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Raya Thai Cuisine
48 New Deebuk Road
Truly one of Phuket's best Thai restaurants. The chef is well known throughout Thailand for her unique blend of upscale cuisine and home cooking.
Dibuk Restaurant
69 Dibuk Road
This old Chinese shophouse turned restaurant serves fantastic French and Thai cuisine. The ambiance is just as charming as the food.
Natural (aka Tamachart, which means natural in Thai)
62/5 Soi Phutorn
The fairly priced and tasty Thai dishes make Natural just as popular with the locals as it is with visitors. A huge number of tropical plants and vines make for a cool and unique feel.
Salvatore's
15 Rat Sada Road
One of Phuket Town's best Italian restaurants. The offered dishes are authentic, but far from commonplace.
Fortuna Pavillion
Montri Road, inside the Metropole Hotel
One of Phuket's best dim sum restaurants and also a great place for other Chinese dishes.
Roxy
Phang Nga Road
Roxy has more of a pub feeling that that of a restaurant, but it is still the best (and only) place to find Turkish food in Phuket.
Patong Dining
Baan Rim Pa
223 Kalim Beach Road
Royal Thai cuisine, once only available at the Grand Palace, is now yours to enjoy while taking in amazing views of Patpong Beach from your perch in this clifftop restaurant.
Da Maurizio Bar Ristorante
223/2 Kalim Beach Road
Modern Italian food, amazing views, an impressive wine list, and stellar service.
Chicago Steak House
Patong Beach Road, above Coyote Patong
New Zealand and Australian beef served with an American flare. Baby back ribs are also a mouthwatering option. The salad bar is complementary.
Patong Seafood
98/2 Thaweewong Road
This popular spot is one of the longest running seafood restaurants in the Patong area. The day's catch proudly sits on ice for you to inspect before choosing your dinner.
Acqua Restaurant
324/15 Prabaramee road, Kalim bay, Patong
Acqua is very chic without being overpriced. Chef Alessandro blends contemporary and traditional techniques to create outstanding Italian fare.
Finnegan's Wake
Beach Road, Patong
This Irish pub is Patong's best place for fish and chips...and Guinness! Additionally they serve Thai food and breakfast.
Rawai Area
La Cabane
70/12 Moo 5 Viset, Rawai
Charming outdoor seating and beautifully prepared French cuisine make La Cabane quite popular.
Don's Cafe
48/5 Sai Yuan Road Moo 7 , Rawai
Don's serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, 7 days a week, and has an enormous menu, but the Saturday night BBQ buffet is arguably its most popular food.
Coconut Paradise Bar and Restaurant
57/13 Moo 6, Rawai Beach
This beachfront restaurant serves consistantly good Thai food, and the wait staff is exceptionally friendly and welcoming.
Nai Han Area
The Garden
Sai Yuan Road
Swedish cuisine makes up the bulk of The Garden's menu though some Italian and Thai food is also offered. The food is tasty and it's a nice change of pace from the dishes more commonly found on area menus.
Los Amigos
Tex-Mex done right! The guacamole is awesome and the dishes are authentic.
Hen Chef
Soi Sai Yuan, Nai Harn
This is Nai Harn's best (and probably cheapest) spot for a burger and fries. They also serve pizza and pasta.
Rum Jungle
69/8 Baan Sai Yuan
The Ex-pat run Rum Jungle is always a good choice for dinner or drinks, or both! The "Italian-Mediterranean-eclectic" menu changes weekly to reflect fresh ingredients and the chef's inclination.
Kata Area
Two Chefs
229 Koktanod Road, Kata Beach
This restaurant specializes in Scandinavian and Thai food. In recent years they have opened aditional locations, but the original Kata Beach location is still the favorite.
Oasis Spring Tapas Bar
184 Koktanode Road, Kata
A contemporary, open air restaurant with outstanding views of Kata Beach. The tapas, or small plates, are tasty and a great way to sample several items from the menu.
Horn Grill Steakhouse
2/37 Kata Plaza
This popular steakhouse serves top notch beef and international dishes, and has an impressive wine list.
Khan Baba
Kata Center Intersection
This Indian food has an interesting Arabic twist making it both unique and delicious. Khan Baba is a great spot to find vegetarian dishes.
Ratri
Kata Hill
The combination of stellar sunset views, talented live jazz performances, a chic atmosphere, and delicious and creative Thai fusion dishes make this one of the area's best restaurants. And if that's not enough, they also have an oyster bar, cocktail lounge and cigar bar. Reservations are recommended.
Karon Area
Sawasdee Thai Cuisine
65 KateKwan Road, Karon
Authentic food and impresive decor, a cut above the average Thai restaurant.
Euro Deli
58/60 Karon Road, Karon
Great food, friendly service, and an extensive wine list make this place a hit every time.
Las Margaritas Grill and Cantina
58/60 Karon Road, Karon
Here you can enjoy "tropical fusion cuisine" along with a free 20 item soup and salad bar, and, as to be expected, margaritas.
