Surin Beach Restaurants

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...

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. 

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.

Pla Beach & Restaurant

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. 

Taste Restaurant

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. Read More...

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’.)

Cudos

Cudos restaurant in the Surin Beach/ Cherng Talay area is remarkable. Most new restaurants in Phuket experience teething troubles either in the kitchen, marketing, location or hiring reliable staff. Still, if this is the case at Cudos, on the surface of things it'd be hard to guess that the restaurant has only been open a few months as both its service and ambience suggest a more mature establishment. Cudos is themed on Mediterranean food expertly mixed with local products and as a result the cuisine is not only delectable but healthy and wholesome. Read More...

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. 

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. 

Pensione

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. 

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.

Weaves Restaurant

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.

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.

Ristorante Da Ali

Laem Singh Beach features seven restaurants in high season and three in the low season but Da Ali is the capo di tutti capi of these beachside affairs. You can tell from the name that there is a strong Italian influence on this beach and indeed several beach workers speak the language, as well as pretty good English.

Before going to visit Da Ali you will have to ask yourself if you can handle a mini workout as to get down to the beach from the Kamala-to-Surin road you will be faced with a steep descent and a heart-pounding, muscle-straining climb up afterwards. Read More...