The tropical Thai island Phuket is famous for its beachside barbecues, but Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort is now elevating this vibrant culinary scene to new levels of excellence at Smokestack BBQ & Grill, the signature restaurant that lets hotel guests, local residents and international visitors savor wood-fired meats and sizzling grilled BBQ and steak in a stunning seafront setting.
Stylish and sophisticated yet also lively and inviting, Smokestack immerses diners in a multi-sensory world of elements: wood, flame, and smoke. This is not a casual buffet – it is a refined, upscale restaurant which evokes the ambiance of a premium smokehouse, while also embracing the laid-back, tropical vibe of Thailand’s Andaman coast.
Within this atmospheric setting, talented chef and “pit master” Christopher Tuthill sources the finest cuts of meat and treats them with love and care – cooking them low and slow over a smoke grill until they are wonderfully tender and infused with a bold, smoky taste. Every plate is enhanced with flavor-packed sauces and sublime side dishes, and set against the backdrop of stunning sea views to create a stylish and social culinary experience that is unique to Phuket.
Chef Christopher is an American barbecue legend. A graduate of the California Culinary Academy, he honed his skills in San Francisco and Hong Kong before moving to Phuket. An expert in the art of butchering, smoking, curing and grilling, he has crafted a menu that embraces contemporary techniques while paying homage to history and tradition.
Diners can drop into Smokestack throughout the day and discover a light lunchtime menu that features gourmet sandwiches, burgers, salads, and snacks, plus a selection of main dishes and sweet treats. Then, as the sun sets over the Andaman Sea, our pit master turns up the heat! The dramatic dinner menu invites meat lovers to savor signature BBQ creations such as Slow-Cooked Beef Short Rib, which is cooked overnight and finished in fruit tree smoke, or Smoky Grain-Fed Beef Brisket, house-rubbed and slow-cooked to perfection until the meat simply melts in the mouth. For a truly indulgent shared experience, the Wagyu Beef Tomahawk is a spectacular 1.4kg cut of prime Australian beef, grilled on an open fire then finished in a charcoal oven, and complemented with a series of sauces and sides
Smokestack also showcases ocean-fresh delicacies like its luxurious 500g Canadian Lobster, basted in garlic butter and grilled over open flames, and a selection of Charred Local Seafood – sustainable blue prawns, cuttlefish, rock lobster, and scallops, accompanied with garlic aioli. Vegetarians can enjoy plant-based delights such as Grilled Romanesco & Portobello Mushroom with paprika and garlic, and every dish can be elevated with a choice of side dishes, including the classic Mac N’ Cheese and the signature Smokestack Slaw. And of course, evenings can conclude on a sweet note with a selection of delectable desserts, gelatos, and sorbets.
Guests can tailor their dining journey with drinks curated to suit the mood. Fun-filled gatherings with friends can be enlivened with local craft ales, imported beers, and a wide range of spirits, plus Boozy Iced Teas and innovative, cocktails such as the Bacon Old Fashioned, Texas Bloody Mary, and Tennessee Buck. For sophisticated occasions, an extensive wine list presents some of the finest labels from around the world.
This April, Chef Christopher’s creative fire spills beyond the Smokestack kitchen. From 9–30 April, he joins forces with Chef Marco of Goodfellas for a limited-edition pizza collaboration that fuses American BBQ boldness with rustic Italian soul. The result? Smoky, crave-worthy creations like fried pies stuffed with short rib ragu, or Detroit-style slices with nduja cream and smoked chicken. It all leads up to a one-night-only kitchen takeover on 30 April at Goodfellas.
Smokestack BBQ & Grill is open daily from 12:00 to 23:00 hrs. So, whether guests are seeking a casual setting for a sumptuous lunch, a refined restaurant for a memorable evening meal, or an uplifting feast with family and friends, this is the perfect option in the heart of Patong Beach!
For more information or to make a reservation, please call +66 (0) 76 349 888, email cy.hktcp.fbsales@marriott.com, or visit www.
