Phuket Town

Thai Naan Restaurant , 16 Wichitsongkram Rd. Tel 226164-7. Serving Thai, Chinese and Japanese dishes, as well as an assortment of seafood.Thai dancing every evening with local musicians. Open 11am-2pm,5.30pm-11pm.

Sawasdee , 8/5 Maeluan Road, Tel 215853 . Fine cui-sine prepared in the genuine Royal Thai ma-nner. A majestic experience in dining.

N.C. Bakery ,183/6 Phang Nga Rd, Across from Novotel Hotel. A popular spot with the locals for Thai and European sweets, ice-cream, cookies and cakes. A second-floor restaurant serves Thai and European foods from breakfast to dinner. Open 7am-10pm.

Island View Restaurant , Thavorn Grande Plaza Hotel, 40/5 Chana-Charoen Rd. Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese and international dishes served to the romantic ballad of the "Oldis Band" in the penthouse. Open 10.30am-12mn.

Beach Area

Boathouse Wine and Grill, Karon.First-class restaurant offering delicious Thai and Western foods. Best wine cellar on the island. Live musical entertainment. Great sea view. Open 7am-11.30pm.

On the Rock , Marina Cottage, south end of Karon Beach. Amazing seafood served with the highest international standards. Superb view of the sea from rocky promotory. Open for lunch and dinner.

Talay-Tai , Karon Villa Phuket. Enjoy stunning sunsets along with fresh sea-food and international cuisine. Just off the beach this restaurant offers a terrace or air-conditioned dining.

Baan Rim Pa , Kalim Beach (Next to Patong Beach) The finest Thai food in Patong served in a mellow setting overlooking the sea. A piano bar complements the mood with live music in the evenings. Reservations a must. Open noon-11.30pm.

Nakaburi , Patong/Komala Road, Unique restaurant and gift shop complex. Hua Hi Bar, Loei Fast Food, Phang Nga Seafood, Sukhothai Thai Restaurant, Pattaya European Restaurant. Open daily 9am.-11pm.

Royal Kitchen Chinese Restaurant , Royal Paradise Hotel complex. Excellent Cantonese food with a panoramic view of Patong. Amazing Peking duck.

Kan Eng I and II Seafood Restaurant , Chalong Bay. Placed at either end of Chalong Bay, both restaurants serve excellent sea-food and Thai dishes. Very popular among Thai community for oysters and haw mok seafood. Open for lunch and dinner.