Koh Samui

Arranged on several terraces, the tables here all have panoramic sea views—arrive before sunset to get the full effect. — Fodor's

Duck through the screen of hanging plants into this beloved bakery, smelling of fresh bread and hospitality. — Lonely Planet

Perched on a mountainside, this restaurant offers amazing views along with cocktails, haute cuisine (try the mussels with white wine or tenderloin with portobello mushrooms) and arguably the island’s best wine cellar. — Afar Magazine

Hidden down a narrow side street near Mae Nam’s Chinese temple, Ko Samui’s best-kept secret is a welcome escape from the island’s restaurants that fuss over the decor instead of their food. — Lonely Planet