The Cosy Fisherman Restaurant

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#257 of 648 Restaurants in BophutEuropean, Thai, $$ - $$$

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The Cosy Fisherman Restaurant

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🌞 *Good Day from The Cosy!* With The Cosy, you have *two exceptional beachfront choices* to make your stay unforgettable, with both Thai and Western cuisine freshly prepared for you. 🏖 *Option 1: The Cosy Beach Resort - Pool, Bar & Restaurant* Located directly on the beachfront, this resort offers: - 🌊 *Poolside relaxation* - 🍹 *Beachfront bar* for tropical drinks - 🍽 *Restaurant* serving fresh, local flavors Perfect for a laid-back, comfortable stay where every detail is taken care of. 🌴 *Option 2: The Cosy Restaurant Fisherman / Koh Samui* Nestled in the *serene Fisherman’s Village*, a place where you can: - 🍲 *Indulge in exquisite culinary experiences* - 🌅 *Enjoy scenic beach views* An ideal spot to savor the best of Koh Samui's famous village vibe while tasting top-tier Thai and Western dishes. 📞 Need more information or assistance with your booking? Reach out to us with our General Manager Khun or on ✅ WhatsApp: +66 80 923 83 40

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CUISINES

European, Thai

Meal types

Dinner, Drinks

PRICE

$$ - $$$

FEATURES

Accepts Credit Cards

Beach

Delivery

Free Wifi

Highchairs Available

Live Music

Non-smoking restaurants

Outdoor Seating

Reservations

Seating

Serves Alcohol

Table Service

Takeout

Waterfront

Location

79/2 Moo 1 Fisherman Village, Bophut, Koh Samui, Bophut 84320 Thailand

Is this restaurant family-friendly?

Yes

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Open until 11:00 PM

Sunday

2:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Monday

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Wednesday

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Thursday

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Friday

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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GrantB123

Manchester94 contributions

3 visits because of the best service

Jan 2024 • couples

Found this beachside restaurant in the centre of fisherman’s village. Great place and lovely food served by the attentive and pleasant Shwe and Nyaint Including Chicken satay and shrimp gyozas. Followed by Tom yam prawns. All delicious and coupled with a great and reasonably priced red bordeax. So good we returned another 2 times and ordered further lovely dishes of ravioli river prawns and lobster bisque soup. All dishes freshly cooked in the open kitchen. Very clean place to spend an afternoon grazing on the ground level tables by the beach. Shwe has excellent communication skills and remembered which wine we enjoyed.

Written January 27, 2024

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lmckinna

Buntingford52 contributions

Great find

Apr 2024 • couples

We went here for a drink first as it was happy hour, decided to look at the menu whilst we were there. We went back the following night to eat and we were glad we did. The staff were friendly and able to explain the menu, the food we ordered was excellent, came hot and in a reasonable time. Would definitely recommend trying this restaurant.

Written April 15, 2024

Chris Even O

Oslo18 contributions

Somehow unrecognized gem with amazing food and ocean view

Feb 2023 • couples

This really is a place you should not miss. The food here is amongst the best we’ve had in Thailand, and we’ve been to lots of great places. The thing is, when you look at the restaurant from the street, it does not look too appealing, and you can easily find more cosy- and welcoming- looking restaurants. I think their signs block the view from the street, and that there is not enough lighting for the costumers to actually have a chance to look inside. The result is, an almost empty restaurant (we were here for 3 days, and it was never full) For you reading this in the near future, it’s an excellent opportunity as you will get great attending staff and customer service. I’m sure they are great when there’s people here as well. I highly recommend this place for its fantastic food, it really is that tasty. Also, the drinks are tasty, but I would ask the waiter for recommendations as some drinks where only par. It’s also a beautiful view to the ocean. I hope to see it fully booked in the future.

Written February 7, 2023

Tripadvisbear 🧸🎒

Vaughan1081 contributions

Mediocre

Dec 2023 • family

Walking down the famous fisherman’s village strip and decided to check out this restaurant… they didn’t have any customers which should have been a sign but the ambiance was nice and we saw the chefs table with professional looking staff so we figured let’s try it Service 3 out of 5 We ordered Shrimp tower … they use frozen shrimp and the smell after it was cooked was so awful! We had ordered two portions and Couldn’t eat it , it was chewy and smelled like a dirty fish tank. 0 out of 5 Margarita pizza: the dough was awful , huge slices of tomato’s which were not cooked and were so heavy that would fall off the slice and take the cheese down with it 1 out of 5 Caesar salad - 3 out of 5… it actually would have been nice if they didn’t slam the sizzling hot chicken on top of it , it started to cook the lettuce and the dressing and the salad was all soggy and warm Chicken satay 4 out of 5… as you would expect Mango salad 5 out of 5… really nice and fresh Gnocchi with 4 cheese! 4 out of 5 Fettuccine chorizo Alfredo - 3 out of 5… it was too saucy ! The cream was sitting above the noodles like soup! Over all The experience was not great and the pricing is up there 4500 Baht ( including 2 glass of wine)

