Best restaurants in Phuket

181 places selected in Phuket by the Phuket Experience team, 11 tested on site. Including Baanrai I Talay Cafe Phuket, Capybara Cafe Phuket and ZEN EAT by Chef Sylvain. Most of them are in Phuket Town (31), Patong (19) and Bang Tao (18).

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Baanrai I Talay Cafe Phuket · Café & Thai Cuisine · Kamala · ฿฿฿ · Recommended · ★★★★★ 5/5
Beachfront café in Kamala with panoramic views and traditional Thai cuisine.
Capybara Cafe Phuket · Café · Phuket Town · ฿฿ · Team favourite · ★★★★★ 5/5
Cosy café in Phuket Town with a relaxed atmosphere and varied menu.
ZEN EAT by Chef Sylvain · French Bistro · Rawai · ฿฿฿ · Recommended · ★★★★★ 5/5
French bistro run by chef Sylvain in Rawai, highly rated for its appetizers (chicken liver parfait, oysters), meats and wine selection.
Bucha Gallery and Restaurant · Southern Thai in an art gallery · Chalong · ฿฿฿ · Recommended · ★★★★★ 5/5
Restaurant-gallery listed in the Michelin Guide 2026, decorated with Buddhist art, which makes its own curry pastes for generous Southern cuisine designed for sharing.
Dou Brew Coffee & Craft · Specialty coffee & chocolate · Phuket Town · ฿ · Recommended
Bean-to-bar roaster and chocolatier in a green-fronted shophouse on the famous Soi Romanee, in the heart of the old town.
Roti Thaew Nam · Roti & halal breakfast · Phuket Town · ฿ · Recommended
Halal breakfast institution for 70 years: roti cooked over charcoal, served with beef or chicken curry, Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Krua Praya Phuket · Southern Thai · Thalang · ฿฿ · Recommended
Phuket cuisine with bold flavors in Thalang, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026, famous for its curry paste-fried pork belly.
Smile Bar & Restaurant · Beach Thai & grilled chicken · Kamala · ฿ · Recommended
Tables on the sand at Kamala, charcoal-grilled marinated chicken and sunset, with occasional fire shows in the evening.
SōL Phuket · Modern Thai & comfort food · Bang Tao · ฿฿ · Recommended
Restaurant by Top Russell, Michelin-starred Thai chef (Mia, Bangkok): brunch and dinner between Western comfort food and Thai dishes, near Boat Avenue.
Lertrod Kitchen · Southern Thai restaurant mentioned in Michelin Guide · Nai Yang · ฿ · Recommended
Air-conditioned canteen near the airport, listed in the Michelin Guide since 2019: crab with yellow curry and fried sea bass at local prices.
PRU (Trisara) · Fine Dining – 1 Michelin Star · Nai Thon · ฿฿฿฿
Phuket's only Michelin-starred restaurant, located at Trisara resort: seasonal cuisine using 100% Thai products, including those from its own farm, served as a tasting…
One Chun · Southern Cuisine – Bib Gourmand · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Bib Gourmand for 7 years, housed in a century-old Sino-Portuguese house decorated in period style. A reference for Phuket cuisine, with remarkable moo hong and crab…
Baan Rim Pa · Royal Thai on the Cliffside · Kalim · ฿฿฿
Thai institution on a cliff north of Patong, renowned for its beautifully presented classical cuisine and terrace overlooking the sea. Ideal for an elegant Thai dinner…
No.6 Restaurant · Popular Thai Canteen · Patong · ฿
Ultra-popular Thai canteen near Bangla Road, known for years for its generous portions at small prices. Fast service, shared tables and a queue that moves quickly.
Mook Manee · Seafood at Rawai Market · Rawai · ฿฿
Huge beachfront seafood restaurant in Rawai, listed in the Michelin Guide, with a tank where you can choose lobsters, crabs and shrimp. It also cooks whatever you buy…
Kan Eang @ Pier · Seafood facing the pier · Chalong · ฿฿฿
Historic seafood restaurant (over 50 years) facing Chalong Pier, with views of boats and the bay. Refined setting, ideal for a family or group meal.
Mor Mu Dong · Southern Thai Cuisine (Bib Gourmand) · Chalong · ฿฿
Rustic restaurant overlooking mangroves, Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide, serving Southern recipes rarely found elsewhere. A real immersion in Phuket's local cuisine.
The Glass House Lion Cafe · Café & brunch · Phuket Town · ฿฿ · Tested · ★★★☆☆ 3/5
Café in a glass house with bohemian atmosphere in Phuket Town.
