Best international restaurants in Phuket
International food in Phuket: the places worth your evening, chosen by area, price and what they do best.
- Tatonka — International, Bang Tao, typical bill ~1,400 ฿. Globetrotter fusion by chef Harold Schwarz — a Bang Tao institution since 1996.
- Bampot Kitchen & Bar — International, Steak & grill, Bang Tao, typical bill ~1,500 ฿. Modern European kitchen and serious cocktails near Boat Avenue.
- Catch Beach Club — International, Seafood, Bang Tao, typical bill ~2,800 ฿. Beachfront club dining on Bang Tao sand — sunset tables, seafood, DJs.
- HQ Beach Lounge — International, Seafood, Kamala, typical bill ~1,200 ฿. Sunset beach lounge on Kamala sand — grill, cocktails, toes in the sand.
- The 9th Floor — Steak & grill, International, Patong, typical bill ~1,800 ฿. Rooftop steaks and flambé over the Patong skyline.
- Mom Tri's Kitchen — Thai, International, Seafood, Kata, typical bill ~2,500 ฿. Cliffside fine dining over Kata Noi — wine cellar, art and sea air.
- The Boathouse — Thai, International, Seafood, Kata, typical bill ~2,600 ฿. Beachfront gastronomy and one of Thailand's great wine lists.
- EAT. bar & grill — Steak & grill, International, Karon, typical bill ~1,300 ฿. A tiny grill room doing some of the island's best steaks and burgers.
- Rock Salt — International, Seafood, Thai, Nai Harn, typical bill ~1,700 ฿. Ocean-edge dining at The Nai Harn — brunch to sunset over the bay.
- Gallery Cafe by Pinky — International, Thai, Vegan & healthy, Phuket Town, typical bill ~400 ฿. All-day brunch, smoothie bowls and art in a Sino-Portuguese shophouse.
- Baba Nest — International, Cape Panwa, typical bill ~3,200 ฿. The rooftop everyone photographs — reflecting pool, tapas, 360° sunset.
- Three Monkeys Restaurant — Thai, International, Phuket Town, typical bill ~1,500 ฿. Southern Thai fine dining on jungle decks inside Hanuman World, with a glass dining dome above the treetops.
- A Blanket & Pillow — International, Karon, typical bill ~400 ฿. A hillside sunset cafe above Kata with hammocks, cushions and sea-view terraces — walk-ins only.
- Ma Doo Bua — Thai, International, Cherng Talay, typical bill ~400 ฿. A giant water-lily pond cafe near Bang Tao where guests stand on the leaves for the photo.
- Coconuts Cafe — International, Chalong, typical bill ~300 ฿. A hidden garden bakery-cafe on stilts in Chalong, wrapped in coconut palms.
- SHAMAN Lounge Cafe Bar — International, Japanese, Russian, Cherng Talay, typical bill ~1,000 ฿. Lounge cafe bar by a koi pond: European and Asian menus, signature Shaman rolls, live music in the evenings.
FAQ
How much does a meal cost?
Typical bills here run from 300 to 3,200 ฿ per person, drinks excluded. The least expensive is Coconuts Cafe, the priciest Baba Nest.
Which areas?
Bang Tao (3), Kata (2), Karon (2), Phuket Town (2), Cherng Talay (2), Kamala (1).
How do I book a table?
Open a restaurant: AURA partners take a table request right there; for the others you get the phone number and directions. Booking through AURA is free.