ALl BABA
Indian. Casual. Serves traditional North Indian cuisine with a good vegetarian selection. Chaweng Beach Rd. Open daily from 10am - 11pm. AVE: Bt 400. No cards accept. Tel : 077 230 253.

L'ESCONDIDA
Authentic French cuisine. Overlooking Chaweng Beach and the swimming pool. Open daily 7 am to midnight. Last order 11 pm. (Cards: AE, DC, MC, V). Chaweng Beach, Tel : 077 230 041.

BEACHCOMBER
A selection of Thai and European food at a waterfront terraced restaurant. Open daily. (Cards: AE, DC, MC, V). AVE: Bt700. Southern Chaweng.
Tel : 077 422 041-3.

LOM TALAY
Twilight cocktails followed by a selection of genuine Thai dishes. A variety of Asian and Mediterranean dishes are also prepared. Le Royal Meridian, Ban TalingNgam.
Tel : 077 423 019.

BETELNUT
Califomian-Thai. Innovative cuisine. Open daily 6pm till late. (Cards: MC, V). Chaweng Boulevard. Tel : 077 413 370.

ORIENTAL GALLERY
Dine in the lush tropical garden or in the dining room. Excellent Thai cuisine, real Italian pasta, imported steaks, salads, gourmet seafood and imaginative vegetarian dishes^Open daily from noon -1 lpm. (Cards: AE, MC, V). AVE: Btl,000 Chaweng. Tel : 077 422 200.

THE BUTLER'S
Fusion and European cuisine. Speciality: Grilled Duck Breast in Pha-lo Sauce with fresh herbs from their own garden. Open daily for dinner from 7 - 10.30pm. The Tongsai Bay. Bo Phut.
Tel : 077 425 015-28.

ONE KOREAN BBQ
For barbecued specialities and kimchi. Open for dinner. Reasonably priced. Chaweng. Tel : 077 231123.

THE BOAT GALLERY
Great hamburgers, salads and Thai food served with the best view of Bophut. Open 11 am-midnight. Tel : 077 427 212.

PAPA'S
The owner's called Papa and he started his first successful Papa's in Pattaya in 1982. Serves the best steaks possible. Reasonably priced. Friendly atmosphere. Lamai Beach. Tel : 077 424 248.

BLUE LAGOON
A wide range of European, Thai and fusion food. Great vegetarian. Reasonably priced. Open daily 7am till late. (Cards: AE, DC, MC, V). Buffet Dinner Bt430. Chaweng.
Tel : 077 422 037-40.

RISTERANTO LA LUNA
Beautiful beach-front restaurant offers Thai, Italian and Vegetarian food. Located inside Axolotl Village between Maenam and Nathon. Ban Tai - Maenam.
Tel : 077 420 017.

RISTERANTO LA LUNA
Beautiful beach-front restaurant offers Thai, Italian and Vegetarian food. Located inside Axolotl Village between Maenam and Nathon. Ban Tai - Maenam.
Tel : 077 420 017.

SALATHAI
Authentic Thai, Seafood, Steak, Pasta and Pizza. Highly recommended by the locals. Open daily 4 pm - 11.30 pm. Lamai.
Tel : 077 233 180

BLUE SAMUI
The freshest seafood, Thai and international creations. Open from 2pm - 11 pm. Cash only. AVE: Bt 350. Chaweng Beach.
Tel : 077 230 376.

THE SPA
Known for their curries, soups, vegetarian and Thai dishes plus brown rice. Many healthy 'Clean-me-ouf fasting programmes. Open daily 6.30pm -10pm. (Card: V). AVE: Bt400 Between Lamai and Chaweng Beach. Tel : 077 230 855.

CHOM TALAY
Thai, international and seafood. Very casual. Theme buffets twice a week (Siam night, Japanese, Chinese, etc.) plus a la carte selection. Open from 6.30 am -11.30 pm. (Cards: AE, DC, MC, V). Chaweng Regent Resort, Chaweng beach. Tel : 077 422 389-90.

