Kata Beach Restaurants

Where to Eat in Kata Beach

While nowhere on the scale of Patong, Kata is a major destination for holiday makers, particularly those of Northern European extraction. The long white stretch of sand that is Kata has attracted more than its share of visitors over the years and hotels, resorts and restaurants have sprung up to serve their needs. You'll find cuisines from all over the world represented here and options run the gamut from mid-range Thai seafood outlets to some of the finest dining anywhere on the island.

Steak and seafood seem to be the most common offerings of Kata's many restaurants. Most roadside restaurants display their selection of lobsters, tiger prawns and plump fish right in front of their shop for all to see - and for diners to handpick. There's no shortage of Thai restaurants, and for international fare there's Scandinavian, Tex-Mex, Indian and Italian places to choose from, just to name a few.

Kata Beach South

Mom Tri's Kitchen

This is fine dining in elegant surroundings. Situated in Mom Tri's Villa Royale Resort, the restaurant has stunning views of Kata Noi Beach and sunsets over the Andaman Sea. With an award-winning wine cellar and regular appearances in 'Best of' restaurant listings, you can be sure of a special evening out here. Reservations recommended.
Style: Thai and international
Open: 06:30 – 23:30
Location: In between Kata and Kata Noi beaches
Tel: 076-333569 (Read more...)

Oasis Spring Tapas Bar and Oasis by the Sea

Oasis features good wines and tapas, live music and gourmet cuisine in the By the Sea section. Great views out over the south end of the beach and access to one of the largest wine cellars on the island.
Style: Tapas, international cuisine
Open: 11:30 – last orders 10:45
Location: Kata South, Kokthanod Road
Tel: 076- 330423 [Read more...]

Further down the road opposite Mom Tri's Boathouse are Kata Rock Inn and Mai Tai – both touristy eateries and popular with families.

The Boathouse Wine and Grill

This classy restaurant in Mom Tri's Boathouse is a favourite fine-dining spot that consistently wins the Wine Spectator magazine's Award of Excellence with its mouth-watering wine cellar. Go for sundowners and you won't regret it and stay for a meal on the terrace overlooking the beach. While it is not cheap, it is a memorable holiday experience. Reservations recommended. Children under the age of eight are welcome until 20:00
Style: French haute cuisine, Thai and international
Open: 18:30 – 23:00
Location: Kata South, Kokthanod Road
Tel: 076-330015 [Read more...]

Two Chefs

Diagonally opposite the Boathouse stands Two Chefs, a Swedish-run restaurant that has flourished over time and consequently earned itself a reputation for good, innovative cuisine at reasonable prices. Two Chefs is a cut above 'normal' Kata tourist restaurants.
Style: Swedish, Thai and international.
Open: 08:00 – 24:00
Location: Kata South, Kokthanod Road
Tel: 076-284155

Southern End of Kata Road

Horn Grill

This dependable steakhouse is fairly busy and is a good people-watching spot. Unusual dishes such as swordfish and Cajun chicken are on the menu but it's mostly for the big, fat juicy steaks with a varied sauce list that people come. Good wine list.
Style: Steaks, grills
Open: 11:00 – 23:00
Location: On Kata Road next to the Siam Commercial Bank in southern Kata
Tel: 076-285173

Mali

This is a hotel-based restaurant and a local favourite for its up-tempo décor and layout, good background music and very reasonable food prices. Mali has a very experienced and hard-working chef whose speciality is seafood. Try the lobster bisque.
Style: Seafood, Thai and international
Open: Breakfast till late
Location: Southern Kata down Sugar Palm alley
Tel: 076-284404 (Read more...)

Capannina

This open-sided Italian restaurant is a big hit with people working in the catering industry as well as visitors to the island, simply because its food is so very genuinely Italian and its portions extremely generous. Order the largest pizza here and it'll feed the whole family. Quiet at lunch, packed at night so either try to arrive early or make a reservation.
Style: Italian
Open: 12:00 – late
Location: Soi Option 1 south Kata
Tel: 076-284318 (Read more...)