Written December 19, 2023

Sébastien M

Massonnens14 contributions

If you are looking for Thailand, pass your way

Aug 2024 • family

A total scam (expensive and nothing on the plate). We came to 9 in this restaurant and we ordered Thai dishes example Curry Massaman chicken very expensive for Thailand and especially with 2 small pieces of chicken on the plate. All other identical dishes little meat on the plate and lots of sauce and vegetables. We also ordered 2 bottles of water, and we received water Panna (Italy) at 160 bath the bottle.

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Written August 12, 2024

Beatrice Santenoise

Merci d’avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience. Nous sommes désolés que votre visite n’ait pas répondu à vos attentes. Votre ressenti est important pour nous et nous souhaitons répondre à vos remarques. Cependant, nous sommes surpris par votre commentaire, car il ne reflète pas la réalité de notre quotidien. Notre chef, ainsi que la majorité de notre équipe en cuisine, sont Thaïlandais et possèdent une grande expertise, certains ayant travaillé dans des établissements 5 étoiles avant de rejoindre notre équipe. Nous nous engageons à proposer une cuisine authentiquement thaïlandaise, préparée avec soin et des ingrédients locaux. La majorité de nos clients sont ravis de leur expérience, et bien que nous ne puissions pas satisfaire tous les goûts, nous faisons toujours de notre mieux pour offrir un excellent service à chacun de nos invités. En ce qui concerne les bouteilles d'eau, leurs prix et leurs origines (importées ou locales) sont clairement indiqués dans notre menu. Si vous aviez préféré une option plus économique, comme une bouteille d'eau locale en plastique, nous aurions été heureux de vous la proposer sur simple demande. Tout en valorisant la transparence et en appréciant les retours de nos clients, nous avons l'impression que cette revue pourrait être influencée par des concurrents, étant donné notre récent succès. Nous regrettons que vous n'ayez pas pleinement apprécié votre expérience et espérons avoir l'occasion de vous accueillir à nouveau pour vous offrir une expérience à la hauteur de vos attentes. Cordialement, L'équipe de The Cosy Restaurant Fisherman

Written January 12, 2025

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Yogi

10 contributions

Disappointing give it a miss!

Mar 2024 • couples

Dreadful experience! 6 of us went for dinner, we ordered 5 starters and 6 mains. 1st starter came out then 20 minutes later the rest of starters came out! The drinks were warm we had to ask for ice bucket, and when we finally got our mains (after a 2 hour wait!) the food was cold, and the pizzas had no tomato base on them we were told oh chef forgot! Owner was there that night but to be honest all she seemed to do was swan around the room. We did complain but she really wasn't interested ans offered no compensation Would suggest everyone gives this a miss!

Written March 11, 2024

Beatrice Santenoise

Dear valuable guests, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience you had during your recent visit. However, we would like to provide some additional context to ensure a more accurate representation of the situation. Firstly, on the night of your visit, our beachfront area was fully booked, thanks to the excellent kitchen team. Over 90% of our guests that evening praised both our food and service. While we understand your disappointment, we want to assure you that your experience does not reflect the typical standard of service we strive to maintain. Secondly, we did inform you upon arrival that there might be a delay in service as you were the last guest to arrive and we operate on a first-come, first-served basis. We apologize if this was not clearly communicated. Regarding the temperature of your drinks, we have two fridges to ensure that our beverages are kept cold, but we acknowledge that preferences can vary. If additional ice was required, we encourage guests to request it, and our team is always happy to accommodate. We also want to address your interaction with the owner. She genuinely attempted to address your concerns by offering compensation – the decision not to charge you for the 6 main courses you had ordered. This gesture was made in consideration of the fact that you had already finished the appetizers and might not have been as hungry as anticipated. We sincerely hope that this gesture was not misunderstood as an excuse to complain in order to avoid payment for the main courses. We value honesty and fairness in feedback and aim to resolve issues to ensure all guests have a positive experience. We understand that Tripadvisor is a platform for honest feedback, but it's important to provide a fair and balanced representation of the experience. We appreciate your input and will use it constructively to improve our services. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused during your visit and hope that you would consider giving us another chance to exceed your expectations in the future. The Cosy Fisherman and The Cosy Maenam The Direction

