34points · on 5 of 11 lists: Thailand Nomads, Andamanda, QVI, Ministry of Villas and Madison's Footsteps
Kaab Gluay, Thai for banana leaf rib, is a busy Thai restaurant on Phrabaramee Road in the north of Patong, where a tiny kitchen of three cooks works through a long illustrated menu at speed. Residents and groups of Thai diners come for the fern salad and the steamed fish in spicy lemon and garlic sauce, which arrives with its own soup. The cooking runs a little milder than most local kitchens, but on request it turns out fiery southern curries such as pork with cha-om leaves.
“Off the beaten track home cooked food, so authentic and wholesome.”
a Google reviewer
“Food was delicious, especially the fried rice with shrimp spicy paste.”
a Google reviewer
27points · on 4 of 11 lists: Phuket 101, Tripadvisor, Thailand Nomads and Phuket Insider (phuket-insider.com)
L'Arôme by the Sea is a French restaurant on a cliffside above Kalim Beach, just north of Patong, where floor-to-ceiling windows in a dining room of soft blue and navy frame the Andaman Sea. Its contemporary French coastal degustation menu centers on seafood, from Gillardeau oysters with dill beurre blanc to Brittany blue lobster and wild turbot cooked on the bone. The Sunset Deck on the roof serves aperitifs over Patong Bay before dinner, and the restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide Thailand.
“This place is out of this world exceptional.”
a Google reviewer
“The meal itself was a surprise in every bite and absolutely outstanding.”
a Google reviewer
24points · on 3 of 11 lists: travel eat sleep repeat, QVI and Ministry of Villas
EUROthai is a corner restaurant on Soi Permpong Pattana, open on two sides to the breeze, with covered and outdoor tables tucked off Patong's main street within reach of the beach. Its Thai menu runs from som tum and green curry to tom yum, and a clearly marked vegetarian menu makes tofu versions of pad Thai, spring rolls and curries. On the Western side the pizza dough is made fresh in house, and the owners, who speak several languages, set the spice to each diner's taste.
“A no-brainer for 1st shot at Thai food in Patong.”
a Google reviewer
“The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, ensuring you feel right at home from the moment you walk in.”
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
Seventh, with 18 points from 2 lists.
“An absolute gem of a restaurant in Phuket with magnificent views and a lovely atmosphere.”
a Google reviewer
Eighth (tie), with 15 points from 3 lists.
“We had a wonderful time enjoying the sunset view and delicious food.”
a Google reviewer
Named on only one list we found, so it cannot be ranked under the two-list rule.
“Probably the best view, food and drink combo you can get in Patong.”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
- Phuket 101 · September 2026
- Tripadvisor · September 2026
- Thailand Nomads · July 2024
- Andamanda · March 2026
- travel eat sleep repeat · March 2026
- QVI · March 2025
- Ministry of Villas · May 2024
- Thaiger · March 2025
- Madison's Footsteps · January 2026
- Trip101 · November 2022
- Phuket Insider (phuket-insider.com) · October 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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