Best Restaurants & Food in Phuket
107 places found in Phuket
Phuket's dining scene punches well above its weight for a beach resort island. Phuket Town's Old Town quarter has emerged as the island's most exciting food destination — shophouse restaurants serving Hokkien-influenced Peranakan dishes (mee hokkien, o-tao, lor bak) alongside trendy cafes and natural wine bars. The Sunday Walking Street through the Old Town is as much a food event as a market.
Patong and the main beach areas have the widest range of international restaurants catering to tourists, but the best Thai food is invariably found away from the beach strips. Rawai's seafood pier lets you buy fresh catch and have nearby restaurants cook it to order — one of Phuket's most authentic dining experiences. For upscale dining, the cliff-top and beachfront restaurants in Kamala and Surin serve modern Thai and international cuisine with views to match.
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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.
Dinner in the Sky Phuket
A suspended fine dining experience 50 metres above Phuket, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the island and sea.
KANTA PHUKET
A charming Phuket Town café-restaurant serving southern Thai dishes, dumplings, buns, and specialty coffee.
Pun Te Phuket Food Center
Multi-stall Thai eating in Phuket Town, where you order from whoever's cooking and grab a shared table.
Local Canteen Phuket
Authentic local Thai cooking in Old Phuket Town, with generous portions and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Rise and Grind Phuket
Owner-run coffee shop in Old Town where the gluten-free cake is real and the barista knows his stuff.
Flavor Restaurant
An evening-only dinner spot on Phangnga Road in Phuket Town with a strong local following.
Phaka Krong Authentic Southern Thai Cuisine
Authentic Southern Thai cuisine in central Phuket, praised for bold traditional flavors and warm, attentive service.
Thai Mueang Restaurant Phuket
Everyday Thai cooking in Phuket Town, priced for people who live here rather than beach-goers.
Little Siam Thai Fusion Restaurant Phuket
Thai cooking with a creative streak in Cherngtalay, and the kitchen stays open till midnight.
Bucha Gallery and Restaurant
A Chalong art gallery and restaurant pairing bold Thai flavours with a beautifully designed dining space.
This Is Burger - Street Food
Late-night street food burgers in central Phuket, drawing serious crowds with homemade patties and friendly service.
Vlog Bar Phuket
A lively bar and restaurant in central Phuket with live music, great food, and a welcoming crowd every night.
CHICA Rooftop Lounge
Rooftop lounge in Rawai serving drinks and full meals nightly from 5 PM until 12:30 AM.
The Smokaccia Laboratory
Artisan smokehouse near Surin Beach serving wood-fired dinners in an intimate evening-only setting.
Ocean Rhyme - Thai Seafood Restaurant & Bar
Highly regarded Thai seafood restaurant and bar in Karon, located within the Thavorn Palm resort.
Grandma Homemade Thai food
A family-run Thai kitchen in Patong serving homemade dishes alongside breathtaking sea views.
NumNum Old Town Cafe & Restaurant
A Thai-Turkish menu wide enough to keep a fussy group happy, in a brick-walled Old Town courtyard.
Amritsr Old Town
Punjabi cooking on Soi Rommanee, open till midnight, and the staff will talk you out of over-ordering.
BONNEE - Brunch & Blends
Boho brunch cafe in Phuket Old Town serving Western and Thai dishes, smoothies, and specialty coffee.
The Garden Phuket
A stylish garden cafe in Chalong serving all-day dining with standout food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
boat seafood 船海鲜
Fresh-catch Chinese-style seafood restaurant in Old Phuket Town, where diners choose live seafood cooked to order.
Patong Social Phuket Restaurant & Hotel - Best Indian & Thai Food
Two kitchens, Indian and Thai, both taken seriously, and the door stays open until 2am.
The Grand View Restaurant & Bar
A well-regarded restaurant and bar in Phuket's Ratsada district, open daily from noon until 10 PM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best area to eat in Phuket?
Phuket Town's Old Town is the best all-round dining area — authentic Phuket cuisine, great cafes, and competitive prices. Rawai seafood pier is unmissable for fresh seafood. Kamala and Surin have the best upscale restaurants. Patong has the most variety but also the most tourist traps.
What is Phuket's signature dish?
Mee hokkien (Hokkien-style stir-fried noodles) is the local specialty, reflecting Phuket's strong Chinese heritage. O-tao (oyster omelette) and lor bak (five-spice pork) are other Phuket-specific dishes. These are found in the Old Town and Thalang Road area, not tourist restaurants.
Is Phuket Town better for food than the beach areas?
Generally yes. Phuket Town has more authentic local restaurants, better prices, and a stronger food culture. The Old Town has become a destination in its own right for food. That said, beach areas like Rawai (seafood) and Kamala (upscale dining) have their own strengths.