8 Best Restaurants in Nai Harn

Amalfi Ristorante Pizzeria Phuket specialises in wood-fired pizzas and pasta, but also offers excellent Thai food in Nai Harn. Located on Sai Yuan Road, it has a very welcoming vibe that attracts families looking to enjoy authentic Italian dishes. Must-tries include the spinach ravioli, seafood soup, and calzone pizza. Amalfi Ristorante Pizzeria Phuket also offers homemade panna cotta and tiramisu, which you can also ask to be made vegan.  

Banana Corner is a garden-style restaurant serving authentic Thai food and offers local favourites such as tom ka gai (coconut soup with chicken), spicy glass noodles with seafood, and grilled tiger prawns. Prices are affordable, with ample parking space close to the restaurant.

The Breakfast Hut in Rawai (unsurprisingly) serves all-day breakfasts at affordable prices. This open-sided cafe is a popular hangout spot for expats living in Nai Harn. Standouts include the cappuccino, banana pancakes, toasted ham and cheese sandwich, and Nutella crepe. You can also find American and English breakfast sets, which are served in very generous portions.

Coconut Café is a local Thai-style restaurant in Nai Harn, right by the entrance of the Royal Phuket Yacht Club Resort. It has a very simple setup, with wooden tables and chairs occupying the open-air space. Its extensive menu includes fried fish with garlic and pepper, fried pork noodles and shrimp pad Thai, as well as pizzas, spaghetti and sandwiches.  

German Bakery on Sai Yuan Road is an open-air venue that's known for its freshly baked German bread and pastries. The cafe is busiest in the morning when you can enjoy American or continental breakfast sets. Must-tries include the pancakes, omelette, and bratwurst, paired with brewed coffee or fruit juice. Vollkorn (whole grain) bread, croissants, and frozen quiches are available for takeaways. 

Home Steak at Saiyuan is a family-friendly restaurant on Soi Saiyuan, around 3.3 km northeast of Nai Harn Beach. The dining room has wooden furnishing, quirky artwork, and plenty of potted plants, giving it a rather tropical vibe. As the name suggests, you can enjoy excellent steaks, along with western favourites like mixed grills, chicken wieners, and fish and chips. 

Le Celtique Rawai specialises in traditional French, Italian and Thai dishes. Run by a convivial French-Thai couple, it's popular among expats and locals looking to enjoy authentic crepes and galettes (40 varieties available). Le Celtique Rawai's 15-label wine list offers enough choices to complement your meal, with selections from France and South America.

Promthep Cape Restaurant overlooks both Ya Nui and Nai Harn beaches, as well as Ao Sane Beach in Phuket. It serves decently-priced seafood like fresh lobster, fish, squid and prawns. While it's relatively close to the famous viewpoint, the restaurant is fairly quiet throughout the day. Visit in the early evening for beautiful sunset views – minus the crowds of Promthep Cape.