TAPAS Cafe & Restaurant - Phuket Old Town
Spanish-leaning small plates in Old Town, open from 7.30am, and the garlic bread has a genuine following.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 07:30–23:00
Learn the Spice Scale
Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.
Details
- Phone
- +66 84 695 1935
- Website
- tapasphuket.com
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Order the fish croquettes. That's the short version. This Spanish-influenced kitchen on Thanon Ratsada deals in shared small plates and European dishes, and the things people rave about are specific, like croquettes that come out crisp outside and soft in the middle, garlic bread that has diners running out of superlatives, nachos with pulled beef, a mushroom soup with truffle in it. There's a duck breast with deep-fried burrata that sounds odd on paper and apparently works.
It runs from 7.30am to 11pm every day, which makes it three restaurants in one. Breakfast, including a breaky burger, and the kitchen will adjust it if you ask. A long lunch in the air conditioning when the street heat gets silly. Dinner with drinks, which is where it earns its keep as a date-night place. Portions read as generous for the money, though one diner reckoned they were fair rather than huge. Four dishes between two is probably one too many.
Staff ask about allergies and dietary preferences without being prompted, which counts for a lot.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
Food was soooo amazing and delicious. Drinks were refreshing. Service staff was super sweet and even asked for dietary preferences / allergies. I felt very welcomed in this restaurant. Portions are big and very appetizing. I particularly enjoyed the mushroom soup with a hint of truffle, even though I am usually not a fan of it. The ambiance made my lunch all the more enjoyable. It is airconditioned and ventilated well on this hot day. If I come back, I will definitely eat here again. 💯
We decided to go for a walk from our hotel 5 minutes away and decided to have breakfast at this cute little cafe/restaurant. They had a breaky burger that looked delicious we were able to communicate without bacon. This breaky burger was delicious! I didn’t get a change to take a photo as I was extremely hungry and needed to satisfy my stomach. The ice creams as nice. The chai tea ice cream is yummy!
A perfect place for a dinner date in Phuket. I loved the vibe, ambiance and drinks. The food is good, with a good portion size for the price so definitely value for money. Everything we ordered was yum and the food around us was also looking quite tempting. Would definitely go back here for a date night!
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51 Thanon Ratsada, Talad Yai, Mueang, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
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Follow the Crowds
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Ice Is Safe
Factory-made tube or cylinder ice (used in virtually all restaurants and stalls) is made from purified water and is safe to consume. You don't need to skip the iced Thai tea.
Use Grab for Delivery
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TAPAS Cafe & Restaurant - Phuket Old Town: Frequently Asked Questions
Is TAPAS Cafe & Restaurant - Phuket Old Town worth visiting?
TAPAS Cafe & Restaurant - Phuket Old Town holds a 4.9★ rating from 3,529 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Phuket.
What are the opening hours of TAPAS Cafe & Restaurant - Phuket Old Town?
TAPAS Cafe & Restaurant - Phuket Old Town is typically open 07:30–23:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit TAPAS Cafe & Restaurant - Phuket Old Town?
The best months to visit Phuket are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough seas).
Where is TAPAS Cafe & Restaurant - Phuket Old Town located?
TAPAS Cafe & Restaurant - Phuket Old Town is at 51 Thanon Ratsada, Talad Yai, Mueang, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
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