PhuketRestaurants

The definitive dining guide to Phuket: Michelin-starred culinary institutions, iconic local bistros, reservation secrets, and must-order signature dishes.

01

Blue Elephant Phuket

CUISINE:THAI
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:PHUKET CRAB CURRY

The restaurant sits inside a grand historic mansion surrounded by green lawns and ancient trees. Inside, the dining rooms feature vintage brass chandeliers, checkerboard tile floors, and dark wooden furniture. The air carries the rich aroma of lemongrass, sweet coconut milk, and crushed Thai spices.

Must Try:Phuket Crab Curry
02

Pru

CUISINE:CONTEMPORARY THAI
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:COMMUNITY-TO-FORK TASTING MENU

PRU pairs a calm, contemporary dining room with panoramic ocean views and an open kitchen. Guests watch each precise movement while aromas of herbs, smoke, and seafood cross the room.

Must Try:Community-to-Fork Tasting Menu
03

Raya Restaurant

CUISINE:PHUKET THAI
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:CRAB CURRY WITH RICE NOODLES

Raya occupies a pale yellow Sino Portuguese mansion, framed by green shutters and patterned tiles. Aged wood and stained glass create the warmth of a traditional Phuket home.

Must Try:Crab Curry with Rice Noodles
04

Kan Eang At Pier

CUISINE:SOUTHERN THAI SEAFOOD
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CHARCOAL GRILLED SEAFOOD

Kan Eang at Pier spreads beneath mature trees beside the calm waters of Chalong Bay. Open pavilions, dark timber, and sea-facing tables create an easy, polished coastal atmosphere. Fishing boats and soft evening light keep the setting closely tied to southern Phuket.

Must Try:Charcoal Grilled Seafood
05

Mom Tri's Kitchen

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:ANDAMAN SEAFOOD

Mom Tri’s Kitchen sits above Kata Noi, with teak terraces facing the Andaman Sea. Candlelight, tropical gardens, and open-air tables create a calm, polished atmosphere.

Must Try:Andaman Seafood
06

Black Ginger

CUISINE:SOUTHERN THAI
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:CRISPY CHA-PLU LEAVES WITH PRAWNS

Guests cross a dark lagoon on a hand-pulled wooden raft lit by flickering torches. Traditional wooden houses painted deep black rise from the water under the evening sky. Inside, dim lighting and rich timber walls create a quiet, mysterious atmosphere.

Must Try:Crispy Cha-Plu Leaves with Prawns
07

Baan Rim Pa

CUISINE:THAI
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:ROYAL THAI CUISINE

Baan Rim Pa sits above Kalim Bay in a polished Thai teak house. The room feels composed, with dark wood, sea air, and the Andaman below. Plates arrive with clean balance, sharp herbs, coconut, lime, and controlled heat.

Must Try:Royal Thai Cuisine
08

One Chun Cafe Restaurant

CUISINE:PHUKET PERANAKAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:CRAB YELLOW CURRY WITH RICE VERMICELLI

One Chun fills a century-old Sino-Portuguese shophouse with green shutters, patterned tiles, and warm wood. Vintage radios, clocks, and family photographs give each dining room a lived-in, intimate character. The air carries toasted spices, coconut, tamarind, and seafood from the Andaman coast.

Must Try:Crab Yellow Curry with Rice Vermicelli
09

Tu Kab Khao

CUISINE:SOUTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:CRAB CURRY WITH BETEL LEAVES

A grand Sino Portuguese mansion frames dining rooms with dark wood and vintage details. Soft lighting creates a polished atmosphere while Phuket Old Town moves outside.

Must Try:Crab Curry with Betel Leaves
10

La Gritta

CUISINE:ITALIAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:TUSCAN SALMON

Must Try:Tuscan Salmon
11

Acqua Restaurant

CUISINE:ITALIAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:SARDINIAN TASTING MENU

Acqua Restaurant feels polished yet relaxed, with crisp tables and a calm island atmosphere. Plates arrive with clean presentation, bright herbs, and the colors of fresh seafood.

Must Try:Sardinian Tasting Menu
12

Suay Restaurant

CUISINE:THAI CONTEMPORARY
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:CRAB CAKES WITH SRIRACHA CHILI AIOLI

Must Try:Crab Cakes with Sriracha Chili Aioli
13

Mee Ton Poe

CUISINE:PHUKET THAI CHINESE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:HOKKIEN NOODLES WITH EGG

Must Try:Hokkien noodles with egg
14

Chomchan

CUISINE:SOUTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:CRAB CURRY WITH BETEL LEAF

Must Try:Crab Curry with Betel Leaf
15

Ta Tuay

CUISINE:SOUTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:SEAWEED SALAD

Must Try:Seaweed Salad
16

La Gaetana

CUISINE:ITALIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:CRAB FETTUCCINE

Must Try:Crab Fettuccine
17

Naam Yoi

CUISINE:SOUTHERN THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:SOUR FISH CURRY

Must Try:Sour Fish Curry
18

Nitan

CUISINE:SOUTHERN THAI
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:SEASONAL SOUTHERN THAI TASTING MENU

Must Try:Seasonal Southern Thai Tasting Menu
19

Jampa

CUISINE:EUROPEAN CONTEMPORARY
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:PLANT FORWARD JAMPA EXPERIENCE

Must Try:Plant Forward Jampa Experience
20

Kanom Jeen Pa Mai

CUISINE:THAI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:KANOM JEEN CRAB CURRY

Must Try:Kanom Jeen Crab Curry