Phuket amazes with its diverse restaurant concepts: from signature authentic venues to luxurious establishments for the most discerning guests. Insider has compiled a list of the most unique spots with their own special “twists” π₯ The best ones go first ππΌ
Dinner in the Sky Phuket | Restaurant
A place that offers truly unforgettable experiences. Just imagine: you’re lifted 50 meters above the groundπ, and a breathtaking 360-degree view unfolds before your eyes. Thereβs nothing like it in any other restaurant. You can book a dinner at Dinner in the Sky Phuket | Restaurant with a 10% discount...
Junkyard Theatre Phuket
Here, theater and satire are artfully intertwined with vibrant costumes and sets, dancing and singing, gourmet dishes, and drinks. This isnβt your typical theater β itβs a full-on show where the host actively engages the audience, and the actors perform humorous sketches about Phuketβs cultural quirks. During intermissions, guests are...
Tree Oβclock Gallery & Restaurant
This is not just a cafe, but a minimalist art space with periodic exhibitions, displays, and workshops. The main highlight is the unusual staircase in the center of the hall, which serves as the primary art object in photographs (except when exhibitions are taking place). A must-stop for anyone whose...
Bucha Gallery and Restaurant
Want to have dinner in a museum? This is the place for you! Bucha Gallery and Restaurant is a venue where everything in the interior resembles a museum: countless details on the walls, statuettes that youβll want to examine, paintings, and other vintage decor elements. And the tableware here? It’s...
The Smokaccia Laboratory
The Smokaccia Laboratory in Surin β a unique Michelin Guide restaurant ranked among the top 25 best venues in Phuket. At the helm is an Italian chef who transforms seemingly simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces. The star of the show is the unique crispy sourdough βSmokaccia,β which takes 50 hours...
Su Va Na
A restaurant where you can dine in extraordinary company β surrounded by exotic marine creatures and magnificent mermaids. An experience youβll remember for a lifetime! Encircling the venue is a massive aquarium, teeming with vibrant sea life. The feeling of being in an underwater kingdom never leaves you for a...
Art Space Cafe
A small museum or an artist’s shop? Cozy Art Space Cafe in Phuket! Art Space Cafe is a place with delicious burgers, old-school rock music, and atmospheric interior. The owners of the establishment are a family of three: father β senior manager, mother β chef and artist-decorator, son β waiter....
TONOAK SEAFOOD&CAFE
The most nautical restaurant in Phuket. The interior looks exactly like a shipβs cabin β just without the rocking. Seafood for the dishes is farmed right on-site, ensuring the freshest possible ingredients on your plate. Be sure to order lobster and other seafood delicacies β the prices will surprise you,...
Cat Space Cafe Phuket
If you feel the world is lacking a little tenderness, itβs the perfect time to visit this cat cafe β and de-stress at the same time. Here, fluffy therapists work without weekends: they purr, play, and happily welcome guests of all ages (kids especially love it). For an entrance fee...
Wine and Taste
A true gem for wine culture enthusiasts π· Wine and Taste offers an extensive selection of wines from the Old and New World, champagne, proper wine glasses, and exquisite snacks β truffle camembert, Italian pizza, and sashimi π£ Additionally, thereβs imported craft beer and a fine selection of stronger spirits...
LUCKY CAT coffee specialty
LUCKY CAT is a kingdom of cuteness and sweet magic, home to the legendary βdancing kittiesβ that have taken social media by storm. The cafeβs main star is the Korean jelly cat dessert β give it a gentle shake, and it starts to adorably βdanceβ under delighted gazes and camera...
The Distillery Phuket β Home of Chalong Bay
Here, you can feel like a real pirate! The Distillery Phuket is a rum distillery and an open-air bar-restaurant serving drinks and tapas. You can take a distillery tour (with a tasting, of course!), try five types of rum, and purchase your favorite. They also produce gin and vodka. Just...
Super Surf Kata
A surferβs dream β eating without leaving the waves. At Super Surf Kata, an open-air restaurant, you can enjoy a great meal and catch some waves all in one place. Experienced instructors will help you get on the board, and youβll practice your technique on an artificial wave. After an...