Royal Tandoor House
528/12 Moo 1, Patak Roak, Karon
When you get the urge to eat Indian food, the tasty Northern Indian cuisine served at the Royal Tandoor House is sure to satisfy.
Kamala Area
Rockfish Restaurant
33/6 Kamala Beach Road
This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Aside from breakfast which is more Western, most items have an Asian flare and are a bit pricey.
Sweet Dreams
Moo 3, Kamala
The always friendly staff serves tasty Thai food at affordable prices.
Duck Spicy
Kamala Road
The huge menu of authentic Thai dishes is impressive. Most items are Northern Thai and a lot of them are spicy. If you enjoy a little fire in your food, this is definitely a place to try.
Salt and Pepper
Kamala Road
This restaurant is literally on the beach and offers Swedish and Western fare. The food is good, the setting is amazing.
Surin Area
Silk
15 Moo 6, Kamala Beach
This gourmet Thai restaurant is meant to cater to the guests in surrounding five star resorts, as the prices reflect. The dishes are prepared with skill and served in an elegant atmosphere.
PLA Beach and Restaurant
Surin Beach
This trendy restaurant serves local seafood in both Thai and Austrian preparations. A little pricier than other area restaurants, the ambiance is definitly worth it.
Twin Brothers
Surin Beach
This is a popular lunch spot that serves Thai food and tasty pizzas. It has recently been renovated and is quite affordable. Also open for dinner.
Bang Thao Area
Babylon Beach Club
located on the beach between the Amora Hotel and the Laguna Beach Resort
This is one of the area's most popular restaurants. Open for lunch and dinner, the menu is mainly Italian with plenty of fresh seafood options, plus a good selection of Thai food. The Babylon Beach Club is a little fancier and a little more expensive than the other independently operated restaurants along the beach.
Lady Pie
120/6 Srisoonthorn Rd
Lady Pie is the place for Australian gourmet pies...chicken, steak, and kidney pies, vegetarian pies, plus dessert pies. Everything at Lady Pie is baked fresh and delicious.
Tom Yum Goon
located on the beach, just south of the Laguna Beach Resort
This unpretentious restaurant serves fresh-from-the-water seafood, prepared in authentic Thai style, right on the beach.
Lotus Restaurant
located on the beach in front of the Palm Beach Club
Lotus is Bang Tao's longest running establishment. Fair prices, a great view, and expertly prepared seafood are the reasons for its success.
Phuket Restaurants & Dining
Phuket TownRaya Thai Cuisine
48 New Deebuk Road
Truly one of Phuket's best Thai restaurants. The chef is well known throughout Thailand for her unique blend of upscale cuisine and home cooking.
Dibuk Restaurant
69 Dibuk Road
This old Chinese shophouse turned restaurant serves fantastic French and Thai cuisine. The ambiance is just as charming as the food.
Natural (aka Tamachart, which means natural in Thai)
62/5 Soi Phutorn
The fairly priced and tasty Thai dishes make Natural just as popular with the locals as it is with visitors. A huge number of tropical plants and vines make for a cool and unique feel.
Salvatore's
15 Rat Sada Road
One of Phuket Town's best Italian restaurants. The offered dishes are authentic, but far from commonplace.
Fortuna Pavillion
Montri Road, inside the Metropole Hotel
One of Phuket's best dim sum restaurants and also a great place for other Chinese dishes.
Roxy
Phang Nga Road
Roxy has more of a pub feeling that that of a restaurant, but it is still the best (and only) place to find Turkish food in Phuket.
Patong Dining
Baan Rim Pa
223 Kalim Beach Road
Royal Thai cuisine, once only available at the Grand Palace, is now yours to enjoy while taking in amazing views of Patpong Beach from your perch in this clifftop restaurant.
Da Maurizio Bar Ristorante
223/2 Kalim Beach Road
Modern Italian food, amazing views, an impressive wine list, and stellar service.
Chicago Steak House
Patong Beach Road, above Coyote Patong
New Zealand and Australian beef served with an American flare. Baby back ribs are also a mouthwatering option. The salad bar is complementary.
Patong Seafood
98/2 Thaweewong Road
This popular spot is one of the longest running seafood restaurants in the Patong area. The day's catch proudly sits on ice for you to inspect before choosing your dinner.
Acqua Restaurant
324/15 Prabaramee road, Kalim bay, Patong
Acqua is very chic without being overpriced. Chef Alessandro blends contemporary and traditional techniques to create outstanding Italian fare.
Finnegan's Wake
Beach Road, Patong
This Irish pub is Patong's best place for fish and chips...and Guinness! Additionally they serve Thai food and breakfast.
Rawai Area
La Cabane
70/12 Moo 5 Viset, Rawai
Charming outdoor seating and beautifully prepared French cuisine make La Cabane quite popular.
Don's Cafe
48/5 Sai Yuan Road Moo 7 , Rawai
Don's serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, 7 days a week, and has an enormous menu, but the Saturday night BBQ buffet is arguably its most popular food.
