Restaurant in Phuket, Thailand
Cliff-side Thai that earns its OAD ranking.
Baan Rim Pa Patong is Patong's most credentialled Thai restaurant, holding Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Asia recognition since 2023 and reaching #300 in 2024. Chef Khun Wan's kitchen delivers classical Thai cooking — bold, well-structured, and far removed from resort-adjusted menus. Open daily noon to 11 pm; easy to book, with dinner on the cliff-side setting the better experience.
If you've been to Baan Rim Pa Patong before, the short answer is: yes, come back. The cliff-side setting and the kitchen's commitment to traditional Thai cooking remain intact, and the Opinionated About Dining recognition — rising from Recommended in 2023 to #300 in 2024 and holding at #361 in 2025 across all of Asia — tells you this is not a tourist trap coasting on a view. For first-timers, it's the most credentialled Thai restaurant in Patong, and the only one in the area with a documented track record at a regional level.
Baan Rim Pa sits on Prabaramee Road in Kalim, just north of central Patong, which means it draws a mix of resort guests, return visitors, and local diners who know the restaurant's history. Chef Khun Wan leads the kitchen, and the menu is grounded in classical Thai technique rather than the hybrid-tourist cooking common to the strip. For a first-timer, that matters: you are not being served a softened-down version of Thai cuisine here. Expect bold, well-structured flavours , the kind of heat, acidity, and aromatics that define the central and southern Thai canon, rather than dishes adjusted for international palates.
The service approach is worth understanding before you arrive. The room is formal enough to require some attentiveness from staff, and the OAD recognition implies a standard of service that goes beyond beachside casual. That said, with 1,914 Google reviews sitting at 4.2, the experience is consistent rather than flawless. If you are coming for a special occasion, the setting and the kitchen's pedigree make it the right call in Patong; just don't arrive expecting the precision of a Bangkok fine-dining room like Sorn in Bangkok or Samrub Samrub Thai in Bangkok. Baan Rim Pa earns its price point through setting, credibility, and flavour, not through the kind of choreographed service you'd expect at the leading of the OAD list.
The restaurant is open every day from noon to 11 pm, which gives you genuine flexibility. Lunch is quieter and easier to book , dinner fills faster, particularly on weekends and during peak Phuket season (November through April). Given the easy booking difficulty, walk-ins are possible, but if you are planning a special occasion dinner, reserve ahead. The address on Prabaramee Road is north of central Patong; taxis and ride-hailing apps reach it without difficulty, and the location away from the busiest strip streets makes arrival significantly easier than some central Patong venues.
No dress code is listed in the venue data, but the formal-leaning setting and service style suggest smart casual is the sensible choice. Avoid arriving in beach attire.
For the full picture of where to eat in Phuket, see our full Phuket restaurants guide. Other Thai options in Phuket include Blue Elephant, Chuan Chim, and Buabok. For a different category of cooking, Gorjan and Hong Khao Tom Pla are worth considering depending on what you're after.
If you want to understand Baan Rim Pa in the context of Thailand's broader Thai dining scene, the benchmarks are venues like Nahm in Bangkok, AKKEE in Pak Kret, and AKKEE Thai Delicacies and Tasting Counter in Nonthaburi. Baan Rim Pa is not at that level of technical ambition, but it is doing something meaningfully different from resort-hotel Thai food, and that gap matters when you're in Patong. For further exploration around Thailand, Aeeen in Chiang Mai and The Spa in Lamai Beach sit in a comparable register for regional Thai cooking done seriously.
If you're building a full trip around Phuket, our full Phuket hotels guide, our full Phuket bars guide, our full Phuket wineries guide, and our full Phuket experiences guide cover the broader picture. Also worth noting: Agave in Ubon Ratchathani is an interesting contrast if your Thailand itinerary goes beyond the coast.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Baan Rim Pa Patong | — | |
| PRU | ฿฿฿฿ | — |
| Blue Elephant | ฿฿฿ | — |
| Acqua | ฿฿฿฿ | — |
| Chuan Chim | ฿฿ | — |
| Go Benz | ฿ | — |
How Baan Rim Pa Patong stacks up against the competition.
Dress neatly but there is no strict formal requirement documented for this venue. Given its cliff-side setting in Kalim and its consistent recognition on the Opinionated About Dining Asia list, guests tend to dress in clean resort wear rather than beachwear. Avoid flip-flops and swimwear for dinner to read the room correctly.
Book at least a week ahead for dinner, longer if you want a window table or are visiting during peak season (November through April). Lunch is more accessible and the restaurant is open every day from noon, so a same-day lunch booking may work outside high season. Dinner fills faster, particularly on weekends.
The restaurant sits on Prabaramee Road in Kalim, just north of central Patong — not on the beach strip itself, so factor in travel time from southern Patong hotels. Under chef Khun Wan, the kitchen focuses on traditional Thai cooking, and the OAD Asia ranking (placed at #300 in 2024, #361 in 2025) reflects consistent quality rather than novelty. Come for the food first; the setting is a bonus.
Yes, more so than most options in Patong. The cliff-side location, the longevity of the kitchen under chef Khun Wan, and two consecutive years on the Opinionated About Dining Asia Top Restaurants list give it the credentials to carry a birthday dinner or anniversary booking. For a private-room celebration, check the venue's official channels to confirm availability.
PRU is the comparison to make if you want a more contemporary, produce-driven approach and Phuket's most awarded kitchen. Blue Elephant suits groups wanting a heritage setting with reliable royal Thai cuisine in a grander space. Go Benz is the right call for locals-favourite Thai food at a lower price point, while Acqua is the alternative if the occasion calls for Italian rather than Thai. Chuan Chim rounds out the mid-range Thai options worth considering before defaulting to hotel dining.
Lunch is easier to book and quieter, which makes it the practical choice if you want a relaxed meal without competing for tables. Dinner has the atmosphere and, given the cliff-side position, the better light as the sun drops over the Andaman. If the setting matters to you, dinner is worth the extra planning; if the food is the priority, lunch delivers the same kitchen at less friction.
Specific menu items are not documented in available data, so avoid being guided by anything other than the restaurant's own current menu on arrival. The kitchen's focus is traditional Thai cooking under chef Khun Wan, so lean toward classic regional dishes rather than fusion or Western additions. Ask the staff what is freshest that day — in a kitchen with OAD Asia recognition, that question usually gets a useful answer.
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