Booktree Library & CafΓ©
A cozy outdoor spot where you can enjoy the company of books and coffee βοΈ The menu features shrimp spring rolls, salads, homemade desserts, ice cream, and, of course, a variety of beverages π₯€ The heart of this venue is its large library π offering books in multiple languages. You...
Ban Chang Restaurant Phuket
Ban Chang Restaurant is a cozy establishment located within the Phuket Nature Elephant Reserve, where you can enjoy European and Thai cuisine before visiting the elephants. The restaurant has playgrounds and trampolines on the territory. Paid workshops are available for children. Adults can enjoy yoga classes (Monday to Friday starting...
Dara Cuisine Phuket
An immersive restaurant where gastronomic journeys through stellar galaxies await you. Since ancient times, fishermen and sea nomads of the Andaman Sea navigated by the stars. Today, these traditions are revived in Dara, which translates to “star.” This is a celestial odyssey with aromas and mysticism of the Andaman coast....
Tang Toh Restaurant and Cafe
This is not a cafe, but a real gastro-zoo, so make sure a parrot doesnβt peek into your plate. Jokes aside, the coexistence with animals is very well thought out, and dining here is more than comfortable. Chameleons, iguanas, turtles, ducks, and other friendly neighbors live here. You can not...
Us'Dog Cafe
People donβt come to this cafe for cappuccinos β they come for wagging tails and cuddly hugs. Dogs of different breeds live here, from tiny pugs to a majestic mastiff. Itβs a great place to relieve stress, recharge with kindness, and maybe even decide on a breed if youβve long...
Three Monkeys Restaurant
A restaurant nestled in the heart of the tropical jungle, featuring a designer eco-style interior. A truly exotic spot. The menu offers Thai cuisine, prepared right before your eyes in an open kitchen. This place is very popular, so itβs best to reserve a table in advance. If you donβt...
The Tent Phuket
It feels like a dream come true for every boy who grew up reading James Fenimore Cooperβs books. At The Tent Phuket, you can experience what itβs like to be a real Native American! The cafe features wigwams where you can settle in and enjoy hearty European all-day breakfasts, delicious...
CUB House Phuket
A spot for true fans of two-wheeled steel beasts. This cafe is part of a Honda dealership, stylishly decorated with retro motorcycle models. In fact, everything here revolves around the moto theme β even the bar stools are made from motorcycle seats! Itβs located in Old Town, which we consider...
Mad Hog Tavern (Mad Hog Phuket)
Muggle entry forbidden! The Mad Hog Tavern bar in Phuket Town is a place for true wizards only! Mad Hog Tavern in Phuket Town is a cafe for βHarry Potterβ fans. The venue is styled like the βThree Broomsticksβ tavern, complete with a dragon skeleton hanging from the ceiling, gargoyles,...
Raga Coffee
Raga Coffee is a cafΓ© tucked away in a charming, cozy courtyard filled with lush greenery, a waterfall, and a pond with koi fish. At Raga Coffee, youβre guaranteed beautiful photos and a tranquil atmosphere. Seating is available both outdoors and indoors, including a veranda on the second floor. The...
Rabbit Hole
Rabbit Hole is a wonderful place for walking, relaxing, and spending time with animals. Thereβs a cafe with a large area around it β a true island of joy for children and for adults who know how to enjoy life like kids. Fluffy rabbits, goats, horses, cows, and other petting...
Cafe & Coffee
A cozy dog cafe in Phuket, where visitors come not only for delicious coffee but also for a good dose of positive interaction. Friendly and well-groomed dogs live here, happily engaging with guests, playing, and enjoying being petted. Inside, everything is clean and orderly β thereβs no smell or excess...
Capybara Cafe
Ever dreamed of hugging a capybara? Now you can β not only in Japan, where the trend began, but also in Phuket. Capybara Cafe is a cozy corner of animal happiness, where you can lose yourself in a capybaraβs gaze β and then a little more in the eyes of...
Intuch deβ cafe
This is not just a cafe, but a true little oasis of nature and kindness, where guests can enjoy a cup of coffee while spending time with animals. The establishment is located in a green area with palm trees and a small pond, making the atmosphere feel more like a...