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Smile Bar

Restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Kathu


Address

97/85 ถนนหน้าหาดกมลา ซอยโรงพักกมลา Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand

Website

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Contact

+66 89 677 4851

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (3.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 12 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 12 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 12 pm
  • Monday: 11:30 am to 12 pm
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 12 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (17) great (15) staff (14) beach (12) Thai (11) restaurant (11) service (10) chicken (10) amazing (9) drinks (9)
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  • 5/5 I B. 1 year ago on Google
    Super big pizza and very good, we were chock when it came out, love it. Big plate of salad and food Thai food, Highly recommend. Restaurant look very nice with good music, they have saxophone play at 6 pm on Friday and Saturday night
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle B. 1 year ago on Google
    Hubby, myself and my son dined here. The food and drink was absolutely fantastic!!! I had a Mai Thai and pineapple fried rice! 😋. The staff are very friendly and go above and beyond to make sure your experience is amazing 👏. Had a lovely night with new friends. Thank you for your hospitality 😊 A short walk from the Intercontinental. Absolutely perfect.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bob N. 7 months ago on Google
    This is the best place ever. It doesn't matter if you're with a girlfriend, wife, or with your family. This place is absolutely amazing. Must book a table in advance and ask for 1 outside. Go for sunset dinner and live in a moment. You'll see why life is beautiful. After dinner you can enjoy a few drinks at the table or just move to the beach in front of you (also part of the restaurant) sit on giant bean bags and wait for a 9pm fire show. I'll be back, as Arnold would say in the movie.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tee 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place. I have been here three times and they never disappoint. The food is great and service is amazing. The staff are attentive and khun charly is an absolute star. Very welcoming with beach front views and sounds of the ocean. The price is very good and affordable as well. Highly recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex S. 1 year ago on Google
    Located at Kamala Beach along a beachfront stretch with plenty of F&B options located next to each other. The restaurant offers a wide variety of local and western dishes so you shouldn't have an issue finding something (or somethings) to feast on. There's plenty of indoor seating with a limited tables outside available as well. There's also bean bags/cushions placed on the beach where you can order drinks from the restaurant to enjoy the breeze and wind down the day. A fire show started at around 9.15pm when we visited. Worth sticking around for that and a spectacle to behold for both young and old. Definitely worth a visit. Tip: If you can take moderately spicy food then do not ask them to go easy on the chili cause otherwise it'll be very mild and does not provide you with the full flavour of the dish. Should it be too spicy then plenty of fresh coconuts available to cool down your pallet. Enjoy.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kongmin The B. 1 year ago on Google
    The resturant is next on the beach. It’s nice place to have drinks and food. The food here is a little more expensive but is big portion enough for 2 people. Thai Food is delicious ( I’m a Thai person) beer is perfect temperature. All staff are friendly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 upasana b. 6 months ago on Google
    An absolutely gorgeous place with the perfect views , located at Kamala beach . A must visit if you're in Phuket . The staff , the food , the ambience and the service - everything was par excellence! We were a big group of 16 . Staff, Mr.David & Ms.Cherry were undoubtedly one of best we've come across. Prompt , professional, friendly and so wonderful. We ordered local Thai food and Pasta for the kids . Everything was just so delicious. Would highly recommend this place and definitely going there again !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 K. C. 4 months ago on Google
    It was okay here. It's not a Thai restaurant, if you expect anything authentic. The chicken was alright, I am a big chicken lover but I definitely had better. The potatoes were horrible, didn't eat them, I'm German and used to tasty potatoes. The seafood stuff was good though. Still, for Thai food it was expensive. We actually did regret, that we didn't go to a different place, but we just didn't know we'd be kinda disappointed here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dallas H. 5 months ago on Google
    ONE OF A KIND! I’ve lived in Phuket off an on for several years now and have been all over the island. That said, Smile Bar is our spot! It is still the BEST restaurant for an unforgettable sunset dinner. The food is amazing, the service is unbeatable, prices are great, the view is incredible and if all that wasn’t enough, Charlie (the owner) will make sure you feel like family before the night is over. Btw Friday nights the fire shows are unreal! If you’re even considering it, just come. You will not regret it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Renut 1 year ago on Google
    Another great sunset bar with great ambience. They have a roast going on outside and the place has got a variety of western food, Thai food and BBQ seafood. They also boost a good variety of drinks including their own cocktails.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christopher G. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice location, "beachy" interior design, delicious food, good sunset spot and very friendly staff. Prices are fine, especially considering how huge the portions are. Downside was the Caipirinha which had too much lime in it but could be preference and the food is served when ready, not necessarily at the same time. Just small things in my opinion though. Will be back! :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Fab C. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped in late and had the barbeque chicken which was served with baked potato snd salad. A really nice change after Thai food for 2 weeks. Big portion, chicken delicious. 4* not 5* as the drinks menu is expensive ... 360 for a glass of wine. Lower your alcohol prices and you will be really popular.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Samuel De B. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious roasted chicken. Beautiful beach cabana vibe. Professional service. The roast pit is located in the front of the terrace. But the lovely sea breeze will make sure that by the time you get home your hair and clothes will smell like a charcoal bbq, even when you were sitting inside. They offer a free beer if you leave a review.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrian C. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food and great cocktails. Happy Hour drinks are great value and staff are super friendly. Salmon was cooked to perfection. The pineapple rice is a must try!