Suay Cherngtalay · Modern Thai · Bang Tao · ฿฿฿
Chef Tammasak's table revisits Thai classics with European techniques, in an elegant house with a garden. Listed in the Michelin Guide since 2019, it is one of the most…
Nitan · Thai-European tasting menu · Bang Tao · ฿฿฿฿
Small dining room with around fifteen covers where a chef who won Iron Chef Thailand serves an extensive tasting menu based on products from local small producers. An…
Kin-Kub-Ei · Southern Thailand cuisine · Bang Tao · ฿฿
Family restaurant in a shaded garden, awarded Bib Gourmand by Michelin for its Southern recipes passed down through generations. The most 'local' of the good…
Five Olives · Italian – Neapolitan pizza · Bang Tao · ฿฿
Pizzeria-trattoria selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, renowned for its puffy-crust pizzas cooked over wood fire and ranked among the best pizzerias in Asia-Pacific.…
Bisou Phuket · Modern French cuisine · Bang Tao · ฿฿฿
Chic French bistrot with candlelight run by a French team, with shareable plates and a proper cocktail bar. The atmosphere picks up in the evening, the kitchen serves…
Bocconcino · Italian – homemade pasta and bakery · Bang Tao · ฿฿฿
Italian restaurant with bakery-pastry shop, whose wooden terrace extends over the lake at Boat Avenue. Fresh pasta, breads and desserts are made on-site by a Sardinian…
Joya Restaurant & Cocktail Bar · Contemporary European – brunch · Bang Tao · ฿฿
Boat Avenue address open from breakfast until midnight, run by a chef trained at Le Cordon Bleu. Fresh and refined plates, highly rated by travelers.
Bartels Bang Tao – Sourdough Sandwiches & Juicery · Café – sourdough bakery · Bang Tao · ฿฿
Café-bakery where sourdough bread comes out of the oven throughout the day, served in generous sandwiches with cold-pressed juices. Numerous vegetarian and vegan options.
Riverside Restaurant · Family Thai · Bang Tao · ฿
Simple Thai restaurant, number one in traveler reviews in Bang Tao thanks to authentic dishes and very affordable prices. A good alternative to hotel restaurants in the…
Dirham Halal Restaurant · Thai and oriental halal · Bang Tao · ฿฿
Spacious halal restaurant a stone's throw from the beach, appreciated for its Thai cuisine and vegetarian options. One of the few well-rated halal addresses in Bang Tao.
Saffron (Banyan Tree Phuket) · Refined Thai in resort · Laguna · ฿฿฿฿
Signature Thai restaurant at Banyan Tree, in the heart of the Laguna complex, with refined royal cuisine and a waterside setting. A safe bet for upscale Thai dining…
Age Restaurant (Anantara Layan) · Steakhouse – grill and seafood · Layan · ฿฿฿฿
Steakhouse at Anantara Layan, specializing in aged meats and grilled seafood, highly rated by travelers. Intimate atmosphere just steps from the peaceful Layan Beach.
Jaras · Modern Southern Thai · Kamala · ฿฿฿฿
Thai restaurant at the InterContinental, selected by the Michelin Guide, which reinterprets Southern cuisine with a sustainable approach and local products. Elegant…
hom · Tasting menu – fermentation · Kamala · ฿฿฿฿
Confidential table at the InterContinental, recommended by the Michelin Guide, which builds a 10-course menu around fermentation techniques applied to Phuket's…
Talung Thai (Paresa) · Gourmet Thai on the cliffs · Kamala · ฿฿฿฿
Restaurant perched on the cliffs of Paresa resort, listed in Michelin since 2019, with a terrace suspended above the Andaman Sea. Southern and Central Thai cuisine in…
Casa Boho (Hyatt Regency) · Latin American rooftop · Kamala · ฿฿฿
Latino rooftop at Hyatt Regency with infinity pool and panoramic views over Kamala Bay. Ceviches, tacos and grilled meats accompanied by cocktails and a DJ.
Restaurant at Lillo Island Resort · Thai and seafood with feet in the sand · Kamala · ฿฿
Tables set under trees directly on Kamala beach, with Thai curries, grilled fish and Western dishes. One of the most popular and friendly addresses in the bay.
Cappadocia Turkish Restaurant Kamala Beach · Turkish – Mediterranean · Kamala · ฿฿
Highly-rated halal Turkish restaurant, with charcoal grills, pide, Adana kebabs and mezze. Generous portions and complimentary Turkish tea.
Isole (Cape Sienna) · Italian – seafood by the sea · Kamala · ฿฿฿฿
Italian and Mediterranean restaurant set on the cape between Kamala and Patong, with alcoves right at the water's edge. Pasta and fish in a very photogenic setting.
Silk Restaurant & Bar (Andara) · Elegant Thai in resort · Kamala · ฿฿฿฿
Design Thai restaurant at Andara Resort, on the heights of Kamala, renowned for its revisited classics and carefully crafted setting. A chic, quiet option.
The Smokaccia Laboratory · Gourmet Italian – tasting menu · Surin · ฿฿฿฿
Culinary laboratory of chef Luca Mascolo, cited in the Michelin Guide, entirely built around sourdough: menus of 9 or 18 courses, zero-waste approach and vegetarian or…
Wagyu Steakhouse · Wagyu Steakhouse · Surin · ฿฿฿฿
Steakhouse linked to Twinpalms, selected in the Michelin Guide, specializing in wagyu aged up to 45 days and cooked in a Josper charcoal oven. Intimate atmosphere and…
Tukta Food & Drink · Thai and seafood with a view · Surin · ฿฿
One of the rare restaurants still located right on Surin Beach after the evacuation of stands in 2025, built on the rocks. Seafood at reasonable prices and a beautiful…
Beach Restaurant by The Surin Phuket · Thai beachfront · Surin · ฿฿฿
Restaurant of The Surin resort, located on Pansea Beach north of Surin, with Thai cuisine based on local produce and tasting menus. Among the best rated in the area.
