Best Restaurants & Food in Phuket

120 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.

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The Neighbors Cafe

4.7(2,743)$$$$

ตําบล, 93 Phangnga Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

A hostel cafe in Phuket Town's old quarter that runs from breakfast coffee to midnight, six days a week.

Chomchan Thai Restaurant

4.7(1,506)$$$$

242/2 Yaowarad Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Southern Thai cooking with real punch, served in a place that feels like a relative's front room.

O-OH Farm Suanluang

4.7(1,910)$$$$

5 3 Thanon Wirat Hong Yok, Tambon Talat Nuea, เมือง Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Farm-sourced Thai cooking in a garden setting, open from 7am, which makes it rare in Phuket Town.

Hidden Gem

TWIST Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

4.7(318)

19 Fl., Royal Phuket City Hotel ชั้น 19 โรงแรมรอยัลภูเก็ตซิตี้ 154 Phangnga Rd, T. Taladyai A. Muang Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Rooftop bar and restaurant on the 19th floor of Royal Phuket City Hotel, open nightly from 5 PM.

Seaview Sunset Rooftoop

4.7(862)

วิชิต 29/8 Soi Aonui, Tambon Wichit, เมือง Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

A rooftop restaurant in Phuket's Wichit area, open daily until 23:00 with views tailored for sunset dining.

Sunlique Rooftop Restaurant

4.7(892)$$$$

88/15 Thanon Kata, Tambon Karon, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83100, Thailand

Rooftop restaurant in Kata Beach open daily from 3pm, offering sunset views and late-night dining until midnight.

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L'Arôme by the sea

4.7(1,321)$$$$

247, 5 Phrabaramee Rd, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150, Thailand

Rooftop French fine dining above Patong Beach, known for degustation menus and sunset views.

Hidden Gem

NITAN Phuket

4.7(322)$$$$

177, 38 Thanon Si Sunthon, Tambon Si Sunthon, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand

Contemporary Thai dinner restaurant in Thalang, open evenings only, Wednesday to Sunday.

Tambu Phuket

4.7(929)

Tri Trang Beach, 39/9 Muen-Ngern Rd, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150, Thailand

Beachfront dinner restaurant on Tri Trang Beach, open nightly from 6pm with coastal views.

Surf & Turf by Soul Kitchen

4.7(651)$$$$

115 Phangnga Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Intimate fusion dinner spot in Phuket Old Town earning Michelin recognition for its passionate, flavor-forward cooking.

Hidden Gem

hom restaurant

4.7(227)

333, 333/3 Moo 3, กมลา อำเภอกะทู้ ภูเก็ต 83150, Thailand

Fine dining destination in Kamala offering an innovative 10-course tasting menu centered on fermentation.

Hidden Gem

HEH

4.7(398)$$$$

158 Yaowarad Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Budget-friendly evening dining on Phuket's Yaowarad Road, open nightly from 5pm with strong local appeal.

Hidden Gem

Coconut Seafood Restaurant

4.7(464)$$$$

WCRG+36R, 3, Tambon Ko Kaeo, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Beachfront seafood restaurant in Ko Kaeo, Phuket, drawing repeat visitors with fresh fish, flavorful Thai dishes, and a relaxed seaside setting.

Siam Thai Restaurant

4.7(3,290)$$$$

64, 40 Soi Kebsap, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150, Thailand

Live seafood you pick yourself, and lobster that won't wreck your budget by Patong standards.

Hidden Gem

Lhong Khao

4.7(430)

40 Phuket Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, เมือง Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Thai-Chinese restaurant in Phuket Old Town serving standout dishes like crab curry, soft-shell crab, and squid ink stir-fry.

CHAR'D Grill

4.7(345)$$$$

38 Soi, Thanon Luang Phor Chuan, Tambon Karon

Dine-on-water steakhouse at Avista Grande in Karon, serving premium cuts of beef at tables set out over the water.

Ton Mayom

4.7(695)$$$$

23/17 Mu 6, Thep Krasattri Road, Ratsada, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000, Thailand

A Bib Gourmand southern Thai eatery under an old mayom tree on Thep Krasattri Road, north of Phuket Town, for Phuket town classics. Closed Wednesdays.

Little Phuket

4.6(1,332)

V9MQ+79H, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand

A casual, tourist-friendly restaurant in Talat Yai open late nightly, serving Thai classics and eclectic crowd-pleasers.

Kee Sky Lounge - Rooftop

4.6(612)

152/1 Thaweewong Rd, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150, Thailand

Rooftop bar and restaurant in Patong serving cocktails and quality food with panoramic evening views.

Hidden Gem

VIVA Rooftop and Restaurant

4.6(258)

3, 41 Soi Samkong 1, Tambon Ratsada, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Rooftop Italian-influenced restaurant in central Phuket serving pizza, steak, and coffee from 7am daily.

The Charm Dining Gallery

4.6(731)$$$$

93 Thanon Dibuk, Tambon Talat Nuea, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Peranakan southern Thai cooking with a Bib Gourmand on Dibuk Road in Old Town, among wood furniture inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Closed Wednesdays.

Eden by the Lake : Restaurant & Lounge in Boat Avenue, Phuket

4.6(501)

21, Boat Avenue Cherngtalay 17, ถนนลากูน ตำบลเชิงทะเล อำเภอถลาง ภูเก็ต 83110, Thailand

Lakeside restaurant and lounge in Boat Avenue offering evening dining with a tropical ambiance and a well-regarded grill menu.

Suay Cherngtalay

4.6(726)$$$$

4, 177/99 Moo 6 ตำบล ศรีสุนทร อำเภอถลาง ภูเก็ต 83110, Thailand

Contemporary Thai restaurant in Cherngtalay, open nightly for dinner with mid-range pricing.

517 Fisherman Seafood Restaurant Patong

4.6(1,436)

170 Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Rd, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150, Thailand

Seafood worth paying a bit more for in Patong, and they'll cook the fish you caught yourself.

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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 omelet) 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.