Chez François
Restaurants · French
Rating: 4.8 (381 reviews)
Address: 33/2 Moo1 Fisherman's Village, Bophut, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Status: CLOSED
Phone:+66 96 071 1800
Website:https://www.chezfrancoissamui.com/
About
Chez François is an extraordinary French fine dining destination in Koh Samui, offering an intimate and world-class culinary journey. Led by an 81-82-year-old chef with Michelin-star background, the restaurant delivers exceptional French cuisine with remarkable passion and precision. This hidden gem provides a transportive dining experience that feels like a slice of authentic France, characterized by meticulously prepared dishes, personal chef interactions, and consistently outstanding service.
Highlights
- Exceptional French cuisine prepared by a veteran chef
- Personal interaction with Chef François
- Meticulously crafted and beautifully presented dishes
- Multiple tasting menu options
- Consistently outstanding service
- Authentic French cooking techniques
The Vibe
Intimate, sophisticated, and authentically French. The small, cozy restaurant creates a warm, refined atmosphere that balances fine dining elegance with genuine hospitality. Soft background ambiance, elegant decor, and a closed-door entrance create a secluded, exclusive dining environment perfect for romantic evenings and discerning food enthusiasts.
Popular Dishes
- French Onion Soup
- Pan-Seared Scallops
- Duck Breast Fillet
- Sea Bass
- Filet Mignon
- Pavlova with Fresh Fruit
- Crème Brûlée
People Especially Praise
- Chef's extraordinary culinary expertise
- Perfect flavor balance
- Warm and personalized hospitality
- High-quality, fresh ingredients
- Beautiful food presentation
- Generous portion sizes
Kids-Friendliness
Not specifically designed for children. While families are not discouraged, the intimate fine dining atmosphere and sophisticated menu are more suited to adult diners and older children who appreciate gourmet cuisine.
What This Place Offers
Service options
- DineIn
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Opening Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 6:30 am–11:00 pm
- Wednesday: 6:30 am–11:00 pm
- Thursday: 6:30 am–11:00 pm
- Friday: 6:30 am–11:00 pm
- Saturday: 6:30 am–11:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
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Reviews
Rating: 4.8 (381 reviews)
Sentiment Breakdown
- Positive: 93%
- Mixed: 5%
- Neutral: 1%
- Negative: 1%
Overwhelmingly positive. Guests consistently describe Chez François as an exceptional dining experience that exceeds expectations, with near-universal praise for its culinary excellence, service, and authentic French atmosphere.
Reasoning
Nearly all reviews provide 5-star ratings across food, service, and atmosphere. Minor critiques about pricing and occasional noise are vastly outweighed by enthusiastic praise for the restaurant's extraordinary culinary experience, with many guests calling it the best restaurant in Koh Samui.
Location: 9.5581084, 100.0318862
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Menu
Four Courses Set Menu
Amuse Bouche
Chef's choice of the day
The Gratinated Onion Soup
Subsection: First Course
"Dubai Fame" French cheese and onion soup
Island Prawn Cocktail Revisited
Subsection: First Course
Traditional prawn cocktail with avocado, Marie Rose sauce
Seafood Cannelloni and Scallops
Subsection: First Course
Pan-fried scallops accompanied with seafood ravioli, celeriac and vermouth cream sauce
Foie Gras Terrine with Parsleyed Ham
Subsection: First Course
Chef's ham hock and duck liver terrine, rhubarb-mango chutney
Mille-feuille with Garlic Bed Mushrooms (v)
Subsection: First Course
Cream garlic mushrooms served on a puff pastry case garnished with green asparagus
Buffalo Mozzarella Salad (v)
Subsection: First Course
Burrata salad with roast tomatoes, avocado, orange, balsamic and olive oil
Confit Duck Leg with Flageolet Beans
Subsection: Main Course
Duck leg Confit with flageolet beans
Sautéed Beef Fillet, Forest Mushroom and Old Mustard Sauce
Subsection: Main Course
Grilled Black Angus fillet steak with forest mushrooms and mustard gain sauce
Fresh Salmon Slice with Spinach, Champagne Sauce
Subsection: Main Course
Grilled or steamed fillet of salmon with butter spinach, Champagne-chive cream sauce
Sea Bass Fillet on a Green Onion Purée
Subsection: Main Course
Pan-fried or steamed sea bass, chive potato mash, sauce vierge and balsamic reduction
Beef Cheek Braised in Red Wine
Subsection: Main Course
Slow braised Angus beef cheek, butter potato purée, baby onions served with the own glaze
The Four Delights
Subsection: Tasting Desserts
Vanilla cream brulée, Dark chocolate mousse, Lemon chiffon delight, Pavlova with fresh fruits
First Course
Today: The Market Dish
Dish of the day
Price: 495 THB
Gourmet Foie Gras from the Southwest, Shallot Jam
Homemade terrine of duck liver served with a shallot's jam, Bittersweet balsamic reduction
Price: 495 THB
Snails with Burgundy Aromas
Traditional 7 extra-large Burgundy snails, garlic and parsley butter
Price: 495 THB
Revisited Rosette of Island Prawns
Prawns cocktail with avocado, Marie Rose sauce
Price: 495 THB
Marinated Salmon (half cooked) with Asian Perfumes and Citrus
Tender cured salmon confit served with citrus segments, Soy-ginger, honey and lime
Price: 495 THB
Scallops with Cauliflower Mousseline and Lobster Smoke
Pan-fried Hokkaido scallops on a cauliflower purée and lobster sauce
Price: 495 THB
Chef's Trilogy of Seafood
Chef's trilogy of seafood ravioli, steamed seabass and seared slipper lobster tail
Price: 495 THB
Main Course
Royal Grouper Fillet Gratin with Garden Herbs
Baked fresh grouper fillet topped with herb crust, Lemon butter sauce
Price: 845 THB
Beef Cheek Braised in Red Wine
Slow braised Angus beef cheek, butter potato purée, baby onions and served with the own glaze
Price: 845 THB
Australian Beef Rib Eye "Black Angus"
Australian rib eye beef cooked as your liking with shallots and a red wine sauce
Notes: *Supplement / extra cost: THB 540
Price: 845 THB
Duck Fillet "Cooked Pink", Orange and Cranberry Sauce
Roasted duck breast with spiced orange and cranberry sauce
Price: 845 THB
Beef Tournedos Rossini
Black Angus filet steak with seared duck liver, Port Wine reduction with truffles
Notes: *Supplement / extra cost: THB 485
Price: 845 THB
Roasted Rack of Lamb, Parsley and Fresh Mint Crust
Mustard-Herb crusted Australian rack of lamb, mint purée and lamb jus
Notes: *Supplement / extra cost: THB 540
Price: 845 THB
Ménage à Deux
"Two in one" Sautéed beef filet mignon with truffle jus and Roast duck breast with mushroom sauce
Price: 845 THB
Desserts
Les Quatres Délices
Vanilla cream brulée, Dark chocolate mousse, Lemon chiffon délice, Pavlova with fresh fruits
Price: 310 THB
The Dessert of the Day
Chef's dessert of the day
Price: 310 THB
Tasting Menu
The tasting menu is available upon your request
Chef's 5 course tasting menu available at your request. Select 5 of your favorite dishes to complete your ideal menu
Price: 2295 THB
Chef's Signature Course
Pan-fried Duck Foie Gras from the South West
Pan-fried duck liver with apple and ginger confit, Sherry caramel reduction
Price: 780 THB