The Gulf Coast Beaches Restaurants
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1. 2 Fishes
$$$$ | Tambon Bophut |One of the most creative restaurants on Samui fuses culinary sophistication with a welcoming, casual atmosphere in keeping with its surroundings. Chefs perform alchemy from the venue's open-counter kitchen, providing dishes such as linguine with prawns, clams, mussels, and chilies in a white wine and tomato sauce; and king prawns with garlic, chili, and lemon.
79/5 Moo 1, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand66-099-281--9973Known For
- Open kitchen is a nice touch
- Excellent fish of the day
- Culinary sophistication
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2. Bang Po Seafood
$$ | Mae Nam Beach |Mere feet from lapping waves, this perennial favorite serves the freshest seafood at reasonable prices. The purple baby-octopus soup and the sour curry with local turmeric and fish are two great options.
56/4 Moo 6, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand077-420010Known For
- Sandy beach setting
- Truly authentic tom yum
- A sea urchin salad that doesn't break the bank
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3. Angela's at Moonhut
$ | Mae Nam Beach |This beachfront diner serves salads and sandwiches, both traditional and inventive. Among the latter, the "Hot Bandana" is a tasty vegetarian sandwich baked inside a bread bowl and served wrapped in a bandana.
67/2 Moo1 Maenam, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand66-077-427396Known For
- British standards like bangers and mash
- Imported meat and cheese
- A ridiculous amount of bread and baked goods
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4. Chez Francois
$$$$ | Tambon Bophut |Chef/owner Francois Porte holds fort at this bijou fine dining option in Bophut. While the prices seem lofty by Samui standards, they are actually very reasonable considering the caliber of the culinary offerings. Menu highlights include mustard- and herb-crusted New Zealand rack of lamb and baked fresh grouper fillet topped with herb crust and served with lemon butter sauce.
33/2 Moo 1, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand66-096-071--1800Known For
- Fine French cuisine
- Intimate atmosphere
- Divine desserts
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
5. Dining on the Rocks
$$$$ | Tambon Bophut |Arranged on several terraces, the tables here all have panoramic sea views; arrive before sunset to get the full effect. In addition to à la carte entrées and apps like iced tom yum gazpacho with oysters, this Six Senses' staple offers a wide range of revelatory set menus, including one for vegetarians.
9/10 Moo 5, Baan Plai Laem, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand66-077-245678Known For
- Thoughtful vegan and vegetarian options
- Progressive wine pairings
- The island's most ambitious tasting menus
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6. Ko Seng
$$ | Mae Nam Beach |This two-story seafood restaurant has been feeding Mae Nam residents for decades. The menu changes daily depending on the day's catch. Its most famous dish, stir-fried crab with black pepper, is highly recommended.
95 Soi Kohseng, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand66-089-874--3516Known For
- Low prices
- Rotating catch-of-the-day specials
- House-grown organic vegetables
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7. Kob Thai Restaurant
$$ | |Everything on the menu at this well-run Lamai restaurant is excellent. The venue doesn't reinvent the wheel. Instead, the onus is on classic Thai dishes cooked well and with love. Extra marks go to the ambience, which sees parties dine in individual wooden salas (pavilions) in a verdant tropical garden.
101/18 Moo 3, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84310, Thailand66-082-534--9325Known For
- Prideful service
- A serene tropical setting
- Authentic Thai food
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8. La Sirene
$$ | Tambon Bophut |For elegant French cooking, try this small waterfront bistro whose owner moved here from Nice. The three-course tasting menu might include such delicacies as a shark with pineapple entrée, along with a salad and dessert.
65/1 Bophut Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand077-425301Known For
- <PRO>à la carte options like shrimp in cognac sauce</PRO>
- <PRO>several Thai staples, including a glass noodle salad with seafood</PRO>
- <PRO>delightful waterfront seating on its deck</PRO>
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9. Long Dtai
$$$$ | Choeng Mon Beach |Australian chef David Thompson is a legend of Thai cuisine, having helped raise its profile internationally at Nahm, his legendary venture in Bangkok. This, his debut on Koh Samui, is a more casual affair. Here he hones in on southern Thai flavors to outstanding effect. Expect creations with plenty of fire such as spicy yellow curry with prawns and local fish, or mellower dishes like five-spice duck eggs.
