22points · on 3 of 6 lists: CleverThai, The Thaiger and Phuket 101
The Beach Cuisine is a beachfront restaurant on Bang Tao with a French chef who puts Thai and French cooking on the same menu. Whole fresh fish is slow-cooked to order with an hour's notice, and the chicken is smoked for nine hours. Tables run from the dining room out to the terrace and down onto the sand, facing the Andaman Sea as the sun goes down.
“The Mediterranean food was excellent, especially the delicious paella.”
Google review
“Another huge plus: they are genuinely dog-friendly.”
a Google reviewer
21points · on 3 of 6 lists: TripFactory, The Thaiger and Villa Finder
The Boathouse serves dinner on a terrace above Kata Beach, looking across the bay to Koh Poo. Seafood leads the kitchen, with Phuket lobster Thermidor among the main dishes, and the wine list is long enough that staff help pair a bottle with the meal. The terrace faces west over the bay, so dinner lines up with the sunset.
“The lamb shank was incredible.”
Google review
“Everything we ordered was perfect and there was no let down.”
a Google reviewer
17points · on 3 of 6 lists: TripFactory, Villa Finder and Phuket 101
La Gritta is the Italian restaurant of the Amari resort, laid out over several wooden terraces built down at sea level among coconut palms. Chef Giordano Roscini runs the kitchen, which makes its own pasta, and the Australian Tomahawk is cut for two. At sunset the tables at the water's edge fill first, so book ahead and ask for one.
“one of the most beautiful seaside views in Phuket.”
Google review
“The freshly baked bread selection is a lovely start”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
Honorable mentions
Fourth, with 13 points from 2 lists.
“Stunning views, great service.”
a Google reviewer
Fifth, with 12 points from 2 lists.
“Every step of the menu was beautifully presented and well balanced”
a Google reviewer
Named on only one list we found, so it cannot be ranked under the two-list rule.
“Go for the amazing Massaman Curry!”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
- TripFactory · May 2026
- CleverThai · August 2024
- The Thaiger · April 2024
- Villa Finder · July 2025
- Beach.com · July 2026
- Phuket 101 · September 2026
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We read every independent published best-of list we can find for the question. Each list gives 10 points for first place, 9 for second, down to 1 for tenth, and 5 points to each place on a list with no order. Points are added up. A business must be in the top 10 of at least two lists to be ranked. Rankings are never sold. Full method.
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