The best weekend brunches in Koh Samui treat you to a luxurious Saturday or Sunday on the island. A brunch in Samui is the best way to savour exquisite food in stylish settings. Whichever day it's held, this combination of lunch and breakfast allows you to sample a wide array of skillfully prepared dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. Surprising to many visitors, Samui brunches are few and far between when compared to other prominent destinations in Thailand. 

These brunches below are really the only serious contenders on the island. Get ready to sample a large choice of local and international favourites – fresh seafood, in particular – at each of these attractive Samui brunches. All of these establishments are already renowned for the quality of their cuisine, so you can expect that on a special event such as a weekend brunch, the restaurant will put on a marvellous spread.

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    Nikki Beach Koh Samui

    A popular weekend rendezvous in Lipa Noi

    Nikki Beach Koh Samui
    • Couples
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Nightlife

    Nikki Beach Koh Samui and its aptly named ‘Amazing Sunday Brunch’ presents over 40 different dishes harmoniously displayed on a large buffet. It's one of the most popular rendezvous spots for many islanders on Sunday mornings in Samui. You can feast here on many favourites served for breakfast and lunch, washed down with a flute (or 2) of champagne.

    Choose from crepes to sushi to deli meats, grilled meats and much more. Dishes from all around the world are at hand at Nikki Beach Samui brunch, and the ambience of the event is rather festive, thanks to the talent of the DJs in charge of rocking the venue. Stick around after your meal to enjoy Samui's best pool parties.

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    Location: Nikki Beach Resort Koh Samui, 96/3 Moo 2, Lipa Noi, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

    Open: Daily from 8 am to 1 am

    Phone: +66 (0)77 914 500

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    Ocean Club at Beach Republic

    A cheerful brunch spot in Lamai

    Ocean Club at Beach Republic
    • Food

    Ocean Club at Beach Republic touts itself as ‘The Ultimate Sunday Brunch Club’, and it surely does not do things by half. Food-wise, this brunch is able to please everyone, even the pickiest eaters. You’ll find here a top-notch selection of delicacies including roast beef, foie gras, Fine de Clair oysters, cheeses, Thai favourites, and Maine lobster, to name just a few.

    The overall atmosphere at Ocean Club is cheerful, and the stylish brunch can turn into a pool party as the afternoon progresses.

    Location: 176/34 Moo 4, Maret, Lamai Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

    Open: Daily from 7 am to 10.30 pm

    Phone: +66 (0)77 458 100

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    RockPool Samui Restaurant

    A seafood feast on the northern end of Chaweng

    RockPool Samui Restaurant
    • Food
    • Nightlife

    RockPool Restaurant holds an excellent Sunday brunch between Chaweng and Choeng Mon on the northeastern coast of Samui. It is part of the stylish Kanda Residences Samui.

    The brunch is especially recommended for seafood lovers, with delicacies that include king crab, salmon, scallops, and oysters, as well as a vast assortment of meats grilled to your taste on a barbecue. Side dishes comprise a well-stocked salad buffet, an international cheese board, and those with a sweet tooth will relish in the great selection of desserts.

    Location: Kanda Residences Samui, 80/32 Moo 5, Bophut, Koh Samui, 84320, Thailand

    Open: Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm

    Phone: +66 (0)77 234 500

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    W Bold Brunch at The Kitchen Table

    A swanky brunch in Tambol Maenam

    W Bold Brunch at The Kitchen Table
    • Food
    • Luxury

    The fashion-forward Kitchen Table restaurant belonging to W Retreat Samui features the W Bold Brunch held on the first Saturday of each month. It gives you the opportunity to sample exquisite international cuisine and crafted cocktails in stylish settings overlooking the Gulf of Thailand with Koh Phangan in the background.

    W Bold Brunch features live entertainment with modern music unobtrusively played in a hyped and classy atmosphere. Like everything else associated with this 5-star brand, this brunch is super swanky!

    Location: W Retreat Samui, 4/1 Moo 1, Maenam, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand

    Open: First Saturday of each month from 11 am to 3.30 pm

    Phone: +66 (0)77 915 999

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    Coast Beach Bar & Grill

    Brunch on the popular Chaweng beachfront

    Coast Beach Bar & Grill
    • Families
    • Food

    Coast Beach Bar and Grill hosts a stylish and delicious brunch every Sunday on the enduringly popular Chaweng beachfront. The brunch takes place within the splendid compound of Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui. Many of the dishes available are high quality, and the settings of this renowned venue nicely blend chic and comfort. 

    The list of dishes on offer would certainly be too long for this short description yet, just to tempt you, we can mention a choice of grilled meat and seafood including Alaska crab, Sumac lamb cutlet, and Thai tiger prawn; French oysters, Italian cold cuts and international cheese board accompanied by a choice of at least 10 different types of bread, and much much more. It's the best option for a luxury family brunch in Samui.

    Location: Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui, 38/2 Moo 3, Bophut, Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

    Open: Daily from 11 am to 10.30 pm

    Phone: +66 (0)77 230 500

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Stephan Audiger | Compulsive Traveller