5 Great Restaurants in Surin Beach

Located opposite Surin Plaza, Bocconcino serves authentic Italian cuisine such as pizza, pasta and ossobuco. Many expats often drop by in the morning for an espresso and croissant from the stylish Italian delicatessen, which also stocks a wide range of food items and canned goods. You can find cold cuts, sausages, cheeses and spices, as well as freshly baked focaccia, baguettes, buns, and pastries.

Oriental Spoon Grill & Bar at TwinPalms Phuket is an all-day dining venue serving Thai and western cuisine complemented by an extensive wine list. It's most popular for its Sunday brunch, which has fresh seafood, roast beef and chicken, imported cheeses, and a decadent chocolate fountain. Standouts from its ala carte menu include the tom yum goong, beef massaman curry, and charred salmon. Their martini bar serves excellent cocktails every day from 4pm until late.

The Sunday Brunch at Novotel Phuket Surin Beach Resort is one of the most affordable and family-friendly buffets in Phuket. Multiple food stations prepare international and Thai dishes right in front of you, including sushi, pizza, green curry, and tom yum goong. The restaurant is also designed with kids in mind, with a foam party to keep them entertained once they're done eating. The little ones can also enjoy the resort's 3 swimming pools and 2 water slides. Complimentary towels are provided for all guests.

Taste Bar & Grill Phuket serves fusion food using local and imported ingredients. You can find hearty plates such as Australian Black Angus steaks, along with tapas-style portions like blackened tuna, Maryland crab cakes, pork sliders, and seafood tacos. Happy hour on Fridays offers excellent drinks specials and free tapas from 6pm to 8pm.

Pad Thai Restaurant at Sabai Resort by MANATHAI Surin has an elegant Thai-style dining room with an excellent menu to match. Seafood is a must-try here, particularly the blue crab stir-fried with black pepper and grilled snapper with spicy chilli sauce. International dishes include schnitzel, lamb shank, tuna tartar and classic Caesar salad.