Best Restaurants & Food in Phuket
85 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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The Neighbors Cafe
A hostel cafe in Phuket Town's old quarter that runs from breakfast coffee to midnight, six days a week.
Chomchan Thai Restaurant
Southern Thai cooking with real punch, served in a place that feels like a relative's front room.
O-OH Farm Suanluang
Farm-sourced Thai cooking in a garden setting, open from 7am, which makes it rare in Phuket Town.
TWIST Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Rooftop bar and restaurant on the 19th floor of Royal Phuket City Hotel, open nightly from 5 PM.
Seaview Sunset Rooftoop
A rooftop restaurant in Phuket's Wichit area, open daily until 23:00 with views tailored for sunset dining.
Sunlique Rooftop Restaurant
Rooftop restaurant in Kata Beach open daily from 3pm, offering sunset views and late-night dining until midnight.
L'Arôme by the sea
Rooftop French fine dining above Patong Beach, known for degustation menus and sunset views.
NITAN Phuket
Contemporary Thai dinner restaurant in Thalang, open evenings only, Wednesday to Sunday.
Tambu Phuket
Beachfront dinner restaurant on Tri Trang Beach, open nightly from 6pm with coastal views.
Surf & Turf by Soul Kitchen
Intimate fusion dinner spot in Phuket Old Town earning Michelin recognition for its passionate, flavour-forward cooking.
hom restaurant
Fine dining destination in Kamala offering an innovative 10-course tasting menu centred on fermentation.
HEH
Budget-friendly evening dining on Phuket's Yaowarad Road, open nightly from 5pm with strong local appeal.
Coconut Seafood Restaurant
Beachfront seafood restaurant in Ko Kaeo, Phuket, drawing repeat visitors with fresh fish, flavourful Thai dishes, and a relaxed seaside setting.
Siam Thai Restaurant
Live seafood you pick yourself, and lobster that won't wreck your budget by Patong standards.
Lhong Khao
Thai-Chinese restaurant in Phuket Old Town serving standout dishes like crab curry, soft-shell crab, and squid ink stir-fry.
Little Phuket
A casual, tourist-friendly restaurant in Talat Yai open late nightly, serving Thai classics and eclectic crowd-pleasers.
Kee Sky Lounge - Rooftop
Rooftop bar and restaurant in Patong serving cocktails and quality food with panoramic evening views.
VIVA Rooftop and Restaurant
Rooftop Italian-influenced restaurant in central Phuket serving pizza, steak, and coffee from 7am daily.
The Charm Dining Gallery
A relaxed dining gallery in Phuket's town center blending quality food with a creative, gallery-style atmosphere.
Eden by the Lake : Restaurant & Lounge in Boat Avenue, Phuket
Lakeside restaurant and lounge in Boat Avenue offering evening dining with a tropical ambiance and a well-regarded grill menu.
Suay Cherngtalay
Contemporary Thai restaurant in Cherngtalay, open nightly for dinner with mid-range pricing.
517 Fisherman Seafood Restaurant Patong
Seafood worth paying a bit more for in Patong, and they'll cook the fish you caught yourself.
Golden Fish Seafood Restaurant
Beachfront seafood restaurant on Bangtao Beach serving fresh Thai classics at budget-friendly prices.
Piset Restaurant Phuket
A seafood restaurant in Phuket Town's Siri Hotel, known for grilled prawns, fish cakes, and three styles of crab.
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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.