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On The Rockvs3 Spices Restaurant
Both restaurants are recommended by experts. On balance, On the Rock ranks significantly better than 3 Spices Restaurant. On the Rock ranks #2 in Phuket with recommendations from 4 reviews such as Concierge, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
On The Rock
Concierge
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Fodor's
47 Karon Road, Karon Beach Phuket, Karon, Phuket 83100, Thailand
From $0/night
Concierge "A grottolike seafood-and-barbecue restaurant carved into the southernmost rocks of Karon Beach...On the Rock has both an exemplary menu and a spectacular ocean view."
Frommer's "Part of the Marina Phuket, this little unassuming restaurant serves excellent Thai cuisine on a scenic deck high above the south end of Karon Beach." Full review
Rough Guide "Occupying a fine spot above the rocks at the southern end of Ao Karon, this open-air restaurant serves especially good baskets of grilled and deep-fried seafood, baked mussels and mixed seafood satay."
Fodor's "Built, you guessed it, on a rock overlooking Karon Beach, this restaurant has great views of the water." Full review
3 Spices Restaurant Frommer's
Lonely Planet
41 Thaweewong Rd., Patong, Kathu, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
From $6/night
Frommer's "Take an evening stroll along the lively strip next to the beach and you'll find dozens of open-air seafood restaurants displaying their catch of the day on ice out front, accompanied by a pushy tout." Full review
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Service is on the ball, and they're always popular -- so head here early to avoid the crowds.
Lonely Planet "Welcome to well-dressed Asian fusion on the Patong strip. Enjoy miso and crab-meat soup and wok-fried snapper with coconut curry among other stellar dishes."