Written March 17, 2024

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

celts43

United Kingdom38 contributions

Awful

Mar 2024 • friends

I’m not sure what happened tonight, we came to the restaurant for the fabulous reviews. We arrived at 7.30 ordered started and mains, one starter arrived at 8.10 the remainder bar one at 8.30 (there was 6 of us) ordering drinks took ages and beer was warm. 9.30 arrived we received 2 lamb shanks that seemed hot but parts were still frozen, and pizzas that had no tomato base (they forgot). The staff are lovely but I think the owner just rambles round not giving any direction. We left restaurant at 9.40 after being there 2 hours with no mains. Paid for drink and starters with no discount. Our last night here, everywhere else has been amazing no bad review. The Link next door was amazing, and please read reviews on Red Moon it really is a real culinary find. Owner extremely rude too, needs a course on hospitality.

Written March 8, 2024

Beatrice Santenoise

Dear valuable guests, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your willingness to express your concerns, and we assure you that we take all feedback seriously in our continuous efforts to enhance our service standards. We have noticed that you have provided similar feedback three times for the same dining experience, and we understand the importance of your comments in helping us identify areas for improvement. We genuinely apologize for the disappointing experience you encountered during your recent visit. To provide additional context and ensure a more accurate representation of the situation: Firstly, on the evening of your visit, our beachfront area was fully booked, thanks to the exceptional dedication of our kitchen team. While we are delighted to hear that over 90% of our guests that evening praised both our food and service, we acknowledge your disappointment, and we want to assure you that your experience does not reflect the typical standard of service we strive to uphold. Secondly, we took the initiative to transparently inform you about the potential delay in service, as you were the last guests to arrive. We operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and we deeply appreciate your understanding and patience. You graciously acknowledged the situation, mentioning that you were on holiday and had ample time to enjoy the experience. Regarding the temperature of your drinks, we take great care to ensure our beverages are stored appropriately. However, we acknowledge that individual preferences may vary. Should additional ice have been required, we encourage guests to request it, and our team is always readily available to accommodate such requests. Furthermore, we want to address your interaction with the owner. She genuinely endeavored to address your concerns by offering compensation – the decision not to charge you for the 6 main courses you had ordered. This gesture was made in consideration of the fact that you had already finished the appetizers and may not have been as hungry as anticipated. We sincerely hope this gesture was not misconstrued as an excuse to complain in order to avoid payment for the main courses. We value honesty and fairness in feedback and aim to resolve issues to ensure all guests have a positive experience. In conclusion, we want to assure you that the owner has studied and worked in hospitality in Switzerland, and while she acknowledges that there is always room for improvement, her actions were genuine in addressing your concerns. We appreciate your input, as Tripadvisor serves as a platform for honest feedback. Your comments will be used constructively to refine our services, and we sincerely hope you would consider giving us another opportunity to exceed your expectations in the future. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused during your visit. Warm regards, The Cosy Fisherman Direction

Written March 17, 2024

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Wendy W

2 contributions

Worst curry ever

Jan 2025 • couples

Chicken Massaman curry. Inedible Meat on the bone in a running sweet brown liquid chicken still had skin on and I found indescribable crunchy bits Two mouthful was enough for me. Thankfully I had a starter of spring roll which was very nice ,so I didn’t go hungry. Friendly staff and nice seating overlooking the beach

Written January 3, 2025

Beatrice Santenoise

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are truly sorry that our Chicken Massaman Curry did not meet your expectations. Your description of the dish is not reflective of the quality and care we aim to deliver, and we regret that it impacted your dining experience. It is true that during busy times, when we are fully booked, occasional mistakes can happen. On the day of your visit, we served a total of 77 guests and, unfortunately, made two mistakes, including yours. While such instances are rare, we recognize that even one mistake is too many, and we sincerely apologize for this oversight. We were grateful to have the opportunity to speak with you and offer you the chance to come back and give us a second try. It was wonderful to see you return yesterday, and we’re thrilled to hear that this time you seemed to love your experience with us. Thank you again for your honest review and for giving us the opportunity to make things right. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another enjoyable meal by the beach. Best regards, The Cosy Restaurant Fisherman Team

Written January 12, 2025

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Steffi2019

29 contributions

The cosy is not equal to the cosy

Mar 2025 • friends

We recently stayed at the associated beach resort in Mae Nam and since we were so happy there, we wanted to eat here now. Unfortunately, it did not meet our expectations. The staff is very young, there is a bit of structure missing. They stand around a lot, chattering and not giving a good impression. The restaurant itself beautifully designed, also the outdoor area with the possibility to eat in the sand directly on the sea. Our men had Thai food which was very good. Due to various allergies I also avoided pasta-this was ok. If I compare it with other restaurants and especially with the restaurant in the beach resort of the same name-it is unfortunately average, nothing outstanding.