Sea Surin Restaurant · Seafood – barbecue · Surin · ฿฿
Seafood and grilled restaurant a few minutes' walk from Surin Beach, highly appreciated for its value for money. Well-executed classic Thai menu.
Arva (Amanpuri) · Luxury Italian · Surin · ฿฿฿฿
Italian restaurant at Amanpuri, one of Phuket's most exclusive resorts, with traditional Italian cuisine and sustainable products. Very calm setting overlooking Pansea…
ECHO (Pullman Arcadia Naithon) · Thai-International Fusion · Nai Thon · ฿฿฿฿
Restaurant of the Pullman Naithon, top-rated at Nai Thon, serving creative Thai-inspired "gastro" cuisine in the evening and a more relaxed menu at lunch. Clear view of…
Black Ginger (The Slate) · Southern Thai – Experience · Nai Yang · ฿฿฿
Access these black-painted Thai houses by crossing a lagoon on a rope-pulled raft. Southern Thai cuisine served in menus of 2,000–2,200 THB, in a dimly lit, very…
Mama's Kitchen (Marriott Nai Yang) · Thai Outdoors · Nai Yang · ฿฿฿
Open-air Thai restaurant set in recycled shipping containers on Nai Yang Beach, cooking with herbs from its own vegetable garden. Excellent rating among travelers.
Sea Almond Chilled Restaurant & Bar · Thai and Seafood Beachfront · Nai Yang · ฿฿
Casual restaurant on Nai Yang Beach, with fresh seafood, craft beers and vegetarian options. Quiet atmosphere, typical of this beach near the airport.
Sea.Fire.Salt (Anantara Mai Khao) · Seafood Grill · Mai Khao · ฿฿฿฿
Beachfront grill at Anantara Mai Khao where you choose your fish or shellfish, cooking method and finishing salt. Peaceful setting on Phuket's longest beach.
Mai Khao Seafood Local Restaurant · Local Seafood · Mai Khao · ฿฿
Family restaurant near a lotus lake, 300 m from the beach, popular with large resort guests seeking authentic Thai cuisine at local prices. Grilled fish and generous…
Raya · Traditional Phuket Cuisine · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Historic restaurant in a restored old mansion on Dibuk Road, famous for its coconut crab curry served with rice noodles. Former Bib Gourmand, still very popular.
Tu Kab Khao · Peranakan Cuisine of Phuket · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Heritage house on Phang Nga Road serving Phuket's family peranakan cuisine in a carefully curated retro setting. One of the old town's most popular tables.
Mee Ton Poe · Hokkien Noodles · Phuket Town · ฿
Noodle house founded over 70 years ago near the clock tower, famous for its mee hokkien stir-fried with a secret recipe. Dishes around 70-100 THB.
Blue Elephant Phuket · Thai royal – cooking school · Phuket Town · ฿฿฿
Restaurant set in the former governor's residence, a sino-portuguese villa surrounded by gardens. Refined Thai cuisine and renowned morning cooking classes.
The Charm Dining Gallery · Thai-peranakan cuisine – Bib Gourmand · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Michelin Bib Gourmand in a beautiful house on Dibuk Road, where the chef perpetuates peranakan recipes from the South at accessible prices. Tasteful setting, between…
Go Benz · Night rice soup – Bib Gourmand · Phuket Town · ฿
Night stall on plastic stools that became a Bib Gourmand for its khao tom "dry": rice topped with braised and crispy pork, bone broth served separately. Around 100-150…
Chuan Chim · Wok seafood – Bib Gourmand · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Seafood house run by the second generation, Bib Gourmand for wok mastery and product freshness. Everything is cooked to order.
Roti Chaofa · Thai-Muslim Breakfast · Phuket Town · ฿
Halal restaurant open for 35 years, Bib Gourmand for its crispy and soft rotis served with curries, beef massaman and chicken biryani. The quintessential local breakfast.
Kopitiam by Wilai · Sino-Phuketian Café-Restaurant · Phuket Town · ฿
Small retro café on Thalang Road serving Sino-Phuketian specialities (Hokkien noodles, Phuket-style pork, massaman) in a nostalgic setting. Very clean, open kitchen,…
La Gaetana · Southern Italian · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Just six tables for this Italian restaurant, one of the oldest on the island, selected for the 2026 Michelin Guide. Chef Gianni makes his own bread, pasta, ice cream…
Surf & Turf by Soul Kitchen · Creative European-Thai – Bib Gourmand · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Small Thai-German restaurant awarded a Bib Gourmand, with a menu that changes monthly, blending European techniques and Thai flavours. Well-crafted dishes at great…
Royd · Gastronomy of Southern Thailand · Phuket Town · ฿฿฿฿
Fine dining restaurant on Dibuk Road whose chef received the 2026 Michelin Young Chef Prize, with seasonal menus showcasing Southern Thai cuisine between the Andaman…
Heh · Contemporary Thai-Australian · Phuket Town · ฿฿฿
Young and creative cuisine combining local fish with Melbourne influences, in a relaxed yet stylish room on Yaowarat Road. Selected in the 2026 Michelin Guide.
