Rawai Seafood Market
Rawai Seafood Market, on the seafront near Rawai Pier at Phuket's southern tip, works on a simple model. You buy fish, prawns, crab or lobster from the market stalls, then carry your bag across the road to one of the restaurants opposite, which cook it however you like for a fee.
Expect a cooking charge of about ฿100 per kilo (about USD 3), with some restaurants charging per dish instead and more for elaborate sauces. Prices at the stalls vary with the catch and the season; large prawns can reach ฿1,500 per kilo.
A seafood dinner for two usually costs about ฿1,000-1,500 (about USD 30-45), depending on what you buy. The market is open daily from 11am to 9pm. Agree the price per kilo before the vendor weighs your choice.
Guest Reviews
Excellent dining experience at Rawai Seafood Market. We ate twice here as we really enjoyed the fresh seafood right by the sea. Can negotiate when buying the live seafood - we got extra items given to us for free after spending 1500 or 2000 baht. Then take it to restaurant of your liking to have the seafood cooked the way you like. Both times the seafood turned out great - very good experience. Is it a tourist trap perhaps but I enjoyed it a lot and definitely think it’s worth trying when in Phuket.
Got 5.7 kg of seafood for 1500 baht at 777 Seafood List: 9 small/medium mantis shrimp (live) 10 medium shrimp 2 crabs (live) 2 small lobsters (live) 1 razor clam 1 700g medium grouper (live) All for 1500 baht then another 570 processing fee at the local Michelin restaurant. You have to bargain a bit, but they are pretty nice and willing to throw deals for bigger orders. You can purchase a lobster at around market price and then ask for extra clams and shrimp. They dont budge too much on market price but are willing to give extra items.
Rawai Seafood Market is definitely worth visiting if you enjoy fresh seafood. The concept is great—you can choose your own seafood and have it cooked just the way you like at one of the nearby restaurants. The seafood was fresh, the dishes were flavorful, and overall the food was enjoyable. If you like seafood and want to experience a lively local market, Rawai Seafood Market is a good place to visit. I would recommend coming a little earlier in the evening to avoid the biggest crowds and take your time comparing prices before making a purchase. Overall, a very enjoyable experience with delicious food.
Rawai Seafood Market is a great place for seafood lovers, filled with many seafood restaurants and fresh seafood stalls offering a wide variety of choices. You can pick your favorite seafood and enjoy it at one of the beachfront restaurants with a lovely seaside atmosphere. The prices are friendly and reasonable, making it a perfect spot to enjoy fresh local seafood by the ocean.
We visited twice. The first time we had lobster, crab, and fish; the second time we tried mantis shrimp, squid, and oysters. The oysters were especially good, served with seasonings and sauces we had never tried before. The restaurants usually recommend the best cooking style for each item, which is helpful. The staff may approach you, but they are not pushy, and we never felt pressured or scammed. The key is to stay calm, ask questions, and take your time to decide. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, which can feel a bit rushed at first, but everyone was friendly and genuinely helpful.
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