Top 20 Rated Restaurants in Chaweng Beach
Top 20 highest-rated restaurants in Chaweng Beach / Chaweng area, Koh Samui (primarily ranked by Tripadvisor traveler rating + volume of reviews as of mid-2026). Rankings can shift slightly with new reviews.
Dara Serene Restaurant
Location and Map link
Chaweng Beach (beachfront at Dara Samui Resort)
Restaurant type
Beachfront seafood & international
Food Highlights at Dara Serene
Fresh lobster, steamed seabass, king prawns, blue crab, tuna steak, Thai-international fusion – $$–$$$
Green Bird
Location and Map link
Restaurant type
Thai Food and Seafood – Thai / Asian (budget-friendly – Best Cheap Eats in Chaweng Beach! $
Food Highlights at Green Bird
Traditional Thai family run restaurant serving the tastiest food at very reasonable prices.
Menu highlights: Thai Omlette with rice (very tasty) 60 baht, Massaman Curry 150 Baht. Pad Kaprow with chicken/pork 80 Baht.
Desserts: Deep fried banana with ice cream 150 Baht, Mango Sticky Rice 150 Baht
Credit Card Payments
They do accept Visa credit card payment – Pay cash! Don’t spoil the credit card companies with laziness!
Also check out:
Best Breakfast Spots in Chaweng Beach
The Jungle Club Restaurant
Location and Map link
Hills above Chaweng
(best view over Chaweng Beach)
Restaurant type
European / Thai with panoramic views – $$–$$$
Food Highlights at The Jungle Club
Thai-European fusion (views are the star).
Thai food, pizza.
Baan Ya Jai
Location and Map link
Restaurant type
“Little Restaurant with Big Heart” – Thai & seafood – See full menu at Baan Ya Jai – $$–$$$
Food Highlights at Baan Ya Jai
Spicy Thai dishes, spring rolls, seafood. Menu highlights: Mama Noodles 160 Baht, Deep Fried Pork Ribs 360 Baht.
Electronic Payments – Mastercard, Visa, Alipay, Wepay: 3% surcharge.
Tandoori Palace Indian Restaurant
Location and Map link
Chaweng
(located in the southern area of Chaweng – nice quiet area – beach front is the nicest)
Restaurant type
Indian – $ – $$
Food Highlights at Tandoori Palace
Tandoori dishes, curries, naan, vegetarian options.
I visited here 2 times on my last visit to Koh Samui. Nice.
Close to Avani Samui Hotel – Adults Only
Duomo
Location and Map link
Restaurant type
Italian – Fine Dining
Food Highlights at Duomo
Open since 2001. This is seriously good Italian food, run by a real Italian who oversees everything.
This place should have a Michelin Star! Locatedd in laneway to Montien House Hotel. Just off main road.
Average main course around 420 Baht,
Accept credit card payment with 3% surcharge
$$–$$$
Worth every satang!
This is quality fine-dining Italian food cooked with LOVE.
Rigatoni Amatriciana pasta with cured pork cheek. SENSATIONAL.
See more pics of the food at Duomo Italian.
Sexy Fish
Location and Map link
Restaurant type
Fine-dining seafood $$$$
Food Highlights at Sexy Fish
Premium seafood, creative presentations.
Sa-Nga
Location and Map link
Chaweng
Inside Centara Reserve 5 star resort
Restaurant type
Upscale Asian / Thai – $$$$
Food Highlights at Sa-Nga
Refined Thai & Asian dishes
Big Horn Restaurant
Location and Map link
Restaurant type
Seafood & BBQ $$–$$$
Food Highlights at Big Horn
Grilled seafood, BBQ meats, steaks.
The Tent
Location and Map link
SALA Samui Chaweng Beach
Restaurant type
Contemporary / Beachfront – $$$$
Food Highlights at The Tent
Sea bass, Angus burger, Thai-international, curry, pad Thai. See breakfast menu
Malee Kitchen Chaweng
Location and Map link
Restaurant type
Thai & seafood – $$–$$$
Food Highlights at Malee Kitchen
Fresh seafood, Thai classics. I visited here in 2025, very nice.
