On New Year's Eve, Koh Samui's coastline turns into one long dinner table. Barbecues are lit on the sand, oysters are shucked to order, and by midnight the fireworks are going up over every bay from Lipa Noi to Choeng Mon.
This list covers ten places to have dinner on the island on Thursday 31 December 2026. Every one includes the meal, and most carry on to a countdown with music and fireworks, so the evening can stay in one place from the first drink to the first hour of 2027. They are arranged by the time they start, from early sunset gatherings to a late table at half past nine, rather than ranked.
New Year's Eve tables on Samui fill quickly, and several venues offer a discount for booking before a set date. Check with the venue before planning the night around it.
New Year's Eve Gala at Nikki Beach
Nikki Beach on Lipa Noi opens its gala at 6 p.m., early enough to catch the sunset on the west coast. Dinner is a buffet across live stations: an oyster-shucking bar, seafood on ice with king crab and lobster, a caviar lounge, a sushi counter, and a carvery of Australian Wagyu prime rib, Beef Wellington, rack of lamb and a whole roast pig. Live entertainment follows under the stars, and at midnight the resort puts on what it describes as the longest fireworks display on the island. Every guest is entered into a draw for a three-night stay.
- Lipa Noi, on the west coast
- Gala buffet, live entertainment and midnight fireworks
- 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., with dinner from 7 p.m.; children aged 5 to 12 at a reduced rate
Dining EventNew Year's Eve Gala Dinner
Nikki Beach on Lipa Noi sees in 2027 with a New Year's Eve gala on Thursday 31 December, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dinner is served from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., followed by live entertainment and music under the stars. At midnight the resort puts on what it describes as the longest fireworks display on the island. The gala buffet is set out across live stations. There are canapés of foie gras mousse and bluefin tuna tartare, an oyster-shucking bar, and seafood on ice with king crab and lobster. A caviar lounge and a sushi counter sit alongside them. The grill and carving station serves Australian Wagyu prime rib, Beef Wellington, rack of lamb and a whole roast pig. There's truffle risotto finished in a Parmesan wheel, a Thai station, a kids' corner, and desserts including a croquembouche and a chocolate fountain. Every guest is entered into a prize draw for a three-night stay at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa. The gala costs ฿8,000++ per adult and ฿2,000++ for children aged 5 to 12. Sunbeds and VIP packages can be arranged through the beach club team.
New Year's Eve Dinner at Foxtrot
Foxtrot, beside the sea in Bangrak, takes a Mediterranean turn for New Year's Eve. A shiitake mushroom tartlet with soy caramel arrives first, followed by a mezze for the table of burrata with confit cherry tomatoes, smoked salmon with crispy capers, and Parma ham with pomegranate. Guests then choose Australian beef tenderloin with potato dauphinoise, sea bass with brown butter and caper, or a vegetable moussaka with apple tzatziki. A shared platter of coconut panna cotta, chocolate crémeux and lemon posset closes the meal, and guests are welcome to stay on until late.
- Bangrak, by the sea
- Mediterranean-inspired sharing dinner with a choice of main
- From 6 p.m. until late; tables are limited and booked through WhatsApp
Dining EventNew Year's Eve Dinner
Foxtrot Kitchen on Bangrak Beach marks New Year's Eve with a Mediterranean-inspired dinner on Thursday 31 December. Guests arrive from 6 p.m. and are welcome to stay until late, beside the sea. Dinner opens with a shiitake mushroom tartlet with soy caramel and thyme. Then comes a mezze of starters for the table: burrata with confit cherry tomatoes, smoked salmon with crispy capers, and Parma ham with pomegranate and shaved Parmesan. For the main course, each guest chooses between Australian beef tenderloin with red wine sauce and potato dauphinoise, sea bass with brown butter and a caper and lemon concassé, or a vegetable moussaka with apple tzatziki. A shared dessert platter of coconut panna cotta, chocolate crémeux and lemon posset finishes the meal. The dinner costs ฿2,200++ per guest. Tables are limited, and bookings are made through WhatsApp.
