About Number 1 Beach Restaurant
Number 1 Beach Restaurant is a beachfront Thai restaurant on central Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui with extensive 200-dish menu. A reliable casual pick for beach-side lunches and dinners.
Beachfront Thai restaurant in central Chaweng with extensive menu. Suits casual beach-side diners.
Why visit Number 1 Beach Restaurant
- Direct beachfront location with sand-floor tables under shade umbrellas on Chaweng Beach
- Extensive 200-plus dish menu covers Thai classics, seafood, Western, Indian and pizzas
- Fresh seafood priced by weight from the daily catch including snapper, lobster and squid
- Family-friendly with high chairs, kids menu and shallow swimming directly in front of the restaurant
- Open from 9am until 11pm allowing breakfast, lunch and dinner all in one location
What to expect
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Local tips
- Lunch is quieter than dinner if you want a calmer meal arrive between 1pm and 3pm
- Combine the meal with a stop at Secret Buddha Garden which is nearby
- Spice levels in tourist areas come down by default ask for 'phet phet' if you want it Thai-spicy
- Pay by Thai QR or cash card payments may incur a 3 percent surcharge or be declined
Frequently asked questions
Is the restaurant child friendly?
Yes most casual Koh Samui restaurants welcome children. High chairs may not be available so call ahead if needed. Mild dishes like fried rice or chicken cashew are reliable kid-friendly options on most Thai menus.
Do I need a reservation at Number 1 Beach Restaurant?
For weekday lunch or dinner walk-ins are usually fine. For Friday or Saturday dinner especially during high season a same-day reservation is sensible. You can call ahead or book through the restaurant's Facebook or LINE.
Is the menu in English?
Yes most Koh Samui restaurants serving foreign visitors have English menus and many have photos. Staff are used to international diners and can clarify dishes if needed. Vegetarian and spice-level requests are widely understood.