Ton Mayom · Southern Thai – Bib Gourmand · Phuket Town · ฿
Local Bib Gourmand restaurant set under an old mayom tree, with a short menu of Phuket classics. Fried fish topped with curry paste is its signature.
Khao Rang Breeze · Thai with Panoramic View · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Large wooden terrace under the trees at the top of Khao Rang hill, with views over the entire town and Chalong Bay. People come mainly for the setting and view; the…
Panwa House (Cape Panwa Hotel) · Thai in a Sino-Portuguese Mansion · Cape Panwa · ฿฿
Thai restaurant housed in a sino-Portuguese mansion set directly on the beach of Cape Panwa Hotel. Authentic cuisine, Thai music and fire shows on certain evenings.
Baba Soul Food (Sri Panwa) · Southern Thai with a View · Cape Panwa · ฿฿฿
Restaurant on the hillside of the Sri Panwa resort, with a panoramic terrace overlooking the ocean and Southern Thai cuisine (moo hong, sataw prawns, crab curry). A…
Sawasdee · Family Thai by the Sea · Cape Panwa · ฿
Family restaurant by the water, one of the most popular in Cape Panwa, with generous Thai dishes at low prices and live music. A great alternative to resort restaurants.
L'Arôme by the Sea · Contemporary French Cuisine (Tasting Menu) · Kalim · ฿฿฿฿
French gastronomic restaurant perched above Kalim Bay, recommended by the Michelin Guide, focusing on local seafood in tasting menu format. One of the island's most…
Acqua Restaurant · Gourmet Italian (Sardinian Touch) · Kalim · ฿฿฿฿
High-end Italian restaurant by Sardinian chef Alessandro Frau, cited in the Michelin Guide, with creative cuisine featuring imported products and seafood. Design décor,…
Ta Khai · Southern Thai Cuisine & Seafood (Rosewood) · Patong · ฿฿฿฿
Restaurant at Rosewood Phuket on Tri Trang Beach, reinventing southern Thai recipes with herbs and vegetables grown on-site, around a century-old tree. Magnificent…
Tambu Phuket · Fine Dining Indian · Patong · ฿฿฿
Refined Indian cuisine recommended by the Michelin Guide, served at a height above Tri Trang with panoramic sea views. Spices are well-balanced and adapted to palates…
Sizzle Rooftop Restaurant · International Rooftop · Patong · ฿฿฿
Rooftop of the Avista Hideaway, mentioned in the Michelin Guide, with carefully prepared international cuisine and unobstructed sea and hill views. Perfect for a…
Meg Khram the Sunshine · Seafood by the Sea · Patong · ฿฿฿
Seafood restaurant facing the sea north of Patong, highly rated for the freshness of its products and large grilled platters. Relaxed atmosphere, suitable for couples…
Savoey Seafood Restaurant · Thai Seafood on Beach Road · Patong · ฿฿
Large seafood restaurant on the beach road, near Bangla Road, with live tanks, air-conditioned dining room and terrace. A safe bet for your first seafood meal in Patong.
Kaab Gluay · Local family-style Thai · Patong · ฿
Thai restaurant popular with locals and expats, slightly off-center from Patong, serving authentic home cooking at very reasonable prices. Air-conditioned dining room…
Banzaan Fresh Market · Fresh market & food court · Patong · ฿
Covered market in the heart of Patong: fish and shellfish on the ground floor, kitchens on the upper floor to prepare them, and night market street food in the parking…
Churrasco Phuket Steakhouse · South American steakhouse · Patong · ฿฿฿
Argentine and Brazilian-style steakhouse in Jungceylon shopping mall, highly rated for its Wagyu and Angus cuts at reasonable prices. Good wine list.
PANAME Brasserie Phuket · French brasserie · Patong · ฿฿
French-style brasserie in Jungceylon, with crispy baguettes, truffle pasta, pizzas, lamb shanks, and some Thai dishes. Convenient and reliable for a European break.
BON Patong Beach (Asian Tapas) · Pan-Asian tapas · Patong · ฿฿
Modern Asian tapas (bao, wontons, dim sum, ramen) in a calm atmosphere just steps away from Patong's hustle and bustle. Portions are more generous than the word "tapas"…
Kan's Haus Cafe and Bistro · Beachfront café-bistro · Patong · ฿฿
Café-bistro with refined colonial decor, directly on Patong Beach, open from brunch until late evening. Mixed Thai and Western menu, very photogenic.
Cappadocia Turkish Restaurant · Turkish & Mediterranean · Patong · ฿฿
Halal-certified Turkish restaurant among the best rated in Phuket, with mezze, pide and grilled meats served in generous portions. Tea and a small sweet treat often…
Mom Tri's Kitchen · Gourmet Thai-Western fusion · Kata Noi · ฿฿฿฿
Iconic restaurant of Villa Royale, perched above Kata Noi, blending Thai and Western cuisine with a fine wine list. The view over the waves is spectacular, even after…
Kipo Steakhouse · Steakhouse & Spanish cuisine · Kata Noi · ฿฿฿
Restaurant of the Fira hotel on the Kata Noi hillside, specializing in grilled meats and paella, with unobstructed views over the bay. Warm service and highly rated.
