Gay Koh Samui · Restaurants

Billed as ‘Asia Tomorrow’, the modern but intimate Namu restaurant overlooking the beach specialises in contemporary Japanese cuisine.

Namu offers a fabulous combination of flavours and clever presentation. Limited tables, so book well in advance. Afterwards, enjoy a cocktail or after-dinner drink at the extraordinary SIP bar next door at W Retreat Koh Samui Hotel.

This beautiful beachside restaurant at Zazen Boutique Resort overlooks BoPhut Beach and features an interior that fuses aspects of French and Moroccan styling with stunning results.

Two menus are offered: European (mainly French-inspired) and Thai. Exceptional service and delicious food. Reservations are essential and should be made a few days in advance.

Located at The Library Hotel, this minimalist-style fine dining beachfront restaurant on raised decking serves both international and Thai cuisine.

Pretty much as peaceful as it can get in this part of Chaweng Beach. Happy hour from 5pm-7pm.

November 2021: This restaurant has been reported closed.

Gay-owned restaurant Traffic Lights serves modern Thai cuisine in a lively, colourful environment.

Open for late breakfast, lunch and dinner. Closed on Fridays.

Gay-owned, gay-friendly café bar/restaurant on Big Buddha Beach at Secret Garden Beach Resort.

The beachfront Secret Garden serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, specialising in authentic Thai and Mediterranean cuisine. The bar is a nice meeting spot for both locals and tourists.

Secret Garden is open daily from 8am-midnight. Live music every Sunday.