10 Best Restaurants for Families in Phuket
Where to Take Your Kids for Dinner in Phuket
Phuket is, overall, a very family-friendly destination, with most restaurants welcoming travelers with children. There are dining spots that are slightly better suited to the needs of kids than others, both in terms of practical provisions such as highchairs and play areas, as well as considerations like the atmosphere and cost.
Phuket’s restaurant scene is certainly not lacking in high-quality dining experiences, with great local and international dishes available. Our list below details the best restaurants for families in Phuket, offering cuisine that’s suitable for just about everyone, even picky eaters.
1. Restaurants at Jungceylon Mall
Great selection of eateries at a Patong Beach mall
Good for: Families, Food, Shoppers
One of the largest shopping malls in Phuket, Jungceylon has an extensive array of dining options. They range from fast food to fine dining, Irish pubs to Italian ristorantes, Japanese to German, and pretty much everything in between. Even the fussiest of little diners will find something to their taste.
The shopping mall has many family-friendly facilities, including play areas, a movie theater, and a nautical-themed musical fountain where the little ones can work up their appetite. Browse the quirky shops at the mall for unique souvenirs or affordable travel essentials.
Location: 181 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Open: Daily from 11 am to 10 pm
Restaurants at Jungceylon Mall
2. Kamala beachfront restaurants
Budget-friendly meals at Kamala Beach
Good for: Budget, Families, Food
Kamala Beach is one of the few places in Phuket where you can find cheap and cheerful restaurants right by the sand. They are located exceptionally conveniently on the beach and offer you the opportunity to fill your bellies with affordable international and Thai dishes with your toes buried in the sand.
You’ll find familiar comfort foods and favorites from burgers and fries to sandwiches, pizzas, and pastas on their menus. Or you can try Thai delicacies while taking in the lovely ocean vistas.
Kamala beachfront restaurants
3. Kan Eang Restaurant
Tasty seafood and stellar views in Chalong
Good for: Families, Food, Photo
Kan Eang Restaurant is a long-established restaurant in Phuket that specializes in seafood and Thai delicacies. Located on the shores of Chalong Bay, next to the jetty, you can enjoy indoor and outdoor dining areas with great views of the marina.
For a large restaurant that’s often packed throughout the day, Kan Eang Restaurant’s atmosphere remains somewhat laidback and relaxed. Arrive early for the best seats by the water and don’t forget to snap some family vacation photos against the stunning backdrop.
Location: 44 1 Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83130, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 11 pm
Kan Eang Restaurant
4. Dino Park Mini Golf & Restaurant
Putts and burgers by Kata Beach
Good for: Families, Food, Photo
Dino Park Mini Golf & Restaurant is an excellent and family-friendly prehistoric-themed restaurant. The decor is unique, with walls, chairs, tables and floors fashioned out of chunky concrete ‘rocks’. The restaurant’s waitstaff even dress like characters from The Flintstones.
Due to Dino Park Mini Golf’s open layout, it’s best to go there when the weather is dry and sunny. Enjoy a round of mini golf at the 18-hole course, which has different dinosaurs at each hole and challenging parts, but is still doable for young players. Read more
Location: 47 Karon Rd, Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Dino Park Mini Golf & Restaurant
5. Natural Restaurant
A quirky eatery in Phuket Town
Good for: Families, Food, Unusual
Natural Restaurant (also known as Tamachart Phuket) is one of most unusual, out-of-the-ordinary eateries in Phuket Town. It’s a very popular spot for expats and locals, as well as a welcome oddity for travelers.
The restaurant is filled to the rafters with old valve radios, sculpted masks, seashell lamps, hanging plants, fish tanks made out of TVs and computer monitors, dolls, and a fully-working electric train set. Natural Restaurant serves excellent Thai dishes, so try their blue crab papaya salad, tiger prawns with garlic sauce, and spicy-sour curries.
