Top Restaurants in Rawai
Where to Eat in Rawai: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Rawai is an off-the-beaten-path area of Phuket that attracts devotees of Muay Thai martial arts. Training centers here teach all levels, from absolute beginner to world champion. On the opposite end of the vacation spectrum, there’s the Phuket Seashell Museum, an immense collection of delicate specimens from around the world. A visit to the Sea Gypsy Village on the eastern end of Rawai Beach is a transformative experience.
Things to do in Rawai
1. Sala Mexicali
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Fresh-Mex, Barbeque, Cajun and lots of Vegan. We our famous for our Tacos, Fajitas, Quesadillas, Burritos, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Buffalo Wings, Potato Skins, Chile Con Carne, Cheeseburgers and our various California style Salads. All of our dishes are made fresh from scratch with the finest natural ingredients, farmed and bought from local markets. We are adamantly anti-GMO, anti-Monstanto, ant-MSG, anti-microwaving plastics, anti-Iodine enriched salt, anti-sugar and anti-palm oil. We are passionate about great healthy food and seeing to it you have a pleasant and satisfactory dining experience. Thank you very much for considering Sala Mexicali.
Reviewed By amk2f - Moscow, Russia
Nice Mexican restaurant in Rawai for those a little bit tired of Thai food. The owner of the place is from California, so he knows how Mexican food should taste. Enchiladas are absolutely delicious. Very comfortable Terrace, great atmosphere and truly excellent service.
2. A Spoonful of Sugar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 338 reviews
If you love coffee, smoothies, freshly squeezed juices, pancakes, sandwiches and healthy snacks, this is the place to go! We bake our own cakes - a must try!
Reviewed By ThomasHettich - Adliswil, Switzerland
Over the last years, I’ve been here several times and never left a review. Most recently I have come here for two different purposes: one deserves a 5-star rating, the other is a 1-star experience. Let’s start with the better:
Breakfast with family *****
We order pancakes and omelette, coffee. All food and drinks are good. The service is attentive and prompt. We often sit and eat and talk for 1 hour or more and enjoy the chill atmosphere on the veranda. (And it’s a definite plus, that they have some optionals such as almond milk for my latte, sweetener, whole-meal bread.)
Working on my own *
I’ve come here twice most recently and both times my visit was cut short by the same elderly man making rude statements about tourists in general (starting with a loud “I hate tourists” for everyone to hear - and everyone here but the employees either are or at least started out as tourists) and another time a specific (equally loud) statement to some kids/their parents “This is not a toilet, this is a coffee shop”. Btw, the children were doing nothing objectionable, just playing. Confronting him, he said he has been a regular for years. For me this behaviour is unacceptable, which is why I confronted him, and by doing nothing the employees are allowing him to continue his behaviour. Both times were around lunch, thus I will only come in the morning with the family to avoid his vitriol.
Dear staff, you loose more by guests not returning, than having a paying regular scaring off customers.
3. Rossovivo Ristorante Italiano E Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 220 reviews
Authentic Italian cuisine and Pizzeria at reasonable prices, in beautiful surroundings, indoor with air conditioning and open outdoor with sofas and tables. Mario Rossi is the owner/chef. "Original authentic Italian food à la carte; appetizer, homemade pastas, main course (fresh seafood, Thai and imported meat), wood-fired oven pizzas and fresh homemade desserts. Also special menus/chef recommends by Mario, high quality imported ingredients (Pâté, Deer, Bottarga, Veal liver)".
Reviewed By TheNayzer - Phuket, Thailand
The thing I like most about Rossovivo is its homemade pasta. We ordered fresh pasta with truffle sauce. It was delicious!! I loved every bit of it. Tenderloin Steak with pepper was tender and juicy at the same time. Parma ham pizza was just ok. It is a lovely Italian restaurant run by a family. Parking is available.
4. Maggie & Mario's Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 280 reviews
Reviewed By A und P - Singapore, Singapore
We visited M&M during the Christmas holiday season. Thete was a queue outside when we arrived. We were able to order quickly afyer Seating. We got Pizzas and drinks. Both Pizzas came quicjly and were very tasty! At all times, the waitresses took good care for us even though the place was totally packed.
For sure, we will go again.
