Bang Tao Beach is blessed with a surprisingly vast amount of restaurants, from modest roadside venues to beach restaurants and high-end cuisine. We visited quite a few in Bang Tao, which is part of the wider Cherngtalay district, and the area keeps surprising us with the quality of dining, which is higher than on the rest of the island. Here, we list some of the best restaurants in Bang Tao Beach and Cherngtalay. Of course, there are many more, and we will continue adding them as we explore this part of Phuket Island.
SōL Phuket is a new all-day dining spot near Bang Tao Beach, opened in late 2024 by Chef Top Russell. If that name sounds familiar, he’s the Thai chef behind Mia in Bangkok, which has held a Michelin star for three consecutive years. Sol is his hometown project, a return to the island where he grew up.
Cuisine: Modern Thai
Address: Boat Avenue Lake Front 248 Bandon-Cherngtalay Rd, Thalang District, Phuket 83110 Hours: 8 am – 11 pm Phone: 084 364 4919
The Farmer and The Fisherman is an excellent new restaurant that opened recently at the popular Porto de Phuket shopping village in Bang Tao Beach, just next to Boat Avenue. We stopped for a casual dinner and were pleased with how good the food was, as well as the service, which is an important factor for a great dining experience. The Farmer and The Fisherman is the Phuket branch of ‘Ginger Farm Kitchen’, a very popular restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide. It is originally from Chiang Mai but is also available at Central Phuket.
Project Artisan is located on a quiet road between Bang Tao and Layan, away from the beach crowds. The concept is simple but works well. It’s a restaurant surrounded by art. Local Thai artists painted the murals you see everywhere, from the entrance sign to the walls inside and throughout the garden. Old wooden doors and antique furniture are scattered around. Nothing matches, and that’s the point. The restaurants are spread across a large garden with tall trees and stepping-stone paths.
Nanami Yakiniku is a Japanese BBQ restaurant run by a Japanese owner. It is located on Boat Avenue in Cherngtalay, near Bang Tao Beach, on the west coast of Phuket. The restaurant serves a wide range of imported and local beef and pork, as well as sushi and sashimi. Nanami Yakikniku is set in a large house near the lake, and the atmosphere is cosy and welcoming, with seating inside and outdoors.
One of the latest Beach Clubs in Phuket, Carpe Diem on Bang Tao Beach, serves appetising Mediterranean and Italian cuisine with creative cocktails and a long list of fine wines. Because the beach in front of the club is not very wide, people come here for drinks, dinner, and to enjoy great music at the end of their day.
The Farmer and The Fisherman is an excellent restaurant at the popular Porto de Phuket shopping village in Bang Tao Beach, just next to Boat Avenue. We stopped for a casual dinner and were pleased with how good the food was, as well as the servicw.
Nanami Yakiniku is a Japanese BBQ restaurant run by a Japanese owner, located on Boat Avenue in Cherngtalay, near Bang Tao Beach, on the west coast of Phuket. The restaurant serves a wide range of imported and local beef and pork, but also sushi and sashimi.
Carpe Diem on Bang Tao Beach is the latest Beach Club in Phuket, serving appetizing Mediterranean and Italian cuisine with creative cocktails and a long list of fine wines.
Kin-Kub-Ei Restaurant is a hidden gem serving delicious southern dishes cooked by Khun Tubtim with her family recipes and served in a beautiful garden near the main road to Bangtao Beach.
Benny's Cocktail and Grill is an understated gem hidden by the roadside in Bangtao Beach; opened in 2015 and specialising in meats but with many excellent other options, including Thai food.
Suay Cherngtalay is a popular and excellent restaurant serving modern Thai cuisine with a creative touch by chef Noi Tammasak (Suay means beautiful in Thai). The restaurant is very inviting, divided into two areas.
La Trattoria is a well-known restaurant in the Dusit Thani Phuket on the popular Bang Tao Beach in Cherngtalay. Outside guests frequently come to La Trattoria for dinner in the spacious and beautiful white restaurant.
Sol Restaurant is a new all-day dining spot near Bang Tao Beach, opened in late 2024 by Chef Top Russell. If that name sounds familiar, he's the Thai chef behind Mia in Bangkok, which has held a Michelin star for three consecutive years.