Buffalo Steakhouse

Another perennial favourite and well-frequented spot, Buffalo Steakhouse has been going for years and offers a wide variety of food, sounds and sights. This 100-cover Scandinavian restaurant is open daily and, being on a busy pedestrian corner, is a good place to watch the world drift by.
Style: Steaks, pizzas, Scandinavian, Thai.
Open: 09:00 – 24:00
Location: Corner of Soi Option 1 and Kata Road
Tel: 076-333196

Tomato

Tomato caters to the masses, it's true, but if you're looking for mid-priced seafood, basic but filling après-beach food and a seaside family atmosphere go there.
Style: International, seafood, Thai
Open: 09:00 – 23:00
Location: Kata Road

Rico's Steakhouse & Pizzeria

Rico's actually has several branches on Phuket's west coast and is great at handling families on holiday with its wide selection of dishes, mostly meat based. Not for those who are forever searching for the cheapest place in town but certainly for those who appreciate professional service and presentation after a long day in the sun.
Style: Steaks, pizza, Thai
Open: 08:00 – 23:00
Location: 42 Kata Road
Tel: 076-333459

Il Capriccio

A genuine Italian trattoria with dark wood interiors, lots of Italian memorabilia, mood music and a board announcing the day's specials. This is the real McCoy of the Italian food scene here.
Style: Italian
Open: 12:00 – 15:00, 18:30 – 23:00
Location: 46 Kata Road
Tel: 076-333176

Along Kata Road, restaurants are thin on the ground until you pass Club Med and come to what people call the 'New Road' on the right.

Tapas & Wine

A classy Scandinavian restaurant that really gets it eponymous claim just right, with fine wines and extraordinarily delicious tapas and other treats. The menu is created by Zimbabwean celebrity chef Scott Flaxman and is an epiphany of tastes. Open sided onto the road, WiFi seekers will be happy here.
Style: International/Scandinavian
Open: 16:00 - late
Location: New Road, diagonally opposite Club Med; look for the orange and brown signature colours
Tel: 084 8382685

Bellman's Steak & Pizzeria

Another Scandinavian-run operation, this restaurant first and foremost is there to serve its guesthouse customers and is second of a chain – the other branch being in Karon. Clean, efficiently run with mid-range prices.
Style: International
Open: Breakfast till late
Location: New Road

Thai Na Road – Central Kata

This road is lined on both sides with eateries and while none claim to have a truly intimate atmosphere, the road is imbued with a happy-go-lucky seaside holiday atmosphere, decidedly calmer than that of Patong's.

Rico's Steakhouse and Pizzeria

Identical in delivery to that of its southern Kata branch
Location: Thai Na Road, Kata Centre
Tel: 076-333197

The Little Star

Open sided, with a hearty menu; The Little Star has all-you-can-eat buffets every Sunday and Wednesday
Style: International with Thai
Open: 12:00 - late
Location: Thai Na Road, Kata Centre

Il Tagliere Da Massimo

Italian food served in a semi-open environment featuring homemade dishes in appetizing portions yet another downtown Kata people-watching haunt. The pizzas are recommended.
Style: Italian
Open: 12:00 – late
Location: Thai Na Road, Kata Centre

Bluefin Tavern

An expat favourite and one of the longest established bars and eateries in the area; Bluefin is the stuff of legends. Tex Mex food, good sound system, outside and air-con seats, TV and an informal atmosphere – here's the place to meet and gossip with the locals over a burger.
Style: Tex Mex, burgers and pizzas
Open: 12:00 – late
Location: Central Thai Na Road
Tel: 076-330856

The Coffee Pot

A small, on-the-corner restaurant specialising in breakfasts, The Coffee Pot's 'Hell's Kitchen' turns out some of Kata's best homemade pies, mash, steaks and black puddings – 'No mad Cows Allowed'. A fun place.
Style: Breakfasts, pies, western food, all done with panache
Open: 09:00 – 21:00
Location: Central Thai Na Road
Tel: 076-333203

La Gondola

La Gondola is a successful Italian restaurant that always seems to be busy so it's no wonder it has recently enlarged its premises. With a wide repertoire of dishes, the two-storey restaurant isn't the cheapest around but does claim to serve the largest pizzas in Kata and certainly has a good reputation for serving up the tastiest. Try the homemade ice cream.
Style: Italian, Thai
Open: 12:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:30
Location: Thai Na Road, Central Kata
Tel: 076-330964

Variety

Next door to Gondola, Variety is a cheap and unpretentious, fan-cooled Thai outlet serving ready made dishes or food to order.

Full Moon Pizzeria

A friendly resort-based pizzeria that has been going for some time now, Full Moon has an agreeable atmosphere and is centrally located. Also serves Thai food.
Style: Italian, international, Thai
Open: Breakfast – 22:00
Location: Thai Na Road, central Kata
Tel: 076-330284

Anchor Bar

Another old timer, the Anchor Bar has a pool table, live sports on the TV and serves up a mean full English breakfast. Also featuring occasional live music, Anchor is by no means a fine-dining location but it does have a certain charm to it as a people-watching, beer drinking location with hearty food portions.
Style: Western, Thai
Open: Breakfast – 24:00
Location: Thai Na Road, central Kata
Tel: 076-284107

North Kata

This section starts at the three-way intersection of Kata, Karon and Thai Na roads, heading in the direction of Karon.