The Sundeck · Panoramic terrace & bar · Kata Noi · ฿฿฿
Large terrace overlooking Kata Noi, popular for aperitifs and dinners facing the sunset. International menu and cocktails in a lounge atmosphere.
The Boathouse Restaurant · Beachfront hotel restaurant · Kata · ฿฿฿
Historic restaurant on Kata beach with a cellar of over 150 wines and a menu blending Thai classics and Western dishes. Its seafront setting is its main draw.
SKA Bar & Kata Seafood · Beach bar-restaurant under a giant tree · Kata · ฿฿
Reggae bar-restaurant built around a huge tree at the end of Kata beach, with simple Thai cuisine and seafood at affordable prices. Relaxed atmosphere and fire show in…
Kampong Kata Hill · Thai & seafood with traditional decor · Kata · ฿฿
Restaurant on Kata hill, accessible via stairs lined with lanterns, with elaborate Thai-Chinese decor. Thai and seafood cuisine, tailored to Western palates.
Baan Khao Soi (Kata) · Northern Thailand specialties · Kata · ฿
Small family-run restaurant dedicated to khao soi, the coconut curry noodle soup from the North, highly rated for its authenticity and affordable prices.
Pomodoro Pizza Restaurant · Wood-fired pizzeria · Kata · ฿฿
Popular wood-fired pizzeria in Kata, with pasta and a few Thai dishes. A simple and reliable address for families.
Umami Sushi Kata · Japanese & Sushi · Kata · ฿฿
Japanese restaurant in central Kata serving sushi, rolls and hot dishes, well-reviewed for fresh fish and good value for money.
Hünkâr Turkish Restaurant · Turkish Halal · Kata · ฿฿
Halal Turkish restaurant located at Palm Square, in central Kata, with kebabs, pide and mezze. A safe option for Muslim travelers in the area.
CUP SEA Coffee · Brunch Café · Kata · ฿฿
Highly-rated coffee shop in Kata, for a good specialty coffee and light brunch before heading to the beach.
Kata Night Market (Taina) · Night Market & Street Food · Kata · ฿
Lively market between Kata and Karon with street food stalls, grilled seafood, cocktail bars and shops. The most budget-friendly dining spot in the area for dinner.
Saneha Steak-Thai-Seafood (Karon Village) · Steakhouse & Royal Thai Cuisine · Karon · ฿฿
A Karon restaurant combining quality steaks, "royal" Thai dishes and seafood, highly appreciated for its attentive service. Convenient for groups with varied tastes.
SOUL Vegan Cafe & Restaurant · Vegan & healthy · Karon · ฿฿
100% plant-based café-restaurant 5 minutes from Karon Beach, with bowls, curries, smoothies and gluten-free options. Zen atmosphere, popular even with non-vegetarians.
The Pad Thai Shop · Local canteen · Karon · ฿
No-frills canteen known for its pad Thai and slow-cooked beef noodle soup, among the cheapest meals in the Kata-Karon area. You order and pay at the counter.
YA Restaurant · Thai family-style · Karon · ฿
Small family-run business opposite Karon temple, with an extensive menu of homemade Thai dishes and a very warm welcome.
On The Rock Restaurant · Thai & seafood on the rocks · Karon · ฿฿฿
Marina Phuket Resort restaurant perched on rocks at the south end of Karon Beach, accessed via a path through greenery. One of the most beautiful sunsets in the area.
CHAR'D Grill Phuket · Premium grill & steakhouse · Karon · ฿฿฿฿
Upscale grill at Avista Grande, named 'Asia's Best New Hotel Restaurant 2024', with aged meats, lobster and tables over the water.
Tandoori House Karon · North Indian · Karon · ฿฿
Highly-rated North Indian restaurant in Karon, with karahi, rogan josh, naans and pani puri prepared to order.
Ikigai Japanese Restaurant · Japanese · Karon · ฿฿
Small Japanese restaurant in Karon, highly-rated, with sushi, ramen and Japanese home-style dishes.
Rock Salt · Mediterranean & seafood beachfront · Nai Harn · ฿฿฿
The Nai Harn restaurant built on rocks at the end of the beach, with oysters, mussels and grilled seafood facing the bay. Excellent wine by the glass selection.
PRIME · Intimate fine-dining grill (14 covers) · Nai Harn · ฿฿฿฿
Table with only 14 seats at The Nai Harn, around a wood-fired oven and aged meats, where the chef presents his dishes at your table. A very personal and upscale…
Cannelle Naiharn - Bakery & Co. · Bakery-café · Nai Harn · ฿฿
Bakery-café near Nai Harn Beach, with sourdough breads, laminated pastries made in-house and good coffee. Pleasant for working or breakfast.
