The restaurants in Phuket offer one of the most varied selections of food in the world. The chefs excel at their local Thai dishes and in Western food selections too. Whatever your taste in food, it is likely that you will find some restaurants in Phuket that satisfy it.

It is the local food that really will make your mouth water. There are so many street stalls and food halls that serve local food. Patong might not be the best place to search for these authentic local restaurants as it is filled with the more touristy end of the market. A trip into Phuket town will provide rich pickings. Part of the beauty is that there is food everywhere: you could dine at a street stall in the morning, eat at a food court in one of the malls in the afternoon and end up at a luxury resort in the evening. Restaurants in Phuket are truly an eclectic mix.

Dining out in style is definitely an option but it is wise to bear in mind that greater cost does not always equate to better quality food in restaurants in Phuket and you will be largely paying for the privilege of eating in an up-market restaurant, not for any improvement in food quality.