High

6. Kata Rocks

Kata Beach

Kata Rocks restaurant serves a great Mediterranean and seafood cuisine. Try to come a bit before sunset to enjoy some of Kata Rocks famous cocktails at one of the tables by their iconic infinity pool. As the sun disappears, the pool is lit, and the atmosphere becomes even more romantic, a perfect setting to enjoy its superb cuisine. Just keep in mind that they only have a few tables so you should book yours as soon as you know your dates! Read more

✩ Location: Kata Beach
✩ Address: 186/22 Kok Tanode Road Kata, Phuket 83100
✩ Cuisine: Mediterranean and seafood cuisine
✩ Tel: 76 370 777
✩ Price: High
✩ Bookings: Click here for reservations

7. The Sundeck

Kata Noi Beach

The Sundeck is a new lounge bar and restaurant in a fantastic location, high above the beautiful Kata Noi Beach. The situation between Kata Beach and Nai Harn Beach is such that almost everyone will at least drive in front of this beautiful viewpoint at least once. You can stop any time of the day at The Sundeck, even for just a drink with a view, as it is a perfect spot for a romantic dinner with a view and a striking sunset. Read more

✩ Location: Kata Noi
✩ Address: 228 Pasak Road, Tambon Karon, Amphoe Mueang, Chang Wat Phuket 83000
✩ Cuisine: Mediterranean
✩ Tel: 064 142 5496
✩ Price: High
✩ Bookings: Click here for reservations

8. The Cove

Ao Yon Beach

The Cove Phuket is a lovely little hideaway nestled in Ao Yon Beach near Panwa, a beautiful part of Phuket where very few tourists set foot. This small open-air restaurant is blessed with a beautiful seaside view, making it a great way to escape the crowd for a romantic dinner with sunset. The food is good and well prepared, Thai food is authentic, not toned down like often in other restaurants. Read more

✩ Location: Ao Yon Beach
✩ Address: 8/1, Wichit, Muang, Phuket 83000
✩ Open: 7:30 am – 9.30 pm
✩ Phone: 062 242 3442
✩ Price: Affordable
✩ Bookings: Click here for reservations

9. Da Maurizio

Kalim Beach

Da Maurizio and its well-known ‘Italian dinner over the beach with a sunset’ is not your everyday Italian restaurant, far from that. It is rather expensive, so keep it for a special occasion, but if like us you enjoy quality food in a great atmosphere, you should dine there at least once. Read more

✩ Location: Patong Beach (Kalim)
✩ Address: 223/2 Prabaramee Road Patong
✩ Cuisine: Italian
✩ Tel: 076 344 079
✩ Price: Very High

10. Ta Khai at Rosewood Hotel

Tri Trang Beach

Ta Khai is a lovely Thai restaurant set right by the quiet and romantic beach of Tri Trang, not far from Patong Beach. This luxury resort is very exclusive, and seats are limited so you should book early to get a table for your romantic evening. Read more

✩ Location: Rosewood Resort on Tri Trang beach near Patong
✩ Address: 88/28 Muen-Ngern Road, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150
✩ Price: High
✩ Tel: 76 356 888

11. SeaSalt Lounge & Grill

Kalim Beach

SeaSalt Lounge and Grill is a beautiful new restaurant as well as a lounge built on a prime seafront location in Patong Beach. SeaSalt is also part of the well-known Diamond Cliff Resort. If you are a little familiar with Patong beach, SeaSalt is just next to Da Maurizio, Joe’s Downstairs and Baan Rim Pa set of restaurants, just outside Patong Beach on the way to Kalim Beach and Kamala Beach. Read more

✩ Location: Kalim Beach
✩ Address: 225 Phrabarami Rd, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150
✩ Open: 11 am – 12 am
✩ Cuisine: Thai, Seafood
✩ Price: High
✩ Tel: 076 623 555

