Mr. Dam BBQ

Restaurants · Seafood

Rating: 4.5 (326 reviews)

Address: หมู่ที่ 1 123/178 ตำบล บ่อผุด Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Status: CLOSED

Phone:+66 91 034 4948

About

Mr. Dam BBQ offers an authentic, interactive Thai-style all-you-can-eat barbecue experience that delights diners with its extensive buffet, fresh ingredients, and incredibly affordable pricing. This vibrant restaurant provides a unique DIY dining concept where guests can grill their own selection of seafood, meats, and vegetables, creating a fun and engaging meal that's both delicious and budget-friendly. Perfect for groups, families, and adventurous diners seeking a genuine local culinary experience.

Highlights

  • All-you-can-eat BBQ and hotpot concept
  • Extensive food selection with fresh ingredients
  • Extremely affordable pricing (around 250-300 baht)
  • Interactive self-cooking experience
  • Wide variety of seafood, meats, and vegetables
  • Free parking available

The Vibe

Casual, lively, and authentically Thai. The atmosphere is bustling and energetic, with a noisy, social environment that encourages interactive dining. The restaurant features multiple grilling stations, creating a smoky and warm interior that's typical of traditional Thai BBQ spots. While not refined or upscale, it offers a genuine, high-energy dining experience that prioritizes food variety and social interaction over formal ambiance.

Popular Dishes

  • Thai-style BBQ meats
  • Fresh seafood (shrimp, mussels, clams)
  • Vegetable selections
  • Prepared dishes like fried rice and chicken wings
  • Desserts and ice cream

People Especially Praise

  • Incredible value for money
  • Fresh and high-quality ingredients
  • Fun and interactive dining experience
  • Generous food portions
  • Friendly and accommodating staff

Kids-Friendliness

Moderately to very family-friendly. While there's no dedicated kids' menu, the buffet-style dining offers multiple options that can appeal to children. The interactive cooking concept can be entertaining for older children, though very young kids might require adult supervision due to the hot grilling environment.

What This Place Offers

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • DineIn

Popular for

  • Dinner

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • All you can eat
  • Beer
  • LateNight food
  • Small plates

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

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

Opening Hours

  • Monday: 5–10:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 5–10:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 5–10:00 pm
  • Thursday: 5–10:00 pm
  • Friday: 5–10:00 pm
  • Saturday: 5–10:00 pm
  • Sunday: 5–10:00 pm

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Reviews

Rating: 4.5 (326 reviews)

Sentiment Breakdown

  • Positive: 74%
  • Mixed: 18%
  • Neutral: 6%
  • Negative: 2%

Predominantly positive. Guests consistently praise the restaurant's exceptional value, fresh ingredients, and unique dining experience, with only minor concerns about heat, ventilation, and dining comfort.

Reasoning

The vast majority of reviews highlight the restaurant's strengths: affordable pricing, extensive food selection, and fun interactive dining. Minor criticisms include the potentially hot and smoky interior, which doesn't significantly detract from the overall positive experience. Most guests would recommend Mr. Dam BBQ and are likely to return.

Location: 9.5439086, 100.0399323