Best Grilled Seafood (Pla Pao) in Phuket

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Salaloy is a local Rawai seafood address where grilled squid and grilled prawns fit the open-air beach-road setup. It is more casual than resort seafood and better for a shared table. — Rawai Beach

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17:00-18:30 for sea breeze; arrive earlier on weekends for the roadside tables.

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This is a scene entry, included because Rawai's seafood-market-to-kitchen routine is part of Phuket's grilled seafood culture. Confirm the seafood price, cooking fee, and sauce style before handing anything over. — Rawai

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16:30-18:00 for selection before dinner crowds.

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Kru Suwit turns grilled seafood into a floating-platform meal, with live seafood and simple cooking. It is memorable, but weather and boat logistics matter more than at a normal restaurant. — Laem Hin

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11:30-14:00 in calm weather; avoid stormy evenings.

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Ko Ang is a halal-friendly Rawai seafood choice where grilled fish and tom yum are common table anchors. It is useful for mixed groups that need Muslim-owned seafood rather than alcohol-forward beach dining. — Rawai Muslim Village

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11:30-13:30 for lunch or 17:00-18:30 for dinner before larger groups.

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Bang Mud is another floating seafood option for grilled fish and prawns near the east-coast channel. Choose it for a slower local seafood day, not when tight on time. — Laem Hin / Coconut Island channel

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11:30-14:00; Limited confidence — confirm transfer operation and hours before going.

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The setting is local and basic, so prioritize food and timing over polished service. — Chalong / Palai mangroves

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11:30-13:00; order pla pao first because whole fish can take about 30 minutes.

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Mook Manee is a large Rawai seafood restaurant with live tanks and a market-facing setting. Choose grilled prawns, squid, or whole fish, and confirm weight pricing before the kitchen starts. — Rawai

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17:00-18:30 for Rawai market energy before peak dinner.

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Palai Seafood is a practical Chalong-area grill stop for fish, prawns, and squid when Rawai is too far south. Confirm seafood prices by weight before committing to large items. — Chalong / Palai

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17:00-18:30; daylight helps with the waterfront setting.

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