29points · on 4 of 6 lists: Tripadvisor, Phuket 101, Hawook and Travelodium Travel Magazine
Rock Salt is the beach restaurant of The Nai Harn resort, built out on a rocky outcrop with an open terrace under a light canopy, closer to the water than anything else on the bay. The blackboard menu follows what Rawai's sea gypsy fishermen bring in on their day boats, cooked by a chef who came from Michelin-starred kitchens in London and Bangkok. Port Phillip mussels come two ways, marinière or in yellow curry, and the rosés on the wine list are chosen to go with the seafood.
“the tiger prawns were spectacular”
a Google reviewer
“Delicious salt and pepper shrimp and camembert!”
a Google reviewer
11points · on 2 of 6 lists: Tripadvisor and Phuket 101
M&M's is an Italian pizzeria near Nai Harn Beach that has been going for more than 20 years, and the owner still works the room herself. It sits in an open-air pavilion under a Thai-style roof with orange walls, and the pizzas come thin and crisp from a wood-fired oven alongside a long list of pastas. Fresh watermelon juice is a house favorite, and on busy evenings a queue forms at the door.
“one of the best Tiramisu on the island.”
a Google reviewer
“the salmon pizza was absolutely outstanding”
a Google reviewer
11points · on 2 of 6 lists: Tripadvisor and Hawook
Unni's started on Koh Phi Phi more than a decade ago before opening in Phuket, and its Nai Harn branch on Soi Saiyuan is built around birria tacos, burritos and quesotacos with a cup of consommé on the side. Smash burgers are the other half of the menu, including a Mexican-style burger and a vegan one on a housemade bean patty under a heap of avocado. Margaritas run at happy-hour prices all day, and a crowd of digital nomads, fitness regulars and expats fills it on weekends.
“The taste of its dishes was so authentic and admittedly better than many of those in the US.”
a Google reviewer
“Love it here!”
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 8 points from 2 lists.
“The food is all very nice, very fresh.”
a Google reviewer
Named on only one list we found, so it cannot be ranked under the two-list rule.
“This is a beautiful location to watch the sunset with breathtaking views of the ocean and a great walkway to get here.”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
- Tripadvisor · September 2026
- Phuket 101 · May 2026
- Hawook · May 2025
- Travelodium Travel Magazine · January 2022
- amazinglanta.com · September 2024
- Phuket Insider (Пхукет Инсайдер) · October 2026
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