Rawai Seafood Market · Fish Market "you buy, they cook" · Rawai · ฿฿
Row of fresh seafood stalls near Rawai pier, facing the sea gypsies: you choose, you negotiate, then a neighbouring restaurant cooks it all.
Salaloy Seafood · Thai Seafood by the Sea · Rawai · ฿฿
Local seafood address facing Rawai pier, listed by the Michelin Guide, popular with Thai families for its grills and crab curries.
Nikita's Beach Restaurant · Thai & International Under the Trees · Rawai · ฿฿
Rawai institution for over 20 years, with tables in the shade of large trees by the water near the pier. Extensive menu, from Thai to pizzas, generous portions.
NIBE Authentic Italian Aroma · Lake Garda Italian · Rawai · ฿฿
Italian restaurant in Rawai inspired by Riva del Garda cuisine, with homemade pasta, focaccia and carefully prepared desserts. One of the best-rated Italian restaurants…
Stay Green Café · Healthy food & café · Rawai · ฿฿
Healthy café in Rawai with a menu entirely calculated in macros: protein bowls, poke, sourdough tartines and smoothies. Very popular with athletes and wellness retreats…
Nung Ning Thai Food · Home-style Thai · Rawai · ฿
Small Thai restaurant on Soi Saiyuan where the owner cooks herself, very popular with locals for its bold flavors and reasonable prices.
Nang Naan Halal Restaurant · Family Thai halal · Rawai · ฿
Family-run Thai halal restaurant on Wiset Road, renowned for its tom yum and beef noodle soup. Open from morning until midnight.
Greek Kitchen · Greek & Mediterranean with a view · Chalong · ฿฿
Greek restaurant perched on the Big Buddha road, with a wide view over Chalong Bay and Mediterranean cuisine hailed as some of the best on the island.
Coconuts Café · Brunch café in a garden · Chalong · ฿฿
Colonial-style house surrounded by a flower garden, 200 m from Chalong Beach, for homemade breakfast or brunch in a very photogenic setting.
Soha BBQ Halal Phuket · Pakistani-Indian halal grill · Chalong · ฿฿
Halal grill in Chalong offering kebabs, biryani, karahi and a few Thai dishes, appreciated for cleanliness and generous portions.
Campus Coffee Roasters · Café & brunch · Phuket Town · ฿
Pioneer roaster in the old town, housed in a former pharmacy on Krabi Road, renowned for its single origin Thai grain filters.
GRAPH Coffee Co. Phuket · Specialty coffee · Phuket Town · ฿
Phuket branch of the Chiang Mai roaster, in a Sino-Portuguese shophouse with dark wood tones, famous for its creative signature drinks.
The Shelter Coffee · Specialty coffee · Phuket Town · ฿
The café of Thailand's AeroPress champion baristas, a local reference for filter coffee, now located near Phuket Town stadium.
Cafe Delight Phuket Old Town · Café & brunch · Phuket Town · ฿฿
American-style homemade brunch served all day in a pink shophouse on Ratsada Road by Thai-American owners.
THYME Cafe & Brunch · Café & Northern Thai halal cuisine · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Halal Michelin Bib Gourmand café-brunch specializing in Northern Thai beef cuisine in vintage and mid-century décor.
Kopi de Phuket · Traditional Phuket café · Phuket Town · ฿
Neighbourhood café opened in 1999 serving Phuket-style kopi and local breakfast dishes in retro 1960s décor.
We Cafe Chaofa · Café & brunch · Chalong · ฿฿
Large family café-restaurant on Chao Fah Road with salads from its own hydroponic farm, and a wide Thai and Western menu.
The Local Landing Cafe · Café & healthy brunch · Chalong · ฿
Small healthy café facing the water at Chalong Pier, ideal for breakfast before taking a boat to the islands.
Baboon Phuket · Coffee shop & bakery with roastery · Chalong · ฿฿
Glass greenhouse perched in the trees, with homemade pastries and Thai arabica roasted on-site, 15–20 minutes from Phuket Town or Chalong roundabout.
Wilson's Cafe · Café & brunch · Rawai · ฿
Australian-style café nicknamed "the Rawai lounge", with all-day breakfast, fresh juices and vegan and gluten-free options.
Hock Hoe Lee · Historic café & roastery · Rawai · ฿
Phuket's oldest roastery, founded in 1958 for tin miners, today a café with breakfast on Wiset Road in Rawai.
Summore Day Cafe · Panoramic café · Rawai · ฿฿
Café on a hillside on the Promthep road, with tiered gardens, koi pond and rooftop overlooking Ya Nui and Koh Man.
Chez Nous – La Boulangerie · French bakery & restaurant · Nai Harn · ฿฿
Bakery, restaurant, delicatessen and French wine shop 800 m from Nai Harn beach, open from 7am since 2010.
Benedict Breakfast Cafe · Café & Brunch · Kata
Brunch café on Kata New Road, with a menu ranging from healthy plates to hearty breakfasts, open 8am to 6pm.
Street Cafe · Specialty Café · Karon · ฿
Small espresso café opened in 2018 on the road between Karon and Kata, recommended by specialty coffee guides.
The Cozy Cafe · Panoramic Café · Patong · ฿฿
Café with multiple terraces on a hillside above Tri Trang Beach, south of Patong, with a swing under a coconut tree and poufs facing the sea.