Southern end of Chaweng Beach. Sweet and sour chicken Yum pic above.
Khaw Glong Thai Cuisine
Location and Map link
Chaweng Beach Road
(near Central Festival Shopping Mall)
Restaurant type
Authentic Thai & seafood – $$–$$$
Food Highlights at Khaw Glong Thai
Tom yum, prawns in egg noodles, curries, papaya salad. Grow their own fruit and vegetables,
Menu highlight: Stir Fry Red Curry with Duck 380 Baht.
Accept credit cards with 3% surcharge.
The Journey Bar & Restaurant
Location and Map link
Restaurant type
European / Bar – $$–$$$
Food Highlights at The Journey Bar
Massaman curry, European dishes, cocktails.
Jam Restaurant
Location and Map link
Restaurant type
Seafood Thai $
Food Highlights at Jam
Fresh seafood dishes. Family-owned. Signature dish Panang curry.
Have Protein Shakes with Almond milk and peanut butter.
Phensiri Thai Restaurant
Location and Map link
Chaweng – Located right at the southern end of Chaweng Beach
Restaurant type
Thai $$–$$$
Food Highlights at Phensiru
Green curry, whole fish with chili-garlic, red duck curry, prawns.
Day & Night of Koh Samui
Location and Map link
Chaweng – Main Road
Restaurant type
Cafe / Bar / International – listed in the Michelin Guide Thailand – $$–$$$
Opens 11am – midnight. Have breakfast menu for a late starter
Food Highlights at Day & Night
Thai classics, western dishes, rice dishes, casual bites.
Accept credit cards with no surcharge
| 17 | Prego Samui | Chaweng | Italian | Pasta, pizza, tiramisu. An Italian institution in Chaweng! On the main road just as you drive into Chaweng from the airport | $$–$$$ |
| 18 | The Page | The Library, Chaweng Beach | Fine-dining seafood / International | Baked sea bass, upscale seafood & international. Beach front location | $$$$ |
| 19 | Baitong Restaurant | Banana Fan Sea Resort, Chaweng Beach | Beachfront Thai & seafood | Upscale Thai seafood, sunset dining | $$–$$$ |
Elephant Beach Club
Location and Map link
Chaweng Beach front
Restaurant type
Beach Bar / Restaurant – $$
Food Highlights at The Elephant Beach Club
Prime beach front location in the heart of Chaweng, Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu in English and French.
Accept Visa/MC with 3% credit card surcharge.
Breakfast served 7.30am – 11am.
Bonus Restaurant
Samui Hill Club
Location and Map link
Hilltop with awesome views over Bangrak Koh Samui – around a 15 minute slow drive up the hill from Chawang Beach.
Restaurant type
Hilltop Restaurant/Bar with Swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room at additional cost. Free to go to restaurant and use pool
Thai/International – $$
Food Highlights at Samui Hill Club
120 Baht for small Chang Beer. Good plane spotting as you see the planes descending and landing at Koh Samui airport in the distance
Notes:
- Ratings are mostly 4.6–4.9/5 on Tripadvisor (higher ratings with solid review volume prioritized).
- Price guide (approximate per person for a main meal, excluding drinks):
$ = under ~400 THB
$$–$$$ = 400–1,200 THB
$$$$ = 1,200+ THB - Many top spots are beachfront or near Chaweng Beach Road / Central Festival. Book ahead for popular ones (especially Dara Serene, The Tent, and view restaurants).
- Data is based on current Tripadvisor rankings and reviews (July 2026). Always check the latest ratings, opening hours, and menus, as they can change.
- I’ve added my own reviews and comments 25th July 2026
- I have yet to find any good Dim Sum / Yum Cha / Chinese restaurants in Chaweng Beach
- A few interesting restaurants I didn’t get to try – Zorba Greek restaurant
Also check out:
- Best Japanese restaurants in Koh Samui
- Best Indian Restaurants in Koh Samui
- Best Breakfast Spots in Chaweng Beach
- Best Breakfast Spots in Lamai Beach
- Best Restaurants in Lamai Beach
Last updated 4th August 2026
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