Where to go
Seafood on ice
600–1,500 THB for twoFish restaurants
Along Rat-U-Thit and side streets, iced displays let you pick fish, crab or lobster by weight and cooking style. Always confirm the price per kilo before they cook.
Malin Plaza food court
150–300 THB for twoStreet food
A compact night market in the centre: pad thai, satay skewers, grilled seafood, roti. The easiest way to eat well and cheap without leaving the area.
Second-street cafes
80–150 THB per personThai kitchens
Family spots in the lanes between Rat-U-Thit and Nanai: tom yum, curries, fried rice. Menus are often Thai-only with pictures — a good sign.
Hillside restaurants
1,000–2,500 THB for twoViews & dinner
On the slopes towards Kalim and Tri Trang, places with bay panoramas. People come for the sunset and view; the food is Euro-Thai.
Street food & markets
Morning stalls by Banzaan market — rice porridge, fresh juices and fruit at local prices. Banzaan itself is handy if you rent a place with a kitchen: seafood and vegetables are half the supermarket price.
FAQ
How much does eating cost in Patong?
Street food and local cafes are 80–150 THB per person; touristy beachfront restaurants 300–600 THB a dish; seafood by weight from 600 THB for two.
Where is the cheapest seafood?
At Banzaan market: buy downstairs, take it up to the second floor where they cook it for 100–150 THB a dish.
Is tap water safe?
No — everyone drinks bottled across Thailand. A big bottle at 7-Eleven is 14–20 THB.
A place with a kitchen in Patong?
Self-catering with market seafood is the fastest way to cut the holiday budget. Direct rentals with free cancellation — tell us your dates.