Long Dtai Restaurant

Restaurants · Thai Cuisine

Rating: 4.2 (109 reviews)

Address: 24/269 Moo 5 T, A.Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Status: CLOSED

Phone:+66 77 602 301

Website:https://longdtai.com/

About

Long Dtai is an extraordinary dining destination nestled on a private island near Koh Samui, offering a truly unique culinary adventure. This Michelin-recommended restaurant transcends traditional dining by combining spectacular ocean views, exclusive island access, and authentic Southern Thai cuisine. Guests embark on a memorable journey that begins with a scenic boat transfer and continues through an intimate, sophisticated dining experience. While the restaurant promises a high-end gastronomic encounter, the actual experience can vary, with the breathtaking location consistently outshining occasional inconsistencies in food execution.

Highlights

  • Spectacular private island location
  • Stunning ocean and sunset views
  • Authentic Southern Thai cuisine
  • Unique boat/transportation experience
  • Open-air kitchen
  • Michelin-recommended status

The Vibe

Exotic, elegant, and serene. The restaurant offers an intimate atmosphere that seamlessly blends natural beauty with sophisticated dining. The setting ranges from tranquil during breakfast to more vibrant during evening service, with stunning panoramic ocean views and an open-air design that makes the environment as memorable as the cuisine. The unique approach—requiring a boat crossing and golf cart ride—adds to the sense of exclusivity and adventure.

Popular Dishes

  • Blue Swimmer Crab Curry
  • Coconut and Turmeric Curry
  • Beef Skewers with Cumin and Turmeric
  • Pumpkin Curry
  • Five-spice Chicken
  • Palm Sugar Dumplings in Coconut Cream

People Especially Praise

  • Breathtaking restaurant location
  • Unique dining journey
  • Attentive and friendly staff
  • Fresh, locally sourced ingredients
  • Creative cocktail menu
  • Romantic and exclusive atmosphere

Kids-Friendliness

Limited kid-friendliness. While children are allowed, the sophisticated menu, high-end pricing, and complex dining approach suggest the restaurant is more suited to adult diners and special occasions. No dedicated kids' menu was mentioned, though staff appears accommodating.

What This Place Offers

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • DineIn

Highlights

  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free street parking

Opening Hours

  • Monday: 5–11:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 5–11:00 pm
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 5–11:00 pm
  • Friday: 5–11:00 pm
  • Saturday: 5–11:00 pm
  • Sunday: 5–11:00 pm

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Reviews

Rating: 4.2 (109 reviews)

Sentiment Breakdown

  • Positive: 58.0%
  • Mixed: 30%
  • Neutral: 9%
  • Negative: 3%

A captivating yet variable dining experience that prioritizes location and atmosphere over consistent culinary perfection. Most guests are charmed by the extraordinary setting and unique approach, despite occasional inconsistencies in food quality and service.

Reasoning

Guests are consistently impressed by the restaurant's stunning location, unique dining concept, and attentive service. However, food quality receives mixed reviews, with some finding dishes not fully meeting the high price point and expectations set by its Michelin recommendation. The extraordinary setting and overall experience largely compensate for minor culinary inconsistencies.

Location: 9.5736692, 100.0886935

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