Article updated on August 2, 2024

Gourmet dining; upscale eateries; and relaxed yet elegant bistros. Phuket is a gastronomic delight of incredible restaurants, serving up world-class cuisine from across the globe. Thailand’s most popular beach holiday destination, Phuket has blossomed into a fine dining hub with talented chefs conjuring up exciting culinary creations for the sophisticated diner.

With a smorgasbord of mouthwatering menus at some of the finest restaurants, here are 8 Phuket Top Tables that promise a truly wonderful dining experience, listed in no particular order.

1. Silk Restaurant & Bar

Photo: Silk Restaurant & Bar

Where: Kamala Beach at Andara Resort & Villas
Cuisine: Thai & Western
Style: Contemporary, stylish and chic

Sophistication with al fresco poolside and terrace dining by the sea, Silk Phuket has a reputation for injecting a wonderfully modern twist to its expertly created dishes. With a sleek, sophisticated interior, Silk exudes a strong sense of individuality and identity from its oversized lanterns, sleek polished floors and its consistently flavorsome menu. The creation of Hong Kong dining and nightlife gurus, Silk is perfection by design with every detail carefully considered and cared for; a true sign of quality. 

For reservations, call +66 76 338777 ext 680.

2. Seafood at Trisara

Photo: Seafood at Trisara

Where: Naithon Beach at Trisara Resort
Cuisine:  Seafood
Style: Sophisticated, fresh and modern

Tables in the sand, on a wide deck and terrace or in the cool interior; Trisara Seafood is a 5-star restaurant with a bright and breezy ambience. The blue and white décor and nautical touches, alongside the louvered shutters, add a nostalgic seaside charm to the clean, contemporary style of Trisara Seafood. The menu expertly combines the simplicity of stunning seafood dishes with the best ingredients. Whilst the restaurant is set in a spectacular location, Trisara Seafood is all about sharing great seafood, by the sea, in a beautiful part of the world. By its sheer essence, there is an uplifting, almost Mediterranean vibe here that adds a real sense of occasion, celebration and pure enjoyment.

For reservations, call +66 76 310100.

3. The Boathouse Restaurant

Photo: The Boathouse Phuket

Where: Kata Beach
Cuisine: French & Asian
Style: Romantic

Gourmet food, beautifully presented; Boathouse feels special without being overly opulent. Instead, it has a dress-up but relaxed vibe with its stunning right-by-the-beach location. Enjoy al-fresco dining or dine in the spacious interior with a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass doors looking out to sea. Boathouse is famed for its extensive, award-winning wine cellar too, with over 30 wines by the glass and 800 plus labels.

For reservations, call +66 76 330 015.

4. Blue Elephant Restaurant

Photo: Blue Elephant Restaurant

Where: Phuket Town
Cuisine:  Royal Thai
Style: Opulent and traditional

Globally recognized for preserving the often long-forgotten recipes of Royal Thai dishes, Blue Elephant epitomizes authentic Thai cuisine at its absolute best. Set in the atmospheric old town of Phuket, the restaurant setting is a grand gesture; a 100-plus year colonial-Chinese style mansion complete with original checkered flooring, teak staircase and columns. The luxurious interior with outdoor, balcony-style seating and the menu of layers of Asian flavor complexity creates an appetizingly winning combination; a must-visit restaurant in Phuket. The stark difference of the modern, futuristic bar suggests the creative energy of Blue Elephant is just as strong as its reputation suggests.

For reservations, call +66 76 354 355.

5. Pru Restaurant Phuket

Photo: Pru Restaurant Phuket

Where: Naithon at Trisara Resort
Cuisine:  European and Thai
Style: Elegant and homey

PRU, which stands for “plant, raise, understand,” is Phuket’s first-ever Michelin star holder. It is a sophisticated fine-dining restaurant located inside the luxurious Trisara Resort in Naithon. PRU’s innovative farm-to table dining uses ingredients that are purely sourced from Thailand including the resort’s own farm, Pru Jampa. Instantly setting the mood as you enter the restaurant is PRU’s interior design which is both elegant and homey, made more beautiful by the atmospheric lighting. The combination of local and international design accents also pays homage to the restaurant’s delightful mix of Thai and European culinary offerings.

For reservations, call +66 76 310 100.

Conclusion

Dining in Phuket is an exciting part of your vacation and discovering the many luxuriously wonderful restaurants here is an exhilarating culinary journey. Make the most of the list by making it part of your itinerary. Tasting the flavors of Phuket, from authentic Thai food to seafood blasts and international cuisines, Phuket is a must-go.