Surin Beach Restaurants

Where to Eat in Surin Beach

Surin Beach lies between BangTao and Kamala beaches, and is an interesting location, especially when it comes to food. There are plenty of simple and small local restaurants here and there including on the seashore itself.

Many of them are perfect for families with young children. Then there are more and more unique and trendy bars and restaurants which are slowly gaining a good reputation and will probably steal the scene eventually. No matter if you are on a budget or love to enjoy great meal in an extraordinary place, Surin Beach has the choices for you.

Restaurants along the Beach

The best point of departure is the municipal beach car park. Here, either turning left or right, and within a few minutes’ walk, there lie some of the most interesting eating out options in Phuket. It’s hard to find a place that offers such a reasonably-priced variety of food in such a prime location. And it’s not only limited to simple-style beachfront dining; there are new, hip and trendy looking venues, also that definitely help to spice up the dining scene on the island. Some of those are the fashionable beach clubs like Catch and At Panta Beach Club.

Diver’s

Diver’s is among a few original beach bars on the island, run and owned by Australian born Diver (yes, just Diver), it is a regular place for expats who come for beers and gossip. Tourists discover it and love it and it is hard to find a host as good (and funny) as Diver. On top of that he’s great at dispensing local tips and snippets of advice. Prices are reasonable.  When not busy running the bar, Diver has been known to dive in the sea to rescue floundering visitors who had more self-confidence than sense when tackling the high waves in monsoon season.
Style: Thai and simple western food.
Open: 09:00 until the last person leaves.
Location: A few hundred metres south down the beach from Surin Beach Car Park.

Nok Seafood

Nok Seafood Restaurant has maintained good food after many years of operation. This lovely dining venue is no different than most restaurants in the same neighborhood (great sea view, simple set up with indoor and outdoor seating) but has a certain je ne sais quoi. Prices are reasonable.
Style: Thai and seafood
Location: The first restaurant next to car park on the right-hand side.
Tel: +66 (0) 84 844 4954.

Pla

Pla Beach & Restaurant opened not long ago. It is owned and run by the successful team of K-Hotel, Patong Beach. They also use Pla as their beach club too (think private swimming platform, fresh towels, clean toilets and internet access). With day beds and sun chairs, it is a great place to sit and enjoy sunset and to soak up the atmosphere. It is also a wise idea to reserve a dinner table in advance; those hot seats can go very quick.
Style: Thai and Austrian
Open: Daily 08:00 – 22:00
Location: Turn left at Surin Car Park, Pla is at the southern end of the beach
Tel: +66 (0)76 325572

Twin Brothers

Run by a local family (twins, as the name suggests) and well known for local food and yummy pizzas. Newly renovated, the restaurant looks clean and fresh. You can choose to dine at the beachfront or inside the restaurant and the place is very popular, especially during the daytime. The menu offers Thai, seafood and Italian dishes. Prices are reasonable, (‘Traditional Thai food with local prices’.)
Style: Thai, seafood and Italian
Open: For breakfast, lunch and dinner
Location: Turn left at Surin Car Park. Twin Brothers is at the southern end of the beach

Taste

Compared to most beachfront restaurants in this neighborhood, Taste is quite new but within no time, it has gained a reputation as one of the best restaurants in Surin, simply because they serve delicious food in style with friendly prices. The restaurant itself is run with close attention to detail and is well designed. They offer big sofas and comfortable dining tables for both indoor and outdoor dining (yes, on the sand too). Prices are affordable.
Style: Western
Open: Tue - Sun from 12:00 till Late.
Location: The southern end of Surin Beach
Tel: +66 (0) 76 270 090

Catch Beach Club

Catch club is one of the most innovative restaurants on the island when it comes to décor. The club has several sections: the beachside al fresco part features boardwalk wooden floors, comfortable sofas and cushions, large parasols and vases, lots of canvas to keep off the sun and rows of recently planted palms. To the side, next to a blue under-lit bar is a gas flame gushing out of a purpose-built hole in the floor. Groovy? You bet. Prices are on the expensive side. [Read more...]
Style: Thai and Western
Open: Daily 11:00 – 01:00 (Kitchen, last orders 22:30).
Location: On the beach front directly across the road from TwinPalms Resort.
Tel: +66 (0) 76 31 6567

Surin Beach Road

Surin Beach Road (Soi Haad Surin 8) is the road that runs parallel to Surin Beach. It hosts many high-end as well as some mid-range accommodation including Amanpuri, Chedi, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket and Surin Bay Inn. If you stay there for a week or two, you can easily dine in different restaurants with a different atmosphere every night. The choices are wide in terms of budget, too. Check out some of the most outstanding venues in the area from our list.    