Catch Beach Club, by the famous Twinpalms Resort, is reborn on Bangtao Beach and is as popular as ever. This beach venue was the first to open on the island and the one that triggered the fashion.
For casual lunches or romantic dinners, foodies seeking authentic Spanish cuisine will enjoy dining at VAMOS. The tapas restaurant is helmed by chef Rene, whose culinary experience spans over 30 years, honing his craft in America and Hong Kong.
Siam Supper Club is a long-established cosy restaurant near Bang Tao Beach, on the west coast of Phuket. The restaurant is mostly a steakhouse that also serves an excellent choice of European comfort food.
Luca Cini is a proper Italian trattoria at Boat Avenue in Bang Tao, run by Luca Cini himself. He's a sommelier who trained with the Italian Sommeliers Association in Rome before moving to Phuket in 2013.
Bisou Phuket is the newest addition to the Bisou family, following the success of its flagship restaurant in Bangkok. Known for its modern French cuisine with a bold yet refined identity
Five Olives by Marni is a contemporary Italian restaurant located in Bang Tao Beach.The restaurant is elegant, with a high ceiling and a vast and welcoming outdoor terrace.
La Marée blends the elegance of French cuisine with the bold flavours of Italy and the Mediterranean. Enjoy fresh seafood and classic European dishes like salmon tartare, octopus carpaccio, grilled scallops, risottos, and pasta.
Perched atop Sole Mio Boutique Hotel & Wellness, 7th Floor Restaurant introduces a fresh take on rooftop dining in Bangtao Beach. Offering Mediterranean flavors, Russian specialties, and Thai influences, the restaurant presents a diverse menu, complemented by handcrafted cocktails and panoramic ocean views.
360 Bar & Lounge at The Pavilions Phuket near Layan Beach is so out of the way, you almost have to deserve it. With so many restaurants in Phuket, picking a new romantic dining venue
Beach House Layan and Roof Top by Anantara are two exclusive venues on the same beach of the Anantara Layan Phuket. The rooftop is vast and very comfortable,
Chef Gautam’s two-decade journey across eleven countries finds its natural conclusion at Ember Steakhouse in Bangtao. With a wood-fired kitchen below and a rooftop open to the Andaman Sea, Ember is defined by elemental contrasts: smoke and salt air, fire and breeze.
Experience the enchantment of Sanook, an interactive all-day dining experience and the resort's primary breakfast venue. Sanook is modeled after an indoor market.
In Thai, "Jaak Din" means "from the earth." The concept of the slow food restaurant and bakery entails using only locally sourced ingredients and homemade products to create the unique flavours of each dish on the menu.
Experience authentic Lebanese cuisine at Babylon Lounge Phuket in Bangtao, Phuket. Enjoy both air-conditioned and outdoor seating while savouring a variety of hot and cold mezze, including hummus, falafel, mixed grill kofta, marinated chicken, and more.
Kalido is a trendy seafront restaurant set at the southern end of Bang Tao Beach, open for lunch and dinner. Kalido is an excellent place for a relaxed dinner by the sea and a lounge venue in the evening.
Ma Doo Bua is a cafe and restaurant whose purpose is to provide a background to the new generation of selfie lovers. The main catch is an artificial lake covered with those unusual giant circular floating leaves.
Beach Pig Phuket is a cool beach bar on Bang Tao Beach serving tacos, nachos, Thai food and cocktails; it is a perfect spot to end your beach day with a sunset over the Andaman Sea.
Hugo Hub Phuket is a beachfront common space, and coworking space located on Bang Tao Beach, an open-air food court concept with multiple food vendors operating as food trucks and stalls, each offering different cuisines.
Brut & More is a place where people come for champagne, atmosphere, and the feeling of home. We offer one of the largest selections of champagnes and sparkling wines on Phuket.
Willy Thuan is the founder of Phuket 101, which was first published in 2011.
After travelling through 40+ countries and working with Club Med and Expedia, he settled in Phuket in 1994. He shares real travel insights with original photography and videos from across Thailand.View Author posts
