Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Phuket?
There are many romantic restaurants in Phuket to celebrate Valentine’s Day 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 on 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.
Romantic Restaurants for Valentine’s Dinner
1. L’Arome by the Sea
Phuket 101 pick
L’Arôme by the Sea is a restaurant with an amazing sea view, serving excellent modern French cuisine in Kalim Beach. Chef Yannick Hollenstein proposes a 5 or 7-course menu with beautifully presented dishes and surprising compositions in a perfectly balanced menu. L’Arôme by the Sea has been listed in the Michelin 2023. In addition, guests can enjoy cocktails and wines before dinner on the beautiful rooftop above the restaurant.
✩ Location: Kalim Beach
✩ Address: 247 Phrabarami Rd, Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150
✩ Hours: 4 pm – 11 pm, closed on Monday
✩ Phone: 076 346 271
✩ Price: Expensive
✩ Website: https://en.laromegroup.com/laromebythesea
2. The Boathouse
The Boathouse restaurant, situated on Kata Beach, offers a blend of Southern Thai and Western cuisine, serving both lunches and fine dinners. Guests can choose between indoor and outdoor seating, enjoying a romantic dining experience with the stunning backdrop of the Andaman Sea. The restaurant has been recognized by the prestigious Wine Spectator Awards since 1995, boasting a wine list featuring over 150 unique labels. Additionally, there is a stylish pool bar located by the beach, adding to the overall charm of the dining experience. 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
3. La Gritta Restaurant
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 excellent Italian cuisine at a good price, and you get yourself a perfect romantic evening and amazing photos to take back home. Read more
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✩ 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
4. The Beach Restaurant at The Surin
The Beach Restaurant takes advantage of the private beach of The Surin, which is one of Phuket’s 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
5. Old Siam at Thavorn Beach Village
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 in 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
6. Talung Tai at Paresa Resort
Paresa Resort ‘Talung Tai’ was one of the nicest experiences we had. The vast terrace above the ocean, the panoramic view and the sunset helped a lot in this ranking. The food is excellent and the 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
7. Akoya Star Lounge
Akoya Star Lounge is a luxurious rooftop bar and tapas located at the V Villas Phuket by MGallery in Ao Yon Beach, a secluded beach in southeast Phuket. The bar is a recent addition, attracting many Instagram and selfie enthusiasts, making reservations necessary. Note that there is a per-person minimum spending requirement, making it a costly option.
✩ Location: Ao Yon Beach
✩ Address: Moo 8 Ao Yon Road, Wichit, Muang, Phuket 83000
✩ Phone: 076 630 939
✩ Hours: 5 pm – 11 pm
✩ Price: High
✩ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vvillasphuketmgallery/
8. Mom Tri’s Kitchen at Villa Royale
Unique and renowned for decades, Villa Royale’s 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
9. Kata Rocks
Kata Rocks restaurant serves 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
10. The Sundeck
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 at 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
11. The Cove
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, and 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
12. Ta Khai at Rosewood Hotel
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
13. SeaSalt Lounge & Grill
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 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
14. Sizzle Rooftop at Avista Lounge
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
15. Panwa House
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)
16. 360 Phuket Pavilions
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
17. Blue Elephant Phuket
Blue Elephant serves 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 an experience. This amazing renovated old mansion has the majesty and 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
18. La Gaetana
La Gaetana is one of the best and longest-established Italian restaurants in Phuket. It’s well-known and recommended by longtime residents. It’s not about the view; it is not about the location, but all about La Gaetana’s excellent cuisine and very cosy atmosphere.
Location: Phuket Town
Address: 352 Phuket Road, Phuket Town
Open: 6 pm – 10 pm, closed on Wednesday
Reservations: are strongly recommended at 076 250 523 or mobile: 081 397 1227
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