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Phuket Food and Restaurants

What to eat and where to eat in Phuket?

Phuketโ€™s food scene is a delight for food lovers, offering diverse and exciting options for Thai food, southern cuisine, and even Phuket specialties. There is now a list of great local restaurants listed in the Michelin Guide for Thailand. Local restaurants showcase an abundance of fresh seafood dishes, including grilled fish, huge prawns, and delicious shellfish.ย  Street food stalls provide a casual and immersive experience with affordable and delicious snacks. Phuketโ€™s culinary landscape embraces international flavours like Italian, Japanese, French and Indian, as well as unique Thai fusion creations.

Most Popular Restaurants in Phuket

'Spice' by Sugar & Spice Restaurant, Kata Beach

'Spice' by Sugar & Spice Restaurant, Kata Beach

The new โ€˜Spiceโ€™ by Sugar & Spice is an excellent local restaurant serving a wide range of Thai dishes, located on Kata Road, just a short walk from the beach and the night market. It has a large open air seating, making it a great option for dining al fresco. The interior is decorated in a casual and warm style.

Where to Eat in Phuket, by Areas

aneha Steak-Thai @Karoncafe in Karon Beach, Phuket

Saneha Steak-Thai @Karoncafe

Saneha is the Thai word for passion, which here signifies โ€œpassion for cooking fantastic food.โ€ With 35 years of experience in the restaurant business, their best chefs offer a completely new menu that brings together the best of Royal Thai Food, Steakhouse, and Mediterranean fusion cuisine into one restaurant offering both indoor air-conditioned and Al Fresco Dining in the heart of Karon Beach.

Where to Eat in Phuket, by Type

Dinner in The Sky in Phuket Island, Thailand

Dinner in The Sky

Dinner in the Sky takes eating to new heightsโ€”literally. Suspended by a crane, guests sit at a table high above Karon Beach, taking in the beautiful views while enjoying a delicious dinner. The experience blends thrill and luxury, with guests safely secured into their seats. Chefs cook excellent dishes directly in front of your eyes, delivering an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Whether it's a romantic date or an adventurous adventure, Dinner in the Sky promises an unforgettable dining experience above the clouds.

What to Eat in Phuket?

Phuket 101 Recommendation
Tambu Restaurant

Tambu Restaurant

Tambu is a delicious Indian Restaurant located on the rooftop of Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong, perched on a hill 2 km south of Patong Beach. The restaurant is set in an immense and luxurious tent with a high ceiling and a chandelier, inspired by the tented Palaces in the era of Mughal Emperorsโ€™ in India.

Best Sunday Brunches in Phuket

Best Sunday Brunches in Phuket
Looking for a Sunday Brunch in Phuket to wine, dine and unwind on a weekend? Several resorts and restaurants around the island put on lavish Sunday brunch spreads for a fabulous afternoon of good food and entertainment ... Read More
'Sugar Shack Restaurant, Kata Beach

'Sugar Shack Restaurant, Kata Beach

Sugar Shack is a popular local restaurant in the heart of Kata Beach, known for its relaxed atmosphere and excellent Thai and Western cuisine. The Thai food is prepared by local chefs who have been recognised for decades, offering authentic flavours without compromise.

Browse Restaurants in Phuket by Areas

hom Restaurant at Intercontinental Phuket on Kamala Beach
Kamala Beach

hom Restaurant

A dinner at Hom Restaurant at Intercontinental Phuket Resort in Kamala Beach is an experience we'll remember for a long ... Read More
The Smokacia Laboratory in Surin Beach, Phuket
Surin Beach

The Smokaccia Laboratory

The Smokaccia by Chef Luca is an amazing little restaurant located by the roadside in Surin Beach. The concept entirely ... Read More
Restaurant L'Arรดme by the Sea, Phuket, Thailand
Patong Beach

Lโ€™Arรดme by the Sea

L'Arรดme by the Sea Phuket is a contemporary French restaurant serving modern cuisine over Kalim Beach, with amazing views of ... Read More
Jaras Restaurant at Intercontinental Phuket
Kamala Beach

Jaras Restaurant Phuket

Jaras is an exclusive restaurant serving superbly presented modern Thai Cuisine near the beach at the Intercontinental Phuket Resort in ... Read More
Samut Phuket is one of Phuket's best restaurants, located on the Nai Harn Lake.
Nai Harn Beach

Samut Phuket

Located at Chivitr Hotel in Nai Harn, Samut is a trendy restaurant serving modern Thai cuisine focusing on local seafood ... Read More
One Chun Restaurant Phuket
Phuket Town

One Chun Restaurant Phuket

One Chun Restaurant is one of the best Thai restaurants in Phuket Town. Serving southern Thai and uniquely Phuket cuisine ... Read More
The Boathouse Restaurant Kata Beach
Kata Beach

The Boathouse Restaurant

The Boathouse restaurant on Kata Beach, offers a blend of Southern Thai and Western cuisine, serving both lunches and fine ... Read More
Krua Praya Restaurant in Phuket
Paklok

