#1THE COCOON - SAMUI VIEWPOINT
4.7 (10,565)·Koh Samui
Price level$$$$Mid-range
Hilltop restaurant and bar in Koh Samui with panoramic jungle and ocean views, iconic hanging nets, and all-day dining.
The 10 Best Restaurants in Koh Samui, Ranked
This lot splits neatly between Chaweng and Bo Put, with a couple of hilltop viewpoint spots and one oyster bar over near Lamai to break it up. Ban Thai is the one I'd flag if money's tight, a family-run Bo Put kitchen at the cheap end while most here sit mid-range or don't publish prices. Ranked on Google rating, with review volume settling the ties, and it's tight at the top.
10 places$ to $$ price levelAvg 4.8 on GoogleUpdated Sep 2026
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#2THAI 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.
#3BABOU
4.9 (2,845)·Koh SamuiJungle-themed restaurant and cocktail bar on Chaweng Beach with ambient DJ sets and standout drinks.
#4Thai 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.
#54 Spices Samui Viewpoint Restaurant
4.9 (2,264)·Koh SamuiKosher-certified hilltop restaurant in Koh Samui with panoramic island views and evening dining.
#6Kapi Sator Central Samui
4.9 (1,853)·Koh SamuiMichelin Guide-recognised Southern Thai restaurant inside Central Festival Chaweng, open daily until 1am.
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#7Ban 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.
#8Day & 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.
#9Onion 2 Restaurant
4.8 (1,780)·Koh SamuiSeafood-forward restaurant on Chaweng Beach Road, praised for fresh catches, generous portions, and warm service.
#10The Oyster bar x Samui
4.9 (1,523)·Koh SamuiA specialist oyster bar near Lamai Beach offering imported breeds, premium wines, and craft cocktails.