FISHERMAN'S RESTAURANT & BAR
Read moreDefinitely one of the best restaurants on the island. Here the emphasis is on fish and seafood specialities, cooked in the Thai way or simply grilled. The local products are fresh, the preparation and cooking of the dishes, carefully presented, are perfect. Open kitchen. The setting is charming, with subdued lights and wooden furniture. We dine here with our feet in the sand. Courteous and professional service. Remember to book in high season.
LUNGMUG PAA LORD
Read moreThis small establishment on the sidewalk of the promenade, with plastic chairs, is frequented by the locals, and for good reason: the food is excellent. Fish, shellfish, seafood, you can take a look at the well-stocked display before making your choice. The dishes are made to order for Thai palates, so don't forget to specify "phet nit noi" if you don't want it to be too spicy! A treat. They also serve cold beer, to be enjoyed while admiring the view of the bay.
KOB THAI RESTAURANT
Read moreTrue Thai traditional cuisine, in the middle of nature with a swimming pool. You can eat there on tables well isolated from one another, under wooden Thai salas. Djai, the chef, has more than 30 years of experience and prepares an authentic cuisine for you. The portions are generous and at affordable prices. The specialties: Thai soups (tom yam), curries, steamed fish, crab, ice-cream fritter. At choice, a very wide choice on the menu, and moreover, 2 tasting menus. The menu is translated into French.
LUNA LOUNGE
Read moreAt the far end of the village, this superb modern bar-restaurant, run by French owners, is entirely open to the outside. The lounge setting is very pleasant. The cuisine is refined, the dishes original and well presented, the products fresh. Several formulas are proposed (discovery menu, gourmet, etc.). It offers French dishes (beef, foie gras, etc.) but also Thai and international dishes. Nice wine list. We can also come here just for a drink. One of the best restaurants on the island.
LA JAVA BEACH LOUNGE
Read moreThis Franco-Thai bar-restaurant, run by Philippe and his wife Nic, is located at the eastern end of Thong Krut beach, almost on the point. Superb view on Koh Tan and pleasant decoration. Choice of French and Thai dishes at affordable prices and an equally interesting selection of wines imported from France. For those nostalgic for beef bourguignon, snails... You've come to the right place! Its secluded location, swept by a sea breeze, makes it the ideal place to stroll with friends, especially in the late afternoon.
THE KITCHEN
Read moreThis restaurant has a modern and pleasant "bistro" setting. The menu is varied, with Thai specialities of course, cheese and cold cuts, excellent pizzas, beef, burgers, salads... The presentation is neat and the service impeccable. Benjamin, a sommelier by trade, will guide you in your choice of wines. Special mention for the French rotisserie and the apple pie for dessert. Children's menus are also available as well as delicious ice creams (Rossini, local French artisan).
PHENSIRI THAI RESTAURANT
Read moreJust south of Chaweng, this restaurant stands out thanks to its fine cuisine and its pleasant setting. On the menu, Thai specialties made with quality products and without MSG, such as the duck curry with pineapple (a delight), or the massaman curry... Great choice of seafood. All dishes are delicately presented and will make your mouth water. Do not hesitate to ask for the recommendations of the day. You can dine on the ventilated terrace or in a small air-conditioned room. Attentive and discreet service.
THE KITCHEN CENTRAL SAMUI
Read moreThe Kitchen is one of the best known restaurants in Chaweng, having opened in 2007 and now has over a dozen restaurants in Samui, Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya. The restaurant overlooks the main street and is an ideal place to quench your thirst and eat. The food here is very good but it is difficult to choose because of the wide range of dishes on offer. Thai or international, you will not be disappointed (the menu is available on the website).
PLOEN SAMUT RESTAURANT
Read moreA single-storey building in the immediate vicinity of the Hadthong Hotel, with a large, pleasant terrace overlooking the waterfront. The establishment offers decent seafood and fish specialties at affordable prices, though more expensive than its neighbors. The food on offer is of uneven quality, with Thai dishes to be preferred. Service is decent. The location along the promenade is its main quality, and in the evening the atmosphere is pleasant for a drink, while listening to local musicians.
