#1
Dough Koh Tao
4.9 (4,363)·Koh Tao
Price level$$$$Mid-range
Dinner only, 18:30 to 22:00, and the tables go fast once divers come off the boats.
The 10 Best Restaurants in Koh Tao, Ranked
It's a mid-range crowd here, mostly all-day cafés and brunch spots with a few cheap Thai kitchens holding their own, and only one place actually on the sand at Sairee. I'd point you at 995 Roasted Duck, a budget dinner-only spot.
10 places$ to $$ price levelAvg 4.8 on GoogleUpdated Oct 2026
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- #2
Blue Shark Brunch, Koh Tao
4.8 (5,141)·Koh TaoPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeBrunch from 7am to 10pm on an island where half the kitchens keep their own hours.
- #3
995 Roasted Duck
4.7 (4,554)·Koh TaoPrice level$$$$BudgetRoasted duck over rice, dinner only, and a three-and-a-half hour window to get there.
Where to stay
Best Hotels in Koh Tao
My pick at each price level in Koh Tao, going by Google's hotel class. Hotels from my ranked list of the 10 best come first, then the best-reviewed. Each button opens the hotel on Booking.com with your dates filled in.
#5Luxury · 5-star
Jamahkiri Dive Resort & SPA4.2 (637 reviews)
Swanky seaside resort offering colorful rooms & suites, plus Thai dining, an outdoor pool & a spa.
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#3Mid-range · 4-star
Sai Daeng Resort4.4 (1,265 reviews)
Laid-back beachfront resort offering an outdoor pool & a hot tub, plus a bar & terrace dining.
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#10Budget · 3-star
Blue Tao Beach Hotel - Koh Tao4.5 (317 reviews)
A well-regarded beachside hotel on Koh Tao, offering comfortable accommodation steps from the water.
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- #4
Harmony Koh Tao
4.9 (2,803)·Koh TaoAn afternoon-to-late-night kitchen on Songsoem Road, built for long dinners rather than quick refuels.
- #5
The Mango Garden - Koh Tao
4.9 (2,298)·Koh TaoPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeGarden shade, all-day kitchen and fresh cooking that beats the beachfront scramble on Koh Tao.
- #6
The French Market - Koh tao
4.7 (2,970)·Koh TaoPrice level$$$$Mid-rangePastries and proper coffee from 7am in Mae Haad, which makes it a diver's best friend.
- #7
Mama Piyawan's
4.6 (1,366)·Koh TaoPrice level$$$$BudgetA beloved budget-friendly Thai eatery on Koh Tao, open daily from morning until late.
- #8
Near Me Hostel and Bistro
4.9 (860)·Koh TaoA well-regarded hostel and bistro on Koh Tao, open daily from 8am to 11pm.
- #9
Cactus Cafe & Beach Bar
4.5 (1,078)·Koh TaoPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeBeachfront cafe and bar on Sairee Beach serving food and drinks daily from morning until evening.
- #10
Krua Siam (Koh Tao)
4.9 (547)·Koh TaoPrice level$$$$BudgetA highly-rated, budget-friendly Thai kitchen on Koh Tao, open daily for lunch and late-night dining.
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