Best Restaurants & Food in Koh Samui

A jungle-styled restaurant and cocktail lounge on Chaweng that people book for anniversaries, not just a night out.

An oyster specialist on Lamai with imported breeds you won't find elsewhere on the island, and staff who know them.

Fine dining restaurant in Koh Samui's Maret area, blending Thai and French cuisine with breathtaking sea views.

A hillside dining hideaway on Koh Samui with sweeping island views, fresh food, and a peacefully uncrowded atmosphere.

Hillside bistro in Na Mueang with organic garden produce, a koi pond, pool, and mini golf.

Upscale fusion dining in Mae Nam blending Italian, Thai, and seafood with long hours and a relaxed ambience.

Authentic Thai kitchen in Mae Nam run by a welcoming owner, serving fresh curries, pad thai, and satay at budget prices.

Wood-fired pizza and Thai food under one roof in Bo Put, and it runs till 1am every night.

Authentic Vietnamese food at budget prices in Mae Nam, open daily for lunch and dinner.

Order the grilled fish, skip the pad thai, and note the kitchen serves until 2am every night.

Thai and fusion small plates in Bo Put, where creative dishes and attentive service make for a social, flavour-forward meal.

Highly regarded Koh Samui restaurant serving authentic Thai classics, open daily from noon until midnight.

Authentic Thai and seafood restaurant on Chaweng Beach Road, praised for fresh ingredients and careful cooking.

A well-regarded seafood restaurant in Bo Phut, Koh Samui, open daily from noon to 10 PM.

Cheap, cooked-to-order Thai in Bophut where the wait can hit an hour and people still come back.

Cheap, unfussy Chaweng cooking that runs all day, from late breakfast to a proper dinner.

Authentic Turkish restaurant in Bo Put serving homemade bread, döner kebab, and iskender kebap daily.

Authentic French dining in Koh Samui's atmospheric Fisherman's Village, with consistently strong reviews.

Refined Thai dining experience at Centara Reserve Koh Samui, open evenings for creative, beautifully presented cuisine.

A refined steakhouse at the Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui, celebrated for exceptional cuts and elegant service.

Beachfront dining on Chaweng with standout European dishes, warm service, and a reputation for memorable special occasions.

Authentic Thai restaurant in tranquil Choengmon, praised for fresh flavours, friendly staff, and excellent value.

A hidden gem in Bophut serving fresh, authentic Thai seafood at modest prices in a welcoming atmosphere.

A seafood restaurant in Koh Samui's Lamai area, earning strong praise for fresh catches and attentive service.