  • 5/5 lee B. 1 year ago on Google
    Smile bar is the absolute best restaurant on the sea front! The grilled chicken is amazing! Great food, slightly more than the other places but well worth it. Great staff, really friendly and great service! Also an extra bonus is their fire show is top class! We came here with our 1 year old and he was adored by everyone working here… good kids menu for all the parents!

  • 5/5 חזי בן �. 1 year ago on Google
    Great restaurant, we have been here twice, They have a great food and a big BBQ in front. This time I ate a fish, and my wife ate spaghetti, it was delicious. Great view and great atmosphere ☺️

  • 5/5 Jiayi T. 4 months ago on Google
    The first meal of our trip and it certainly didn’t disappoint! The thai dishes were definitely hits and while the pasta and calamari tasted good, the flavours could not beat the lemon steam fish and vegetables. Do yourself a favour and order the grilled chicken- you’ll crave more!

  • 5/5 Lisa F. 5 months ago on Google
    Stunning. We came here as a group of 6 for lunch. We all loved the flavours, the size of each dish were perfect. It's a definite must try when in the area. We will definitely be coming back

  • 5/5 Amy Y. 4 months ago on Google
    Great customer service and very attentive to our needs. The staff were great and the atmosphere was awesome. Half the restaurant is on the sand which gives it a beach vibe. Thoroughly enjoyed the chicken Pad see ewe and the calamari. I also found the Morning Glory delicious and tasty. I enjoyed the Thai Milk Tea with ice! Very refreshing and served on a wooden plate

  • 5/5 kate h. 4 months ago on Google
    Went here for lunch off the beach, super good service and cute atmosphere! Food was really good and amazing portion sizes, definitely get your moneys worth. Every drink we ordered was also great! Fast service too:) overall great spot!

  • 4/5 josefine a. 10 months ago on Google
    The atmosphere and staff are lovely, food is well-presented. I was happy with my veg massaman curry, and with the garlic pasta. However, It was quite expensive with more than 1700 Bhat for 3 people with only soft drinks and a single dish per person (nothing fancy)

  • 5/5 Tarun T. 10 months ago on Google
    Awesome food and location. Cheap drinks. Loved it. We'll definitely be back.

  • 2/5 o f. 10 months ago on Google
    So this restaurant offers all customers a free drink out of 3 different options for a 5 star review. Most of us sit there and say it's 5 star and great, etc... However, I had food poisoning for 18 hours after eating their bbq chicken and 1 potatoe. It looked good. When I opened the thigh part of the half chicken, I should have known to ask for it to be cooked more as I saw pink RED. This place isn't truly wat customers really experience they lie for a FREE DRINK. I've had lots of Mago smoothies, and theirs is cheaply maid lots of ice water down taste like fake mago like powder mix. I LOVE THIER SET UP IN THE RESTAURANT it's so cute. I love the decor inside it's giving (beach cozy bohemian romantic lol). Flies will land on ur plate outside beware.

  • 5/5 Jean-Marc L. 9 months ago on Google
    Delicious food, and big portions! Friendly staff and quick service too. On top of that, a great view onto the beach and sea... One to try!

  • 5/5 Neha P. 9 months ago on Google
    A perfect place to chill, eat, enjoy the beautiful Phuket atmosphere! Sandi and her colleagues looked after our table - they engaged with the kids and brought out the most delicious food and the best cocktails!! Absolutely loved it! Will come back for sure :)

  • 5/5 Zach N. 11 months ago on Google
    We had an amazing dinner for two at Smile Bar, the place is beautiful, situated right on Kamala Beach, and sends cool beach vibes all around, the floor is actually sand which is so fun and unique. Staff is excellent and very polite, service was quick and friendly. We had a White Snapper, Shrimp Cakes, Spring Rolls, Garlic Bread, French Fries and 2 drinks, all for 1,700 Baht, excellent value for money. The fish was super fresh and caught on the same day, and all other dishes were very well seasoned and delicious. Definitely recommended and excellent value for money. 🙏🏼

  • 4/5 Nina M. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is very good quality, there is typical Thai cuisine and bbq meat, great fish and sea food. The vibe is good, the cocktails are also good and the fruit salad with mango, sticky rice with mango is also very good. The staff brings sometimes wrong dishes, but with some clarifications all is good at the end. Good prices!

  • 5/5 lin y. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a very nice restaurant on Camara beach. The view is amazing! You can see the sunset here🌇All the staff were very friendly and surprisingly the food was amazing! And it's cheap! This restaurant made my trip even better! Recommended!!!

  • 4/5 tinmart86 1 year ago on Google
    Great for the bbq chicken. Great ambience and atmosphere. Lively, yet good for dinner. A solo saxophonist appeared and gave a performance which we loved. Definitely a bit pricier than some of the other nearby restaurants, but probably because they offer the entertainment and have lots of staff so you are never waiting. Other restaurants on the strip are.cheaoer, for wine especially, but don't have the same attention to detail. The staff did seem less smiley than other restaurants though,they were rude though, just less personal. I recommend it.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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