THE RED SNAPPER
Texan and Mexican. A pub and restaurant. Live music. Reasonably priced. (Cards: AE, DC, MC, V). Open daily 4pm - 2am. AVE: Bt 1,200. Chaweng Regent Beach Resort,
Tel : 077 422 008 10.

THE CRYSTAL
Thai food plus international dishes, steaks and pasta. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Chaweng. Tel : 077 413 215.

TALAY TAI BEACHSIDE
Authentic Thai cuisine, Pacific Rim influenced international fare and some of the best breakfasts and sandwiches on Samui. Open from 7am til midnight. (Cards: AE, DC, MC, V). AVE: Bt 1,200. Samui Maria Resort,
Tel : 077 233-394-6.

DROP IN
Over 250 options. Serves Thai, European, Italian, vegetarian and Seafood. Open daily 11 am -1 am. Cash only. AVE: Bt400. Chaweng Beach. Tel : 077 413 221.

TARA
 Al fresco dining, serves international buffet. Great sunsets. Live band. Open daily 11 am - 11 pm. (Cards: AE, DC, MC, V). Buffet price ranges from Bt290 - 499. The Imperial Samui, Chaweng Noi Beach,
Tel : 077 422 020-36.

GRINGOS CANTINA
Mexican. Full menu with favourites like nachos, black bean soup and chile con carne. Vegetarian options. Chaweng.
Tel : 077 413 267.

UPSTAIRS
International cuisine. Very stylish interior. Open daily noon till late. Last order 11 pm. Chaweng Rd. Tel : 077 422 200.

HEALTH OASIS RESORT
A wide selection of vegetarian, Thai and Italian. Open daily. Tel : 077 420 124.

VIMARNMEK
Asian and Western. Also offers seafood specialities. Open 7am -11 am and 7pm -11 pm. Dress code: smart casual. (Cards: AE, DC, MC, V). Dinner set menu range from Bt250 - 650. Dusit Santiburi, Maenam beach. Tel : 077 425 031-38.

JEAN'S HOME
A modest, small, friendly place which specialises in Thai/European food at very reasonable prices. Overlooking Koh Phangan. Open daily 7 am -10pm. BangPo Beach. Tel : 077 236 164.

WILD ORCHID
Real Thai taste, but not too spicy! Plus Seafood and international dishes. Chaweng Beach. Tel : 077 422 201.

JUNGLE PARK
Serves French and Thai cuisine plus vegetarian dishes in a safari park atmosphere. Open daily 10 am - 11 pm. (Cards: AE, DC, MC, V). Between Lamai and Chaweng Rd. Tel : 077 418 034.

WILD ORCHID
Real Thai taste, but not too spicy! Plus Seafood and international dishes. Chaweng Beach. Tel : 077 422 201.

KRUA SAVOEY
Thai and European food. Watch the sun set as you enjoy dinner here. Open daily 10am -10 pm. Nathon. Tel : 077 420 380.

YELLO MELLO
International cuisine. Small but cosy. Opposite Samui Hot Club, Lamai, near Pavilion Resort. Speciality: baked potatoes. Open daily from 8.30 am - 11 pm.
Tel : 077 232 333.

BAAN CHANTRA
Set in a traditional Thai style teak house serves royal Thai cuisine. (Cards: AE, DC, MC, V). Open daily for dinner (except Tues). Le Royal Meridien Hotel, Baan Taling Ngam Beach. Tel : 077 423 019.

CHEF CHOM'S
Excellent seafood. Open for dinner every night from 7-10 pm. Dress code: Smart casual. No flip flops please. The Tongsai Bay. Bo Phut. Tel : 077 425 015-28.

BAAN THAI FOOD GARDEN & ANTIQUE HOUSE
Authentic Thai cuisine. Traditional Thai dance every night. (Cards: AE, DC, MC, V). Open daily 4 pm to midnight. Last order 11 pm. Chaweng Rd. Tel : 077 231 123.

LE JAMJUREE
Royal Thai cuisine along with traditional Thai home style cooking. Open for dinner, except Thursday. The Imperial Samui Hotel. Chaweng Noi Beach.
Tel : 077 422 020.

