Sabaidee restaurant, bar & café

A friendly beach bar tucked beside Ao Pudsa on Koh Samet, Sabaidee is where slow island afternoons roll into easygoing nights. You’ll spot the low tables and sandy feet first, then the clink of ice in tall glasses. Order a fresh coffee or fruit smoothie when the sun’s high, switch to icy beers and simple cocktails as the light softens, and grab a seat facing the water. There’s a pool table in the back and a steady trickle of regulars — divers, weekending Bangkokians, and long-stay island folks — who drift in for a chat and a game before dinner. The team keeps it relaxed and welcoming; it’s the kind of place where you end up staying for “one more” without planning to. It’s a short stroll from Sai Kaew’s noise but feels a world away once you’re here. Come from late afternoon for golden-hour drinks, or start your day with a proper espresso and watch the beach wake up. Open daily from 9am to 2am, it works as your first coffee, your pregame, and your last round — all in one easy spot right by the sand.