Unusual Cafes and Restaurants in Phuket

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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” 🔥 The best ones go first 👇🏼

Dinner in the Sky Phuket

A place that offers truly unforgettable experiences. Just imagine: you’re lifted 50 meters above the ground🏗, and a breathtaking 360-degree view unfolds before your eyes. There’s nothing like it in any other restaurant. You can book a dinner at Dinner in the Sky Phuket with a 10% discount from us...
Rating: 4.9
Karon

Junkyard Theatre Phuket

Here, theater and satire are artfully intertwined with vibrant costumes and sets, dancing and singing, gourmet dishes, and drinks. This isn’t your typical theater – it’s a full-on show where the host actively engages the audience, and the actors perform humorous sketches about Phuket’s cultural quirks. During intermissions, guests are...
Rating: 5
Rassada

Tree O’clock Gallery & Restaurant

A must-visit for art lovers. This cafe-gallery hosts the immersive exhibition “Van Gogh’s Memory,” where you don’t just observe paintings and installations — you become part of the art itself. Van Gogh’s works come to life through projections that react to your touch, creating a truly interactive experience. At the...
Rating: 4.9
Bang Tao

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 you’ll want to examine, paintings, and other vintage decor elements. And the tableware here? It’s...
Rating: 4.9
Chalong

The Smokaccia Laboratory

The Smokaccia Laboratory in Surin – 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 “Smokaccia,” which takes 50 hours...
Rating: 4.9
Surin

Wine and Taste

A true gem for wine culture enthusiasts 🍷 Wine and Taste offers an extensive selection of wines from the Old and New World, champagne, proper wine glasses, and exquisite snacks – truffle camembert, Italian pizza, and sashimi 🍣 Additionally, there’s imported craft beer and a fine selection of stronger spirits...
Rating: 4.9
Bang Tao

Su Va Na

A restaurant where you can dine in extraordinary company — surrounded by exotic marine creatures and magnificent mermaids. An experience you’ll 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...
Rating: 4.8
Phuket Town

TONOAK SEAFOOD&CAFE

The most nautical restaurant in Phuket. The interior looks exactly like a ship’s cabin — 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 — the prices will surprise you,...
Rating: 4.8
Phuket Town

Cat Space Cafe Phuket

If you feel the world is lacking a little tenderness, it’s the perfect time to visit this cat cafe — 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...
Rating: 4.8
Phuket Town

The Distillery Phuket – 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...
Rating: 4.7
Chalong

Art Space Gallery and Music Bar

A small museum or an artist’s shop? Cozy café Art Space Gallery and Music Bar in Phuket! Art Space Gallery and Music Bar is a place with delicious burgers, old-school rock music, and atmospheric interior. The owners of the establishment are a family of three: father – senior manager, mother...
Rating: 4.7
Kata

Super Surf Kata

A surfer’s dream — 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 you’ll practice your technique on an artificial wave. After an...
Rating: 4.7
Kata

Booktree Library & Café

A cozy outdoor spot where you can enjoy the company of books and coffee ☕️ The menu features shrimp spring rolls, salads, homemade desserts, ice cream, and, of course, a variety of beverages 🥤 The heart of this venue is its large library 📚 offering books in multiple languages. You...
Rating: 4.7
Pa Klok

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...
Rating: 4.8
Bang Tao

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....
Rating: 4.8
Bang Tao

Tang Toh Restaurant and Cafe

This is not a cafe, but a real gastro-zoo, so make sure a parrot doesn’t 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...
Rating: 4.6
Chalong

Us'Dog Cafe

People don’t come to this cafe for cappuccinos — they come for wagging tails and cuddly hugs. Dogs of different breeds live here, from tiny pugs to a majestic mastiff. It’s a great place to relieve stress, recharge with kindness, and maybe even decide on a breed if you’ve long...
Rating: 4.6
Phuket Town

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 it’s best to reserve a table in advance. If you don’t...
Rating: 4.4
Phuket Town

Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole is a wonderful place for walking, relaxing, and spending time with animals. There’s a cafe with a large area around it — 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...
Rating: 4.4
Pa Klok

The Tent Phuket

It feels like a dream come true for every boy who grew up reading James Fenimore Cooper’s books. At The Tent Phuket, you can experience what it’s like to be a real Native American! The cafe features wigwams where you can settle in and enjoy hearty European all-day breakfasts, delicious...
Rating: 4.4
Phuket Town

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 — even the bar stools are made from motorcycle seats! It’s located in Old Town, which we consider...
Rating: 4.4
Phuket Town

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 “Harry Potter” fans. The venue is styled like the “Three Broomsticks” tavern, complete with a dragon skeleton hanging from the ceiling, gargoyles,...
Rating: 4.3
Phuket Town

Raga Coffee

Raga Coffee is a café tucked away in a charming, cozy courtyard filled with lush greenery, a waterfall, and a pond with koi fish. At Raga Coffee, you’re guaranteed beautiful photos and a tranquil atmosphere. Seating is available both outdoors and indoors, including a veranda on the second floor. The...
Rating: 4.3
Rawai

Capybara Cafe

Ever dreamed of hugging a capybara? Now you can — 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 capybara’s gaze — and then a little more in the eyes of...
Rating: 4.3
Phuket Town

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 — there’s no smell or excess...
Rating: 4.2
Phuket Town

Lion Cafe

Want delicious coffee and a unique experience in one place? At Lion Cafe, you can not only enjoy a meal but also watch the little kings of the jungle – adorable lion cubs! The cafe is home to three fluffy “stars.” Important note: the cubs are kept clean, and each...
Rating: 4.1
Chalong

Intuch de’ 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...
Rating: 4.2
Bang Tao

In Phuket, food often equals vivid experiences, which is why we’ve gathered the most original concepts found in the island’s unusual restaurants. Dine inside a museum, share a meal with a mermaid, or enjoy dinner under the stars at an observatory – on this island, anything is possible. For families with kids, we recommend visiting a cafe with a petting zoo, where you can literally have breakfast with a capybara.

In Phuket, every tourist can find something to satisfy their taste preferences. The island offers a gastronomic journey through various cuisines — our By Cuisine selection will help guide you. If you’re looking to visit truly unique places, check out our list of the best cafes and restaurants in Phuket. For convenience, we’ve also created a By District selection of venues. In addition, we offer curated lists of Massage Parlors by District to make vacation planning even easier. For entertainment suited to any taste, explore the Places to Visit and Entertainment sections.

At night, Phuket is just as exciting as during the day. Discover our collections of bars, clubs, and after-parties for unforgettable nights. If you’re dreaming of seaside fun with dancing on the sand, head to the beach clubs.


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