Location: 3/10 Sakhu, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10.30 am to 11 pm
Phone: +66 (0)76 606 614
Natural Restaurant
6. Kopitiam by Wilai
Authentic Thai delicacies in Phuket Town
Good for: Budget, Families, Food
A meal at Kopitiam by Wilai in Phuket Town is like a journey into the past. The cuisine is noted for its great tastes, especially the fried chicken with basil leaves. This well-established restaurant is quite affordable and boasts and extensive menu.
If you want to give your kids the true taste of Thai cuisine, Kopitiam by Wilai is probably one of the best places in Phuket to do so. Arrive early to secure the best seats and not having to wait to be seated.
Location: 18 Thalang Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Monday–Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm (closed on Sundays)
Phone: +66 (0)81 895 4278
Kopitiam by Wilai
7. EAT. Burgers & Beers
Tasty comfort food at Karon Beach
Good for: Budget, Families, Food
EAT. Burgers & Beers is a family-oriented restaurant by Karon’s main road. It specializes in western dishes, such as steak and lobster, classic burgers, and surf-and-turf. It makes for a pleasant (and not excessively expensive) break from Thai food in Phuket.
A must-try is the Black Angus beef burger, which comes with salad, tomato, dill cucumber, and red onion. Or go for the double smash burgers, spicy TexMex, tasty kebabs, Swedish meatballs, or the popular homemade lasagna. Stop by for a quick lunch or sit down for a relaxed dinner and leave happy with a full stomach.
Location: 250 1 Patak Rd, Karon Mueang Phuket District, Karon, Phuket, 83100, Thailand
Open: Tuesday–Sunday from 1 pm to 10 pm (closed on Mondays)
Phone: +66 (0)82 337 1445
EAT. Burgers & Beers
8. The Cove Phuket
A boutique hotel restaurant at Ao Yon Beach
Good for: Families, Food, Photo
The Cove Phuket is a laidback beachfront restaurant and boutique hotel located right by the sand of Ao Yon Beach. Managed by a friendly and well-traveled couple, it has an extensive selection of European dishes, an impressive drinks menu, and superb sunset views.
You can find a little artificial beach within its premise, while the real thing is just a few steps away from the restaurant. If you’d like to stay overnight, book one of the The Cove Phuket’s cozy bungalows and enjoy an easy access to the beach.
Location: 8, 1, Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Phone: +66 (0)62 242 3442
The Cove Phuket
9. The Green Man Pub
Pub grub in Chalong
Good for: Families, Food, Nightlife
The Green Man Pub is a local favorite, especially for a Sunday brunch in Phuket. Known as the only ‘Tudor’ English pub on the island (even though it’s mostly Irish-themed inside), you can enjoy good old-style British comfort food such as fish and chips, steak and mushroom pie, lamb shank, and all-day English breakfast.
The Green Man Pub often hosts private parties, including weddings and birthday celebrations. It also has a playground out in its beautiful gardens. Check online for events such as dance nights, pub quizzes, and more.
Location: 82, 15 Patak Rd, Rawai, Muang, Phuket 83130, Thailand
Open: Daily from noon to midnight
Phone: +66 (0)87 274 3030
The Green Man Pub
10. B Cat Café
Feasting with feline friends in Phuket Town
Good for: Families, Food, Unusual
B Cat Café is home to several rare breed cats such as Persian and Siamese. Families and cat lovers can cuddle and play with these friendly cats. Hot and cold drinks, pastries, and sandwiches are available, and the interior features a cute cat-themed décor. You can even have your cappuccino or latte served with a cat-shaped milk foam on top.
You’ll find this cozy café on the Thep Krasattri Road where you can discover several kid-friendly eateries. Don’t miss the Sunday Walking Market near the Thalang Road intersection.
Location: 33 34 Thep Krasattri Rd, Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Saturday–Sunday from 11 am to 8.30 pm, Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Friday from 11 am to 7.30pm (closed on Wednesdays)
Phone: +66 (0)89 471 7776
B Cat Café
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