BLACK DIAMOND
Authentic cuisine. Very reasonable prices. Plus a pool table. Lamai Beach. Open daily 8 am - 9.30 pm. Tel : 077 424 392.

THAI POPPIES
Very popular. Dine inside the elegant building or beneath the stars. Live classical guitar on Tues, Thurs and Fri. Thai night on Sat. South Chaweng Beach Rd. 077 422 419.

IL MULINO
Pizza, focacce, grissini, tiramisu, espresso and cappuccino for take away and delivery. Cold meat and cheese imported from Italy. Open daily 8 am - 8 pm. Chaweng.
Tel : 077 230 062.

HE PIZZA GARDEN
Enjoy great pizzas in a cosy tropical garden. Lamai Beach. Tel : 077 203 377.

IL TEMPIO
Serves Italian specialities and great pizza. Lamai Beach. Tel : 077 232 307.

TOTO
Fresh home made pasta every day. Plus pizza and real espresso. Open daily 11 am - midnight (Cards: MC, V) Chaweng Beach.
Tel : 01 891 7764.

LA TAVERNA
Chefs from Rome and Napoli prepare authentic meals. Open 1 pm - midnight everyday except Mon. Chaweng Town Plaza.
Tel : 077 413 006.

TRADEWINDS COTTAGES ON THE BEACH
The best of Central Thai, Italian and international dishes are served in this attractive, beachside resort restaurant. Diners can choose between indoors or alfresco. Open 7 am - 10 pm. Chaweng Beach Road. Tel : 077 230 602.

MAMMA ROMA
Pane, pizza, spaghetti, gamberoni in a cool and relaxing atmosphere. Chaweng Beach.
Tel : 077 230 649-50.

VECCHIA NAPOLI
Offers a veritable feast of Italian experiences. Speciality: fresh lasagne, cannelloni. Centre Point, Chaweng Beach.
Tel : 077 231 229.

OSTERIA
A true Italian restaurant where you can enjoy fine dining and traditional cuisine. Chaweng Beach Rd. Tel : 077 230 057.

WATERFALL RESTORANTE ITALIANO
All kinds of pasta. Speciality: ravioli and gnocchi. Lamai Beach. Tel : 077 424 118.

PICCOLA ITALIA
Homemade pasta, lasagne, gelati and bread. Plus the biggest pizza in Samui. Chaweng Beach. Tel : 077 230 026.

BAAN THAI SEAFOOD
Fresh seafood, a warm friendly welcome and traditional Thai shows. Open daily for dinner. Tel : 077 231 123.

FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE
Lobster, crabs, fish, prawns and oysters; you choose from the aquarium. Prepared Thai style or as you like it. Chaweng Beach (Tel : 077 413 310) and Big Buddha Beach (Tel : 077 427 192).

BEVERLY HILLS SEAFOOD
A variety on offer. Reasonable prices. Overlooking Ang Thong Marine National park. Open daily. Coral Cove Bay.
Tel : 077 422 232.

SAMUI SEAFOOD
Seafood both Thai and international. Set in a tropical garden with a waterfall. Open daily 11.30 am till midnight Chaweng Rd.
Tel : 077 413 221-3.

BIG JOHN SEAFOOD
Great seafood. Thai cuisine from various regions around Thailand. Live entertainment every evening from 7-1 lpm. Lipa Noi.
Tel : 077 423 025.

THE PROMENADE
Savoury seafood. The chef himself goes to the fishing village of Taling Ngam every day to buy the choicest. Open for dinner. AVE: Bt3,000. (Cards: AE, DC, MC, V). Le Royal Meridien, Ban Taling Ngam.
Tel : 077 423 019.

CAPTAIN'S CHOICE
Open-air restaurant on Choeng Mon Beach serving fresh seafood in Thai and western style. Open daily 11 am -11 pm. (Cards: AE, DC, MC, V). Imperial Boat House Hotel,
Tel : 077 425 041-52.

