Baobab Restaurant

Beach days run on island time at Baobab, a French-run restaurant planted right on the sand at Lamai Beach. Kick off from 8:30am with coffee and something hearty, then drift between swims and a shaded table as the soundtrack switches from gentle waves to low conversation and clinking glasses. The menu leans French with a holiday twist—simple, well-made plates perfect for a day by the sea—alongside Thai favorites and plenty of grilled seafood. Portions are generous, flavors are clean, and service is warm even when the place fills up. It’s a mid‑range spot by Samui standards, and you’ll see a mix of beachgoers, families, and the island’s French crowd settling in for long lunches. If you plan to make a day of it, arrive before late morning to snag a sunbed; they’re reserved for diners and go fast when the weather’s on your side. Open daily until 6pm, it’s an easy, breezy choice for breakfast-through-sunset grazing if you’re staying anywhere in Lamai. Find it right on Thanon Had Lamai—no shoes required.