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Dining on the Rocks

9/10 Moo 5, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
+66 77 245 678
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Ranked #11 of 91 restaurants in Bophut
Price range: $25 - $200
Cuisines: Fusion
Good for: Romance, Special occasions, Scenic view
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Special occasions, Scenic view
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Mexico City, Mexico
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

Went to have a late dinner (9pm) and it was a big regret for several reasons: 1) Price: High given the experience, while innovative and creative, the taste was regular 2) Time: Given the late hour, the view was nice, but for sure earlier is better 3) Changes in Menu: Im lactose intolerant, and they performed poorly in adjusting the... More

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Juliane P, Simon Volante: Head Chef at Dining on the Rocks, responded to this review
June 8, 2013

Dear Manuelmx, Thank you for your recent remarks regarding your visit to Dining on the Rocks. It was a great pleasure meeting both yourself and your companion. I am sorry and surprised to read of your dissapointment regarding your experience here with us at DOR. As Head Chef, I take the time and effort to assist guests that have specific... More

Atlanta, Georgia
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66 reviews 66 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

Dining on the Rocks is located within the Six Sense Samui resort and takes full advantage of its inconic venue with approximately five dining platforms jutting out over the water. The chef really has a deft ability to design creative and appetizing tasting menus that really show off what he and is staff are capable of. Don't be turned off... More

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Juliane P, Head Chef @Dining on the Rocks at Dining on the Rocks, responded to this review
June 3, 2013

Hello MD Wandering, Thank you very much for your recent comments. The staff at Dining on the Rocks fully appreciate any and all comments. I personally welcome your comments regarding the skill and technique that makes Dining on the Rocks a dining destination restaurant. I would like to add that in light of our extensive degustation menus, we pay particular... More

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

We booked in to this restaurant and managed to be placed up the front by the bay, it was breathtaking the views from the table. We had some questions about the food and the chef personally came out and clarified some dishes and questions we had. We ordered an array of entrees and mains and were not disappointed with any... More

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Juliane P, Head Chef @ Dining at the Rocks at Dining on the Rocks, responded to this review
June 3, 2013

Dear Sazamataza, Thank you for your recent comments made regarding you experience at Dining on the Rocks. As Chef at DOR, I welcome anybody with specific dietary requests and I will always make the effort personally to come and speak with guests that may have concerns or questions about the menu. So I thank you for highlighting this!! I hope... More

Melbourne, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Expensive... but really good quality dinner. We paid AUS $600 between 4 of us (which included 2 bottles of wine) so its equivalent to Australian standards but it was fairly great food. We had a 7 course degustation (they only really do degustation) and I would say 6 of the 7 courses were exceptional. One which was a canned tuna... More

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Juliane P, Manager at Dining on the Rocks, responded to this review
May 25, 2013

Hello Scott J, Thank you for your recent comments regarding your experience at Dining on the Rocks. The team work very hard to achieve the results that you highlighted in your comments. I look forward to welcoming you back to Dining on the Rocks in the future. Best Regards, Simon Volante Executive Sous Chef More

Manchester, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Food was just so interesting and the staff explained all the ingredients in everything. Only sad thing is the restaurant was fairly empty. It is very expensive but a real experience.

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Juliane P, Simon Volante: Head Chef at Dining on the Rocks, responded to this review
June 8, 2013

Hello barbara_cantor, Many thanks for your feed back on trip advisor. Dining on the Rocks aims to provide an ambience and food quality few other establishments can match here in Samui. Due to this commitment to detail as often found in fine dining restaurants the cost increases. But, I am glad you enjoyed the restaurant and I hope you will... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

This restaurant has the most amazing views- especially at sunset. It really is stunning! The staff are very friendly. The food however is another story- the food is just very strange. You cannot just order a regular meal- it is only set menus with the smallest being 5 courses! The food is very strange. They are trying too hard to... More

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Juliane P, Manager at Dining on the Rocks, responded to this review
May 25, 2013

Hello laura_e_barnes, Thank you for your recent comments regarding you experience at Dining on the Rocks. I am sorry to read that your experience at Dining on the Rocks was not an all together positive one. I hope I get the chance to personally welcome you back to Dining on the Rocks. If you have any further questions or concerns... More

Manchester, UK
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38 reviews 38 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

We were simply blown away by the food served here. My wife had the 7 on the rocks menu whereas I opted for the experience.... It was simply some of the best food I have had in my life. The only very slight negative I can find is that the food came out a little too quickly and we were... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

There are four tables on the separate area, so make sure you reserve your table before you go there. Also make sure you arrive BEFORE sunset, otherwise you sit at the table and you look into 270 degress of darkness. The food is great but not the very best we enjoyed at Koh Samui. VERY TOP was SALA Samui and... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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18 reviews 18 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

We arrived early just after 6 as the sun was setting (can't see sunset from the restaurant). The atmosphere was lovely and service attentive. My husband and I had different degustation menus and both was beautifully presented and flavoursome. I had matching wine with mine and the sommelier did a good job with pairing. The whole place had a very... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

I had an 8-course degustation menu featuring lots of molecular dishes that really blew my mind. The combination of tastes was indescribable.

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