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10 Best Restaurants in Kata Beach for Every Kind of Foodie
My team and I went to Kata Beach recently for vacation, and it was nothing short of amazing!
We were feeling run down by work and responsibilities, and it was the perfect time to soak in the sun, watch beautiful sunsets, get massages, and of course, eat lots of good food! Since we had such a great time with our week-long food trip, we can’t help but share it with you!
So if you’re a tourist looking for unique culinary experiences or locals looking for cool new food stops, keep reading!
Cattleya Restaurant
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Pricing: ฿฿฿฿
Address: Orchidacea Resort, 210 Koktanod Rd, Tambon Karon
Contact: +6676330181
Business Hours: Daily (11 AM – 11 PM)
Cattleya Restaurant blew us away with their beautifully-grilled steaks and salmon. A mix of international and Thai cuisine, the food is flavorful, filling, and inventive. You can wash your meal down with their selection of house wines and cocktails.
Some of our other favorites include their tom yum, pad thai, and mango sticky rice. The restaurant is one of the in-house dining spots in Orchidacea Resort.
The service is also impressive, with the staff always smiling and attentive to your needs. The overall vibe is relaxed and elegant, with fun house music and beautiful interiors.
It’s a good spot if you want something mind-blowing and don’t mind spending a little more. Despite the premium pricing, we’d definitely go back here because of how good it is. It’s a good venue for special dinners and dates.
Pro Tip: After dinner at Cattleya Restaurant, you can grab more drinks and chill to the music at the Papillo Pool Bar, also at Orchidacea Resort.
The Kitchen Kata Beach
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Pricing: ฿฿
Address: 161 Koktanod Rd, Tambon Karon, Chang Wat Amphoe Mueang Phuket
Business Hours: Daily (9 AM – 11:30 PM)
The Kitchen Kata Beach is a small neighborhood restaurant that serves delicious local food and has commendable customer service. It’s the kind of food that you won’t get sick of eating – well-balanced, flavorful but not overpowering.
The restaurant is clean, well-maintained, comfy, and quite charming. We like that you get a free plate of fruit when you order. Our must-order items include their spring rolls, tom yum, green curry, and mango sticky rice.
We greatly appreciate that they’re sensitive to different food restrictions, with clear labels for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Pro Tip: They have free Wi-Fi here! So it’s a good place to work while eating.
Sugar and Spice Restaurant
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Pricing: ฿฿
Address: 98/70 Kata Rd, Karon
Contact: +66819706503
Business Hours: Daily (8:30 AM – 11 PM)
The moment you enter Sugar and Spice Restaurant, you’ll feel the warmth and friendliness of the staff. Their attentive customer service, along with their tasty food, brought us so much comfort!
We love that it’s a charming open-air restaurant that serves dishes that taste homemade. We liked their pineapple rice; it’s packed with flavor but is still well-balanced. Their red curry and pad thai are also must-tries!
Aside from Thai food, they also serve some Scandinavian, Russian, and American dishes on their menu.
Pro Tip: They have plenty of vegetarian and vegan options!
Eightfold Restaurant
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Pricing: ฿฿
Address: 99 Karon
Contact: +66813975683
Business Hours:
- Monday-Saturday (11 AM – 10:30 PM)
- Closed on Sundays
If you want to try more of the local cuisine while enjoying international choices, Eightfold Restaurant is another great place to visit. We liked their Chicken Satay, Khao Soi, Chicken Massaman Curry, and Pad Thai.
Their food is authentic and just simply delicious – no extenders, no added fluff. If you’re not in the mood for Thai food, they also have a wide variety of options like burgers and pizza. Their food is filling, packed with flavor, and won’t break the bank.
Pro Tip: Not a fan of spice? Don’t worry, you can request the staff to adjust the heat level of the dish according to your preferences.
KIRI Restaurant
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Pricing: ฿฿฿฿
Address: 20/10 Kata Rd, Karon
Contact: +66633231480
Business Hours: Daily (8 AM – 10 PM)
Eating at KIRI Restaurant was such a treat because they put a lot of heart into their food. Everything is well-seasoned with hefty portions.
Some of their signature dishes are Tom Yum Koong, a spicy shrimp soup that’s bold, slightly tangy, and very comforting, and BBQ pork neck, which is expertly grilled and packed with flavor.
If you’d rather go for something familiar and kid-friendly, their Margherita pizza and BLT burger are also fresh and tasty. Everything is prepared with attention to detail, so the dishes looked Instagram-worthy!
Something that caught our attention was their burger specials. Their Panang Chicken Burger is a local twist to your normal chicken burger, made with grilled chicken, mayo, kaffir lime, and pickled cabbage.
Their Deep Blue Burger, which has bacon and blue cheese, is served in a delicious pretzel bun. If you love burrata salad, you’d love its burger version with basil and sun-dried tomatoes.
Aside from delicious and inventive food, the interiors are cozy, and the restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating. They have a very chill and relaxing ambience. The servers are also attentive, friendly, and warm.
Pro Tip: Walk-ins are allowed here; no reservations are required.
Two Chefs Grill Kata Beach
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Pricing: ฿฿฿฿
Address: 243 Koktanod
Contact: +66 65 886 9578
Business Hours: Daily (11 AM – 11:30 PM)
Two Chefs Grill has been around since 2001, making it an institution at Kata Beach. It’s a 5-minute walk from the sea and features live music, creating the perfect beachside ambience to relax.
