Food place in Phuket
The seafood row at Rawai
Rawai beachfront, in the south, Phuket
A line of open-sided restaurants along the Rawai seafront where you buy the fish by weight from the market stalls at one end and carry it to a kitchen at the other, which cooks it for a small fee.
Area
Rawai beachfront, in the south
Food type
Non-veg
Price range
฿400–1,200 a head
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner; the market end is at its best in the late afternoon
About
What is The seafood row at Rawai famous for?
Buy at the market, pay the restaurant to cook it — that is the system and it is much cheaper than ordering from a menu. Agree the weight and the price at the stall before it is cooked, and ask for it grilled plainly with the sauce on the side.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at The seafood row at Rawai
Non-veg · ฿400–1,200 a head
Gaeng tai pla
Fiercely hot, salty and pungent — the strongest-flavoured curry in Thailand
Best at lunch, with rice, and cautiously
Grilled Andaman seafood
Charred and clean, against a sharp green seafood dipping sauce
Best at dinner, chosen from the ice at the front
Good to know
Is The seafood row at Rawai good for families?
Yes — The seafood row at Rawai is family friendly and serves non-vegetarian food. It is open for lunch and dinner; the market end is at its best in the late afternoon.
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Photo spots near The seafood row at Rawai
Shoot nearby, then eat at The seafood row at Rawai.
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 gaeng tai pla at The seafood row at Rawai.
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Promthep Cape
Best photo · The half hour before and after sunset — and stay for the twenty minutes after the sun has gone, when the sky does the thing everybody has already left for the car park to avoid
Best combo: Photos here, then gaeng tai pla at The seafood row at Rawai.
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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 gaeng tai pla at The seafood row at Rawai.
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The seafood row at Rawai, in one look
A line of open-sided restaurants along the Rawai seafront where you buy the fish by weight from the market stalls at one end and carry it to a kitchen at the other, which cooks it for a small fee. Meat and fish lead the menu. This is a mid-range table, with most orders landing around ฿400–1,200 a head.
🍲 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.
🕐 Hours and timing
The short version of the hours: Lunch and dinner; the market end is at its best in the late afternoon.
📍 Where it is
Find it in Rawai beachfront, in the south, Phuket (Phuket Province).
💡 Good to know
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
The seafood row at Rawai — FAQ
What is The seafood row at Rawai famous for?
A line of open-sided restaurants along the Rawai seafront where you buy the fish by weight from the market stalls at one end and carry it to a kitchen at the other, which cooks it for a small fee.
What are the must-try dishes at The seafood row at Rawai?
Don't miss Gaeng tai pla and Grilled Andaman seafood.
Is The seafood row at Rawai good for families?
Yes — The seafood row at Rawai is family friendly and serves non-vegetarian food.
What are The seafood row at Rawai's opening hours?
The seafood row at Rawai is open for lunch and dinner; the market end is at its best in the late afternoon.
Where is The seafood row at Rawai located?
The seafood row at Rawai is in Rawai beachfront, in the south, Phuket.