Cactus Thaï food and Beach bar

Restaurants · Thai Cuisine

Rating: 4.5 (214 reviews)

Address: 124, 433, Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

Status: CLOSED

Phone:+66 81 634 1490

About

Cactus Thaï Food and Beach Bar is a charming beachfront dining destination on Lamai Beach, offering a relaxed and inviting atmosphere that seamlessly blends Thai and Mediterranean cuisine with stunning ocean views. This versatile venue caters to diverse guests—from families and couples to solo travelers—providing an affordable, laid-back dining experience with direct beach access. Guests can enjoy free beach loungers, a variety of culinary options, and warm hospitality in a picturesque setting.

Highlights

  • Beautiful beachfront location
  • Free beach loungers
  • Family-friendly environment
  • Reasonable pricing
  • Friendly and attentive staff
  • Clean facilities
  • Beach massage services available
  • Convenient parking

The Vibe

Casual and welcoming beach restaurant with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. The venue offers a perfect balance between quiet dining areas and vibrant beach settings, featuring both indoor and outdoor seating, shaded terraces, and direct beach access. The ambiance transitions smoothly from daytime beach lounging to evening relaxation, accompanied by gentle lounge music and sea sounds.

Popular Drinks & Menu Items

  • Pineapple and mango shakes
  • Fresh coconuts
  • Panang curry
  • Pad Thai
  • Mango sticky rice
  • Beef and chicken burgers
  • Draft beer
  • Avocado coffee

People Especially Praise

  • Stunning beach views
  • Warm and welcoming staff
  • Fresh and delicious food
  • Comfortable lounging areas
  • Reasonable prices
  • Relaxed atmosphere

What This Place Offers

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • DineIn
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

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

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • FamilyFriendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Usually plenty of parking

Opening Hours

  • Monday: 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Thursday: 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Friday: 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Saturday: 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Sunday: 8:00 am–10:00 pm

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Reviews

Rating: 4.5 (214 reviews)

Sentiment Breakdown

  • Positive: 78%
  • Mixed: 15%
  • Neutral: 5%
  • Negative: 2%

Predominantly positive, with guests consistently praising the restaurant's beachfront location, friendly service, and good value for money. While occasional inconsistencies in food quality or service are noted, these do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyable experience.

Reasoning

Multiple reviews highlight the venue's strengths: beautiful ocean views, friendly staff, diverse menu, and affordable pricing. Minor critiques about occasional food inconsistencies or service variations exist, but they are far outweighed by positive experiences. The restaurant's welcoming atmosphere and scenic location are its primary attractions.

Location: 9.464619, 100.0460334