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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Golden Fish Seafood Restaurant

4.6(1,216)$$$$

323/16, หาดบางเทา, Tambon Choeng Thale, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand

Beachfront seafood restaurant on Bangtao Beach serving fresh Thai classics at budget-friendly prices.

Piset Restaurant Phuket

4.6(1,336)$$$$

ร้านพิเศษ ตั้งอยู่ในโรงแรมสิริ ใกล้ๆที่ว่าการ 231 Yaowarad Rd, Tambon Talat Nuea, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

A seafood restaurant in Phuket Town's Siri Hotel, known for grilled prawns, fish cakes, and three styles of crab.

Hidden Gem

Took Took Prime - Thai Kitchen (Patong)

4.6(482)

179 ภก.4055 Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150, Thailand

Late-night Thai kitchen in central Patong, open daily noon to 3 AM with standout desserts and crowd-pleasing classics.

Kopitiam by Wilai

4.6(1,635)$$$$

18 Thanon Talang, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Thai-Chinese comfort food in an old shophouse, cheap and consistent, with a line at peak times.

Pradu Seafood

4.6(511)$$$$

46 9 Tambon Ko Yao Noi, Amphoe Ko Yao

A Muslim-owned seafood restaurant on stilts over the water on Koh Yao Noi's west coast, the island's sunset side.

Cafe Phuket Viewpoint

4.6(22,401)$$$$

255 Phrabaramee Rd, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu

A tiered hillside café above Patong Bay, known for its over-the-sea swing and sunset photo spots. The view is the reason to go.

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Naam Yoi

4.6(2,160)$$$$

63 250 Thanon Rumpattana, Tambon Ratsada, Amphoe Mueang Phuket

Michelin Bib Gourmand local restaurant near Phuket Town, known for spicy crab curry with kanom jeen and a fierce sour fish curry.

Khun Jeed Yodpak Restaurant

4.5(1,908)$$$$

4,6, 8 Thanon Ongsimphai, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Cheap, unfussy Thai cooking in Phuket Town, open straight through the day and shut on Wednesdays.

Roti Thaew Nam

4.5(936)$$$$

6 Thep Krasattri Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Michelin Bib Gourmand roti stall serving crispy, freshly made roti with curry from 7am daily.

KHAO TOM DIBUK

4.5(819)

185, 11 Phangnga Rd, Taladyai Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

A local Phuket institution serving traditional Thai rice soup from early morning until early afternoon.

Papazula

4.5(1,420)$$$$

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

A lively bar, restaurant, and live music venue in Phuket Old Town, open daily from noon until midnight.

Hidden Gem

Moon Terrace Lounge, Kata Rooftop Restaurant

4.5(116)

66, 5 Thanon Kata, Tambon Karon, Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83100, Thailand

Rooftop restaurant in Kata with sea views, tapas, pasta, and cocktails — open evenings only.

Sizzle Rooftop Restaurant

4.5(682)

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

Rooftop steak and seafood restaurant in Patong, open evenings for sunset dining and night views.

Bang Pae Seafood Restaurant

4.5(1,203)$$$$

Soi Bang Toei, Tambon Pa Klok, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand

Waterside seafood on Phuket's quiet eastern shore in Thalang, known for soft-shell crab and fresh coastal cooking.

Kan Eang Restaurant

4.5(4,994)$$$$

44 1 Tambon Rawai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83130, Thailand

Seafood by the water in Rawai, family recipes, and a room big enough for a table of twelve.

Maimorn Forest

4.5(1,372)$$$$

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

An outdoor Thai and seafood restaurant set among lush greenery and fishponds in central Phuket.

Local Food Court Limelight

4.5(25)

2/23 Thanon Dibuk, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

A clean, multi-vendor food court in Phuket Old Town serving authentic Thai dishes at local prices.

Three Monkeys Restaurant

4.5(15,430)$$$$

อาคารทรีมังกี้ส์ 105 หมู่ที่ 4 ถนนเหมืองเจ้าฟ้า Tambon Wichit, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

A treetop village of a restaurant where the setting does half the work and the kitchen handles the rest.

Peang Prai

4.5(608)$$$$

101 18 หมู่ที่ 3 ซอย น้ำตกบางแป, Tambon Pa Klok, Amphoe Thalang

Southern Thai restaurant on a forest lagoon behind Bang Pae Waterfall in Thalang, with mangosteens from its own garden.

One Chun Cafe & Restaurant

4.4(6,643)$$$$

48, 1 Thep Krasattri Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Southern Thai cooking with a Bib Gourmand behind it, and a line out front to match.

Go Benz Rice Porridge Phuket

4.4(5,062)$$$$

V9MM+V2W, Krabi, Tambon Talat Nuea, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Late-night rice porridge with crispy pork, open till 1.30am and worth the line.

Roof Rawai

4.4(362)$$$$

58 Rawai Rd, Tambon Rawai, Mueang, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Rooftop restaurant on Rawai Road serving food and drinks daily from lunch until midnight.

Raya Restaurant

4.4(3,453)$$$$

48/1 Thanon Dibuk, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Southern Thai cooking with real chilli heat, served in an old wooden house with no air-con and no fuss.

Chaiyo Seafood Restaurant

4.4(492)$$$$

25 2 Muangthong-Kaokard Road, Tambon Wichit, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand

Riverside seafood restaurant near Phuket Town, set on a floating raft among mangroves with authentic Thai coastal food.

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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.