Best Restaurants & Food in Koh Samui

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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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Onion 2 Restaurant

4.8(1,780)

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

Grilled seafood done properly on Chaweng Beach Road, with a kitchen that actually listens to how you like it.

Hidden Gem

Red Fish Restaurant Koh Samui

4.8(128)

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.

The Fish Restaurant

4.8(788)

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

Seafood done simply in Mae Nam, away from the resort crowds and all the better for it.

Maithy Pool Lounge & Restaurant

4.8(979)

30 123, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Poolside cocktail bar and restaurant in Bo Put with temple and pier views, open daily 11:00–23:00.

Kawin's Kitchen

4.8(1,713)$$$$

146/63, Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

Pretty room, careful Thai cooking, and prices a notch above the beach shacks nearby.

Grow Brunch & Brew

4.8(574)

35/14-15, ตำบล บ่อผุด อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84320, Thailand

Highly regarded brunch cafe and specialty coffee spot in Bo Phut, open daily from 9am.

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tawaNN

4.8(191)$$$$

208 1 Laem Nan Beach, Lamai Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

Elegant beachfront restaurant at the Renaissance Koh Samui, serving seafood and steaks nightly from 5pm.

Nonna & Son Samui

4.7(1,780)

168/1 168/55 ตำบล บ่อผุด Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Fresh pasta, a Caesar with BBQ broccoli and service that actually paces your meal properly.

Sabienglae, Bang Rak Beach

4.7(1,026)$$$$

55, 4, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Beachfront restaurant on Bang Rak Beach, Koh Samui, open daily 10am–10pm with strong local and tourist reputation.

THE COCOON - SAMUI VIEWPOINT

4.7(10,565)$$$$

33, 67, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Hanging nets over the jungle canopy, sunset timed right, and a live band once it gets dark.

Sea La Vie Bar and Restaurant Koh Samui

4.7(1,074)$$$$

79, 100 Plai leam, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Beachfront bar and restaurant in Plai Leam with sunset views, fresh seafood, and creative cocktails.

Baan Ya Jai

4.7(1,698)$$$$

161/10 Moo 2, Choengmon Road, Tambon Bophut, อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84320, Thailand

Straightforward Thai cooking on Choengmon Road, open from 1pm, with none of the tourist-strip mark-up.

The Best Pancake in Chaweng

4.7(24)

G3J7+R62, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

A beloved street-side roti and pancake stall in Bo Put, run by a warm and welcoming owner.

Hidden Gem

Banyan Market: 10 restaurants under the Magic Tree

4.7(158)

25, 243, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Ten restaurants gather beneath a heritage banyan tree in Bo Put, creating a relaxed open-air dining destination.

Nahm

4.7(664)$$$$

16/9, ตำบล บ่อผุด อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84320, Thailand

Waterfront fusion dining in Bo Phut with standout sunset views and consistently praised food and service.

Samui Cuisine

4.7(946)

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

Authentic Thai cuisine on Chaweng Beach Road, earning strong praise from hundreds of diners.

2 Fishes

4.7(911)

109,15, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

A standout seafood and European-influenced dining spot in Bo Put, beloved for its beautiful setting and exceptional food.

Giant Summit Samui

4.7(784)$$$$

Na Mueang, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

A well-regarded mid-range dining spot in Na Mueang, open daily with flexible hours for all schedules.

Day & Night of Koh Samui

4.6(2,541)

G3J7+P3, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Open from late morning to midnight every day, which on Samui matters more than you'd think.

Hidden Gem

J&J Street food @Meanam Samui

4.6(59)

210 แม่น้ำ Tambon Mae Nam, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84330, Thailand

A lively street food market in Mae Nam with fresh smoothies, cocktails, crepes, and classic Thai bites.

Hidden Gem

Patuy Thaifood

4.6(337)$$$$

Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Casual family-run Thai eatery in Bo Put serving authentic local dishes daily from 10am until midnight.

Hidden Gem

Air Bar Samui

4.6(212)$$$$

295, ตำบล ตลิ่งงาม Koh Samui, สุราษฎร์ธานี 84140, Thailand

Rooftop sunset bar at the InterContinental Koh Samui, serving cocktails and food with panoramic island views.

Pi Samui Beach Club and Restaurant

4.6(1,294)

24, 84, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Beachfront club and restaurant on a point in Bo Put, open daily for lunch and dinner.

The Sunset

4.6(924)$$$$

Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Beachfront bar and restaurant in Bo Put with sunset views, fresh seafood, and a relaxed all-day atmosphere.

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