Where to eatRestaurants near Koh Samui
A mix of street food, seafood, healthy bowls, and sit-down spots near the training areas. Budgets are per person before drinks.
Imchai Thaifood
BudgetThai · Lamai
Long-running locals-and-expats Thai kitchen at Lamai with rock-bottom prices and a wide menu of curries, stir-fries, and salads.
Lamai Night Market
BudgetThai street food · Lamai
Lamai's Sunday night market (5pm to 10pm) serving the cheapest authentic Thai street food on the island, packed with local vendors and produce stalls.
Kob Thai Restaurant
MidThai · Lamai
Consistently rated top-10 in Lamai (4.7 out of 5, over 1,000 reviews), serving traditional Thai dishes with quality ingredients in an open-air setting close to the beach.
Malee Kitchen Samui
MidThai · Chaweng
TripAdvisor Travelers Choice 2025 winner where all pastes and sauces are made fresh daily, with no MSG and strong vegan options.
Khaw Glong Thai Cuisine
MidThai · Chaweng
Award-winning family restaurant with six consecutive TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence, serving farm-fresh ingredients from their own farm.
Sabienglae Restaurant
MidThai seafood · Lamai
Local institution near Lamai serving fresh-catch Thai seafood at market prices, including grilled whole fish, steamed crabs, and prawns in a no-frills open-air setting.
Phensiri Thai Restaurant
MidThai · Chaweng
Family-run Michelin Guide-selected Thai restaurant open since 2012, known for authentic pad thai, massaman beef, and tom yum.
Andaman Thai Food and Seafood
MidThai seafood · Chaweng
Highest-rated restaurant in Chaweng with over 1,000 reviews (4.9 out of 5), serving fresh Thai seafood and classic dishes at honest prices, open 11am to 2am daily.
The Larder Samui
MidEuropean brunch · Lamai
Popular brunch spot for the training community on Samui, serving high-protein plates, eggs, avocado, and specialty coffee from early morning.
The Cliff Bar and Grill
Fine diningMediterranean, seafood · Silver Beach
World Luxury Restaurant Award winner perched over Silver Beach, serving imported NZ and Australian beef, Phuket lobster, and live oysters with panoramic sea views.
Saffron at Banyan Tree Samui
Fine diningContemporary Thai · Lamai Bay
Michelin Guide-selected Thai fine dining restaurant atop Banyan Tree Samui with panoramic Lamai Bay views and a tasting menu of contemporary Royal Thai cuisine.
Dining on the Rocks
Fine diningInternational, fine dining · North Samui
Six Senses Samui's signature restaurant built on nine floating platforms over a rocky headland, serving a contemporary menu with one of the most dramatic settings on the island.