Restaurants

Bamboo Bar

4.6 479 reviews Closed 82 8, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

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The Bamboo is a beachfront restaurant located in Bo Put, Ko Samui, offering a blend of Thai and Western cuisine. Its menu features a variety of dishes such as Pad Thai, Pad Ka Prow, red curry, and traditional Thai favorites like mango sticky rice and papaya salad. Western options include club sandwiches, big breakfasts, and banana pancakes. The setting is casual and relaxed, with seating both indoors and on the sand, allowing diners to enjoy views of the clear beach waters. The restaurant also offers a range of refreshing beverages, including cocktails, coconut shakes, mango smoothies, and iced coffee. The atmosphere is laid-back, complemented by beach chairs and umbrellas for guest comfort. The Bamboo stands out as a local spot that combines approachable dining with direct access to the beach, creating a straightforward and unpretentious space for both locals and visitors seeking Thai flavors alongside familiar dishes in a seaside environment.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great coffee
Great dessert

Popular for

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Bar onsite
Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Quiet
Romantic

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Bamboo Bar before visiting.

Reviews for Bamboo Bar

4.6

479 reviews

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Review highlights

Based on 479 reviews

The Bamboo is widely appreciated for its prime beachfront location offering scenic views and direct access to the sand, enhancing the overall dining atmosphere. Patrons frequently highlight the reasonable pricing relative to the area and the diverse menu featuring both Western and Thai options, with certain dishes like chicken and signature cocktails receiving particular praise. The establishment provides comfortable outdoor seating, including padded loungers and umbrellas, contributing to a relaxed beachside experience. Service is generally described as friendly and efficient, with food arriving promptly, though opinions on meat quality vary. The venue maintains clean facilities and offers convenient amenities such as free parking and reliable WiFi, adding to customer satisfaction. While some guests find the restaurant somewhat overrated, the majority value its combination of setting, affordability, and solid food and drink offerings, making it a favored spot in the Koh Samui dining scene.

Jordan Grant

Oct 28, 2025

Great place on the beach! Super reasonable prices for the area, tables right on the sand, great iced coffee, and they have beach chairs out front for customers to use afterwards :))

SICILIAN-AMERICAN

Oct 25, 2025

I wanted to hang out at a different place than where I was previously. This place was packed and had free parking right up front. The prices were great and they have good 5g WiFi. There’s tables with chairs and padded loungers with umbrellas free with purchase. They had clean restrooms with toilet paper. The beach area is clean and the water is very clear. Lots of vendors but they don’t really bother too much. Highly recommended

Miles Macdonald

Oct 14, 2025

This is really my favourite beach front restaurant in Lamai and I keep coming back. Nice choice of Western & Thai food at reasonable prices. The Club Sandwich is very good. I've only tried the "Long Island Iced Tea" cocktail, which is very nice and made strong. I couldn't take more than a couple of these. There is seating area inside, I love the seats placed along the front where you can eat/drink whilst looking over the beach & sea. If you prefer, or if there isn't room inside, there are tables and chairs on the beach. This place is very popular.

DH Privat

Aug 16, 2025

Solid restaurant, but not more. I think it is overrated, would be between 3.5 and 4.0. Chicken super good! Beef and pork not good….you have to bite a lot. Service friendly, location solala.

Quenten Borg

Aug 16, 2025

Food and drink arrived within 5mins of order and it tasted well for the price. Also, a great beach view to go alongside it!

Aimee Sasaki

Aug 16, 2025

Right on the beach with a nice breeze and the sounds of the wave crashing against the shore and the sun shining. The service was quick and efficient. I had the tomato soup with garlic bread and Mike fried rice with prawns. Both very good with no complaints.

Phlap Hanson

Jul 17, 2025

Fab place to put your feet up, eat actually decent Thai food, and get sozzled on their cheap cocktails. The long islands are definitely not watered down. After 3 of these I decided I needed to go to 7-11 to buy cigarettes and a joint from a weed shop. I don't even smoke. Be warned.

Mariana Camacho

Jul 16, 2025

The sea bass was the best meal I had in thailand. lovely view and feet on the sand.