Patong eating · Night markets
Where to Eat in Patong Beach: 10 Restaurants & 2 Night Markets
Patong eating runs from 60 THB pad krapow at Banzaan Market to $90 sunset-tasting at La Gritta. Here are 10 restaurants across every price tier, both night markets explained, and how to eat well + safe without falling into the tourist-trap routes.
Quick comparison: 10 Patong restaurants
Every price tier, every cuisine — from street food to fine dining.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Price | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patong Seafood Restaurant | Seafood · Thai | $15–35 pp | Beach Road | Fresh fish on the beach |
| No.6 Restaurant Phuket | Thai · cult-favorite | $5–10 pp | Rat-U-Thit Rd | Best pad krapow in Patong |
| Savoey Seafood Co. | Seafood upscale | $25–60 pp | Patong Beach | Upscale seafood with service |
| La Gritta | Italian · fine dining | $60–100 pp | Amari Phuket | Sunset Italian on the beach |
| Mom Tri's Kitchen | Thai-French fusion | $50–90 pp | Patong neighbour (Kalim) | Tasting menu |
| White Box | Modern Thai | $40–70 pp | Kalim Bay | Architectural restaurant + view |
| Pum Restaurant & Cooking School | Thai (cooking class) | $8–18 pp · class $50 | Soi Permpong 2 | Eat + learn to cook |
| The Kitchen by Eve | Thai · breakfast | $5–12 pp | Soi Sai Nam Yen | Best breakfast in Patong |
| Joe's Downstairs | Steakhouse · Western | $25–55 pp | Kalim Bay | Reliable steakhouse |
| Aromas of India | Indian · halal | $10–25 pp | Rat-U-Thit Rd | Halal pick in Patong |
Each restaurant — what makes it stand out
Patong Seafood Restaurant
Seafood · Thai · $15–35 pp · Beach Road
Pick fish off the ice, charcoal-grilled. Always confirm price per kg before choosing.
No.6 Restaurant Phuket
Thai · cult-favorite · $5–10 pp · Rat-U-Thit Rd
Local staff, plastic-chair-and-table simple, menu in 4 languages. Not for Instagram, very much for flavor.
Savoey Seafood Co.
Seafood upscale · $25–60 pp · Patong Beach
30-year-old Bangkok chain branch. Book ahead for window seats.
La Gritta
Italian · fine dining · $60–100 pp · Amari Phuket
Next to Amari at the south end of Patong. House-made pasta, 200+ wine list, booked sunset tables ($90 pp).
Mom Tri's Kitchen
Thai-French fusion · $50–90 pp · Patong neighbour (Kalim)
Owner Mom Tri Devakul, ex-architect. 7-course tasting $80 pp, also à la carte.
White Box
Modern Thai · $40–70 pp · Kalim Bay
White glass cube over the bay. Elegant Thai with Western plating, decent wine list.
Pum Restaurant & Cooking School
Thai (cooking class) · $8–18 pp · class $50 · Soi Permpong 2
4-hour cooking class with market tour, 12 max. Book 2 days ahead.
The Kitchen by Eve
Thai · breakfast · $5–12 pp · Soi Sai Nam Yen
Open-air kitchen, Eve serves herself. Classic order: khao tom (rice soup) and Thai omelet.
Joe's Downstairs
Steakhouse · Western · $25–55 pp · Kalim Bay
Australian ribeye and NZ lamb. Punchy sauces and a tight single-malt list.
Aromas of India
Indian · halal · $10–25 pp · Rat-U-Thit Rd
Tandoor kitchen, vegetarian-friendly, 3-course for $18. Also delivery via Foodpanda.
The two night markets
Banzaan Fresh Market
Behind Jungceylon Mall · 09:00–22:00 · Busy 18:00–21:00
Banzaan is Patong's main market: upper floor = hot food, lower = fresh fish, fruit, spices. Upper floor 70+ stalls (60 THB pad krapow, 80 THB pad thai, 250 THB whole grilled fish). English menu and 4 languages. Seafood on second floor: pick fish, they grill next to the stall — confirm price per kg upfront.
Loma Park Night Market
Next to Promthep, south Patong · 18:00–23:00
More local than Banzaan, mostly Thai diners. 30+ stalls with simple seating on the lawn. Highlights: papaya salad (60 THB), sticky rice with mango (40 THB), grilled chicken (80 THB), boba milk tea (50 THB). No English menu, just point. Skip for seafood — go to Banzaan for that.