24/269 Moo 5, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand66-077-602–3012Known For
- A southern sojurn by a master of Thai cuisine
- Uncompromising spicy flavors
- Very reasonable prices
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. -
10. Ocean 11
$$$$ | Tambon Bophut |This restaurant's unapologetically Western menu attracts Americans and Europeans. Soft-shell crab on arugula and white snapper baked in a banana leaf provide a refreshing change of pace from Thai-centric fare.
23 Moo 4, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand089-813--5715Known For
- <PRO>inviting beachside atmosphere</PRO>
- <PRO>penne with prawns</PRO>
- <PRO>a particularly lavish rack of lamb</PRO>
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11. Tarua Samui Seafood
$$$ | Chaweng Noi Beach |The view is definitely what you come here for—high up on a mountain, the restaurant juts out above the beach and the turquoise ocean—but the food is also memorable. Check the seafood tank as you walk in; you might spy something you can't resist.
210/9 Moo 4, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand66-077-960635Known For
- Seafood you hand-select
- Thai-Chinese techniques
- Plump grilled prawns with garlic or curry
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12. The Cliff
$$$$ | Lamai Beach |Halfway along the road from Chawaeng to Lamai, the Cliff perches on a big boulder overlooking the sea. You can have lunch or dinner inside a spartan dining room or out on a scenic terrace. The lunch menu includes sandwiches and hamburgers; among the dinner highlights are steaks and Mediterranean specialties.
124/2 Samui Ring Rd., Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand66-099-434--1529Known For
- Reservation-worthy views
- Cooler-than-thou cocktails and solid wine selection
- Locally caught seafood
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13. The Hungry Wolf
$$ | |A pair of fine-dining vets from Poland are behind this cutting-edge café, which leans heavily on crowd-pleasing Western food made with quality ingredients. They were at first known for their beef-tongue burgers, which were a tough sell to a casual beach crowd, but a gourmet Wagyu option is now the attention-grabber.
17/46 Moo 3, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand66-094-408--2243Known For
- Homemade pizza, bread, and pasta
- High-end techniques without the pretense
- Wide vegan menu
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14. The Page
$$$$ | Chaweng Noi Beach |Stick to the fun and interesting cocktails at the Library's popular restaurant—it claims to make 101 different kinds—and after a few sips you'll feel as hip as the surroundings. The menu is mostly Thai, featuring contemporary takes on traditional favorites like prawns with garlic and pepper, and sea bass with chili and basil.
14/1 Moo 2, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand66-077-422767Known For
- Smartly designed surroundings
- "tea by the sea" afternoon service
- Wagyu beef
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15. The Virgin Coast
$$$ | Ban Taling Ngam |Top-notch Thai cuisine and a relaxing tropical setting await guests at this beachfront restaurant, which offers laid-back charm, superlative service, and high-quality cooking.
Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84140, Thailand66-089-499--6334Known For
- Locally sourced ingredients
- Killer ocean views
- Friendly, attentive staff
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16. Vikasa Life Cafe
$$ | |Organic vegetables take center stage at this collaboration between a couple of acclaimed chefs from Paris and Berlin. Begin your day with a freshly packed jar of chia pudding, a superfood bowl, or a chili-spiked Thai Greens smoothie, and come back later for an encyclopedic array of clean eats.
211 Bontji Moo 4, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84310, Thailand66-077-422232Known For
- Dawn-to-dusk deliciousness
- Rarely seen raw food
- LA-caliber light dishes
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17. Whan Tok
$ | Mae Nam Beach |Perched on the water, this family-owned joint is filled with locals who come for the seafood. Finding the place is half the fun; the sign out front has no writing in English, so if you're coming by cab, ask someone at your hotel to write out the name in Thai.
37/1 Moo 5, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320, Thailand081-597--3171Known For
- <PRO>massive prawns</PRO>
- <PRO>bold seafood broth</PRO>
- <PRO>inexpensive dishes</PRO>
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Rate Includes: No credit cards
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