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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Took Took Prime - Thai Kitchen (Patong)
Late-night Thai kitchen in central Patong, open daily noon to 3 AM with standout desserts and crowd-pleasing classics.
Kopitiam by Wilai
Thai-Chinese comfort food in an old shophouse, cheap and consistent, with a queue at peak times.
Khun Jeed Yodpak Restaurant
Cheap, unfussy Thai cooking in Phuket Town, open straight through the day and shut on Wednesdays.
Roti Thaew Nam
Michelin Bib Gourmand roti stall serving crispy, freshly made roti with curry from 7am daily.
KHAO TOM DIBUK
A local Phuket institution serving traditional Thai rice soup from early morning until early afternoon.
Papazula
A lively bar, restaurant, and live music venue in Phuket Old Town, open daily from noon until midnight.
Moon Terrace Lounge, Kata Rooftop Restaurant
Rooftop restaurant in Kata with sea views, tapas, pasta, and cocktails — open evenings only.
Sizzle Rooftop Restaurant
Rooftop steak and seafood restaurant in Patong, open evenings for sunset dining and night views.
Bang Pae Seafood Restaurant
Waterside seafood restaurant on Phuket's quiet eastern shore, known for fresh coastal cooking and sunset views.
Kan Eang Restaurant
Seafood by the water in Rawai, family recipes, and a room big enough for a table of twelve.
Maimorn Forest
An outdoor Thai and seafood restaurant set among lush greenery and fishponds in central Phuket.
Local Food Court Limelight
A clean, multi-vendor food court in Phuket Old Town serving authentic Thai dishes at local prices.
Three Monkeys Restaurant
A treetop village of a restaurant where the setting does half the work and the kitchen handles the rest.
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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.