Cafe Phuket Viewpoint · Panoramic Café · Kalim · ฿฿
Café with multiple terraces clinging to the cliff on the coastal road between Patong and Kamala, with swings, heart-shaped frames and terraces facing the sunset.
Sync Coffee Bar & Roastery · Specialty Café · Kamala · ฿
Minimalist loft-style café-roastery hidden in a small soi in Kamala near Tsunami Memorial Park, quiet and suitable for work.
Folk Café Phuket · Café & brunch · Bang Tao · ฿
Café with Balinese-inspired décor on Srisoonthorn Road, appreciated for its homemade pastries, eggs Benedict and burgers.
BEANS Coffee Roaster Phuket · Specialty café · Bang Tao · ฿
Eco-responsible roaster from Bangkok, located at The Society in Bang Tao, where you can create your own coffee blend.
IM En Ville Phuket · Café & all-day dining · Bang Tao · ฿฿
Bright café-restaurant at Porto de Phuket: specialty coffee and remote work during the day, Thai cocktails in the evening, brunch with live music on Saturday.
Good For Rest · Café-garden & pastries · Thalang · ฿
Nature café in a wooden house with tropical garden in Pa Klok, known for its homemade cakes, free-roaming chickens and a few Thai crab dishes.
Jouet D'Art Cafe · Café-patisserie · Cape Panwa · ฿฿
Victorian-style café-patisserie on Panwa beach, with glass, mirrors and art toys, with a terrace overlooking Chalong Bay.
Hong Khao Tom Pla · Rice soup with fish & seafood · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Small evening restaurant on Kra Road, selected by the Michelin Guide, where people queue for fish rice soup and the day's shrimp.
Chom Chan · Southern Thai family-style · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Phuket family recipes in a white house with green façade on Yaowarat Road, recommended by the Michelin Guide.
Naam Yoi · Southern Thai · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Small lunchtime Michelin Bib Gourmand canteen, known for intense Southern curries prepared to order with products bought at dawn.
Ko Ang Seafood · Seafood & Southern Thai · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Long-established seafood restaurant in eastern Phuket Town, old-style Southern recipes by the chef-owner, mentioned by the Michelin Guide.
Kruvit Raft · Floating seafood restaurant · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Seafood restaurant on a raft between Laem Hin pier and Koh Maphrao, accessible by free long-tail boat, selected by the Michelin Guide 2026.
Peang Prai · Southern Thai in nature · Thalang · ฿฿
Family restaurant by a lake at the entrance to Bang Pae waterfall, selected by the Michelin Guide 2026 for its Phuket recipes.
Kan Eang 2 · Seafood · Chalong · ฿฿
Seafood restaurant by Chalong Bay, under large trees facing boats, cheaper than its famous sister Kan Eang@Pier.
Kluay Mai Thai Restaurant · Southern home cooking · Chalong · ฿
Southern cuisine cooked at home in a small Thai house in Chalong, just a few tables, recommended by Michelin-starred chefs.
Locanda Del Pescatore · Italian beachfront · Rawai · ฿฿฿
Wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta and Italian-style fish, feet almost in the sand under white parasols facing the long-tail boats at Rawai.
Rawai View Cafe · Thai beachfront · Rawai · ฿
Shaded wooden terrace overlooking Rawai Bay, for quality Thai cuisine and a sunset cocktail.
The Cove Phuket · Thai & international beachfront · Cape Panwa · ฿฿
Restaurant with feet in the sand on the peaceful Ao Yon Beach, near Panwa: Thai dishes, wood-fired pizzas and bay views.
La Gritta · Italian sea view · Patong · ฿฿฿
The Italian restaurant at Amari Phuket, at the southern tip of Patong Bay: homemade pasta, grilled meats and terrace facing the sunset.
Tantra Indian Restaurant · Indian halal · Patong · ฿฿
Certified halal North Indian cuisine on Beach Road: mughlai curries, tandoor and naans, with cushioned seating.
Naughty Nuri's Phuket · Balinese Grill & Ribs · Patong · ฿฿
The iconic Balinese spot for grilled spare ribs, in a large leafy garden at the entrance to Patong.
Butcher's Garden · Steakhouse · Patong · ฿฿฿
The steakhouse at Hotel Indigo Patong: aged meat cooked over wood fire, Andaman seafood and fine wine selection.
Sunshine View Restaurant · Seafood & Indian · Patong · ฿฿
Family table above the small Tri Trang Beach, south of Patong: seafood, Indian curries and bay views.
Kalim Rim Lay · Local Thai Halal · Kalim · ฿
Small bamboo huts by the water in Kalim: fried fish, grilled squid and som tam at local prices, no alcohol or pork.
EAT Bar & Grill · Grill & Steakhouse · Karon · ฿฿
Small intimate grill in Karon, often full, for steaks and grilled meats at reasonable prices.
Daeng Restaurant · Beach Thai · Karon · ฿
Beachside shack with feet in the sand at Karon, next to Centara Grand: grilled shrimp, garlic-pepper crab and pad thaï at small prices.