12. Sizzle Rooftop at Avista Lounge

Patong Beach

The Sizzle Rooftop restaurant is a romantic dining place at the top of the new Avista Hideaway at the south of Patong beach. Just to set the tone, you need to know that this hotel is part of the MGallery by Sofitel, an award-winning luxury resort. The resort sits on a hill, and from this unique vantage point, you can admire two bays: Freedom Beach and Paradise Beach. You are not close to the beach, but you can see far above the forest all the way to the sea. Read more

✩ Location: At Avista Hideaway Resort & Spa, 39/9, Muen-Ngern Rd, Patong Beach
✩ Open: 6 pm – 11 pm
✩ Tel: 076 681 681
✩ Price: Affordable

13. Panwa House

Panwa Beach

Cape Panwa is quite far from tourist beaches, but if you happen to go to this area, you should have a romantic dinner at the terrace of Panwa House. Come a little early to enjoy a walk on the hotel’s superb private beach before moving to your table in front of this venerable old mansion. (The Panwa House is open for dinner only and outside guests are welcome). Read more

✩ Location: Panwa Beach
✩ Address: 27, Mu 8, Sakdidej Road Cape Panwa Phuket 83000
✩ Tel: 02 233 3433
✩ Open: 18:30 – 23:00 (except Mondays)

14. Joe’s Downstairs

Kalim Beach (Close to Patong beach)

Located just below the Novotel Patong, Joe Downstairs has been around for years and benefits from a great seafront location and a great tropical white decor that makes it a perfect place for a date with a cocktail or a romantic dinner. Read more

✩ Location: Kalim Beach
✩ Address: 223/3 Phrabarami Road, Patong Beach, Phuket 83150
✩ Cuisine: Thai, European
✩ Tel: 063 078 5887
✩ Price: High

15. 360 Phuket Pavilions

Layan Beach

With so many restaurants in Phuket, picking a new romantic dining venue was challenging. But once again, Phuket hides little gems you need to take the time to discover, and Phuket Pavilions is one of them. The food is great, but the 360 settings make the venue unusual and lovely. Read more

✩ Location: Layan Beach
✩ Address: No. 6 31/1 Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket 83110
✩ Cuisine: Thai, European
✩ Tel: 076 317 600
✩ Price: High

16. Blue Elephant Phuket

Phuket Town

Blue Elephant serves a sophisticated Thai cuisine in an amazing mansion, and it’s not your usual casual dining place. Save this for a one-time special dinner and consider it as an experience. This amazing renovated old mansion has the majesty and the grandeur of a house with a long and mysterious history. Read more

✩ Location: Phuket Town
✩ Address: 96, Krabi, Tambon Talat Nuea, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000
✩ Open: 11.30 am – 10.30 pm
✩ Cuisine: Thai
✩ Tel: 076 354 355
✩ Price: High

17. Wok Pagoda

Between Kata and Chalong

Wok Pagoda is the latest trendy restaurant in Phuket and probably one of the most significant openings this year. There are quite a few reasons to experience this new place; not only Chef Tummanoon is an internationally recognised chef from the acclaimed Mom Tri’s Kitchen at Villa Royale, but the restaurant is in a superb location on a hill overlooking Chalong Bay. On a clear day, you can even see all the way to the famous Phang Nga Bay! (Apparently, you can even see all the way to the famous Phi Phi island, but we were not that lucky). A great wine list complements the excellent food, so get ready to experience some good grand crus. Read more

✩ Location: halfway between Kata Beach and Chalong Bay
✩ Address: 32/78 4 T., Soi Muang Phuket, Rawai, Phuket 83100
✩ Open: 11 am – 11 pm
✩ Phone: 076 608 899
✩ Price: Affordable

18. The Boathouse

Kata Beach

The boathouse in Kata Beach is a good place for a sunset drink and a fancy dinner. The location is fantastic, but the food has lost a bit of its shine. Read more

✩ Location: Kata Beach
✩ Address: 182 Koktanode Road, Kata Beach, Phuket, 83100
✩ Open: 6.30 am -12 am
✩ Cuisine: Thai, European
✩ Tel: 076 330 015
✩ Price: High