4 Monkeys Cafe & Bar

Restaurants · Thai Cuisine

Rating: 4.6 (415 reviews)

Address: HWHR+7VR, 4169, Tambon Mae Nam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand

Status: CLOSED

Phone:+66 94 746 4878

About

4 Monkeys Cafe & Bar is a charming beachside restaurant located in Samui, offering a delightful dining experience with stunning ocean views, delicious Thai and international cuisine, and a consistently warm, welcoming atmosphere. Nestled along Bang Por Beach, this hidden gem attracts both locals and tourists with its excellent food, affordable prices, friendly service, and breathtaking seaside setting.

Highlights

  • Spectacular beachfront location with 180-degree ocean views
  • Diverse menu featuring Thai and international cuisine
  • Exceptional cocktails and smoothies
  • Friendly and attentive staff
  • Affordable pricing (฿100-500 per person)
  • Great for families, solo travelers, and groups

The Vibe

Relaxed, casual, and quintessentially beach-chic. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating with magnificent sea views, creating a laid-back atmosphere perfect for enjoying meals and drinks. The ambiance shifts beautifully throughout the day—quiet and intimate during lunch, more energetic during sunset, with a consistently welcoming environment.

Popular Dishes

  • Pad Thai (with shrimp)
  • Crispy Pork Balls
  • Chicken Caesar Salad
  • Garlic and Black Pepper Chicken
  • Mango Smoothies
  • Lychee Mojito and Pina Colada
  • Affogato with coconut ice cream

People Especially Praise

  • Stunning ocean and sunset views
  • Fresh and flavorful food presentation
  • Incredible cocktail selection
  • Warm and welcoming staff
  • Relaxed beach atmosphere

Kids-Friendliness

Very family-friendly. While no dedicated kids' menu exists, the casual atmosphere, diverse menu, and spacious outdoor area make it an excellent spot for family dining. Staff is accommodating and welcoming to children.

What This Place Offers

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • DineIn

Highlights

  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • LateNight food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

Opening Hours

  • Monday: 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Thursday: 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Friday: 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Saturday: 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Sunday: 12:00 am–11:00 pm

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Reviews

Rating: 4.6 (415 reviews)

Sentiment Breakdown

  • Positive: 87%
  • Mixed: 11%
  • Neutral: 1%
  • Negative: 1%

Overwhelmingly positive. 4 Monkeys Cafe & Bar consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience that delights guests with its beautiful location, delicious food, and warm hospitality.

Reasoning

Nearly all reviews are glowingly positive, praising the restaurant's stunning sea views, excellent food and cocktails, friendly service, and relaxed beach atmosphere. Minor critiques about occasional wait times or pricing do not significantly detract from the overall exceptional experience.

Location: 9.5782456, 99.9421492