30points · on 3 of 6 lists: Phuket Insider, Clever Thai and 21 Sensations
L'Arôme by the Sea is a French restaurant above Kalim Bay, and evenings start on its rooftop Sunset Deck with oysters, caviar and cocktails over the Andaman Sea. Chef Maksym Chukanov came from Noma 2.0 in Copenhagen and Cure in Singapore, and his seasonal tasting menu is built around the sea, using curing, aging and fermentation on Thai ingredients. The wine list of over 200 labels, mostly Bordeaux and Burgundy, took Silver at Star Wine List of the Year Asia 2025, and the Michelin Guide has listed the restaurant since 2023.
“One of the most romantic restaurants on the island”
Phuket Insider
“a handwritten note, a special menu with our names and even a Polaroid photo and honeymoon cake”
a Google reviewer
- Tripadvisor
- 4.4 from 171 reviews
- Award
- Listed in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand
19points · on 4 of 6 lists: Phuket 101, Phuket Insider, 21 Sensations and Time Out Phuket
The Boathouse is a restaurant on Kata Beach with tables at the edge of the sand, a pool bar beside them and a second-floor terrace that looks over Kata Bay at sunset. The kitchen cooks Southern Thai and Western food side by side, and the menu includes a Lamb Shank Massaman. Wine Spectator has recognized its cellar of over 150 labels for decades, and the degustation menu pairs a wine with each course.
“one of the most romantic experiences in Phuket”
Phuket.net
“100% recommend for date night.”
a Google reviewer
- Tripadvisor
- 4.4 from 1,929 reviews
17points · on 2 of 6 lists: Phuket Insider and 21 Sensations
Dinner in the Sky is a restaurant on an open platform that a 200 ton crane lifts 50 meters above Karon Beach, with up to 22 diners harnessed into their seats. The platform turns slowly so each seat gets the Andaman Sea, the hills and the Big Buddha in the distance, and the sunset session is worth booking if you can. A chef cooks a three course Seafood, Meat or Signature Thai menu right on the platform, with a bartender mixing cocktails in the middle and a DJ playing.
“Money can’t buy memories like this.”
a Google reviewer
“They even did a bday shoutout and sang for me and the other birthday guests.”
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 (tie), with 16 points from 3 lists.
“they gifted us a gorgeous little toy elephant”
a Google reviewer
Sixth, with 15 points from 2 lists.
“The food was outstanding, with every dish beautifully prepared and full of flavour.”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
- Phuket 101 · October 2026
- Phuket Insider · April 2026
- Clever Thai · March 2026
- 21 Sensations · July 2026
- Wongnai · February 2026
- Time Out Phuket · February 2025
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