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

Karon Beach

Eating options along Karon Beach itself are mostly limited to places attached to resorts, and the prices can get a little out of control. A notable exception worth seeking out is the Old Siam Restaurant located at the Thavorn Palm Beach Resort, just off central Karon Beach, which serves authentic Thai food at quite reasonable prices, with a fine atmosphere and stunning views. Another option by the beach is Wildfire, which offers a laid-back dining experience to thumping reggae beats. It's a little pricey, and the coffee is an outrageous 100B per cup, but there's a good all-you-can-eat Brazilian grill buffet for 750B a head.

Moving away from the beach, you can get juicy steaks at the Buffalo Steak House, as well as burgers, pasta and Scandanavian favourites. To the north, off the beach near the roundabout, there's another cluster of eateries in and among the bars -- this is where you'll also find The Magic Bar, where the waitresses perform magic tricks for the clientele.

The central part of Karon is home to several reggae bars, just near Bazoom's Guest House, and an Irish Bar, O'Toole's, featuring a huge big screen TV for watching the game.

Listings
Old Siam, Thavorn Palm Beach Resort. T: (076) 396 090. Daily: 18:00-22:30.
Wildfire, 509 Patak Rd, Karon Beach. T: (076) 396 139, F: (076) 396 122.
Buffalo Steak House, 224/2-3 Karon Rd, Karon Beach. T: (076) 396 824.