Phuket: Fine Dining

Phuket's first Michelin-starred restaurant, PRU, serves a community-to-fork menu featuring seasonal local ingredients. Chef Jimmy Ophorst leads the kitchen at Trisara resort, sourcing produce from the on-site Pru Jampa farm. Dishes highlight Thai plants, seafood and fermented foods, blending tradition and innovation. The solar-powered dining room with open kitchen offers ocean views, making PRU a culinary highlight.

Recommended by our local expert Tom. He says, "PRU is Phuket's outstanding Michelin starred fine dining experience presents Thai cuisine at its most eclectic".

L'Arome by the Sea offers French fine dining on a cliff above Kalim Bay, Patong. Chef Maksym Chukanov's coastal-inspired tasting menus combine French techniques with local seafood, reflecting seasonal rhythms. Opened by a renowned restaurant group, it has Michelin Guide recognition. Sunset deck views and elegant service make it a popular spot for romantic dinners and special occasions.

Acqua is a well-regarded Italian restaurant in Patong led by Chef Alessandro Frau. Known for Sardinian-inspired cuisine, its Michelin Guide–recognized menu features handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas and dishes like sea urchin tortelli and Sicilian red prawns. The modern interior and extensive wine list reflect its focus on quality ingredients. Acqua's attention to hospitality has earned it praise among Phuket's dining guides.

Black Ginger (The Slate, Nai Yang) is a Thai fine-dining restaurant set in a traditional Phuket-style wooden house over a lagoon. Executive Chef Anongrat 'Piak' Meklai highlights southern Thai classics and local island flavors. Signature dishes include som tam, tom yum and phanaeng curry, prepared with regional ingredients. Its intimate wooden setting and authentic flavors make it a Phuket dining landmark.

Housed in a restored Sino-Portuguese mansion in Phuket Town, Blue Elephant is a renowned Thai fine-dining restaurant. Its menu, crafted by Blue Elephant founder Chef Nooror, blends royal Thai and southern Phuket recipes. Signature dishes include tamarind-glazed foie gras and Phuket crab curry. The heritage decor and its cooking school have earned Blue Elephant worldwide renown for blending tradition with innovation.

Tambu is a Michelin-featured Indian fine-dining restaurant in Patong, known for its signature 7-course tasting menu. Iron Chef Thailand Saurabh Sachdeva blends Mughal-era flavors with modern techniques. The rooftop 'tented palace' décor overlooks the sea, enhancing the experience. Signature dishes like butter garlic slipper lobster and truffle dal makhani showcase its premium ingredients and creative approach.