Kata Beach Restaurants

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. 

Opening Hours: Breakfast – 24:00
Location: Thai Na Road, central Kata
Tel: 076-284107
Cuisine: Western, Thai

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.

Opening Hours: 18:00 – 23:00
Location: Kata-Karon Road, diagonally opposite Dino Park
Tel: (hotel): 076-330627
Cuisine: Thai and international

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.

Opening Hours: 12:00 – late
Location: Central Thai Na Road
Tel: 076-330856
Cuisine: Tex Mex, burgers and pizzas

Dino Park and Dino Bar

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. 
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Opening Hours: 10:00 – 24:00
Location: Next to Marina Phuket Resort
Tel: 076-330625
Cuisine: Burgers. Thai, international

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.

Opening Hours: Breakfast – 22:00
Location: Thai Na Road, central Kata
Tel: 076-330284
Cuisine: Indian, Thai & International

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.

Opening Hours: 12:00 – late
Location: Thai Na Road, Kata Centre
Cuisine: Italian

Kampong Kata Hill Restaurant

Part museum, part gallery, part restaurant, Kampong is certainly an unforgettable experience. If you feel like dining on Thai food in a distinctly Thai and Southeast Asian atmosphere then look no further than this impressive restaurant.

Many a restaurant invests a lot of its budget in its décor but perhaps Kampong Kata Hill is one of the rare Phuket eateries where the décor is a direct reflection of its fare and vice versa. Read More...

Opening Hours: for dinner daily, seven days a week
Location: Opposite Dino Park, behind Starbucks
Tel: 076-330103
Cuisine: Thai Food

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.

Opening Hours: 11:00 – 24:00
Location: Kata/Karon Road towards Dino Park
Tel: 076-333348
Cuisine: Indian/Muslim, Arabic, Pakistani, Afghani

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. 

Opening Hours: 12:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:30
Location: Thai Na Road, Central Kata
Tel: 076-330964
Cuisine: Italian and Thai

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. 

Opening Hours: 07:00 - late
Location: 86 Patak Road – look for the large golden bull
Tel: 076-330087
Cuisine: Steakhouse, International, Thai

On The Rocks at Marina Cottage

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 Rocks is an attractive alternative to, well just about anywhere in Kata or Karon. It is advisable to reserve a table beforehand. Read More...

Opening Hours: 07:00 – 23:00
Location: In the grounds of Marina Phuket Resort
Tel: 076-330625
Cuisine: Seafood

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. Read More...

Opening Hours: 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
Cuisine: Modern Thai fusion

Rico's Steakhouse and Pizzeria

Identical in delivery to that of its southern Kata branch

Location: Thai Na Road, Kata Centre
Tel: 076-333197

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. 

Opening Hours: 12:00 – 23:00
Location: Kata/Karon Road towards Dino Park
Tel: 076-293147
Cuisine: Italian and Thai

Starbucks

No need to introduce anymore... for those who appreciate a good coffee rush with decent brownies.

Opening Hours: Opposite Dino Park

The Little Star

Open sided, with a hearty menu; The Little Star has all-you-can-eat buffets every Sunday and Wednesday.

Opening Hours: 12:00 - late
Location: Thai Na Road, Kata Centre
Cuisine: International with Thai

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. 

Opening Hours: 09:00 – 21:00
Location: Central Thai Na Road
Tel: 076-333203
Cuisine: Breakfasts, pies, western food, all done with panache

Two Chefs in Kata

Another branch of this popular and successful Scandinavian restaurant, offering classy and innovative cuisine at attractive prices.

Opening Hours: 12:00 – 24:00
Location: Opposite Sorrento
Tel: +66 (0)76 330 065
Cuisine: Swedish, Thai and International

Variety

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