Food place in Phuket
The beach-road grills
Kata, Karon and the quieter west-coast beaches, Phuket
Open-fronted restaurants along the beach roads with a charcoal grill at the front and a fish display on ice — the practical dinner after a beach day, and much better away from Patong's main strip.
Area
Kata, Karon and the quieter west-coast beaches
Food type
Veg & non-veg
Price range
฿250–700
Opening hours
Late afternoon until late
About
What is The beach-road grills famous for?
Prices on the beach roads are set for visitors, so check the per-kilo price before the fish is weighed. A street back from the beach the same dinner costs noticeably less and is usually cooked by the same families.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at The beach-road grills
Veg & non-veg · ฿250–700
Grilled Andaman seafood
Charred and clean, against a sharp green seafood dipping sauce
Best at dinner, chosen from the ice at the front
Moo hong
Sweet, dark, star-anise and pepper, with pork fat gone soft
Best at dinner, with plain rice
Roti and southern breakfast
Flaky, buttery, sweet or dipped in a mild curry
Best at breakfast, savoury with curry; or late at night, sweet
Good to know
Is The beach-road grills good for families?
Yes — The beach-road grills is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. It is open late afternoon until late.
Make a morning of it
Photo spots near The beach-road grills
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Kata Noi
Best photo · Late afternoon, when the sun comes round to face the beach and the headlands go gold — Andaman beaches face west and the morning light is behind you
Best combo: Photos here, then grilled andaman seafood at The beach-road grills.
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Patong
Best photo · Sunset from the northern end of the sand, where the strip is out of frame and the bay is not — and after dark on Bangla Road, if neon and crowds are the picture you want
Best combo: Photos here, then grilled andaman seafood at The beach-road grills.
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Phang Nga Bay
Best photo · Early morning on the first boats out, when the water is glass, the karsts are in mist and the day-trip fleet has not arrived — by eleven James Bond Island is a queue
Best combo: Photos here, then grilled andaman seafood at The beach-road grills.
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Why The beach-road grills
Open-fronted restaurants along the beach roads with a charcoal grill at the front and a fish display on ice — the practical dinner after a beach day, and much better away from Patong's main strip. The menu runs both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. This is a mid-range table, with most orders landing around ฿250–700.
🍲 The food
The fish side of the menu runs on the local catch - asking what came in that morning beats choosing from the printed list.
🕒 When to come
The short version of the hours: Late afternoon until late.
🧭 Finding it
The beach-road grills is in Kata, Karon and the quieter west-coast beaches, Phuket - Phuket Province. It is a stop you plan around, not a destination you stumble on.
✅ The short version
It works for groups with children in tow.
Questions
The beach-road grills — FAQ
What is The beach-road grills famous for?
Open-fronted restaurants along the beach roads with a charcoal grill at the front and a fish display on ice — the practical dinner after a beach day, and much better away from Patong's main strip.
What are the must-try dishes at The beach-road grills?
Don't miss Grilled Andaman seafood, Moo hong and Roti and southern breakfast.
Is The beach-road grills good for families?
Yes — The beach-road grills is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
What are The beach-road grills's opening hours?
The beach-road grills is open late afternoon until late.
Where is The beach-road grills located?
The beach-road grills is in Kata, Karon and the quieter west-coast beaches, Phuket.