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Local Cuisine:

Beverly Hills Restaurant:
Beverly Hills Restaurant is one of the most popular and frequented spots on the island. From there, you have a unique panoramic view over Chaweng Bay and Beach.
Address :
212 Moo 4, Tambon Maret
Phone: +66 77 422 232, Fax : +66 77 422 232

Baan Chantra Thai Restaurant:
An exquisite restaurant serving royal Thai cuisine. Follow you culinary curiosity and arouse your taste buds whilst discovering the harmony between sweet, salty and sour ingredients in Thai cooking. This restaurant offers inside and outside seating, and you may choose between traditional Thai cushions or Western-style tables while being entertained by classical Thai music and dances.
Address:
295, Moo 3, Tambon Taling Ngam
84140 Koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand
Phone: +66 77 429 100, Fax: +66 77 423 220

Budsaba Restaurant:
Open daily from 6.30 a.m. till late. A restaurant like no others, Budsaba brings you the pleasure of dining while lounging in one of its 14 private Salas (open wooden hut on stilts) in pure Thai tradition.
The Thai delicacies and fresh seafood are carefully selected to reinforce this experience, an oasis of peace and flavour.
You may also enjoy the music and dances of the Kings of Siam Every Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun at 8.30 pm.
Address:
100, Moo 2, Tambon Bo Phut
84320 Koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand
Phone: +66 77 422 305, 66 77 230 849-51
Fax: +66 77 230 034

 
Italian Cuisine:
 

La Taverna:
La Taverna, the italian restaurant located at Chaweng Center, is an ideal place to have dinner before diving into Samui's exciting nightlife. Be it pasta, pizza, beer or wine, you'll like it.
Address:
168/18 Moo 2, Chaweng Beach
Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320 Thailand
Phone: +66 77 413 006

Bruno's:
At Bruno's and Enrico's place you can savour Italian specialties such as panini, pizzas, and espresso. Been here once, you'll come back for more!
Address:
168/18 Moo 2
Chaweng Beach near Full Circle

Mambo:
The mambo restaurant at Fisherman's village (Boput) is a place where you can taste authentic Italian and Mediterranean specialties lovingly prepared by Chef Massimo. Drop by! Open Daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Address:
74 Moo 1
Maenam, Koh Samui Thailand
Phone: 01 537 0525 (For Reservation)

 
International Cuisine:
 

Upstairs Restaurant:
The Oriental Gallery's sister restaurant, Upstairs, is exactly that--upstairs. But it's not just an extension of the original restaurant, it's a whole new venue with an entirely different groove. With a twist on contemporary, it mixes tropical style with bold colors and mod angles. The menu features seafood and meats in familiar Western recipes with delicate flavors and beautiful presentation. After 10pm a DJ spins a sophisticated mix of soul music so feel free to hang around enjoying cocktails until late.
Address:
39/1 Moo 3
Chaweng Beach Thailand
Phone: +66 77 422 200

Pickles Pub & Bistrot:
The place is called Pizzeria Osteria. You can enjoy a great Pizza and other great italian food over the Pickles bar, on the second floor.
Address:
39/1 Moo 3
Chaweng Beach Thailand
Phone: +66 77 422 200

 
Fish and Seafood:
 

Mr. Pown Restaurant:
Of all the seafood places along the main drag in Lamai, Mr. Pown is the nicest. Fresh seafood is carefully laid on ice in front of the entrance, so you can choose your own toothy fish or local lobster. A patio of a restaurant, tables near the front railing are great fun for people watching. The menu is an extensive list of seafood of all kinds prepared in many Chinese, Thai, and Western styles. There's also an assortment of accompanying Chinese and Thai soups, vegetable, and meat dishes. Be warned, the lobster is delicious, but expensive.
Address:
124/137 Moo 3
Lamai Beach, Lamai Bay Thailand
Phone: +1 970 7758 (mobile)

Big John Seafood:
Combine fun and magnificent sunsets with live entertainment. Mix in superb service by smart, uniformed staff. Add some of the tastiest food to be found on the island. And finally stir together with incredibly reasonable prices.
Address:
95/4, Moo 2, Tambon Lipa Noi
84140 Koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand
Phone: +66 77 423 025, 66 77 423 186

Fax:
+66 77 423 176