CHEZ ANDY
Swiss, International and Thai menu. Set in a roof-garden. Plus a Beer Garden (from a micro-brewrey), with a nightly barbecue. Elvis show every Sun. Open 4 pm - 12 pm. Chaweng Beach Rd, opp. Malibu Resort
Tel : 077 422 593

MAGIC LIGHT
Swiss, Thai and International. Long established very popular. Open daily. 4 pm -11 pm. Chaweng Beach Rd, opp. Chaweng Buri Resort Tel : 01 397 0166.

CHURRASCO
Casual dining. Steaks as tender as can be. Swiss Management. Open daily. Chaweng Beach. Tel : 01 396 1468.

PANVIMAN
One of the finest restaurants on the island. Outstanding creations. Al fresco dining. Central Chaweng Beach.
Tel : 077 413 041.

ANGKOR
Well worth the trip. A colossal building, built into the hill, and on different levels. Highly unusual architecture but impressive. Lamai. Tel : 077 424 437.

THE GREEN MANGO
Popular disco. Dancing starts at 10 pm and lasts until the wee hours of the morning. The big dance floor throbs with latest disco tunes. International DJs play the usual. On Green Mango Street. Chaweng.

BLACK JACK PUB
The only real English Pub in Chaweng. Showing all the sporting events - especially Premier League Soccer. Plus table football, darts, pool and the pub's famous drinking competitions. Chaweng.

FULL CIRCLE
Plays Acid-Jazz and Drums 'n' Bass from 10 pm till midnight and then the DJs spin House, Garage, Techno and Trance until 3 am. Also a foam machine. Watch for free-drink specials and flyers on the beach. Close to Green Mango. Chaweng.

BRAUHAUS
Dominated by TV screens tuned to sports channels. Different themes on certain days and there is also a night for dancers with true-blue underground music. Lamai.
Tel : 077 233 147.

LAZY WAVE CLUB
Trendy place where 'anything goes'. Guests are encouraged to create their own party. Great finger foods and exotic cocktails served from early evening to early morning. Disco, House and Garage from 6 pm until 3 am. Open till early morning hours. Chaweng.

CHRISTY'S CABARET BAR
Cabaret shows are relatively new in Samui. The show features songs and dances spiced up with comedy. No cover charge or charge for the show. Beers are normal price. Chaweng. Tel : 077 413 244.

MOVEMENTS CAFE / BAR
Chaweng's only air-conditioned London-style bistro. An ideal meeting place. Latest music. Thai and Western food and snacks. Full bar. Live Premier League Sat and Sun. Happy hours from 4 pm - 7 pm on both food and drink. Open: 12 am - 12 pm. Chaweng.

THE CLUB
Warm candlelight and electrifying music: acid jazz, soul, funk, mellow grooves. Great place to party. Chaweng. Tel : 077 422 341.

PENNY LANE ROCK CAFE
A genuine rock cafe with classic rock tracks from the '60s to the '90s. Thai and Western food with draught beer, spirits and cocktails. Plus pool table, darts,etc. Chaweng. Tel : 077 413 014.

THE DECK
Relaxing place to drink the night away. Lots of space plus Thai style seating on a raised floor. Friendly service. Good music. Open till late. Close to Green Mango. Chaweng.

REGGAE PUB
Enormous place. Lakeside location. The logo is the face of Bob Marley. Reggae music is the fixture. Hot dance action every night. Five separate bars, a beer garden with a waterfall, a snooker (pool) hall and a gift shop. Chaweng. Tel : 077 422 331-2.

THE JAZZ JUNCTION
Very popular. Interesting cocktails with lots of jazz. Open daily. Chaweng.

SANTA FE
One of the most popular dance clubs on Chaweng. Great dance floor and state of the art sound system. On Fri and Sat nights it's time for 'Global Grooves. On Chaweng. Open till late.

SECRET GARDEN
Great place to party. Musicians, both pro and amateur, from all over the world jam together. Rock and roll and the blues played by Thai and international bands. The Secret Garden Festival offers food, arts and crafts and other surprises. These sessions take place every Sunday afternoon from 4pm until 8pm and usually attracts a crowd, all in a party mood. Plus two barbecues. South of the turnoff to the airport on Big Buddha beach. Call 077 425-419 for shuttle service, admission is free.