White & Glow at Cabanas Beach Club
Cabanas Beach Club on Chaweng sets the tone with its dress code: beach chic in white, with something that glows. An international and Thai buffet runs from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with optional two-hour free-flow drinks packages, and late-night bites of fries, chicken wings and pizza follow from 11 p.m. The party carries on past midnight. It is the most relaxed dinner on this list, and guests who only want the party can buy entry without dinner.
- Chaweng, on the beachfront
- International and Thai buffet, then a beach party past midnight
- From 7 p.m.; a discount applies when booked by 20 December
Themed NightNew Year's Eve: White & Glow
Cabanas Beach Club in Chaweng sees in 2027 with White & Glow, a New Year's Eve dinner and party on the beach. The evening opens at 7pm with an international and Thai buffet served until 10:30pm, with optional two-hour free-flow packages. Late-night bites follow from 11pm to 1am, and the party carries on past midnight. Guests who only want the party can buy general admission instead of dinner. The dress code is beach chic in white, with something that glows.
Heritage to Horizon at Anantara Bophut
Anantara Bophut builds its evening as a journey from Thai tradition to a modern beach party. It begins at 7 p.m. with cocktails and canapés by the pool, to a live three-piece band. From 8 p.m. guests choose between a set menu at Guilty, the resort's South American restaurant, and a buffet of Thai heritage dishes under the stars in the Lotus Pond Garden, while traditional Thai dance on stage gives way to contemporary performance. At 11 p.m. everyone moves to the beach and TĀN Lounge for the countdown, fireworks and a DJ on the sand.
- Bophut, a short walk from Fisherman's Village
- Choice of set menu or garden buffet, Thai performances and a beach after-party
- 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.; soft drinks included
Dining EventNYE: Heritage to Horizon
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort sees in 2027 with Heritage to Horizon on Thursday 31 December, an evening that moves from Thai tradition to a modern beach party. It begins at 7 p.m. with welcome cocktails and canapés by the pool, to a live three-piece band. From 8 p.m., guests choose their gala dinner. One option is a set menu at Guilty, the resort's South American restaurant. The other is a buffet under the stars in the Lotus Pond Garden, with dishes inspired by Thai heritage. On stage, traditional Thai dance gradually gives way to contemporary performance. At 11 p.m. the celebration moves to the beach and TĀN Lounge for the countdown, with fireworks at midnight and a DJ playing party anthems on the sand until 1 a.m. The evening costs ฿14,500++ per person, including soft drinks. Bookings are by phone on +66 77 428 300 or by email at bophutsamui@anantara.com.
Beachfront Gala Buffet at Explorar
Explorar on Maenam sets out a gala buffet on the beachfront, with a seafood station of Fine de Claire oysters, Canadian lobster, tiger prawns and tuna sashimi. The carving station has Black Angus striploin and brisket, veal tenderloin and sea bass baked in salt, and the Thai side of the menu runs from pad Thai and som tam to a massaman of braised wagyu beef cheek. After dinner, live music and DJ sets carry the party towards midnight, when fireworks go up over the sea. Lucky draws run through the evening.
- Maenam, on the north coast
- Gala buffet, live music, DJs and midnight fireworks
- 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Dining EventNew Year's Eve Beachfront Gala Buffet
Explorar on Maenam Beach marks New Year's Eve with a beachfront gala buffet and countdown party on Thursday 31 December, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. The buffet has a seafood station with Fine de Claire oysters, Canadian lobster, tiger prawns and tuna sashimi, and a carving station with Black Angus striploin and brisket, veal tenderloin and sea bass baked in salt. There's truffle pasta finished in a Parmesan wheel, pad Thai and som tam from the live station, and Thai curries including a massaman of braised wagyu beef cheek. Desserts include mango sticky rice pudding and a petit four tower. After dinner, live music and DJ sets move the party on towards midnight, when fireworks go up over the sea. Lucky draws run through the evening. The gala costs ฿6,000 net per person.
