Where and what to Eat during Thailand Luxury Tour

Thailand has been one of the top tourist destinations in Asia for almost half a century. And with its wide variety of tourist activities and attractions, from temples and tombs to beaches and bars, there is something for everyone in this ancient Kingdom of Siam. Food is a major part of any trip to another country, and the food in Thailand is some of the most delicious in Asia. Renowned for the unique Thai cuisine, which takes spices and flavors to a whole new level, Thailand is a gourmet lover’s delight. And if you are thinking of taking it up a notch and going for those luxury restaurants, for that extra little bit of class and style, then Thailand has plenty to offer, and plenty to choose from. So for the ultimate in luxury foodie tours in the four major cities of Thailand, let’s see what this kingdom really has to offer.

Luxury restaurants in Bangkok

Benihana

Benihana is a Japanese restaurant in Thailand that has two steakhouses in Bangkok, at Charoennakorn Road in Thonburi and New Petchburi Road. Specializing in the famous Wagyu steaks of Japan, they are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, with prices ranging from around 2,000-4,000 baht per person. However, you ca expect to pay up to 6,000 baht for your Wagyu steak, straight from Nagasaki in Japan.

Benihana

New York Steakhouse

Located in the Marriott Hotel on Soi Sukhumvit 2 in Khlong Toei, the New York Steakhouse is the typical example of the once-popular steakhouses of Manhattan. The restaurant is open seven day a week, all day and long into the evening, and prices range from 1,800 THB to 5,500 THB per person. The menu includes steaks sourced from the US, Australia, and Japan.

New York Steakhouse

Colonnade

Colonnade, in the Sukhothai Hotel in Bangkok, is the premier restaurant in Thailand for international cuisine. The restaurant is only open to the public for breakfast and lunch, and reservations are required. With a wide range of seafood and steaks, as well as typical Asian and Japanese cuisine, the average cost of the “brunch” at the Colonnade is around 3,000 THB per person.

Colonnade

The District Grill Room and Bar

Another fine restaurant at the Marriott Hotel, this is one of the best of the classic “Grill and Bar” style restaurants in Bangkok. Located on the second floor, this contemporary restaurant has delicious grilled and barbecued dishes from around 2,000 THB per person.

The District Grill Room and Bar

Elements

An authentic fine dining experience in Bangkok, the Elements restaurant is a classic French haute cuisine restaurant with a Japanese twist. A relaxed and informal setting gives you the best of the French fusion dishes, inspired by Ciel Bleu. Open only for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, the prices range in excess of 5,000 THB per person.

Elements

Luxury restaurants in Chiang Mai

B Samcook Home 16

Located in the heart of Chiang Mai, this popular restaurant is classed as high end for the northern capital, with prices averaging around 990 THB per person. Reservations are required in the peak tourist season, and their international menu is hand-selected by their head chef, Chef Boy. Open daily for lunch and dinner, even the “tasting” menu has larger-than-normal portions.

B Samcook Home 16

David's Kitchen

A beautiful restaurant in a converted home just ten minutes from the town, David’s Kitchen is fine dining in a formal setting, with a friendly ambience. Prices range from around 3,000-4,000 THB per person for the delicious French fusion cuisine, with an Asian touch. A popular hotspot in Chiang Mai, reservations are a requirement.

David's Kitchen

The Service 1921 Restaurant & Bar

One of the leading restaurants in Chiang Mai, this was once the British Consulate building, and it retains the colonial atmosphere well. The menu is a selection of Asian and Latin cuisines, as well as some modern Thai, Chinese-Szechuan, and Vietnamese cuisines. Prices are competitive, with an average meal costing around 2,000 THB.

The Service 1921 Restaurant & Bar

Favola at Le Meridien

Located in the Le Meridien Hotel, the Favola is an experience of authentic Italian dishes for that perfect Latino experience, complete with Old World wines. Opening hours are daily from 5pm to 11pm, and the average meal costs from around 3,000 THB per person.

Favola at Le Meridien

Le Grand Lanna

The top Lanna Restaurant in Thailand, the Le Grand Lanna on San Kamphaeng Road is the best place to try the northern Lanna and Chiang Mai local dishes. Choose from terrace or pavilion, and enjoy live music while you eat. Prices range from around 700 - 3,600 THB per person.