Sugar & Spice Restaurant · Thai & International · Kata · ฿฿
Versatile address on Kata Road, open from breakfast to dinner: classic Thai curries, satay and some European dishes.
Sabai Corner · Thai & Seafood with Panoramic View · Kata Noi · ฿฿
Terrace on a hillside above Kata Noi, rarely crowded: pepper crab, tom yum and wood-fired pizzas facing the Andaman.
Baan Chom View · Thai on Stilts · Kata Noi · ฿฿
Large wooden terrace on stilts above Kata Noi: simple Thai cuisine, BBQ shrimp and sunset at affordable prices.
Chopol's Plantation Bar & Restaurant · Thai in a Garden · Kata Noi · ฿
Palm garden with hammocks and swings near Karon Viewpoint: pad thaï, som tam and cocktails at small prices.
La Scala (Katathani) · Fine Italian dining · Kata Noi · ฿฿฿฿
The Katathani's Italian table at Kata Noi: truffle ravioli, Black Angus filet and live piano in an intimate setting.
Go Fresh Organic Cafe · Organic vegetarian cafe · Nai Harn · ฿
Vegetarian and vegan cafe on Soi Naya, near Nai Harn: fresh coconut milk green curry, scrambled tofu and local organic products.
M&M's Pizzeria · Wood-fired pizzeria · Nai Harn · ฿฿
Italian pizzeria run by Maggie and Mario for nearly twenty years near Nai Harn: thin crust wood-fired pizza and homemade ravioli.
Romsai (Rom Sai Baan Nakalay) · Local Thai on the cliff · Kamala · ฿
Rustic Thai eatery on a cliff between Patong and Kamala: nam tok, som tam and bamboo shoot salad at 80–150 ฿, with sea views.
Nanork Seafood · Family beach Thai · Kamala · ฿
Small family restaurant "old-style" on Kamala beach, quieter than its neighbors, from breakfast to dinner.
Blue Manao · Local Thai · Kamala · ฿
Small Thai restaurant in Kamala popular with locals and tourists alike: massaman, grilled royal prawns and green mango som tam.
Ohlala Restaurant · Thai, pizzas & vegetarian · Kamala · ฿฿
Family restaurant in Kamala since 2005: Thai cuisine, renowned pizzas and a genuine vegetarian and vegan selection.
Taste Bar & Grill · Sunday tasting menu · Surin · ฿฿฿
Near Surin, a Sunday feast served at table: a tasting menu that changes weekly by cuisine, for less than 1,000 ฿.
Mrs B Bar & Table · Wood-fired cooking · Bang Tao · ฿฿฿
Wood-fired restaurant near Boat Avenue: comforting European cuisine with Asian touches, open kitchen and cocktail bar.
Black Cat Restaurant · French Bistro · Bang Tao · ฿฿
Franco-Thai bistro open since 1996 near Laguna: French onion soup, roast chicken, crème brûlée, under a large bamboo roof.
The Farmer and The Fisherman · Thai from the Michelin Guide · Bang Tao · ฿฿
Phuket branch of Ginger Farm Kitchen (Chiang Mai, cited in the Michelin Guide): turmeric-fried barracuda, tom yum paella.
Project Artisan · Restaurant-garden & gallery · Bang Tao · ฿฿
Large garden adorned with murals by Thai artists between Bang Tao and Layan: Thai and European cuisine, bakery and free kids' club.
Sanook Restaurant · Southern Thai market-style · Layan · ฿฿
Restaurant at La Green Hotel in Layan, designed like a covered market: spicy Southern cuisine, crab curry and Phuket spring rolls.
Vero Trattoria & Wine Bar · Italian with sea view · Nai Thon · ฿฿฿
Pullman Arcadia Naithon trattoria: Sardinian chef's cuisine, terrace facing the Andaman Sea and Italian wines.
Big Fish Restaurant & Bar (Marriott Nai Yang) · Seafood & grill · Nai Yang · ฿฿฿
Marriott Nai Yang's seafood restaurant, award-winning in 2024: local fishermen's catch, imported oysters and steaks facing the beach.
Rivet & Rebar (The Slate) · Steakhouse · Nai Yang · ฿฿฿฿
Steakhouse at The Slate with industrial decor inspired by Phuket's tin mines: Wagyu, tomahawk and open-fire cooking.
Rim Ta Lay Seafood Nai Yang · Seafood beachfront · Nai Yang · ฿฿
Seafood restaurant on the Nai Yang beachfront: tom yum, pineapple rice and cocktails facing the sunset.
Takieng Thai Restaurant · Thai & Phuket Specialties · Mai Khao · ฿฿
The Thai table at Renaissance Mai Khao: Phuket classics and local products like Sarasin shrimp and blue crabs.
Kin Dee Restaurant · Southern Thai facing the mangrove · Mai Khao · ฿฿
Wooden terrace overlooking the mangrove in Mai Khao: Southern cuisine with farm produce, banana flower salad and pepper crab.
Two Chefs Karon Beach · International & grill · Karon · ฿฿
A Karon institution since the early 2000s: ribs, steaks, burgers and curries, with a live band every evening.

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