Food tours and cooking classes
For first-timers who don't want to gamble: a 4-hour Patong food tour ($45–55 pp) walks you through 8–10 dishes across Banzaan, Rat-U-Thit and Soi Bangla with an English-speaking guide. For learning to cook: Pum Restaurant ($50, 4 hours, market tour + 4 dishes) or VJ Cooking Class ($45).
Patong eating tips
- →Beach Road = tourist prices. Same dish is 30–50% cheaper on Rat-U-Thit, one street back from the beach.
- →Confirm spice level: "phet noi" = mild, "phet" = medium, "phet phet" = fiery. Tourist versions are often pre-toned-down.
- →Drink markup: beer in restaurants 80–150 THB; in 7-Eleven 50 THB. Order water (free at most stalls) and grab beer at the shop.
- →Book fine dining ahead: La Gritta sunset tables sell out 1 week ahead. Mom Tri's tasting menu wants 2 days notice.
- →Foodpanda and Grab Food work — Patong delivery usually 30 min, 30–60 THB fee.
- →Hotel "island BBQ" nights: $30–50 buffet, often with live music, fine once. But real fish is cheaper and fresher at Banzaan or Patong Seafood.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best street food in Patong?
Three options: (1) Banzaan Fresh Market (behind Jungceylon Mall) — daytime + dinner, 60–80 THB pad krapow, 250 THB whole grilled fish, busiest 18:00–21:00. (2) Loma Park Night Market (next to Promthep, evenings only) — smaller, more authentic, less English. (3) Rat-U-Thit Road stalls (after sunset) — 60 THB pad thai, 80 THB pad krapow, eaten on plastic stools.
Is the food safe to eat in Patong?
Yes, with three rules: (1) Pick stalls with locals queuing — high turnover means fresh ingredients. (2) Avoid pre-cooked food sitting at room temperature for hours, especially seafood and dairy. (3) Bottled water only, never tap; ice in restaurants is industrial and safe, but skip ice from street carts that look ramshackle. Stick to those rules and you'll be fine for any Patong stall.
How much do meals cost in Patong?
Street food: 60–120 THB pp ($2–4). Mid-range Thai restaurants (Kitchen by Eve, No.6, Aromas): $5–18 pp. Western chains and upscale Thai (Savoey, Patong Seafood): $25–55 pp. Fine dining (La Gritta, Mom Tri's, White Box): $50–100 pp. Drinks add 50–80% to mid-range bills (50 THB beer to 200 THB wine glass).
Banzaan vs Loma night market — which is better?
Banzaan (behind Jungceylon Mall) is bigger, more touristy, English menus, 70+ stalls, runs 09:00–22:00 — best for first-timers, lunch + dinner. Loma Park (next to Promthep, south end of Patong) is smaller, mostly locals, 18:00–23:00 — better street-food prices but less seafood. Go to Banzaan once for the variety, Loma for cheap weeknight dinners.
Best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Patong?
Aromas of India (Rat-U-Thit) has the deepest vegetarian menu — 30+ veg dishes. Sea Hag (Soi Sea Dragon) is vegan-only, plant-based Thai classics, 250–400 THB mains. Pum Restaurant teaches vegetarian Thai cooking on request. For breakfast: Kitchen by Eve does vegetarian Thai omelet and fruit plates. Most regular Thai restaurants will adjust dishes — say 'jay' (vegetarian) or 'mai sai nuea' (no meat).
Where to find late-night food in Patong (after 23:00)?
Bangla Road late-night noodle stalls (Soi Sea Dragon end) run until 04:00 — 80 THB tom yum, 100 THB pad see ew. McDonald's at Jungceylon (24h) and 7-Eleven hot food (24h). Most sit-down restaurants close by midnight. For drunk-food after 02:00: Soi Sea Dragon noodles or 7-Eleven sandwiches.
Can I do a food tour in Patong?
Yes — Klook and GetYourGuide both run 4-hour Patong street food tours ($45–55 pp). You taste 8–10 dishes across Banzaan, Rat-U-Thit and Soi Bangla, with English-speaking guide. Worth it for first-timers who want to learn what to order. For cooking classes (3–4 hours, market tour + 4 dishes + meal): Pum Restaurant ($50) or VJ Cooking Class ($45).