Restaurant table on Koh Tao

Eat & drink

Eat better than you expected.

Beach BBQ, French bakeries, rooftop sunsets and ฿60 pad thai. The shortlist, not the phone book.

The shortlist

Sixteen places we actually go.

Sorted by what you're craving. Filter by food or by where you're staying.

Food
Where
Thai · Chalok

The Terrace

Fine Thai dining on the Jamahkiri cliffs.

Seafood · Sairee

Barracuda on the Beach

Modern seafood with your toes in the sand.

Italian & French · Mae Haad

Cafe del Sol

French-Italian classics since 1999: an institution.

Italian & French · Chalok

Taoni

French homemade food, a coworking space and a boutique in Chalok Bay.

Italian & French · Sairee

La Pizzeria

Wood-fired pies that would pass in Naples.

Italian & French · Sairee

Rigatoni

Fresh pasta, short menu, always full.

Burgers · Sairee

Juicy Burger

The island's burger obsession, done properly.

Bakery · Sairee

The French Market

Croissants, artisan bread, cheeses and charcuterie: a family-run slice of France.

Bakery · Mae Haad

Croissant & Ko

Buttery viennoiserie and proper coffee by the pier.

Café & brunch · Sairee

High on Chai

Chai, smoothie bowls and slow mornings.

Café & brunch · Chalok

Tropico

Tropical brunch plates under the palms.

Café & brunch · Sairee

Factory Cafe

Specialty coffee and the best flat white on the island.

Bar · Sairee

Barracuda Rooftop

Cocktails above the palm line: the sunset spot.

Beach club · Sairee

Ndiigo Beach Club

Daybeds, DJs and golden-hour spritzes.

Beach club · Sairee

Ibiza Beach Club

Mediterranean plates and sea views till late.

Bar · Sairee

Choppers Sport Bar

Live sport, cold pints, late kitchen.

After dinner

The night is young. So is everyone here.

Jungle raves, pool parties and cabaret: grab tickets before the island does.