Their food is extensive, offering Asian classics, Western food, and even Mexican treats! They have different kinds of pasta, but we loved their shrimp pappardelle. They serve juicy steaks, surf and turf, and even some beef birria tacos and fajitas.
If you’re feeling like drinking, they have local and international beers, hard drinks, ciders, shots, wine, cocktails, and whiskey, among others.
Pro Tip: Don’t sleep on their mango shake! It’s sweet, tangy, and delicious.
The Boathouse Restaurant
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Pricing: ฿฿฿฿
Address: Karon, Mueang Phuket District
Contact: +6676330015
Business Hours: Daily (7 AM – 11 PM)
The Boathouse Restaurant is perfect for date nights because the vibe is romantic, chill, and luxurious. It also boasts of breathtaking views.
The service staff is attentive and warm. The food is rich and packed with flavor. We loved the Lamb Shank Massaman Curry the most. Other must-tries for adventurous foodies include Beef Cheek and Green Curry.
To cap it all off, they have a wide selection of wines from all over the world. You have over 600 wine labels to choose from. You can ask their advice on what goes well with the bold Thai flavors.
What we loved the most here was their à la carte breakfast, which you can enjoy by the beach and features Thai rice porridge, pancakes, freshly-baked bread, fruits, and freshly brewed tea and coffee.
Pro Tip: Follow their social media to know about the schedule of their wine events!
Kata Rocks Clubhouse
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Pricing: ฿฿฿฿฿
Address: 186, 22 Kok Tanode Road, Tambon Karo
Contact: +6676370777
Business Hours: Daily (7 AM – 10 PM)
Kata Rocks Clubhouse has fantastic views of the beach, luxurious dining setups, and a lounge and bar. It’s perfect for couples and families looking to relax and unwind.
They offer fun experiences, such as Dining on the Rocks with its picturesque views of the sea, a Thai cooking class, an afternoon tea experience by the pool, and even a signature floating breakfast!
We love that they have three different menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Everything is well-labeled, so if you have dietary restrictions, you’ll see crucial details about the meals right off the bat.
For breakfast, we loved the Tom Yum Eggs Benedict, which we thought was a surprising twist to an old favorite. Their coffee and yogurt smoothies are to die for, perfect for starting the morning.
For lunch and dinner, if you don’t mind spending more, their Whole Grilled Phuket Lobster is a show-stopper you need to try. It’s fresh, beautifully-cooked, and served with ginger and lemongrass butter, potato mousseline, and madras curry.
Their Andaman Ceviche with cucumber, lime, coconut, and green chilli was also a favorite. The Black Cod Miso, Australian Spiced Lamb Loin, and Gai Yang —a Thai-style roasted chicken marinated with lemongrass and garlic —are must-tries for dinner.
Pro Tip: Decaffeinated coffee is available here. You also have different milk options, including plant-based ones such as soy and almond.
Ska Bar & Kata Seafood Restaurant
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Pricing: ฿
Address: 186 12 เมือง
Contact: +66887535823
Business Hours: Daily (10 AM – 1 AM)
If you’re looking for a place that is less luxurious and more community-centric, Ska Bar & Kata Seafood Restaurant is a good option. For us, it wasn’t just a dining experience; it was an experience!
We loved the fun reggae and R&B music in the background, people laughing and having a good time, and the beautiful setup of twinkle lights. The feel of the place was fun, relaxed, and reminded us of childhood campsites.
We love how the place is chill; it’s the perfect spot to throw down a few beers, have great conversations, and eat yummy local food.
The service was fantastic, no long waits, and everything was affordable. If you’re staying here for a long time, it’s a good local place to frequent. Their best sellers are barbecued fish, grilled fish, papaya salad, and tom yum.
The grilled fish is cooked just right – smoky, flavorful, and perfect with rice. The papaya salad is sour, spicy, and is a good palate cleanser for your mains. The tom yum was comforting, with generous portions of fresh shrimp and seafood!
We also really like the crab dishes they make. They’re fatty, so it’s an indulgent treat, but definitely worth the calories.
Pro Tip: They sometimes hold fire shows by the beach! It’s an experience you won’t want to miss.
Kampong Kata Hill Thai & Seafood Restaurant
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Pricing: ฿฿
Address: 4 ถนน กะรน Karon
Business Hours: Daily (3 PM – 11 PM)
While Kapong Kata Hill Thai & Seafood Restaurant doesn’t do any fancy marketing, it’s well-known in the area for comforting meals, beautiful wooden interiors, warm lighting from lanterns, and friendly service. It’s pretty secluded despite being in an accessible location.
It’s a Thai and Chinese fusion restaurant, which was an interesting combo. The food is delicious and beautifully presented – a feast for both your stomach and your eyes.
We loved the smooth and flavorful Tom Yum soup, spicy Hot Fish Curry, juicy Xiao Long Bao, and flavorful Peking Duck. All of their dishes were mouth-watering, and we ended up eating here more than once.
We also liked the different juices and shakes they have available that are fruity, tangy, and deliciously sweet. The mojitos and cocktails were also out of this world. Overall, we were so glad to have discovered this unique restaurant with an extensive menu!
Pro Tip: For dessert, try their fried sticky rice! It’s made from quality stick rice and is crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. It’s always freshly made and is very delicious.
