Coco Tam’s
Coco Tam's is a beachfront bar and restaurant on Bo Put Beach in Koh Samui, best known for its nightly fire shows that draw a lively crowd of visitors looking for a memorable evening by the sea. The combination of a relaxed beach setting, mid-range pricing, and genuine entertainment makes it a standout on this quieter stretch of the island's coastline. Guests can choose between bean bag chairs directly on the sand for a more casual experience, or elevated platform beds that suit groups of three or more. The food menu goes beyond typical bar snacks — the pizza in particular receives consistent praise from visitors and makes it a viable dinner option as well as a drinks stop. The atmosphere builds throughout the evening, with the fire show serving as the main event and a genuine highlight rather than a novelty sideline. Good to know: arriving around 30 minutes before the earliest fire show is generally enough to secure a good sand-level seat without a long wait. Service can be stretched during busier periods, so patience is worthwhile during peak hours. As opening times are not listed online, it is worth confirming current hours with your accommodation before heading out, particularly outside of peak tourist season.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Coco Tam’s, round out your day in Koh Samui with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
Definitely go here for the fire show! Show up approx around 5:30pm to get a seat on the sand in comfortable bean bag chairs with a table. It’s amazing! There is other seating for 3+ on elevated “beds” as well. We loved the bean bag chairs, we chose to sit close to the back away from the water only so we could see everything all around us. You can walk into the water no matter where your seat is but if you don’t like the smell of kerosene then the first row might not be what you want. Just a tip! I don’t believe you can go wrong choosing a seat though. The fire show is absolutely amazing and goes for 45 minutes at 7:15pm. We’ve seen fire shows before in Asia but this one was just awesome. Family, kids, couples, groups of friends of any ages can all enjoy this place. The service was great especially for how many people were along the beach. Pricing is about $7/beer bottle and $15 for a pizza (Canadian). Not bad when you see where you are and get the show that you do! The menu has pizzas, appetizers, pad Thai and a HUGE cocktail list. This place plays fun music and offers hookah as well. They have another fire show at 9pm which I didn’t see but the line up was approx 10 people long which isn’t bad. They take credit cards but don’t have a hand held machine on the beach so you just have to go pay at the bar. They charge 3% for credit card transactions which was fine. They don’t take reservations on weekends. I would like to give a shout out to Mark! He was the person I was emailing asking some questions before coming here and he was very thorough, offering a ton of information for me as well as a super speedy reply every time. Awesome customer service. The beach is also very clean and feels great on the feet when sitting and enjoying drinks, food, beautiful views and a fire show!
We had a really lovely dinner at this beachfront restaurant. Our table was close to the beach, giving us a beautiful view of the ocean along with an impressive fire show that made the evening feel extra special. For food, we ordered the tuna salad, pizza, pasta, and a cocktail. Everything was great and very tasty—especially the pizza, which honestly felt like one of the best in Samui. The service was also very good: friendly, attentive, and proactive. The only downside was that the dishes didn’t arrive at the same time. We received the salad first, then one pizza quite a bit later, and finally the rest of the food. After we finished and paid, we asked if we could move down to sit on the beach. “ Khun Rud Peerapat” was extremely helpful and found us a perfect spot right by the water. It really made the whole experience even better. Overall, it was a very nice evening with great food, a beautiful view, and excellent service. Would definitely recommend!
My wife and I were regular visitors to Samui Bophut Beach since 20 years ago. We were back from 29 December 2025 to 3 January 2026 to celebrate our 40th Anniversary cum Countdown 2026. We were so happy to see Coco Tam’s Khun Tee, Santi, Sea and team again. 2025 countdown we enjoyed so much with them. The Managers and team were super friendly, warmth and service excellent. On top of superb services, the food created by Chef was delicious and amazing. For our past 6 days, we just dine here everyday. Highly recommended a few dishes we will ‘love’ it so much… *Lobster ‘Angel Hair’ with bacons (our number 1, eaten 4 times) *Herb fried chicken *Seafood Spicy soup *Mango Sticky Rice Thank you so much for the reservations, and also our requests arrangements. So fun to celebrate our Countdown with you guys…Amazing and Memorable : ) We will be back to Countdown 2027!!!
Tips for Visiting Nightlife & Bars
Carry Your Passport or a Copy
Clubs and some bars check IDs strictly, especially in Bangkok's Thonglor, RCA, and Sukhumvit areas. A photo of your passport info page on your phone usually works, but carrying a laminated photocopy is safer.
Know the Closing Times
Legal closing time is 2 AM for most venues, though enforcement varies. In Bangkok's designated entertainment zones (RCA, Silom Soi 2/4, Khao San), some clubs stay open until 4 AM. Islands tend to be more relaxed about hours.
Buy Bucket Drinks Cautiously
Island bucket drinks (mixed spirits in a small bucket) are cheap and fun but notoriously strong and inconsistent. Stick to one, stay hydrated, and never leave your drink unattended at beach parties.
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Visitor Information
Best time to visit
January – August
Avoid: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon)
Rainy season
October – December
Avg. temperature
24°C – 32°C(75°F – 90°F)
Crowds
Peak: July – August & December
Getting there
Koh Samui Airport (USM) has direct flights from Bangkok and regional hubs (Bangkok Airways monopoly). Ferry from Surat Thani takes ~1.5 hrs — a cheaper option.
Getting around
- •Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road)
- •Motorbike or scooter rental
- •Taxis (metered or negotiate upfront)
- •Grab available in main areas