If you are new to Koh Samui, or are simply looking for a little inspiration for a great evening meal, then our brief guide to some of the island’s favourite eateries should help you find something to hit the spot.
Tree Tops Sky Dining & Bar at Anantara Lawan
Open daily: 6:00pm – 11:30pm
Tel: +66 77 960 333
Email: lawanasamui@anantara.com
Address: 92/1 Moo 2, Bophut, Koh Samui
Website: http://lawana-chaweng.anantara.com/tree-tops-sky-dining-bar/
For a unique perspective and exclusive dining experience, Anantara Lawan’s Tree Top Sky Dining & Bar takes some beating. High quality ingredients make dishes like the beef tartar with Wagyu beef and the roasted Canadian lobster, or the ultra-romantic candlelight degustation, a truly memorable occasion.
Krua Bophut in Fisherman’s Village
Open daily: 1pm midnight
Tel: +66 77 430 030
Email: kruabophut.samui@gmail.com
Address: 16/16 Moo 1, Tambol Bophut, Koh Samui
Website: http://www.kruabophut.com
This beautiful hand-carved classic Thai house serving traditional southern-Thai cuisine is located in the Fisherman’s Village, right on Bophut beach. The wonderful aromatic dishes and fantastic fresh seafood are all reasonably priced and perfectly delivered.
Six Senses Dining on the Rocks
Open daily: 6:00pm – 11:30pm
Tel: +66 77 960 333
Email: lawanasamui@anantara.com
Address: 92/1 Moo 2, Bophut, Koh Samui
Website: www.thelardersamui.com
Dining on the Rocks is simply one of the most stunning dining locations on the island, offering breath-taking 270° views from the tip of the headland. The food, wine and cocktails also live up to expectations. Presenting award-winning cuisine using the freshest herbs, vegetables and organic greens straight from the resort’s own gardens and an extensive wine cellar at your disposal, this restaurant delivers in spades.
The Larder
Open daily: 12pm – 11pm
Tel: +66 77 601 259
Email:hungry@thelardersamui.co
Address: 9/144 Moo 2, Chaweng, Koh Samui
Website: http://lawana-chaweng.anantara.com/tree-tops-sky-dining-bar/
This ‘down-to-earth eatery’ promises great food and a ‘warm and welcoming atmosphere’. Offering a gastro-pub feel and relaxed vibe (“you will not find waiters with white gloves here!”), it is a great place to enjoy great wines, cocktails with a twist and high end food served in a relaxed, somewhat under-stated and rustic, way.
Prego at the Amari Palm Reef Resort
Open daily for lunch and dinner
Tel: +66 77 300 317
Email: prego@palmreef.amari.com
Address: Amari Palm Reef, Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui
Website: http://www.prego-samui.com
Samui’s ‘coolest Italian restaurant’ serves the most delicious freshly baked pizzas and authentic pasta dishes (including a gluten-free menu) and offers great service and atmosphere. With refurbishment under way ahead of the 2015/2016 high season, this island favourite promises a fresh new look including a new kitchen, new bar/lounge, a much-welcome air-conditioned section and new al-fresco area. Chef Marco’s menu is also being re-engineered and promises to bring new, equally tantalising, dishes to their diners.