Le Grand Lanna

Luxury restaurants in Chiang Rai

The Peak Wine and Grill

Located on Kraisorasit Road, on the banks of Kok River, the Peak Wine and Grill is an outdoor roof terrace restaurant that mixes modern and ancient local cuisine with tasty bar bites and sumptuous cocktails. Prices range from around 3,000 THB and up per person, and the restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

The Peak Wine and Grill

Chivit Thamma Da Coffee House, Bistro & Bar

More of a bistro coffee house than a restaurant, the Chivit Thamma Da is one of the best in Chiang Rai for excellent coffee and tasty menu delights. Decorated in a traditional English Country garden style, the wide range of Thai and European cuisine makes for a good choice to eat lunch. Prices range from around 500-1,000 THB per person, and it is open seven days a week from 8am to 9pm.

Chivit Thamma Da Coffee House, Bistro & Bar

Barrab Restaurant

Open from 10:30am to 8:30pm, the Barrab restaurant on Phahonyothin Road is a great choice for local cuisine with that typical Lanna northern twist. Vegetarian and Vegan options are extremely popular here, and dishes can cost from 50 THB per dish, with a complete meal costing as little as 400-450 THB.

Barrab Restaurant

Coffeenergy

A more up-market form of breakfast café in Chiang Rai, on the Pao Khun Road, this small café is low-cost for its quality of food and excellent service. Excellent for coffee and sandwiches, the café is open all day, and prices range from as little as 200-300 THB per person for a decent lunch with coffee.

Ribs & Co

Located opposite the Chiang Rai Mall on Phaholyothin Road, Ribs & Co is a typical American-styled barbecue and grill with a penchant for ribs. A rack of ribs costs from around 250 THB per serving, and you can get a good eat for less than a thousand baht here. Open seven days, from 11am to 10pm, this is rated to have the best ribs in Thailand.

Ribs & Co

Luxury restaurants in Phuket

Dee Plee - Anantara Layan Phuket Resort

Located within the five-star Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, the Dee Plee Restaurant offers a selection of Thai, Isan, Lanna, and other ethnic cuisines for a decent price of around 2,000 THB per person for a complete meal. Open from 6:00pm to 11:00pm daily, reservations are advised.

Dee Plee

Sizzle Rooftop Restaurant

The Sizzle is a perfect rooftop restaurant for that romantic dinner for two. A popular al fresco eatery on Muen Ngern Road, the restaurant is open from 6pm to 10:30pm daily, and is a great place for local barbecue dishes and fresh seafood, as the name suggests. Prices for a complete meal range from 1,500 THB and up per person.

Sizzle Rooftop Restaurant

La Gritta

Famous in Phuket for its sumptuous Italian food with a stunning view, the La Gritta on the oceanfront Terrace is rated as one of the most romantic places to eat in Thailand. Serving traditional Italian cuisine with a contemporary flair, the restaurant is open from 10am to midnight every day. Prices start from around 3,000 THB and up for the delicious gourmet dishes.

La Gritta

Sam's Steaks and Grill

Located at the Holiday Inn in Phuket, Sam’s Steaks and Grill has the most unpretentious food in Patong. The refined décor and ambience alludes well to the delicious western cuisines, and a good set meal costs from around 800 THB and up per person. The restaurant is open from 8am to 11pm.

Sam's Steaks and Grill

Kabuki Japanese Cuisine Theatre

Located in the JW Marriott hotel in Phuket, Kabuki is dedicated to the culinary Japanese delights mixed with traditional Japanese theatre shows. The menu ranges from sushi and sashimi to teppanyaki, teriyaki, and other famous Japanese dishes for an average cost of around 3,000 THB per person.

Kabuki Japanese Cuisine Theatre

Summary

Thailand is a land of food lovers, and there are more luxury restaurants in this exotic destination than anywhere else in Asia. And while this list is one of the optimum choices for the major destinations in Thailand, it is by no means exhaustive. These are just some of the amazing places to eat in the former Kingdom of Siam. But rest assured, there is always a luxury restaurant nearby, wherever you travel in Thailand.