Krua Praya Phuket

Krua Praya Phuket Restaurant is a hidden gem that offers an authentic Southern Thai dining experience. Nestled in a beautiful ... Read More
La Marรฉe restaurant in Bang Tao Beach
Bang Tao Beach

La Marรฉe Restaurant

La Marรฉe blends the elegance of French cuisine with the bold flavours of Italy and the Mediterranean. Enjoy fresh seafood ... Read More
Bucha Gallery and Restaurant in Chalong, Phuket
Chalong

Bucha Gallery & Restaurant

Bucha Gallery & Restaurant is a superb venue where guests can enjoy Thai antiques and authentic southern cuisine, run by ... Read More
The Farmer and The Fisherman Restaurant at Porto de Phuket in Bang Tao Beach
Bang Tao Beach

The Farmer and The Fisherman

The Farmer and The Fisherman is an excellent restaurant at the popular Porto de Phuket shopping village in Bang Tao ... Read More
Tambu Phuket Indian Restaurant at Avista Hideaway Patong Phuket
Patong Beach

Tambu Phuket

Tambu Phuket is a delicious Indian Restaurant located on the rooftop of Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong, perched on a hill ... Read More
Nanami Yakiniku Phuket in Boat Avenue Bang Tao Beach
Bang Tao Beach

Nanami Yakiniku Phuket โ€“ Japanese BBQ

Nanami Yakiniku is a Japanese BBQ restaurant run by a Japanese owner, located on Boat Avenue in Cherngtalay, near Bang ... Read More
Black Ginger at The Slate Phuket
Nai Yang Beach

Black Ginger Restaurant at The Slate Phuket

Black Ginger is a fabulous Thai restaurant in a lovely setting inside the Slate hotel in Nai Yang Beach. The ... Read More
Raya Restaurant in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

Raya Restaurant

Raya Restaurant is a unique restaurant combining all the right ingredients to make it a perfect local experience. They serve ... Read More
Mor Mu Dong Restaurant in Phuket
Chalong

Mor Mu Dong Restaurant

Mor Mu Dong is quite an unusual restaurant in Phuket. If you enjoy eating off the beaten tracks where many ... Read More
Ta Khai Restaurant
Patong Beach

Ta Khai Restaurant

Romantic Thai Dinner by the beach near Patong Ta Khai received a 'Michelin Plate' rating from the new Michelin Guide ... Read More
Churrasco Phuket Steakhouse at Jungceylon Phuket
Patong Beach

Churrasco Phuket Steakhouse

Churrasco Phuket Steakhouse is an excellent restaurant conveniently located in the Garden Wing of the popular Jungceylon shopping mall in ... Read More
Ska Bar Kata Beach & Kata Seafood Restaurant
Kata Beach

Ska Bar Kata Beach & Kata Seafood Restaurant

Ska Bar is a small but iconic Reggae bar built in the shade of an immense tree, right on the ... Read More
The Charm Dining Gallery in Phuket Town, Dibuk Road
Phuket Town

The Charm Dining Gallery

The Charm Dining Gallery opened in a century-old Thai house in Phuket Town. The location on Dibuk Road is the ... Read More
HEH Restaurant in Phuket Town
Phuket Town

HEH Restaurant

HEH is a restaurant on the outskirts of Phuket Town run by a young team and passionate and creative Thai ... Read More
Salaloy Seafood Restaurant in Phuket
Rawai Beach

Salaloy Seafood Restaurant

Salaloy Seafood Restaurant in Phuket is located on Rawai Beach, in the very south of Phuket. Divided into two parts ... Read More
Atrio Restaurant at Mรถvenpick Myth Hotel Patong Phuket
Patong Beach

Atrio Restaurant at Mรถvenpick Myth Hotel Patong Phuket

Join us at Atrio Restaurant for dining experiences like no other! Experience a gastronomic journey that tantalizes your taste buds ... Read More
Acqua Restaurant Phuket
Patong Beach

Acqua Restaurant Phuket

Acqua is a fantastic Italian restaurant run for just ten years by talented and friendly Chef Alessandro Frau. This exclusive ... Read More

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16apr7:30 pm16may11:15 pmHard Rock Cafe Phuket: Tribute Night(April 16) 7:30 pm - (May 16) 11:15 pm Hard Rock Cafe PhuketType:Concert,Dining,Event,Nightlife,Party,PerformanceArea:Patong

26apr6:30 pm10:00 pmSaturday Signature Free-flow Mookata Barbecue at Cassia Phuket6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Vista Restaurant, Cassia PhuketType:Buffet,DiningArea:Bangtao,Cherngtalay,ThalangPriceTHB399 net

28apr6:30 pm10:00 pmAll-You-Can-Eat Seafood and Carvery at Open Kitchen6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Vista Restaurant, Cassia PhuketType:Buffet,DiningArea:Bangtao,CherngtalayPriceTHB1490 net

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Willy Thuan

Willy Thuan is the founder of Phuket 101. After travelling through 40+ countries and working with Club Med and Expedia, he settled in Phuket in 1994. He shares real travel insights and original photography from across Thailand.View Author posts