Starbucks

For those who appreciate a good coffee rush with decent brownies.
Location: Kata/Karon Road towards Dino Park

Khan Baba

Definitely a must for tandoori lovers and anyone who appreciates Indian cuisine with an Arabic twist to it. Good mutton and chicken dishes, vegetarian food and a colourful display of hookah pipes. A quaint, al fresco dining section looks out over the busy Kata intersection. Also with inside air-con dining.
Style: Indian/Muslim, Arabic, Pakistani, Afghani
Open: 11:00 – 24:00
Location: Kata/Karon Road towards Dino Park
Tel: 076-333348

Sorrento

Sorrento is right in the busy heart of things and features an excellent selection of Neapolitan-style pastas and homemade pizzas, very reasonably priced wine and a seafood-on-ice display outside its doors.
Style: Italian, Thai
Open: 12:00 – 23:00
Location: Kata/Karon Road towards Dino Park
Tel: 076-293147

Two Chefs

Another branch of this popular and successful Scandinavian restaurant, offering classy and innovative cuisine at attractive prices.
Style: Swedish, Thai and International
Open: 11:00 – 24:00
Location: Opposite Sorrento
Tel: 081-9796285

Ban Thai

Ban Thai is an open-air restaurant situated in Kata Garden Resort. As to be expected, fresh seafood is top of the list here but the factor that sets this place apart is that it has live music every night. Diners should really come prepared for this as the band (Filipino) is not only very enthusiastic but loud. Strictly for those who like funk with their fries.
Style: Thai, international
Open: 18:00 – 23:00
Location: Kata-Karon Road, diagonally opposite Dino Park
Tel: (hotel): 076-330627

Dino Park

There's nothing else quite like Dino Park in Kata or Karon, it's that unique. With an exploding 'volcano', a mini-golf course and Flintstone-dressed staff members, it's a fun place to be and quite an experience to dine there. Dino Park serves basic fare such as burgers and fries but, surprisingly enough, good wines and fresh seafood are also on the menu.
Style: Thai, international
Open: 10:00 – 24:00
Location: Next to Marina Phuket Resort
Tel: 076-330625

On The Rock

This restaurant is at the end of a rocky promontory in the grounds of Marina Phuket Resort right by the sea. Sounds romantic? It is. With good service and a predominantly seafood menu, as well as a broad wine list, On the Rock is an attractive alternative to, well just about anywhere in Kata/Karon. It is advisable to reserve a table beforehand.
Style: Seafood
Open: 07:00 – 23:00
Location: In the grounds of Marina Phuket Resort
Tel: 076-330625 [Read more...]

Kata Upper Road (Patak Road)

At the inland (east) end of Thai Na Road you will come to a busy intersection with traffic lights. Turn right here and eventually you will come to two of Kata's best restaurants, Locanda and Ratri Jazztaurant.

Locanda

Swiss-owned and meticulously run, Locanda specialises in tender steaks, imported cold cuts and meats, Thai cuisine and fine wines. The semi-open air restaurant has a 'mist' air conditioning system to keep things cool, equally cool décor, an Argentinean-style open kitchen and an extensive air-conditioned wine cellar. Try the mixed cheese platter. Free pickup service within the Kata/Kata Noi/Karon area.
Style: International, Thai
Open: 07:00 - late
Location: 86 Patak Road – look for the large golden bull.
Tel: 076-330087

Ratri Jazztaurant

Ratri has some of the best views in Phuket, out over Kata and the Andaman Sea. This is because the restaurant is located high up on the hill that separates Kata from Chalong Bay. Serving Thai fusion and inventive, modern dishes, Ratri is a culinary treat. With great décor, those special views, an extensive wine list, live jazz and friendly service; it has a lot to offer. Go before sunset and marvel at the beauty of it all.
Style: Modern Thai fusion
Open: 15:00 – 24:00
Location: Above Patak Road, turn at the Big One supermarket and follow the steep climb/drive. It's worth it.
Tel: 076-333538 – Hotline 083-1808338 (Read more...)

Kata Noi Restaurants

On the other side of a small headland from Kata Beach lies Kata Noi, a small quiet beach popular with visitors looking for a balance between amenities and crowds. Located at the top of this headland is the third part of Mom Tri's trio, Mom Tri's Kitchen. Adjacent to Mom Tri's Villa Royale, this fine dining venue commands a stunning view of the sea and the beach. It's the perfect setting in which to enjoy the chef's original organic creations, preferably accompanied by a delicious organic wine from the unique Wine Cavern.

At the bottom of the hill are Kata Noi Seafood and Jao Jong, both of which serve fresh seafood in a relaxed setting. In front of the Katathani Resort lies the Beach Club, a classy but chilled out beach bar with a good lunch and snack menu.

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