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.
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 ‘Ginber Farm Kitchen’, a very popular restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide. It is originally from Chiang Mai but is also available in Bangkok.
La Marée is an excellent restaurant that opened in the vibrant Bang Tao area. It impresses with its quality of food and attentive service—key elements for a memorable dining experience. Head Chef Andrey graduated from the renowned Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School in Paris and honed his skills in numerous restaurants across Europe and around the world.
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 appetizing 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.
Bang Tao Beach is one of the longest beaches in Phuket, halfway between Phuket airport and Patong Beach on the island's west coast and part of the Cherngtalay area ...
Bang Tao has been steadily growing in popularity in the past thirty years, but the amount of hotels has not changed much. Most of the resorts in Bang Tao Beach are in The Laguna Complex, in the Cherngtalay subdistrict ...
Guests staying at any of the Laguna Complex resorts or in hotels in the Cherngtalay area can enjoy a wide range of things to do in Bang Tao Beach and around ...
Kin-Kub-Ei Restaurant is a hidden gem serving delicious southern dishes cooked by Khun Tubtim (the lady in the photos) with her family recipes and served in a beautiful garden hidden from the main road on the way to Bangtao Beach ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
JOYA is a luxurious, magical space for decadent meals and exceptional moments. In revamped JOYA, every detail enthralls the senses. Crystal chandeliers, majestic wood and curated artwork complement the decadent menu that takes you on a journey across Europe ...
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, ...
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 ...
TAKÉ (pronounced 'takeh') is an excellent Japanese restaurant often recommended by the Japanese expat community of Phuket, which is quite a statement ...
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 ...
Hidden off Lagoon Road near Bang Tao beach, The Society, Sansiri’s first social space in Phuket, redefines the island’s social scene with its seamless blend of art, cuisine, and community ...
Ma Doo Bua is a cafe and restaurant whose sole purpose is to provide an irresistible background to the new generation of selfie lovers. The main catch is an artificial lake covered with those unusual giant circular floating leaves called Victoria Amazonica ...
Five Olives by Marni is a contemporary Italian restaurant located in Bang Tao Beach, which has become the trendiest part of Phuket Island. The restaurant is elegant, with a high ceiling and a vast and welcoming outdoor terrace ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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