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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BABOU

4.9(2,845)

162 51 ถนนหาดเฉวง Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

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

The Oyster bar x Samui

4.9(1,523)

84/34 M.3, ถนน หาดละไม Maret, Koh Samui, สุราษฎร์ธานี 84310, Thailand

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

Hidden Gem

The dining room

4.9(239)

Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

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

Hidden Gem

Highland Paradise Koh Samui

4.8(430)

55/60, ตำบล บ่อผุด อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84320, Thailand

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

Hidden Gem

Tara Bistro

4.8(212)

FX8P+69, Na Mueang, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

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

Passa

4.8(854)

67 75 Maenam 3 Tambon Mae Nam, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84330, Thailand

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

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Yoi Restaurant

4.8(404)$$$$

หมู่ที่ 4, Mae Nam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand

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

Home Samui Restaurant & Pizzeria 1

4.8(1,393)

38, 102 Moo3, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

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

Hidden Gem

Thang Long House

4.8(396)$$$$

HXH6+Q96, Mae Nam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand

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

ANDAMAN Thai food & Seafood restaurant

4.8(1,589)$$$$

162 86 หมู่ที่ 2 ตำบล บ่อผุด Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

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

The Thai Tapas

4.8(1,290)

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

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

Thai Kitchen 2 Restaurant

4.8(1,024)

G3H5+7W9 Koh Samui, Surat Thani, อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84320, Thailand

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

Khaw Glong Thai

4.8(1,425)

200, Chaweng, 12 Chaweng Beach Rd, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

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

Hidden Gem

Malee Kitchen Fishermans

4.8(408)$$$$

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.

Mr. Kai Kitchen

4.8(1,599)$$$$

17 28, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

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

Tai kik

4.8(953)$$$$

84 G3C3+88 Chumchon Chaweng Yai, หมู่ที่ 6 2 Soi 13, ตำบล บ่อกุด Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

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

Hidden Gem

Hamur Restaurant Koh Samui

4.8(118)

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.

Hidden Gem

Chez François

4.8(393)$$$$

33/2 Moo1 Fisherman's Village, Bophut, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

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

Hidden Gem

Sa-Nga

4.8(64)

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

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

Hidden Gem

The Ranch

4.8(40)$$$$

H3MH+85M, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

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

Share Restaurant - Koh Samui

4.8(662)

119 Chaweng beach 22, Subdistrict, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

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

Hidden Gem

BAY LEAF Restaurant & Bar Choengmon kohsamui

4.8(333)

76, 29, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

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

Hidden Gem

Namjim Seafood Koh Samui

4.8(123)

67, 103, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

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

The Captain

4.8(461)

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.

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