#1
THE COCOON - SAMUI VIEWPOINT
4.7 (10,565)·Koh Samui
Price level$$$$Mid-range
Hilltop restaurant and bar in Koh Samui with panoramic jungle and ocean views, iconic hanging nets, and all-day dining.
The 10 Best Restaurants in Koh Samui, Ranked
This lot splits neatly between Chaweng and Bo Put, with a couple of hilltop viewpoint spots and one oyster bar over near Lamai to break it up. Ban Thai is the one I'd flag if money's tight, a family-run Bo Put kitchen at the cheap end while most here sit mid-range or don't publish prices.
10 places$ to $$ price levelAvg 4.8 on GoogleUpdated Oct 2026
- #2
THAI KITCHEN RESTAURANT
4.9 (4,632)·Koh SamuiHighly rated Thai kitchen on Bo Put Beach Road, open daily until 2am with home-style cooking and fast, friendly service.
- #3
BABOU
4.9 (2,845)·Koh SamuiJungle-themed restaurant and cocktail bar on Chaweng Beach with ambient DJ sets and standout drinks.
Where to stay
Best Hotels in Koh Samui
My pick at each price level in Koh Samui, going by Google's hotel class. Hotels from my ranked list of the 10 best come first, then the best-reviewed. Each button opens the hotel on Booking.com with your dates filled in.
#1Luxury · 5-star
Explorar Koh Samui4.8 (2,489 reviews)
Stylish beachside resort in Mae Nam with infinity pool, gulf views, and highly rated service.
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#6Mid-range · 4-star
Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort & Villas4.7 (1,766 reviews)
Beachfront boutique resort on Koh Samui's quieter north coast, with villa-style rooms and attentive staff.
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- #4
Thai Spices Restaurant
4.9 (2,350)·Koh SamuiAuthentic Thai cooking on Chaweng Beach Road, open daily until 2am for lunch, dinner, and late-night meals.
- #5
4 Spices Samui Viewpoint Restaurant
4.9 (2,264)·Koh SamuiKosher-certified hilltop restaurant in Koh Samui with panoramic island views and evening dining.
- #6
Kapi Sator Central Samui
4.9 (1,853)·Koh SamuiMichelin Guide-recognized Southern Thai restaurant inside Central Festival Chaweng, open daily until 1am.
- #7
Ban Thai
4.9 (1,672)·Koh SamuiPrice level$$$$BudgetFamily-run Thai kitchen in Bo Put serving genuine home-style cooking at budget prices, open daily 9am–9pm.
- #8
Day & Night of Koh Samui
4.6 (2,541)·Koh SamuiA Bo Put dining spot open daily from 11am to midnight, serving the north coast of Koh Samui.
- #9
Onion 2 Restaurant
4.8 (1,780)·Koh SamuiSeafood-forward restaurant on Chaweng Beach Road, praised for fresh catches, generous portions, and warm service.
- #10
The Oyster bar x Samui
4.9 (1,523)·Koh SamuiA specialist oyster bar near Lamai Beach offering imported breeds, premium wines, and craft cocktails.
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