Best food, cafés & bars in Phuket

A Thai seafood restaurant where you choose seafood displayed on ice and order by weight. The garlic prawns are rich and savory, the black pepper crab has a bold peppery aroma, and the seafood tom yum is tangy and spicy. The back of the indoor dining area is air-conditioned and quieter, making it a comfortable place to eat.

A Peranakan restaurant and café in a restored Sino-Portuguese shophouse. Its Hokkien noodles feature Andaman seafood, with shrimp and squid coated in a rich, gently sweet sauce. The tiled interior and high ceilings make it a lovely place to dine.

A family-run Thai home-style restaurant with covered, open-air seating overlooking Phuket’s west coast. The panang chicken curry is rich with coconut and gently flavored; pad kra pao and pad Thai are also favorites.

A café and bar tucked inside a former hotel. Start the morning with rich, smooth coffee and a buttery croissant, or enjoy a well-balanced Negroni. The courtyard and outdoor seating make it a lovely spot to pause and unwind.

A two-story café with eye-catching bicycle décor. Choose your beans and roast level; the coffee is smooth, and the fruit-forward blends are especially well regarded. Large upstairs windows frame leafy views toward Chao Sae San.

A dessert café centered on coconut drinks and pastries. The Pain Suisse filled with coconut cream custard pairs a nutty coconut aroma with gentle sweetness. Curved white walls and natural light create a bright, calm atmosphere.

A live music bar and pub in Phuket Town, featuring Thai bands and singers alongside DJ sets. The bands play Thai- and English-language songs in a rock style, and Korean-style fried chicken makes a good accompaniment.

A bar and restaurant where you can enjoy Thai food alongside live music. Its signature dish is spicy homemade pork sausage, served sizzling on a hot pan. A lively band playing mostly Thai songs makes for a spirited evening.

A bar and pub with a live stage and DJ booth, where you can enjoy cocktails, beer, and wine alongside live music every night. Seating is divided across floors, making it easy to watch the show or chat with your group.

A rooftop bar and restaurant atop Stay Wellbeing Resort, serving Mexican and Thai dishes. Try the tacos, green curry, and cocktails, then catch the sunset from an outdoor table.

A rooftop café and bar overlooking Patong Beach and town. Drop in for coffee or cocktails, with a mango smoothie or breakfast.

A rooftop restaurant serving European cuisine alongside Thai and Asian dishes. The duck confit is crisp outside and rich and tender inside, and the menu also features a mango-and-chili margarita. Enjoy a meal with open views from high above.