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    7 Best Restaurants in Koh Samui

    By Julia | Updated: Aug 01, 2019 | Published: Aug 01, 2019 | 2 Comments

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    If you are lucky to visit Koh Samui island in Thailand, you have to know about these 7 amazing restaurants!  All of them boast great locations, delicious food, and excellent service!

    7 Best Restaurants in Koh Samui

    Koh Samui is the second-largest island in Thailand, after Phuket.   It's a great destination for a romantic holiday, family trip, or a honeymoon.

    Koh Samui is famous for its stunning sandy beaches, beautiful landscape, great hotels, and, of course, delicious food.   Discover 7 Best Restaurants that you have to visit if you are in Koh Samui!

    1. The Saffron Restaurant at Banyan Tree

    Saffron at Banyan Tree Samui is located on the terrace, overlooking the ocean at the spectacular Banyan Tree Resort.

    Authentic and sophisticated Thai food is served in a beautiful setting, with a fantastic view of the bay below.  There are both indoor and outdoor dining areas.   When we dined there, there was also wonderful entertainment and dancing.

    Traditional Thai style hand wash at Saffron Restaurant at Banyan Tree Samui, Koh Samui Island



      Traditional Thai style hand wash at Saffron Restaurant at Banyan Tree Samui, Koh Samui Island
    Dancing and Entertainment at the Saffron Restaurant at The Banyan Tree Samui, Koh Samui Island

    Dancing and Entertainment at the Saffron Restaurant at The Banyan Tree Samui, Koh Samui Island

    2. Phensiri Thai Restaurant

    Phensiri Thai Restaurant is located in Chaweng, Koh Samui.  The restaurant serves local authentic Thai food of excellent quality!  It's one of the most popular restaurants in Ko Samui both for locals and the tourists.  Great seafood, curry dishes, duck, and everything else!  Phensiri is one of my favorite restaurants on the island!

    3. The Page Restaurant at The Library

    The Page Restaurant is located at the Library, a beachfront hotel on Koh Samui’s Chaweng Beach.  The Page has a great selection of cocktails and a wonderful food menu.   Impeccable service, creative cocktails, and unique food experience!

    The Page Restaurant, The Library, Koh Samui

    The Page Restaurant, The Library, Koh Samui

    The Page Restaurant, The Library, Koh Samui

    The Page Restaurant, The Library, Koh Samui

    The Page Restaurant, The Library, Koh Samui

    The Page Restaurant, The Library, Koh Samui

    4. Galanga Restaurant

    Galanga is a wonderful restaurant in Chaweng, Koh Samui.   It serves authentic local Thai cuisine, including seafood.

    Galanga Restaurant, Koh Samui, Thailand

    5. Krua Bophut

    Krua Bophut Restaurant has a fantastic location right on the beachfront in the Fisherman's Village on Bophut Beach, Koh Samui.  The restaurant is located in a stunning setting with fantastic views of the ocean.

    There are both indoor and outdoor sitting areas.   The food is authentic Thai cuisine and Southern Thai menu.  The food is delicious and beautifully presented.

    Krua Bophut Restaurant, Koh Samui, Thailand

    Krua Bophut Restaurant, Koh Samui, Thailand

    6. Happy Elephant

    Happy Elephant is a beachfront restaurant in Bophut, Koh Samui.  Here you will find delicious food combined with beautiful views!

    Happy Elephant Restaurant, Koh Samui, Thailand

    Happy Elephant Restaurant, Koh Samui, Thailand

    Happy Elephant Restaurant, Koh Samui, Thailand

    Happy Elephant Restaurant, Koh Samui, Thailand

    7. Chez Francois

    Chez Francois is located in the Fisherman's Village in Bophut, Koh Samui. The restaurant serves French and European food.  It's a fantastic restaurant with impeccable service.  If you stay in Bophut and want to try something different than Thai food for one night, then definitely visit this restaurant!

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    1. Maria

      August 04, 2019 at 9:46 am

      You should go to Dr Frogs! its one of my favorite places there and the cliff view is to die for. Best place for lunch or early dinner to catch the sunset 😀

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      • Julia

        September 28, 2019 at 8:40 pm

        Just looked it up - it looks great! Thank you for the tip! 🙂

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