CAFÉ DEL SOL - PIZZA & GRILL
Read moreWhen you arrive by the port of Mae Haad, one of the first restaurants you see is Café Del Sol, run by Robert for the past twenty years. The cuisine is exclusively French and European: steak tartare, flank steak with shallots, pizzas, grilled meat and fish... Almost everything is home-made! The place, open on the street, is very pleasant. The tables are spaced out. You can also come for a good breakfast. The service is impeccable.
THE ODT RESTAURANT
Read moreThis hotel restaurant is in keeping with the establishment, extremely cosy and warm, with wooden furniture. The menu offers Thai and Burmese dishes, as well as excellent fish and seafood specialties. Myanmar dishes are a great discovery, especially since no other restaurant on the island offers them. The menu changes regularly, and the establishment is open to all! The cocktail menu is also of high quality. ODT is a good choice for a dinner party even if it's a bit expensive, but you should also think about having fun!
BAOBAB RESTAURANT
Read moreIt has become one of the must-see places for French residents and holidaymakers, a meeting and sharing point. Here, all the dishes are homemade: ravioli, gnocchi, lasagne, cordon bleu and giant salads, tartar and tuna steak, not forgetting of course the traditional Thai dishes (pad thai, kaopad kai, green curry), fresh fruit juices or coconut, to be enjoyed with your feet in the sand. In addition, the staff is friendly and attentive. Deckchairs with umbrellas and towels are provided.
THE BEACH CLUB
Read moreThe Buri Rasa Village Resort's bar-restaurant offers modern Thai cuisine as well as fusion and international specialities. Chic and elegant setting. Good selection of wines. Happy Hour from 5pm to 7pm.
RABIENG RIMNUM GUESTHOUSE & RESTAURANT
Read moreRight in the city centre, on the left bank of the Phetchaburi River and just next to the Chom Klao bridge, this nice little wooden restaurant with its old-fashioned decoration exudes a certain charm: background music, photos of singers hanging on the walls and a view of the river. Thai specialties at low prices. The proposed rooms have shared bathrooms and look like small cells! For (very) tight budgets only.
CIRCA 2510
Read moreLocated in the heart of Surat Thani, in an old restored wooden house, this place is both trendy and popular. Waitresses in long Chinese dresses navigate between the tables. A predominantly Thai clientele. Carefully prepared local specialties and a few classic international dishes (fried chicken and French fries, for example). Sports broadcasts, beer and spirits available. Reasonable prices and a relaxed atmosphere. A pleasant place to dine or have a drink.
WHY NOT BAR
Read moreLocated directly on the beach, this nice bar-restaurant proposes good Thai dishes and seafood specialties at very affordable prices. The cuisine is quite good. They also serve alcohols, beers and good cocktails to sip with your feet in the sand while admiring the blue horizon. An unpretentious, simple establishment, which has the advantage of being very pleasant and friendly. In the evening, musicians come regularly to perform live. A good place to spend a good evening without breaking your piggy bank.
TA LAY THONG SEA FOOD
Read moreLarge restaurant open on the street, of course specialized in seafood. Reasonable prices. A good address in the commercial area.
NAKORN NAI RESTAURANT
Read moreThai specialities served in a modern setting. Some Western dishes also. Quiet and pleasant atmosphere despite external traffic.
DAO THIAM
Read moreOpened in 1959, this establishment bears witness to another era. The walls are decorated with an impressive collection of old banknotes. The years have passed, but the establishment is still as popular as ever with the locals! In this quiet little restaurant, which specializes in breakfasts, you can order the usual Thai morning dishes (noodles, rice soup) or an English-style breakfast. Vegetarian specialties are also available. Occasional background music.
BUNGA RAYA – CS PATTANI HOTEL
Read moreThe restaurant at this grand hotel offers a choice of Thaïes, Chinese, Muslim (of course) and western specialities.