Top 15 Rated Restaurants in Lamai Beach Koh Samui

There are around 165 restaurants in Lamai Beach – majority Thai, some Italian, Japanese, Indian, a Turkish Kebab Store, a few sports bars with pub food, some vegan/vegetarian restaurants, a 24 hour McDonalds and plenty of 24 hour convenience stores including a 7-Eleven for the famous toasted sandwich.

Here is a ranked list of the top 15 highest-rated restaurants in Lamai Beach, Koh Samui (primarily based on Tripadvisor ratings + review volume as of mid-2026 data, cross-checked with other sources). Rankings prioritize consistent high scores (4.6+), number of reviews, and location strictly within/near Lamai Beach.

Baobab Restaurant

Opening hours

Daily 8:30 AM–6 PM

Location and Map link

127/64 Had Lamai Rd (beachfront)

Restaurant type

French / European / Thai / Beach club –

Food Highlights at Baobab Restaurant

Tuna tartare; Shrimp noodles; Thai classics; Burgers/steaks; Cocktails – $$ (200–500)

Credit Card Payments at Baobab

Accept credit cards with 3% surcharge

Seventy Fahrenheit

Opening hours

Opens 4pm

Location and Map link

Had Lamai Rd area

Restaurant type

International / Mediterranean – Only dinner service – $$–$$$

Food highlights at 70 Fahrenheit

Mediterranean dishes; International fusion plates, Menu highlights: Prawn Cakes, Lamb Curry

Credit card payments

Accept credit card – no surcharge.

Eating Time Thai Food

Location and Map link

130/3 Had Lamai Rd – Open 12pm – 10pm – $$

Restaurant type

Athentic Thai Home Style cooking

Food Highlights at Eating Time

Thai specialties – Fried Crispy Pork with Kale, Fried Chicken with Cashew Nut 190 Baht – I highly recommended this one! A nice thick spicy sauce covering the fried chicken.

Salathai Restaurant

Location and Map link

124/173 Tambon Maret
central Lamai main road – opens 1.30pm

Restaurant type

Authentic Thai – Specialise in Southern Thai cuisine, plus some Northern Thai – $$

Food Highlights at Sala Thai

Traditional Thai Southern and Northern dishes: Mixed entree with satay chicken, Spring roll, BBQ Pork ribs.
Menu highlight Khao Soi.

No Stress Beach Restaurant

Location and Map link

Lamai Beach front

Restaurant type

Casual Thai / International

Food Highlights at No Stress

Varied local favorites – 200 baht for most Thai dishes. Great beach front location. Get there via the beach front. The back entrance there is a large hill to climb to get down to the beach front. Open for breakfast.

Osteria Emporio Caffe Samui

Location and Map link

131/2 Had Lamai Rd

Restaurant type

Authentic Italian (Roman-style) – Mon–Sat Opens 5pm–10 PM (closed Sun) – $$–$$$ (400–900)

Food Highlights at Emporio Caffe

Spaghetti Carbonara; Amatriciana; Bruschetta with buffalo mozzarella; Homemade ravioli; Italian desserts. 5th August 2026. I had the Fettunicini Bolognaise which was excellent. The bolognaise sauce is slow cooked for hours and the fettunini is excellent home made pasta.

Restaurant Name	Location – Map link	Type of Restaurant – Opening Times	Popular Food Items (approx. prices in THB)	Price Range
The Oyster Bar X Samui	84/34 M.3, Had Lamai Rd (near Outback Bar)	Seafood / Oyster bar / Wine bar – Daily ~5–11 PM (Fri/Sat from 5 PM)	Fresh international oysters (Gillardeau, Sanriku, etc. ~95–200+ each); grilled octopus; lobster; caviar; Bloody Mary	$$$$ (800–2,000+ per person)

Food Lab	139/10 Moo 4, Lamai (side street near night market)	Italian / Mediterranean (homemade pasta, Roman-style) – Typically dinner hours (check daily)	Homemade pasta (truffle ravioli, Amatriciana); Porchetta; Pizza alla Romana; Carpaccio	$$–$$$ (600–1,200)
tawaNN	208/1 Moo 4, Renaissance Koh Samui Resort (Laem Nan Beach)	Steakhouse / Seafood / Fine dining with sea views – Daily ~5/6–11 PM	Premium steaks; Fresh seafood; Beef tartare (~490); Local Samui seafood specials	$$$–$$$$ (1,000+)

Banana Leaf Restaurant	208/1 Moo 4, Renaissance Koh Samui Resort	International / Thai / All-day dining with ocean views – Daily ~6:30 AM–11 PM	Breakfast buffet; Thai classics (Massaman, Pad Thai); Salmon pizza; Grilled seafood	$$–$$$ (400–800)
Röstiland by NOXAMA SAMUI (Flower Paradise)	143/2 Moo 4, Lamai Beach	Swiss / European / Thai – Mon–Sat ~10 AM–10 PM (closed Sun)	Rösti; Zürich-style sliced meat; Fondue/Raclette; Cordon Bleu; Homemade sausages	$–$$ (200–600)

Kob Thai Restaurant	101/18 Moo 3, Had Lamai (garden setting ~600 m from beach road)	Authentic Thai (garden with salas & pool) – Daily ~12–11 PM	Tom Yum; Crab curry; Massaman; Pad Thai; Tasting menus (~1,000 for 2)	$$ (300–700)
Imchai Thaifood	173/17 Moo 4, Lamai located just before you get to Lamai from Chaweng, before you cross the little river	Casual authentic Thai – Daily ~11 AM–9 PM	Green curry; Cashew chicken; Pad Thai; Tom Yum; Fruit shakes	$ (150–400)
Nana Tam Restaurant	Lamai Beach area	Thai	Classic Thai dishes	$
Black Pearl	127/64 Moo 3, Maret Lamai Beach	Seafood / Thai with ocean views	Fresh seafood	$$–$$$

Notes:

• Rankings are approximate and can shift slightly with new reviews. The Oyster Bar, Food Lab, and Emporio consistently top lists for quality and scores.
• Prices are approximate per person for a main meal (excluding drinks); actual menus vary.
• Many beachfront spots (Baobab, Tawann, Banana Leaf) offer great views. Book popular ones like The Oyster Bar or Food Lab in advance.
• Always verify current opening hours and menus, as they can change seasonally.
• Note: I’ve noticed a lack of Chinese food in Koh Samui – while you can get certain Chinese dishes in some of the restaurants, I have not seen any Chinese / Cantonese / Dim Sum restaurants in either Lamai Beach or Chaweng.

Also check out:

Best Breakfast Spots in Lamai Beach

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• Best Indian Restaurants in Koh Samui
• Top 20 Rated Restaurants in Chaweng Beach
• Best Breakfast Spots in Chaweng Beach
• Best Japanese in Koh Samui

Last updated 5th August 2026