Phuket Restaurant Directory, Dining and After Dinner Entertainment Guide
Joe’s Downstairs Restaurant Review
kalim bay international FoodWinner of Best Casual Dining in Asia HAPA 2008-2010! What started as a casual trendy bar serving Asian style tapas and a great place to meet for cocktails and fine wine at sunset or late in the evening, quickly became a sought after award-winning restaurant. Not only has the restaurant won its share of awards, but the Executive Chef Aaron Hooper was awarded ‘King of the Kitchen Thailand 2008-2010’ by HAPA.
Joe’s has become a top choice for both local expat residents and guests to Phuket Island who are looking for something special. Offering a classy, chic and friendly open-air atmosphere, Joes is nestled between its sister restaurants Baan Rim Pa and Da Maurizio’s, perched on a rocky outcrop above crystal blue waters between Patong Beach and the Bay of Kalim. It has a crisp white décor from floor to ceiling and comfortable balcony seating for viewing magnificent sunsets and enjoying a variety of scrumptious dining options and beverages. The location is unparalleled.
Chef Aaron has flair in creating new and exciting dishes, which he offers as daily specials, along with his superb Asian style Tapas
and à la carte menu. Whether you want a light snack with cocktails at sunset, a gourmet lunch or dinner, you will find his menu unsurpassable. With dishes such as Foie Gras “Shu Mei” with toasted pistachios and tamarind/plum sauce, Jumbo Crab Cake set atop Haas avocado salad with sharp lemon vinaigrette, Imported 400 day old Wagyu Beef, Baja Fresh Chicken Tacos – Shredded chicken breast slow cooked with chilies, tomato and coriander infresh corn tortillas with Monterey Jack Cheese, house made chili taco sauce and side of beans, Pan Seared Sea Bass “Almondine” – Toasted almonds, orange scented sugarsnap peas, Giant Blue Crab Spring Roll and
Citrus/Ginger Vinaigrette, you will find something special to enjoy.
The long white terrazzo bar offers a variety of specially created cocktails and a wide selection of wine by the glass from its Wine Spectator Award (2008 and 2009) winning cellar. Joe’s is not to be missed.