Coconut Paradise Bar and Restaurant
57/13 Moo 6, Rawai Beach
This beachfront restaurant serves consistantly good Thai food, and the wait staff is exceptionally friendly and welcoming.
Nai Han Area
The Garden
Sai Yuan Road
Swedish cuisine makes up the bulk of The Garden's menu though some Italian and Thai food is also offered. The food is tasty and it's a nice change of pace from the dishes more commonly found on area menus.
Los Amigos
Tex-Mex done right! The guacamole is awesome and the dishes are authentic.
Hen Chef
Soi Sai Yuan, Nai Harn
This is Nai Harn's best (and probably cheapest) spot for a burger and fries. They also serve pizza and pasta.
Rum Jungle
69/8 Baan Sai Yuan
The Ex-pat run Rum Jungle is always a good choice for dinner or drinks, or both! The "Italian-Mediterranean-eclectic" menu changes weekly to reflect fresh ingredients and the chef's inclination.
Kata Area
Two Chefs
229 Koktanod Road, Kata Beach
This restaurant specializes in Scandinavian and Thai food. In recent years they have opened aditional locations, but the original Kata Beach location is still the favorite.
Oasis Spring Tapas Bar
184 Koktanode Road, Kata
A contemporary, open air restaurant with outstanding views of Kata Beach. The tapas, or small plates, are tasty and a great way to sample several items from the menu.
Horn Grill Steakhouse
2/37 Kata Plaza
This popular steakhouse serves top notch beef and international dishes, and has an impressive wine list.
Khan Baba
Kata Center Intersection
This Indian food has an interesting Arabic twist making it both unique and delicious. Khan Baba is a great spot to find vegetarian dishes.
Ratri
Kata Hill
The combination of stellar sunset views, talented live jazz performances, a chic atmosphere, and delicious and creative Thai fusion dishes make this one of the area's best restaurants. And if that's not enough, they also have an oyster bar, cocktail lounge and cigar bar. Reservations are recommended.
Karon Area
Sawasdee Thai Cuisine
65 KateKwan Road, Karon
Authentic food and impresive decor, a cut above the average Thai restaurant.
Euro Deli
58/60 Karon Road, Karon
Great food, friendly service, and an extensive wine list make this place a hit every time.
Las Margaritas Grill and Cantina
58/60 Karon Road, Karon
Here you can enjoy "tropical fusion cuisine" along with a free 20 item soup and salad bar, and, as to be expected, margaritas.
Royal Tandoor House
528/12 Moo 1, Patak Roak, Karon
When you get the urge to eat Indian food, the tasty Northern Indian cuisine served at the Royal Tandoor House is sure to satisfy.
Kamala Area
Rockfish Restaurant
33/6 Kamala Beach Road
This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Aside from breakfast which is more Western, most items have an Asian flare and are a bit pricey.
Sweet Dreams
Moo 3, Kamala
The always friendly staff serves tasty Thai food at affordable prices.
Duck Spicy
Kamala Road
The huge menu of authentic Thai dishes is impressive. Most items are Northern Thai and a lot of them are spicy. If you enjoy a little fire in your food, this is definitely a place to try.
Salt and Pepper
Kamala Road
This restaurant is literally on the beach and offers Swedish and Western fare. The food is good, the setting is amazing.
Surin Area
Silk
15 Moo 6, Kamala Beach
This gourmet Thai restaurant is meant to cater to the guests in surrounding five star resorts, as the prices reflect. The dishes are prepared with skill and served in an elegant atmosphere.
PLA Beach and Restaurant
Surin Beach
This trendy restaurant serves local seafood in both Thai and Austrian preparations. A little pricier than other area restaurants, the ambiance is definitly worth it.
Twin Brothers
Surin Beach
This is a popular lunch spot that serves Thai food and tasty pizzas. It has recently been renovated and is quite affordable. Also open for dinner.
Bang Thao Area
Babylon Beach Club
located on the beach between the Amora Hotel and the Laguna Beach Resort
This is one of the area's most popular restaurants. Open for lunch and dinner, the menu is mainly Italian with plenty of fresh seafood options, plus a good selection of Thai food. The Babylon Beach Club is a little fancier and a little more expensive than the other independently operated restaurants along the beach.
Lady Pie
120/6 Srisoonthorn Rd
Lady Pie is the place for Australian gourmet pies...chicken, steak, and kidney pies, vegetarian pies, plus dessert pies. Everything at Lady Pie is baked fresh and delicious.
Tom Yum Goon
located on the beach, just south of the Laguna Beach Resort
This unpretentious restaurant serves fresh-from-the-water seafood, prepared in authentic Thai style, right on the beach.
Lotus Restaurant
located on the beach in front of the Palm Beach Club
Lotus is Bang Tao's longest running establishment. Fair prices, a great view, and expertly prepared seafood are the reasons for its success.