5. The Family Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
The Family CHALONG/RAWAI Mediterranean/Middle Eastern Restaurant Open Thurs-Tues 12:00-22:00500m from Chalong Circle next to Tesco Lotus“Open for more than 10 years serving Mediterranean & Middle Eastern food.Specialties: humous, pita, falafel & kebabs plus Thai and western food. Extensive menu, large portions & fair prices. Alcoholic or soft drinks & shakes. Very clean and comfortable with aircon and friendly, English speaking staff. Rare DVD's of 70’s & Blues music. You have to see the “Hall of Fame & Shame!”Food: eat in or take away.B100 Shawarma with PitaGrilled chicken, salad, homous in pitaB450 Mediterranean Plate (for two persons)4 Fallafel balls, homous, tahina, vegetable salad, eggplantsalad, matbooha, shawarma, french fries, malooh, assley,hard egg & pitaB450 Vegetarian Plate (for two persons)6 Falafel balls, homous, tahina, vegetable salad, eggplantsalad, taboule, tsaziki, fried eggplant, matbooha x3 pitaB280 Couscous SemolinaServed with chicken & soupB280 Kebab PlateServed with salad, french fries, tahina & pitaB280 Stuffed VegetablesStuffed vegetables filled with beef, rice & pita
Reviewed By islandboymateo
Came for lunch, probably should’ve not ordered mediterranean. Fish was great, light crispy fresh. Falafel balls were a bit over fried, eggplant dip was great and szasiki was watery, pita bread was good. Kabobs were a bit over spiced. Fries were good. Staff was nice, location easy to find. Atmosphere was enjoyable, menu was extensive. If you have a craving for american, German, Italian, mediterranean food theyll have it. Price was a bit more then what expected. Over 100++ items in the menu. overall I would come back to try more seafood.
6. The Islander
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
Renovated and new management in august 2013, a friendly bar and restaurant open daily serving western food with many specials added to an already varied menu..the bar has a big screen and 5 further televisions to show premiership football rugby formula 1 and any sport you choose to view...a warm welcome awaits
Reviewed By Jez C
I have visited the Islander on many occasions and was back there again at the weekend with a group of friends for Sunday lunch and I have to say that the place just goes from strength to strength. The food was superb quality with very...MoreThank you Jez, always nice to see you, we appreciate your kind words.
7. Moo Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By Bea92606
Everything is almost the same since my last visit in 2015 besides nearly all the tables are occupied when I arrived. The waiting time for your order might still be longer than expected but it's worth every minute. Their staff doesn't speak English that well, and they just added a google translate version of Chinese menu. they open from 6AM to 11PM. Everything taste fantastic, squid fried rice, fried morning glory, tom yum seafood soup(must try that piece of tomato in the soup. your taste buds will explode). Do not expect the best quality of ingredient(such as seafood), you get what you paid. I came here twice during my 2day stay in Rawai. I will come back again!
8. Cashew Nuts Food
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By SimpsonsCapeTown - Cape Town
Went for dinner and was enthusiastically greeted on arrival.This is in sharp contrast to many restaurants in rawai who only seem to relate to Russian patrons.The restaurant was extremely busy so our food took awhile.The portions are generous and tasty.....we ordered Thai curries.The bathroom is not clean as to western standards which was a disappointment.I glanced into the kitchen and this also was not a neat and tidy kitchen as per western standards,regardless,none of our party of four which include kids had any tummy troubles. Based on the bathroom I would not eat here again.
9. The Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 269 reviews
The Tavern sportbar&restaurant is located in the centre of Kata tourist area inside a busy soi . Tourists and holiday makers are always made to feel at home in the relaxed and familary atmosphere!Serving thai and European food,cocktails,wine and icecold beer! Open since 1 april 2005 The Tavern has been entertaining guests in Kata successfully for many years.5 TV screens,showing all NRL,AFL,SUPER RUGBY EPL AND F1 also a free pooltable and other games.
Reviewed By Market22mi - Maple City, Michigan
Located down a quiet street off the main drag! Consistently open later than most bars/restaurants around. Food was prepared fresh to order everytime, waiting a few extra minutes was worth it. We ate here a couple times during our stay. Food was excellent everytime! Awesome spring rolls, great selection of craft beers, liquor and ciders, and quite possibly THE BEST Tom yum we had on the island! Also, every possible Television channel you could need if you’re looking for any sports broadcast from back home; anywhere!
John was an amazing host. He runs the front while his Mrs takes care of the back. Together they made the perfect team! Personally, John thank you for all tips both for Kata Beach area as well as tips for our stay back in Bangkok. You nailed them all! Best of luck to both of you, and until we see you again, Cheers!
A must stop if you’re in the area!
10. Da Puccio Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
Welcome to the "Da Puccio Italian Restaurant and Thay", located at the south of the peninsula of Phuket in Rawai Beach, offers the best imaginable cuisine and Italian chef Thailandese.You can try all the dishes on the menu' or Special of the day and will succeed to satisfy even discerning palate.Visit us at 300 m from the seafood Gypsi market, in the street in the big door Templar visible in front of the Laguna Nightlife Complex.
Reviewed By Joachim M - Bulgaria
We just pass the place with motorbikes and saw this restaurant, we decide to give a try...we surprised how good was everything ! We also have own restaurants and we know what’s good food mean ! Everything we order was perfect prepared and presented with excellent original Italian products ! The staff is English speaking , which is not easy to find around Rawai ! Clean and quiet, Strongly recommend it for all lovers of Italian cuisine. We definitely come back again and we wish you more hungry customers like us