A Taste of Samui at Mantra Resort
Mantra Samui Resort looks to the island's own kitchen for New Year's Eve. The four-course set menu at The View Kitchen + Bar draws on Southern Thai cooking, with soft shell crab, tiger prawns, local sea bass and Southern Thai curries, and a choice of dish at every course. Free-flow wine, draught beer and soft drinks are poured in two windows, once early in the evening and again in the hour before midnight. Live entertainment and a DJ set build towards the fireworks over the Gulf of Thailand.
- Maenam, at The View Kitchen + Bar
- Four-course Southern Thai set menu with two free-flow windows
- From 7 p.m. until late; book by phone, WhatsApp or email
Dining EventNew Year's Eve: A Taste of Samui
Mantra Samui Resort sees in 2027 with A Taste of Samui at The View Kitchen + Bar on Thursday 31 December, from 7 p.m. until late. Dinner is a four-course set menu, with a choice of dish at each course. It draws on Southern Thai cooking, with soft shell crab, tiger prawns, local sea bass and Southern Thai curries. Free-flow wine, draught beer and soft drinks are poured twice during the evening: from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and again from 11 p.m. to midnight. Live entertainment runs through the night, and a DJ set builds towards midnight, when fireworks go up over the Gulf of Thailand. The evening costs ฿3,699 net per person. Tables can be booked by phone on +66 77 951 600, by WhatsApp on +66 81 137 9897, or by email at reservations@mantrasamui.com.
New Year's Eve Gala at Sesun, Hyatt Regency
Sesun Grill & Beach Bar at Hyatt Regency Koh Samui spreads its gala across the restaurant and the beach lawn in North Chaweng. A welcome drink and a photo booth start the evening, before an international buffet built around a beach barbecue of locally sourced seafood and premium grilled meats, with homemade pasta and the chef's porchetta. The dress code is Tropical Elegance, which means resort wear in tropical colours and refined prints. Free-flow soft drinks are included, and alcoholic packages can be added.
- North Chaweng, on the beach lawn
- International buffet with a beach barbecue
- 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.; dress code Tropical Elegance; book online or by phone
Dining EventNew Year's Eve Gala Dinner
Sesun Grill & Beach Bar at Hyatt Regency Koh Samui hosts its New Year's Eve gala dinner on Thursday 31 December, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., across the restaurant and the beach lawn in North Chaweng. The evening opens with a welcome drink and a photo booth, before an international buffet built around a beach barbecue. It has locally sourced seafood, premium grilled meats, homemade pasta and the chef's porchetta. The dress code is Tropical Elegance: elegant resort wear in tropical colours and refined prints. The gala costs ฿10,000++ per person, including free-flow soft drinks. Free-flow alcoholic drinks can be added for a further ฿3,500++. Tables are booked online through TableCheck, or by phone on 077 448 777.
New Year's Eve Countdown at SALA Samui Choengmon
SALA Samui Choengmon turns its beachside restaurant into a stage for the night. The gala buffet brings together seafood, carving stations and dishes from around the world, while live music and cultural performances fill the early evening. A cabaret follows, then a fire show on the beach and a DJ as the countdown builds, and fireworks light up Choeng Mon Beach at midnight. The dress code is smart casual with a touch of gold, and families are well catered for, with reduced rates for children.
