The Boathouse Restaurant

The Boathouse Restaurant sits right on Kata Beach—step off the terrace and you’re in the sand. Come for golden-hour views over the Andaman and a menu that treats local seafood with respect: grilled Phuket lobster, whole Andaman snapper, crab fried rice, plus polished Thai and Western plates. Expect mains from around 400–1,200 THB; cocktails hover 320–380 THB. It’s date-night central and a favorite for sunset-hunters; smart-casual, not stuffy. Book a rail-side table if you can, especially Friday–Sunday. Easy to find on the beachfront at The Boathouse in Kata; taxis drop at the entrance and you walk straight to the terrace. Service knows their wines, so ask for a pairing and linger as the beach lights come on.