Region: Southern Thailand> Province: Phuket> Location: Kamala Beach

Kamala Beach

Kamala Beach doesn't have nearly as many eating options as the beaches to the south, but there are still plenty of places to go. The atmosphere here is more low-key and relaxed than elsewhere and the prices are more reasonable.

The first place on our list is Baan Mai Restaurant Bar & Spa, which you won't find by just walking around but is worth a visit. It's on the road leading to the Kamala Bay Garden Resort on the northern end of town. The restaurant caters to families staying at the resort, so you'll find lots of kid-friendly food here, as well as French and Thai cuisine. You can also swim in the pool and use the saunas all day for 60B. Other spa services are available at an extra charge.

If you're staying on the beach, venture a block inland to Surin Rd where you'll find Nang's Friendly Restaurant, serving Thai and Western food, and the Kamala Bakery, with its expensive croissants and cheap steak dinners. A few places in the area advertise Sunday Roast Dinners as well.

For hoity-toity dining and great views, the only real choice used to be The Balcony, but there's a new kid in town, Rockfish, with an elegant atmosphere and stratospheric prices: Mains 600 to 1,600B.

You'll also find some reasonably-priced seafood places dotted along the beach.

Baan Mai Restaurant Bar & Spa
110/16 Moo 3 Soi 12, Kamala Beach
T: (01) 693 1467

Nang's Friendly Restaurant
Surin Rd, Kamala Beach
T: (04) 745 2344

Kamala Bakery
73/59 Surin Rod, Kamala Beach
T: (076) 385 865

The Balcony Bar & Restaurant
Kamala Beach Estate, Kamala Beach
T: (076) 279 756

The Rockfish
33/6 Kamala Beach Rd, Kamala Beach
http://www.rockfishrestaurant.com