Best Restaurants & Food in Koh Samui

92 places found in Koh Samui

Discover the best restaurants & food in Koh Samui, Thailand. Tropical island paradise with palm-fringed beaches Whether you're planning your first visit or returning to explore more, our curated selection highlights the top-rated restaurants & food that Koh Samui has to offer, complete with ratings, reviews, and practical visitor information.

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Hidden Gem

The Trap House Samui Jamaican Bar & Grill

5.0(85)

5, Tambon Bo Put, Ko Samui District, District, ตำบล บ่อผุด Koh Smaui, สุราษฎร์ธานี 84320, Thailand

A Jamaican rooftop bar and grill on Koh Samui serving jerk chicken, cocktails, and panoramic island views.

Hidden Gem

Clandestino Koh Samui

5.0(223)

6, 77 Chaweng noi, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

An intimate, owner-run dinner restaurant in Chaweng Noi where chef Fabian serves homemade, innovative dishes in a cozy setting.

The Life Aquatic

5.0(527)

moo 1 2/86 TAMBON bophut, ตำบล บ่อผุด อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84320, Thailand

A highly regarded dive center in Bophut, Koh Samui, offering fun dives, courses, and trips to top local sites.

Hidden Gem

Jardin Restaurant

5.0(114)

Mae Nam maenam, soi 7, ตำบล แม่น้ำ Koh Samui, สุราษฎร์ธานี 84330, Thailand

A intimate French restaurant in Mae Nam serving refined European cuisine in a romantic garden setting.

Talay Beach Restaurant Samui

4.9(1,299)$$$$

90 1, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Beachfront dining in Bo Put, Koh Samui, open daily from breakfast through to late evening.

Kapi Sator Central Samui

4.9(1,853)

G floor Central Festival Chaweng Beach Rd, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Michelin-listed Southern Thai in a shopping center, open till 1am, and worth the mall setting.

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Chom Chada Cocktail Bar & Bistro

4.9(1,340)

167 64 Chaweng Beach Rd, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Cocktail bar and bistro on Chaweng Beach Road open daily from 8am to 1am, serving Thai and European cuisine.

Salt & Oak

4.9(1,369)

24/36, Bo Put, Amphoe Koh samui, ตำบล บ่อผุด koh samui, สุราษฎร์ธานี 84320, Thailand

Seafood-focused restaurant in Bo Put serving fresh catch cooked to order, open daily from 1 PM.

Wok & Pan Koh Samui

4.9(591)

1 97 ตำบล บ่อผุด Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Tucked down a side street in Bo Put, this Thai kitchen earns repeat visits with authentic wok-fired dishes and genuinely friendly service.

Sassy

4.9(1,188)

888, 2 nd floor, Haven Samui mall, ตำบล บ่อผุด อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84320, Thailand

Chic Italian restaurant and steakhouse on the second floor of Haven Samui mall, open daily for lunch through late evening.

Ban Thai

4.9(1,672)$$$$

H25H+977 เกาะสมุย, ถนนลานทอง, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Home-style Thai cooking from a grandmother's kitchen, inland from Bo Put, at a fraction of beachfront prices.

Hidden Gem

Panorama restaurant

4.9(80)

79, Maenam Subdistrict, 7 Soi 4, Tambon Mae Nam, Maenam, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84330, Thailand

A highly regarded all-day restaurant in Maenam, open seven days a week from breakfast through to evening.

LimLongBar & Restaurant

4.9(590)

F3C4+RF6, Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

A beloved family-run Thai restaurant and bar in Maret, Koh Samui, serving quality dishes at unbeatable prices.

THAI KITCHEN RESTAURANT

4.9(4,632)

167, 51 Beach Road, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Fast, cheap, generous Thai cooking on Beach Road, and the kitchen's still going at 1am.

Thai Spices Restaurant

4.9(2,350)

Chaweng Beach Rd, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Chaweng Thai cooking that hasn't been dialed down for tourists, and the kitchen runs until 2am.

Supattra Thai Dining

4.9(551)

32/6 Moo 4 Sanam Bin Road Bophut Koh Samui Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Fine dining Thai restaurant in Bophut, Koh Samui, open Tuesday to Saturday evenings for an intimate, personal experience.

Noo Beer

4.9(495)$$$$

127/8 ถ. ทวีราษฎร์ภักดี Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

Authentic home-cooked Thai food served by a one-woman kitchen in the quieter Maret area of Koh Samui.

Ran Khang Non

4.9(1,050)$$$$

2, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Unassuming Bo Put Thai restaurant serving authentic, richly flavored dishes at budget prices on Koh Samui.

Hidden Gem

Sala Thai at Santiburi

4.9(190)

Sala Thai, 12/12 Moo 1, Maenam Beach, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand

Elegant Thai restaurant on Maenam Beach serving refined classics in a beautifully decorated evening setting.

4 Spices Samui Viewpoint Restaurant

4.9(2,264)

8/100 4 Soi Blessing Village, bang rak Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Kosher dining on a Samui hilltop, evenings only, with the island spread out below you.

Grand Cafe Karaoke & Rooftop

4.9(584)

G3M9+V3V, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Rooftop cafe and karaoke bar in Bo Put serving great coffee, food, and evening entertainment daily.

Hidden Gem

Nab Daw

4.9(334)$$$$

H287+8RM, 4169, Tambon Mae Nam, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Family-run Thai cooking in Mae Nam that looks like nothing and tastes like everything.

Charm Samui Restaurant

4.9(519)

8 8, Haad, Fisherman’s Village, (East End Fisherman’s Village, 2 Thanon Laan Thong ตำบล บ่อผุด อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84320, Thailand

Fusion dining in Fisherman's Village with a famously warm host and standout food.

Hidden Gem

Pink Salt. Samui

4.9(361)$$$$

34/54 Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

A well-regarded Bo Put café and restaurant open daily, serving food from morning through early evening.

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The best months for Koh Samui are January – September, and the rainy season runs October – December.