Oriental Spoon

Located inside the chic and trendy resort TwinPalms Phuket, it is most famous for its Sunday Brunches (think fresh seafood, oysters, roast beef and chicken, cheeses and strawberries dipped in chocolate and more.) Their bar is open daily from 16:00 – late. Prices are on the expensive side.
Style: Thai or Oriental/Western fusion
Open: Buffet breakfast: 07:00 – 11:00, Dinner: 16:00 – 23:00, Sunday Brunch: 12:00 – 15:00  
Location: TwinPalms Resort
Tel: +66 (0) 76 316 500

Weaves 

Weaves restaurant is part of the Manathai Resort located next door to TwinPalms. It has an elegant interior Thai-style design. Their menu consists of  Thai and western food. They also have an atmospheric and chic bar. Prices are affordable.
Style: Thai and international
Open: Daily from 12:00 to 23:00
Location: Manathai Resort
Tel: +66 (0)76 270909

Liquid Lounge

Though many people go there for drinks, Liquid Lounge does serve Thai and international food. Small, but very trendy and one of the most recent established venues on Surin Beach, they host good parties now and then.
Style: Thai and international
Open: 16:00 – 01:00
Location: Next to Surin Bay Inn
Tel: +66 (0)81 537 2018

Pensione (aka Capri Restaurant)

Pensione Italian Restaurant is part of Capri Beach Resort, a small accommodation facing the sea on Surin Beach. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the building and offers really good Italian food and wine at reasonable prices. Don’t forget to try their pizzas, so tasty when they come right out of the restaurant’s wood-fired oven.
Style: Italian
Location: Capri Beach Resort, next door to Oriental Fine Art Shop
Tel: +66 (0) 76 270 579 

Surin Bay Inn

It must have been almost 10 years since Surin Bay Inn first opened its doors. Locals love it and tourists find their prices very reasonable for their hearty and delicious pub fare. It is a place where families come and spend time together, especially over the weekends. The menu is made up of Thai and international cuisine and there is a kid’s section, too. Also, it is a good place to watch live major sports.
Style: Thai and international
Open: Daily from 06:00 – 23:30
Location: Near TwinPalms and Manathai Hotel
Tel: +66 (0) 76 271601

Nearby Surin Beach

There are a few good restaurants to visit which are not really on Surin Beach but they are not that far from it either. Those are for example Silk at the Plaza Surin and Aqua at the Club Lersuang Resort.

Silk Restaurant

Silk is a part of Allan Zeman’s Lan Kwai Fong Entertainments Group. Famous for its elegant dining in a unique setting located on the top of a boutique shopping mall, the Plaza Surin. Signature dishes include goong sarong (deep-fried prawns wrapped in noodles, served with mango and chili sauce) and tom kha gai (poached chicken in coconut milk with galangal root and lemongrass). Prices are on the high side. [Read more...]
Style: Thai
Open: Daily from 18:00 to 24.00
Location: The Plaza Surin, about 5-10 minutes from Surin Beach on Srisoonthorn Road.
Tel: +66 (0) 76 271702

Aqua

Many local families like to go to Aqua on the weekend, not to only enjoy their Sunday roast lamb but to use the large swimming pool. Located inside Club Lersuang Resort, it offers good standard service delivered by a very friendly team. The menu has a variety of Thai and British food. Try the English breakfast, if you go there early. Prices are affordable.
Style: Thai and British
Location: Inside Club Lersuang Resort. After driving past the Chedi, turn left and follows the resort’s sign. It’s just a few minutes from the turn.
Tel: +66 (0) 76 270750

Pantry

A lovely family-run restaurant with lot of interesting items to choose from, including light/big breakfasts, seafood, pasta, spaghetti, burgers, pizza, sandwiches. Don’t forget to try their daily cakes and pies. Happy hours are from 16:00 – 19:00. They also do delivery service. Prices are reasonable.
Style: Thai and international
Open: Daily from 8:30 to 23:00, Sunday closed at 18:00
Location: On the Bantao Lagoon Road, 500m from the bottom of the hill after driving past Chedi & Amanpuri from Surin Beach. Look for the yellow building.
Tel: +66 (0) 76 324541

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