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Written March 3, 2025

Sandrine P

19 contributions

This could be better!

Mar 2024 • friends

Good reception but there is one but... The dishes were average, no flavor, it’s a shame. We had ordered 3 portions of rice, not seeing my portion arrive, I asked for it after 15 minutes and the response was that there was no more! Funny answer, it was only 7:30 p.m. The place is very nice though.

Written March 1, 2024

David O

47 contributions

Good location with onbeach dining

Mar 2024 • family

Good location with dining on the beach. Good food, especially the tenderloin steak with sauce which was excellent, as was the vongole, but don't get the pizza! Pizza was basically a Tesco/Aldi base with good toppings but not put in a hot oven so base was like dried cardboard and undercooked and so tasting of raw pastry - not nice. Otherwise, a good restaurent.

Written March 10, 2024

Beatrice Santenoise

Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beachside dining experience and found our tenderloin steak with sauce and vongole to be excellent. We apologize for the disappointment with our pizza; your feedback is valuable to us, and we will certainly address this issue to ensure a consistently high standard across all our menu offerings. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable dining experience. The Cosy Fisherman's team La Direction

Written March 17, 2024

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Danielle H

30 contributions

Our favourite restaurant all holiday

Feb 2024 • couples

We dropped upon this restaurant whilst walking down the main street at Fishermans Village. We nearly bypassed it thinking it was all seafood, but the guy outside convinced us to give it a try, and I am so glad we did. Our waitress Nyaint was amazing and so friendly. She showed us to two tables and allowed us to choose to eat either on the beach or on the balcony. She patiently went through the menu with us and we ended up selecting the steak. It was fantastic and so juicy. We just wish we found the restaurant sooner so we could have eaten here more often!

Written March 10, 2024

Beatrice Santenoise

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you stumbled upon our restaurant and that it turned out to be the highlight of your holiday. Nyaint will be delighted to hear that her friendly service made your experience even more enjoyable. We're glad you enjoyed our steak selection. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon for more delicious meals and memorable moments by the beach or on the balcony!

Written March 17, 2024

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Vicky M

4 contributions

Raw Chicken Satay!!!!!

Nov 2024 • couples

Was served raw chicken on our chicken satay! Such a shame as this restaurant is located on the heart of the beachfront amongst some other classy restaurants. Staff were understanding when we raised our concerns and didn’t charge us for our outstanding bill, however we decided to leave straight after.

Written November 12, 2024

Beatrice Santenoise

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the unfortunate experience with your chicken satay. Serving undercooked food is unacceptable and not reflective of the high standards we strive to maintain at our restaurant. It is true that during busy times, such as when we are fully booked, mistakes can rarely happen. On the day of your visit, we served a total of 77 guests and, unfortunately, made this mistake. While such incidents are rare, we recognize that even one mistake is too many when it affects our guests' experiences. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention during your visit and allowing us to address the issue immediately. While we’re glad our staff responded with understanding and waived your bill, we deeply regret that this incident impacted your dining experience. We are continually working to improve our processes and ensure that all our guests enjoy a flawless dining experience. 100% satisfaction is our goal, and we are committed to making that a reality for every guest. Thank you again for your honest review, and we hope you might consider giving us another chance to provide the excellent dining experience you deserve. Best regards, The Cosy Restaurant Fisherman Team

Written January 12, 2025

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Dave F

Taipei198 contributions

Great restaurant in the heart of Fishermans village

Apr 2023 • couples

Great restaurant with great tables on the beach. The staff were really great, and the food was fantastic. I highly recommend the panang curry with salmon. I was questioning if it would be good because I had only had panang curry with chicken before and it is my favorite curry. It was delicious. I will be cooking panang curry with salmon at home from now on!!! We really enjoyed eating here, and will definitely go back in the future when we are in Koh Samui. The only thing I thought could have been better is the truffle fries. I am a truffle fry connoisseur and eat them all the time. I wish that the truffle fries would have had more truffle flavor and I also wish that the fries would have been a lot crispier. They were still really good though.

Written April 9, 2023

Peter L

Zurich15 contributions

Wonderful evening with tasty food

Sep 2023 • solo

Beautiful restaurant. Excellent food, large selection. I can especially recommend Rock Lobster Spaghetti with white wine sauce. Service extremely friendly and accommodating. Many thanks to KIK for her Kindness

Written October 1, 2023

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