35points · on 4 of 11 lists: Trip.com, Elite Havens Magazine, Villas R Us and Twin Palms Hotels Resorts (site; publisher not stated on page)
Dinner at PRU, beside Trisara on the hill above the sea, opens with small bites in a lounge downstairs, then moves to a counter facing the open kitchen. The kitchen wall was taken out so the cooks can explain each course of a tasting menu built on rare Thai produce from local farmers and fishermen. PRU holds both a Michelin Star and a Green Star, and no other restaurant in Phuket has the pair.
“This was a very nice experience of french and thai crossover cuisine.”
a Google reviewer
“The team paid attention to every detail throughout the meal and made us feel very well looked after.”
a Google reviewer
- Award
- Michelin Star and Michelin Green Star
34points · on 5 of 11 lists: The Luxury Signature, Elite Havens Magazine, Villas R Us, TAT Newsroom (Tourism Authority of Thailand) and Twin Palms Hotels Resorts (site; publisher not stated on page)
Owner-chef Tammasak updates Thai food with modern techniques at Suay's Cherngtalay branch, and his signature is grilled lemongrass lamb chops with papaya salsa. Crab cakes come with Sriracha chili aioli and mango chutney, and foie gras wrapped in betel leaf is part of a set menu for two. A live band plays in the garden in the evening.
“Insane vibes. very classy and romantic.”
a Google reviewer
“The food was both beautiful and delicious”
a Google reviewer
- Award
- Michelin Plate
27points · on 3 of 11 lists: Trip.com, The Luxury Signature and Villas R Us
Blue Elephant occupies Phra Pitak Chinpracha, a restored Sino-Portuguese mansion from the early 1900s that was once a governor's residence, set in its own grounds in Phuket Town. The kitchen cooks Southern Thai and heritage Phuketian recipes, from a fragrant tom yum to a tamarind foie gras first created 25 years ago. Its cooking school starts with a guided walk through a fresh market, then students cook four Thai dishes and eat them in the restaurant.
“the Mango Cheesecake, fresh and perfectly balanced, and the Pistachio Cake, which was simply superb”
a Google reviewer
“The Royal Eggplant with organic chicken, eggplant and scallops was absolutely delicious”
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 18 points from 4 lists.
“The food was amazing, we got the Barada salad and the truffle pasta, and it was really delicious.”
a Google reviewer
Fifth, with 16 points from 3 lists.
“Jaras perfectly showcases the richness of Thai cuisine with refined techniques while staying true to its roots.”
a Google reviewer
Named on only one list we found, so it cannot be ranked under the two-list rule.
“The French onion soup and mushroom parfait are seriously amazing, easily some of the best dishes I’ve had.”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
- Tripadvisor · 2026
- Trip.com · 2026
- The Luxury Signature · February 2026
- Phuket Expat Guide · March 2026
- Elite Havens Magazine · June 2026
- Villas R Us · March 2025
- Villa Finder (villa-phuket.com magazine) · May 2024
- Time Out Phuket · January 2025
- TAT Newsroom (Tourism Authority of Thailand) · October 2024
- Twin Palms Hotels Resorts (site; publisher not stated on page) · July 2024
- Thaiger · 2022
How the points work
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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