Looking for a good restaurant in Phuket for a business dinner

[hitext]

I need to host a business dinner in Patong at the end of November, and would welcome any suggestions for a good venue.

I have read through the 'favorite restaurants in Phuket' thread, but I need to identify somewhere where I can book a dinner for 10-20 people. It should be accessible and a fairly quiet environment for congenial business discussions. It also needs to be nice enough to make a good impression on the attendees, without being too expensive. There should be adequate parking at or near to the venue.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Thanks!

[pistachios]

Mom Tri's Kitchen in Kata will surely make a very good impression, but leave a large hole in your wallet.

[Somtamnication]

I avoid Patong like the plague. I would recommend Je Taime in Phuket Town, by the old bus station. They have redone the interior and the food is Thai-Vietnamese. A bit overpriced but Thais go there a lot and it is good food.

[hitext]

Great, thanks for the suggestions - I will check those out.

[stuandjulie]

Try Da Vinci restaurant in rawai/Nai Harn, they have open plan but there is a section they can make private for meetings.

[Old Croc]

http://www.leversace.com/

[grumpyoldman]

http://www.leversace.com/

Old Croc, pretty funny, you know this place sort of caters to the alternative lifestyle (nothing wrong with it, just saying)? You go there huh? O.K. interesting...

OP for easy parking why not choose one of the larger resorts? Sam's at Holiday Inn? Kee Resort and then you can take the group to Suzie Wong's? Amari Coral Island's restaurant has a nice view.

If getting out of Patong consider Kan Eang at Chalong Pier, they can even set you up in a private sala.

[GiantFan]

Sam's Steakhouse at Holiday Inn meets all your requirements, besides price. Depends on your budget. High class, great steaks, good wine list. Steaks / starters / sides estimated at THB 3000. Plus wine. Not bad by western standards. May have gone up a bit. Haven't been in 3 years.

[hitext]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone - they are all very helpful and I am checking them out now.

[macahoom]

Royale Nam Tuk in Kathu.

I'm guessing, but I think they'd be happy to close the place to other diners on the night you book.

[DrDave]

You might want to consider Higher (restaurant on the rooftop of Seduction Nightclub).

Food, service, price and ambiance all meet your criteria - first rate, and not expensive. I think they have a couple of areas that could be sectioned off for a more private feel.

Somebody mentioned in another thread that there's a parking garage just at the rear, off Rat-U-Thit 200 Pii.

Menu is on their website: higherphuket.com

[CharlieH]

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[Old Croc]

http://www.leversace.com/

Old Croc, pretty funny, you know this place sort of caters to the alternative lifestyle (nothing wrong with it, just saying)? You go there huh? O.K. interesting...

OP for easy parking why not choose one of the larger resorts? Sam's at Holiday Inn? Kee Resort and then you can take the group to Suzie Wong's? Amari Coral Island's restaurant has a nice view.

If getting out of Patong consider Kan Eang at Chalong Pier, they can even set you up in a private sala.

Nothing wrong with embracing alternatives Gom.

I found that restaurant on Tripadvisor, it seemed to have a good menu and great views.

Haven't been there myself so I will bow to your superior experience.

What is the exact nature of the alternative lifestyle they cater to?

I guess I'm a little out of touch, I thought restaurants only provided meals.

[xylophone]

Agree with "Higher" in Patong as it is very large and spacious and despite being in Bangla road, being on a rooftop reduces the noise markedly. Food is great also. Parking under the Tiger complex means a two minute walk to the restaurant.

Another suggestion............K Hotel in Rat-u-Thid road as it has a nice setting and a separate area which can be cordoned off for parties/meetings etc. Again, great food and extensive menu.

[Peterocket]

http://www.leversace.com/

then you can take the group to Suzie Wong's?

A business dinner that you take to Suzie Wongs....lol

[grumpyoldman]

http://www.leversace.com/

then you can take the group to Suzie Wong's?

A business dinner that you take to Suzie Wongs....lol

Why not? When in Asia..............@Ol Croc, lets just say the guys there, on that particular team, enjoy similar equipment. Nuff said........

[greenwater]

Best choise is DaVinci Nai Harn (with private sala) and Brasserie Phuket town. Both very good quality and price.

[Peterocket]

Best choise is DaVinci Nai Harn (with private sala) and Brasserie Phuket town. Both very good quality and price.

Best choice except neither is in Patong.

[The Big Mango]

Kee resort , rooftop restaurant

[rokgryphon]

I would try Acqua http://www.acquarestaurantphuket.com/ just at the edge of Patong at Kalim

or the 9th Floor http://www.the9thfloor.com/ in the heart of Patong. Both are excellent choices and sure to impress.

[Somtamnication]

And let us know how it went and where you went.

[simon43]

Kee resort , rooftop restaurant

Off-topic, but I never understood why that resort is named 'Kee', which means sh*t in Thai.

[The Big Mango]

^^ have to agree , always puzzled me .

Just assumed it was just how we pronounced it as oppose to a Thai

[grumpyoldman]

I would try Acqua http://www.acquarestaurantphuket.com/ just at the edge of Patong at Kalim

or the 9th Floor http://www.the9thfloor.com/ in the heart of Patong. Both are excellent choices and sure to impress.

The building and surrounds for the 9th Floor, are not going to impress, quite the opposite.

Acqua is overpriced and overrated.

[RickNew]

Sabai Corner in Kata, just below Karon Observation Point. Best views in Phuket, very good food, very friendly staff and reasonable prices. Can't beat it.

[grumpyoldman]

Kee resort , rooftop restaurant

Off-topic, but I never understood why that resort is named 'Kee', which means sh*t in Thai.

Tonal matter, I have met the Thai owner and I guarantee you he did not name his Resort, "sh*t"