Smile Bar — Restaurant in Kamala

Yuri is the best!

Our group of 8 had the most incredible dining experience at this beautiful beachfront restaurant in Phuket. From the moment we stepped in, we were welcomed by breathtaking ocean views and a gentle sea breeze that set the perfect mood for the evening.

The ambiance is what truly sets this place apart. We dined right on the sand, with the sound of waves in the background and a sunset that felt like a dream. The atmosphere was relaxed yet elegant, creating a perfect balance between casual and fine dining.

The service was nothing short of exceptional. Despite our group size, every request was handled with speed and care. The staff was attentive, professional, and always friendly, making sure we had everything we needed. It felt like we were being treated like royalty without any pretentiousness.

Now, let’s talk about the food—every dish was a masterpiece! The menu offered a fantastic variety of fresh seafood, authentic Thai cuisine, and even international options for those with different tastes. The seafood curries were fragrant and flavorful, the grilled prawns were cooked to perfection, and the calamari was crisp and tender. Each bite felt like a true taste of Phuket, using fresh, local ingredients that elevated every dish.

The restaurant also accommodated the dietary preferences in our group with ease, offering vegetarian options and even crafting special requests without hesitation. The flavors were vibrant and authentic, and everyone left the table fully satisfied.

We capped off the meal with a selection of desserts that were as visually stunning as they were delicious. The coconut ice cream and tropical fruit tarts were the perfect sweet end to a fantastic meal.

What truly made this place unforgettable was how everything came together—the food, the service, the stunning beach setting. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect evening. It’s rare to find a restaurant that offers not only amazing food but also a full sensory experience.

This is, without a doubt, the best beachfront dining experience we’ve ever had in Phuket. If you’re looking for a place that offers outstanding food, impeccable service, and a picture-perfect atmosphere, this is it.

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The BEST overall experience on the island!! Our server was David and he was very professional and pleasant. We enjoyed this restaurant 2x while we the beach (literally) and we picked out seafood Fresh!! and cooked different styles. We had a mix seafood Lad Na (Thai traditional dish with high-heat charred flat noodle sautéed veggies/seafood and poured over savory gravy. Yummy! Also we had the jumbo shrimps crusted and fried crispy with sweet/sour sauce. One of the main star of the night was the grilled prawns — fresh juicy perfectly grilled with lime (manao) for extra zest if needed. Then we also had the “Signature Dish” the Chicken Rotisserie. Marinated with natural, local Thai herbs for 48 hours to soak up all the amazing flavors, then slow rotisserie over spit-fire for evenly cook. The meat was savory with all different flavors, sweet, tangy, herbascious, salty and just UMAMI! Yummy! The chicken was cooked perfectly, not dry at all. The fresh Seafood & Chicken is in front of the restaurant for gorgeous display! Wow! The ambiance of the restaurant is top notch. Chill, relax and can be romantic atmosphere (lay on the bean bag by the beach). Everyone is friendly and can speak English properly. The husband & wife owners were lovely. They go around the restaurant making sure everyone is having a good time. On Fridays & weekends they have a DJ booth that plays music to add a little bit more fun vibe. They also have Smile Weed that would definitely make you smile and add more fun to your vibe (if you’re into chillin’) Also they have motorbike for rent, room for rent. The roof of the sand dining room retracts for gorgeous nights to gaze up on the star and feel outdoorsy! The awning in the patio also retracts for hot sunny days or even rainy days! This by far the most accommodating, beautiful setup, quality food, friendly staff - right by the beach - restaurant!!! Stop by at Smile Bar for a one-stop shop experience! Tell them Jonn from...

We came for a sunset dinner and drinks. Beautiful location, the gentleman serving us was lovely but the manager/supervisor was terrible.

One of the kids meals was inedible, the fish was completely dry and rock solid, I told the server I would not be paying for this meal and gave it to the server uneaten.

The manager told the server to give me back the meal and that I have to pay for what I ordered, the poor server was so apologetic but said he has to listen to his boss. I again said I would not pay for food which is inedible and fried solid. This went back and forth a few times so I asked the server to point out his manager.

I approached the manager with the bill and the plate of uneaten food telling him I will not pay for the kids meal that was inedible. There were a lot of people standing around waiting for a table and could hear my complaint, he didn't argue at all and promptly agreed to remove the uneaten bill from the bill.

I felt sorry for our poor servers who had to put up with this manager who was so mean to them, the managers tune definitely changed when I approached him speaking English in front of all the waiting guests.

Beautiful sunset, lovely drinks. Food was poor quality for the price and management definitely need to learn customer...