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Best Restaurants & Food in Koh Samui

88 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.

Each listing includes Google ratings from real visitors, price range indicators, location details, and booking options where available. Use the filters above to narrow your search by rating or price level, and sort by popularity to see the places that other travellers recommend most.

Clandestino Koh Samui
Hidden Gem

Clandestino Koh Samui

5.0(208)
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 cosy setting.

The Life Aquatic

The Life Aquatic

5.0(457)
moo 1 2/86 TAMBON bophut, ตำบล บ่อผุด อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84320, Thailand

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

Jardin Restaurant
Hidden Gem

Jardin Restaurant

5.0(93)
Mae Nam maenam, soi 7, ตำบล แม่น้ำ Koh Samui, สุราษฎร์ธานี 84330, Thailand
The Trap House Samui Jamaican Bar & Grill
Hidden Gem

The Trap House Samui Jamaican Bar & Grill

5.0(64)
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.

Red Fish Restaurant Koh Samui
Hidden Gem

Red Fish Restaurant Koh Samui

4.9(119)
155, 4 Chaweng Beach Rd, Tambon Bo Put, Koh Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Stylish Thai and seafood restaurant on Chaweng Beach Road, known for quality ingredients and attentive service.

Malee Kitchen Fishermans
Hidden Gem

Malee Kitchen Fishermans

4.9(328)
100/24-27, ตำบล บ่อผุด อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84320, Thailand

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

Thai Spices Restaurant

Thai Spices Restaurant

4.9(1,334)
Chaweng Beach Rd, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Authentic Thai restaurant on Chaweng Beach Road, open daily until 2am with consistently outstanding food and service.

Noo Beer

Noo Beer

4.9(439)$$$$
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

Ran Khang Non

4.9(886)$$$$
2, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

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

LimLongBar & Restaurant

LimLongBar & Restaurant

4.9(528)
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.

Sala Thai at Santiburi
Hidden Gem

Sala Thai at Santiburi

4.9(96)
Sala Thai, 12/12 Moo 1, Maenam Beach, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand
4 SPICES | Samui viewpoint restaurant כשר

4 SPICES | Samui viewpoint restaurant כשר

4.9(1,853)
8/100 4 Soi Blessing Village, bang rak Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Kosher hilltop restaurant in Koh Samui offering panoramic views and evening dining in Bang Rak.

THAI KITCHEN RESTAURANT

THAI KITCHEN RESTAURANT

4.9(3,518)
167, 51 Beach Road, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Authentic Thai kitchen on Bo Put's Beach Road, open daily from 11am until 2am for late-night dining.

Kapi Sator Central Samui

Kapi Sator Central Samui

4.9(1,508)
G floor Central Festival Chaweng Beach Rd, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Michelin-recommended Southern Thai restaurant inside Central Festival mall, open daily until 1am.

Panorama restaurant
Hidden Gem

Panorama restaurant

4.9(68)
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.

นำ้จิ้มซีฟู้ดNamjim Seafood Koh Samui
Hidden Gem

นำ้จิ้มซีฟู้ดNamjim Seafood Koh Samui

4.9(93)
67, 103, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Chom Chada Cocktail Bar & Bistro

Chom Chada Cocktail Bar & Bistro

4.9(1,177)
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 serving Thai and European dishes from breakfast through late night.

Charm Samui Restaurant

Charm Samui Restaurant

4.9(414)
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.

Talay Beach Restaurant Samui

Talay Beach Restaurant Samui

4.9(745)
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.

Nab Daw
Hidden Gem

Nab Daw

4.9(291)$$$$
H287+8RM, 4169, Tambon Mae Nam, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Family-run Thai restaurant in Mae Nam serving authentic, affordable dishes with genuinely warm hospitality.

Hamur Restaurant Koh Samui
Hidden Gem

Hamur Restaurant Koh Samui

4.9(83)
Thanon Bond Kai, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84330, Thailand

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

Ban Thai

Ban Thai

4.9(1,436)$$$$
H25H+977 เกาะสมุย, ถนนลานทอง, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Family-run local restaurant on Koh Samui serving home-style Thai food at budget prices, open daily.

The Captain
Hidden Gem

The Captain

4.9(265)
137, 2, Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

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

The Oyster bar x Samui

The Oyster bar x Samui

4.9(1,300)
84/34 M.3, ถนน หาดละไม Maret, Koh Samui, สุราษฎร์ธานี 84310, Thailand

A specialist oyster bar near Lamai Beach serving diverse imported varieties alongside seafood, cocktails, and premium wines.

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When is the best time to visit Koh Samui?

The best time to visit Koh Samui depends on your priorities. High season (November-February) offers the best weather but higher prices and larger crowds. Shoulder season (March-April, October) provides good weather with fewer tourists. Low season (May-September) has the lowest prices but more rain.