Best Restaurants & Food in Koh Samui

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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