- Choeng Mon, at SALA Samui Restaurant
- Gala buffet, cabaret, fire show, DJ and midnight fireworks
- 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; an early booking discount runs until 30 November
Dining EventNew Year's Eve Countdown Party
SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort rings in 2027 with a New Year's Eve countdown party at SALA Samui Restaurant on Thursday 31 December, from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. The gala buffet brings together seafood, carving stations and dishes from around the world. Live music and cultural performances fill the early evening, followed by a cabaret, a fire show on the beach and a DJ as the countdown builds. Fireworks light up Choeng Mon Beach at midnight. The dress code is smart casual, with a touch of gold. It costs ฿7,900++ per adult, ฿3,900++ for children aged 6 to 11 and ฿1,000++ for children aged 4 to 5, and under-4s eat free. Booking directly with the resort by 30 November takes 10% off. Diners can book through Line, Facebook, by phone on +66 77 245 888 or by email at fbsales@salachoengmon.com.
New Year's Eve Dinner at 2 Fishes
Chef Leandro has written two menus for New Year's Eve at 2 Fishes in Bophut, and both begin with a glass of Champagne. The meat and fish menu moves from oysters and torched king crab with black truffle to turkey tortellone with chestnut cream, then to rolled halibut with fresh black truffle or chargrilled Wagyu striploin with chimichurri. The vegetarian menu runs from roasted artichoke and grilled white asparagus with a fried quail egg to aubergine parmigiana. Both end with a flourless chocolate cake with hazelnut praline. New Year's Eve here usually sells out well ahead.
- Bophut, close to Fisherman's Village
- A meat and fish menu or a vegetarian menu, both by Chef Leandro
- Preferred time and menu given when booking by email or direct message
Dining EventFeaturedNew Year's Eve Dinner
2 Fishes in Bophut sees out 2026 with a New Year's Eve dinner on Thursday 31 December, from two menus created by Chef Leandro. Both begin with a glass of Champagne on arrival. The meat and fish menu opens with oysters, torched king crab with garlic and parsley butter, potato and black truffle, a pork, duck and pistachio terrine, and turkey tortellone with roasted chestnut cream and mushrooms. The mains are rolled halibut with fresh black truffle and lemon potato purée, and chargrilled Wagyu striploin with turnip top purée and chimichurri. The vegetarian menu starts with a tomato and goat's cheese salad, roasted artichoke with black truffle dressing and cannellini bean purée, grilled white asparagus with a fried quail egg and black truffle, and spinach and ricotta tortellone with Chiang Mai tomato sauce and stracciatella. It continues with aubergine parmigiana and spice-baked cauliflower with pine nut vinaigrette and pomegranate. Both menus finish with a flourless chocolate cake with hazelnut praline and vanilla bean ice cream. The meat and fish menu costs ฿2,750++ per person, and the vegetarian menu ฿2,200++. New Year's Eve here usually sells out well ahead. Book by email at info@2fishessamui.com or by direct message, giving the name, number of guests, preferred time and menu.
New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner at Luna Gastro Theatre
Luna Gastro Theatre in Bophut is the latest table on this list, starting at 9:30 p.m. for those who want dinner to lead straight into midnight. Guests choose between the à la carte menu, with food and drinks included, and a special New Year's Eve set menu. Live music and performances run through the evening, and a raffle with prizes from Luna and its partners keeps the room busy. At midnight everyone heads up to the rooftop terrace to watch the fireworks across the island, and every guest leaves with a gift.
- Bophut, with a rooftop terrace
- À la carte or set menu, live performances and a raffle
- 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; families and children welcome
Dining EventNew Year's Eve Celebration Dinner
Luna Gastro Theatre in Bophut welcomes 2027 with a New Year's Eve dinner on Thursday 31 December, from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests choose between the à la carte menu, with food and drinks included, and a special New Year's Eve set menu, which doesn't include wine pairing. Live music and performances run through the evening. At midnight, guests head up to the rooftop terrace for a view of the fireworks across the island. A raffle with prizes from Luna and its partners runs during the night, and every guest leaves with a gift. Families and children are welcome. The evening costs ฿5,900 per person. Cancellations made at least seven days before receive a full refund.
The best New Year's Eve on Samui is usually the one that has been booked. Choose the table, settle in for the evening, and let the fireworks find you at midnight.
