Big Buddha beach might be one of the quieter beaches on Samui but there are still lots of fine restaurants and eateries for you to choose from. The selection ranges from delicious pub grub to quirky cafes with deliciously inventive dishes on the menu. There are plenty of excellent local Thai food restaurants on offer as well as international cuisine.

Dining on the Rocks at Six Senses Samui
Dining on the Rocks sits in the upscale Six Senses Samui Resort, and is dedicated to fusion cuisine. You can expect an emphasis on sustainable and organic produce, and the food here encompasses both regional and international cuisine. The settings of the restaurants are simply outstanding. Hence its name, Dining on the Rocks hosts a Read More...
- Opening Hours: Daily from 5pm to 10pm
- Location: Six Senses Samui Resort, 9/10 Moo 5, Baan Plai Laem, Bophut, Koh Samui, 84320, Thailand
- Tel: +66 (0)77 245 678

White Bar & Restaurant
Few cuisines compliment the unstructured, mix, match and share format of a Thai meal, but traditional South American tapas is certainly one of them.
The restaurant at the recently opened Saboey Resort & Villas is the only place on the island to create authentic treats such as Pilaki (white beans with chorizo in arisa), Spinach & Machego Cheese, Pinchitos (spiced lamb, beef or chicken kebabs) and the house speciality, Feta Mousse with Gaspacho Soup.
There's also a decent Thai menu and it's all served in a very pleasant, candle-lit pool or beach-side setting with fine, reasonably-priced wines.
- Opening Hours: Daily from 11am to 9.30pm
- Location: Saboey Resort & Villas, 51/4 Moo 4, Bangrak Beach, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320, Thailand
- Tel: +66 (0)77 332 509