7 Great Phuket Restaurants with a View

These great Phuket restaurants with a view offer some of the most romantic dining experiences on the island. They’re at their best around dusk, when the setting sun paints the sky and surrounding landscape with beautiful colors.

As Phuket is a hilly island, the opportunity to appreciate a good meal while enjoying outstanding and sweeping vistas is almost unparalleled in the country. The Phuket restaurants in our selection offer a range of cuisines, panoramas, and budget, meaning there is something for most visitors to enjoy.

1. 360° Bar

The sea, sky, and forest all from one stunning viewpoint

Good for: Couples, Nightlife, Photo

360° Bar at The Pavilions Phuket is 2-level venue offering a hilltop vista of Phuket’s lush greenery, along with a generous swathe of the Andaman Sea. It has a white-topped bar that’s set off by its black slatted stools, with a gigantic white sail covering it all. The cuisine on offer is an internationally-inspired array of small plates, including tapas and seafood from tuna carpaccio to sushi.

The deck-floored restaurant’s upper floor is where you can find the kitchen, bar, and washrooms. All of this, with the lights of Phuket twinkling down below, makes 360° Bar a pretty impressive dining location.

Location: The Pavilions Phuket, Layan Beach, 232/1 Moo 6 Cherngtalay, Phuket 83110, Thailand

Open: Daily from 5 pm to 10pm

Phone: +66 (0)76 317 600

2. Heaven Restaurant & Bar

Dining with spectacular sunset views

Good for: Couples, Food, Nightlife

Perched on a hillside above Karon Beach, Heaven Restaurant & Bar offers one of Phuket’s most breathtaking sunset views. Overlooking the turquoise Andaman Sea and Kata Noi Bay, this open-air venue combines panoramic scenery with a relaxed, tropical vibe.

Guests can savor Thai and international dishes with plenty of fresh seafood, curries, and grilled specialties on the menu, while enjoying cocktails against a backdrop of golden skies. The multi-level terraces provide unobstructed views, making it a favorite for romantic dinners and sunset photography. Open daily until late evening, Heaven is a must-visit spot for travelers seeking stunning vistas paired with authentic flavors. Read more

Location: 6 Soi Leammumnai, Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100, Thailand

Open: Daily from 3 pm to 11 pm

Phone: +66 (0)93 140 0113

3. Diavolo

Local and international flavors amid breathtaking views

Good for: Couples, Food, Nightlife

Thalung Thai at Paresa Resort is centered on a red-and-gold color theme, with plenty of richly hued wooden parquet flooring and matching walls. It spills out onto a large terrace with decking and spectacular 270-degree views out over the Andaman Sea and a huge banyan tree to the side.

It’s all simply done but the overall effect is strong and pleasing to the senses. The menu has a combination of Thai dishes and international favorites, so there’s something for every palate.

Location: Paresa Resort, Nakalay Road (Millionaires’ Mile), Kamala, Kathu District, Phuket 83120, Thailand

Open: Daily from 11 am to 11 pm

Phone: +66 (0)76 302 000

4. Pan Yaah Restaurant

Romantic dining spot by the sea

Good for: Couples, Food, Photo

Pan Yaah in Kalim is a good choice for one of the best restaurant views of Patong Bay and the town itself. Firmly established and popular for many years, it’s a great little place for romance with breathtaking sunset views over the rocky shoreline. Evening dining is a treat, with classic Thai dishes served beautifully.

The restaurant is set above large granite rocks and diners can hear the surf breaking below, adding to the relaxing atmosphere. Pan Yaah is largely made of dark wood and a fan-cooled terrace overlooking the sea is its most coveted spot. Read more

Location: 249 Prabaramee Road (Beach Road), Kalim, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand

Open: Daily from 11 am to midnight

Phone: +66 (0)90 389 6683

5. Tunk Ka Cafe

Unparallelled views of downtown Phuket

Good for: Families, Food, Nightlife

Tunk Ka Cafe is one of Phuket’s best sunset-viewing points and one of the only great Phuket restaurants with a view that isn’t on the west coast. Perch up on the hill of Khao Rang, the restaurant enjoys vistas over the town and the island’s ‘backbone’ of north-to-south hills that are every bit as gorgeous as Phuket’s coastal views.

Surrounded by lush greenery, this open-air restaurant combines authentic Thai flavors with a serene atmosphere that feels worlds away from the island’s bustling beaches. Guests can savor classic dishes like spicy papaya salad or fragrant curries while watching the sunset paint the horizon in golden hues.

Location: Khosimbi Road, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand

Open: Sunday–Friday from 11.15 am to 10 pm, Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm

Phone: +66 (0)80 821 1500

6. The Royal Kitchen

Cantonese classics with breathtaking vistas

Good for: Couples, Food, Luxury

The Royal Kitchen, a Chinese restaurant at the top of the Royal Paradise hotel, has a much sought-after 180-degree view out over Patong and the Andaman Sea. Looking down from this lofty perch through the floor-to-ceiling windows, Patong below looks like a toy town.

Seen from offshore, Patong has a highly distinctive skyline. The 2 tallest buildings dominating this skyline are the Patong condominium and the Royal Paradise Hotel. Located on the top floor of the hotel, the Royal Kitchen provides fine-dining, specializing in authentic Chinese cuisine with delicacies like Peking duck and dim sum prepared with precision.

Location: Royal Paradise Hotel, 135 Rat-U-Thit Rd, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand

Open: Daily from 5 pm to 11pm

Phone: +66 (0)76 340 666

7. After Beach Bar

A sunset getaway near Kata Noi Beach

Good for: Budget, Families, Food

After Beach Bar is the most popular of the sunset bars and restaurants overlooking Kata Noi Beach. It’s on the hill road between Kata and Rawai, directly above Kata Noi Beach. Here, the sun setting into the Andaman is accompanied by an almost non-stop flow of Bob Marley tunes on the stereo.

The venue’s décor consists of wagon wheels and raw plank shelving, with Thai and (of course) Jamaican flags. No décor, no matter how well thought out, could possibly outshine the views out over the Andaman Sea to the horizon. While the view is excellent, the food is simple, filling, and affordable.

Location: 44 Kata Rd, Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100, Thailand

Open: Daily from 9am to 10pm

Phone: +66 (0)84 745 9365

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