Awarded "Best Resort Seafood Restaurant" at the TOP25 Restaurants Awards Phuket 2024. Big Fish Restaurant is a stunning beachfront dining destination, nestled within the picturesque Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach, and perfectly positioned at the end of Nai Yang's pristine shore. A refined casual dining venue serving modern Mediterranean and coastal cuisine.

OVERVIEW

Big Fish Restaurant – a refined casual dining venue serving modern Mediterranean and coastal cuisine. Delight in the freshest local catches and seafood, including fine imported oysters and caviar, premium cuts, and grills. Indulge in a high-quality dining experience with a choice of indoor or outdoor seating, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the Andaman Sea.

Big Fish Bar & Pool – an open-air beach bar by the pool with a stunning view of the Andaman Sea. The area features a spacious recreational patio and green lawn with laid-back beach sofas and comfortable bean bags - the perfect spot to unwind. The Bar offers all-day refreshing drinks and full-bar cocktails with easy and speedy bento boxes by day and delicious bites and tapas by night.

AMBIENCE

Designed in a breezy Mediterranean style, Big Fish Restaurant features a soothing palette of blue, white, and subtle wooden accents, reflecting its prime beachfront location. The ambiance is casually elegant, with upscale furniture and thoughtfully crafted interiors that elevate the dining experience. Adorning the walls, you'll find charming fish decorations, a playful nod to the restaurant’s name and its seaside setting.

MUST TRY

- FRUITS DE MARE Prawn, mussel, squid, crab, rock lobster, oyster, seafood sauce, garlic aioli
- ANGUS BEEF CARPACCIO with rocket salad, pistou sauce, and Parmesan shavings
- GRILLED JOURNEY Canadian lobster, Alaskan crab leg, jumbo prawns, grilled fresh catch, scallops, calamari, Skin-on fries, green salad, selection of sauces
- BIG FISH SIGNATURE SURF N’ TURF BURGER 200g wagyu patty, Candian lobster tail, watercress, black garlic mayo, brioche bun, skin-on fries
- WHOLE CATCH OF THE DAY Your selection of a whole grilled fish deboned at your table, thyme, garlic, lemon, oregano, green salad, skin-on fries, clarified garlic butter

FOOD

Big Fish Restaurant serves modern Mediterranean and coastal cuisine. Delight in the freshest local catches and seafood, including fine imported oysters and caviar, premium cuts, and grills.

SERVICE

Friendly and efficient service. When you are not sure of what to eat, their knowledgeable waitresses' recommendations are absolutely on point.

PRICING

THB 800++ to THB 2,000++ for a 3-course menu (without drinks)

SUMMARY

Big Fish is one of the favorite spots to enjoy a meal in Northern Phuket. The amazing staff treats each client like a VIP with high levels of service in a serene ambiance. Reservations are advised.

ABOUT CHEF

Executive Chef Daniel Leah

With an accomplished career spanning over 26 years, chef Daniel brings extensive culinary expertise, experience and passion to this five-star resort.

Having graduated from the prestigious City & Guilds London and The Hotel School The Hague in the Netherlands, Chef Daniel’s career commenced with Hilton, where he sharpened his culinary skills in various food and beverage positions around the UK. His pursuit of culinary excellence led to his first Executive Chef role at the Hilton hotel in Edinburgh, followed by further leadership positions with Hilton in Saudi Arabia, India and Sri Lanka, before he joined Rotana in Bahrain and Qatar. Most recently, Chef Daniel was Complex Director of Culinary at a five-star hotel and residence in Abu Dhabi, overseeing 12 F&B outlets and a large banqueting facility with space for up to 7,000 guests.

Now, Chef Daniel embarks on an exciting new culinary journey at Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach, where he will oversee four diverse F&B venues – The Andaman Kitchen, Big Fish & Bar, The Lounge and Mama’s Kitchen – while also overseeing the resort’s in-room dining, private dining experiences and event catering services.

Guests can look forward to a series of exciting changes in the coming months, including mouth-watering new menus at Big Fish under a “seafood & grill” concept, harnessing locally sourced ingredients, international standards and artistic presentation to create exceptional upscale dining experiences. The menus at Andaman Kitchen will also be revamped, along with an appetizing new breakfast buffet, while Mama’s Kitchen will add more all-time-favorite Thai dishes. These new menus will be ready to serve in the first quarter of 2024.

An adventurer at heart, Chef Daniel thrives on exploring new places, connecting with people from diverse cultures, and savoring exotic global flavors. For him, food isn’t just for satisfying hunger; it sparks conversations and brings people together. With a philosophy that “life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all,” Chef Daniel is perfectly suited to Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach, which is committed to creating exceptional experiences for visitors from around the world.