Phuket restaurants serve all kinds of cuisine but finding real Thai food can be a little challenging. The large majority of the restaurants in the island’s tourist areas, such as Patong Beach, Kata or Karon, have been adjusting their tastes to accommodate first-timers. You probably would never see Thai people eating in those places, and it’s usually a sign. Real Thai food is often found in more modest areas of Phuket, and we list some great Local Thai Restaurants here. Phuket Seafood is also famous, and you should try the real thing without paying a fortune by checking out our Best Local Seafood Restaurants list.
Palai Seafood is one of the best-known seafood restaurants in Phuket. The restaurant is near Chalong, past the zoo and before Mor Mu Dong. There are quite a few seafood restaurants in this area. While Palai Seafood serves quite a decent seafood, the clientele is primarily expats and Chinese tourists. Locals tend to go to Laem Hin or Mor Mu Dong. Service is known to be a little slow, but it’s still an excellent place to stop for seafood if you are around this area.
Brake Taek serves a delicious and renowned ‘Tom Yam Noodle Soup’. However, getting a table for lunch can also be difficult, and you might have to wait quite a bit. So, while waiting, order their excellent meatball skewers to keep you busy; you won’t regret it.
This local restaurant appeared in a famous Korean Magazine, and many customers are now Korean. Their speciality is a Seafood Hokkien noodle soup. Order two; you won’t regret it. Choose between ‘Hokkien Mee’, a fat round yellow noodle, or ‘Ba Mee’, a thin egg noodle. The noodles can be served dry or ‘Hang’ (soup on the side). They are located on Phang Nga Road in Phuket Town.
A dinner at Hom Restaurant at Intercontinental Phuket Resort in Kamala Beach is an experience we’ll remember for a long time. The Intercontinental name already promises luxury, and from the moment we stepped into the hotel, we could tell this place was something special.
Siang Khaeng is as big and basic as a warehouse but always full for dinner! The best dishes we know are Som Tam (Papaya Salad), Laab Het (Mushroom spicy hot salad), Kai, Namtok Nua (Beef Salad) and Pladook Foo (Grilled Cat Fish). But the list is extensive. Therefore, this place serves Esarn Food, which can be quite spicy (in northern Thailand). They are located on On Mae Luan Road, almost opposite the Mitsubishi Showroom.
Chair Cafe Old Town is a coffee shop and a good casual restaurant on Yaowarat Road. It is nice to stop for a break while you explore the streets of Phuket Town. In addition to the nice setting and food, Chair Cafe Phuket Town has a delightful little secret for those of you who like hidden places.
JW Cafe is where you will enjoy a copious breakfast with a huge choice at the buffet! It would be hard to describe how many dishes are on display, but you sure will find plenty of Western and Asian dishes for an extravagant start to your day.
Cucina at JW Marriott Phuket was another great experience the next day, great menu and really good taste. The wine list is also excellent with reasonably priced wine by the glass, served at the right temperature.
Andaman Grill was our choice for the first night and was without a doubt the best decision. JW Marriott Phuket Resort feature a lot of restaurants (too many to try them all on a single weekend), but enjoying fresh seafood and Thai food in an open-air restaurant near the sea is hard to beat! The place is beautiful and spacious, the food excellent, and the team attentive and friendly. It was a treat (we paid for our stay, in case you wondered.
Embrace the laid-back vibes at The Pool Deck at Courtyard Phuket, Patong Beach Resort. This poolside restaurant offers the perfect poolside bites. It’s the perfect spot to unwind and grab a bite while basking in the sun.
The Phuket Eatery is Courtyard Phuket, Patong Beach Resort primary hotel restaurant, serves international dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Its comfortable and family-friendly setting provides a convenient dining option near the lobby for both work-related meetings and enjoyable meals with loved ones.
Restaurant Pita Beach is a charming and somewhat hidden spot on the shores of Sirey Island. Despite being called an island, it is connected to the main island of Phuket by a very short bridge. The location near a local village is quite relaxing and scenic.
Junkyard Theatre Phuket, rated #1 on TripAdvisor Phuket, is the only experience where dinner time turns into showtime in the craziest way in Asia! Forget boring dinners; here, you eat a scrumpteous 3-course meal while dancers leap, spin, and twist to cool tunes.
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Located on the pristine shores of Mai Khao Beach at Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa, Sand Box Beachfront Bar & Eatery offers an unforgettable toes-in-the-sand dining experience. Satisfy your cravings with a wide range of offerings—from handcrafted cocktails and pizzas to pasta, grilled delights, and international comfort favorites. Don’t miss out on our unique special menu of the day.
Dine alfresco with a stunning lagoon view or linger indoors at Loca Vore restaurant, part of the Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa on Mai Khao Beach. We offer Phuket’s Best Breakfast, featuring a selection of international comfort favourites. Experience the vibrant energy of a local fresh market and indulge in the special dish of the day, prepared to perfection. You’ll be captivated by the craftsmanship of our chefs as they create top-notch dishes for a truly unique dining experience.
The Square Restaurant at Novotel Phuket Vintage Park in Patong Beach offers an authentic array of flavours and spices with beautifully presented dishes, complemented by a scenic view of the swimming pool.
Cue Bar is a friendly place to enjoy live music and pool in the Phuket Old Town area on Phang Nga Road. The bar is split into two sections, with its main bar, pool table and stage found on the air-conditioned ground floor space with a sports bar vibe, and an open-air rooftop bar.
Pots, Pints and Tikis at Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong is a bar open in the evening, serving a good selection of tapas, pizzas, burgers and even Thai food, perfect to start the night before walking to Bangla Walking Street.
Seasonal Tastes at Westin Siray Bay Resort on Koh Sirey presents a menu crafted from the freshest seasonal produce, offering a delightful selection of international and Asian cuisine.
