The View Dining

Restaurants · Seafood

Rating: 4.5 (76 reviews)

Address: 9, Beach 123 ปลายแหลม ซอย 2 Tambon Bo Put, Koh Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Status: CLOSED

Phone:+66 77 915 777

Website:https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/usmrz-the-ritz-carlton-koh-samui/dining/

About

The View Dining at Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui is an extraordinary hilltop restaurant that offers far more than just a meal—it's a complete sensory experience. Perched with breathtaking panoramic views of mountains and ocean, particularly stunning during sunset, this restaurant combines world-class service, creative international cuisine, and an unparalleled atmospheric setting. While positioned at a premium price point, guests are paying for a truly memorable dining adventure that goes beyond traditional restaurant experiences.

Highlights

  • Breathtaking panoramic mountain and ocean views
  • Exceptional and personalized service
  • Creative international and seafood cuisine
  • Live music entertainment
  • Special occasion accommodations
  • Extensive wine list
  • Stunning sunset dining experience

The Vibe

Elegant, sophisticated, and serene with a perfect balance of fine dining refinement and relaxed island charm. The outdoor terrace setting creates a magical dining environment, enhanced by soft ambient lighting, occasional live saxophone music, and sweeping landscape views. The atmosphere seamlessly transitions from romantic and intimate during sunset to a warm, welcoming space throughout the evening.

Popular Dishes

  • Shrimp risotto
  • Lobster ceviche
  • Wagyu beef cheek
  • Sea bass
  • Truffle ravioli
  • Mud crab with caviar
  • Pink Lady champagne cocktail

People Especially Praise

  • Extraordinary staff hospitality
  • Stunning panoramic views
  • Beautiful food presentation
  • Personalized service
  • Romantic atmosphere
  • Sunset dining experience

Kids-Friendliness

Not specifically designed for children. The upscale, romantic setting and higher price point make it more suitable for adult diners, couples, and special occasions. While potentially accommodating to families, the sophisticated environment and mountain location might be challenging for very young children.

What This Place Offers

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • DineIn
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

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

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic

Crowd

  • FamilyFriendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Opening Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Thursday: 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Friday: 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Saturday: 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Sunday: 6:00 pm–10:00 pm

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Reviews

Rating: 4.5 (76 reviews)

Sentiment Breakdown

  • Positive: 78%
  • Mixed: 17%
  • Neutral: 3%
  • Negative: 2%

Overwhelmingly positive, with guests consistently praising the exceptional dining experience, though with some nuanced critiques about pricing and occasional food consistency.

Reasoning

The restaurant receives high marks for its extraordinary service, stunning location, and ability to create memorable dining moments. While some guests noted higher prices and occasional inconsistencies in food quality, these concerns are significantly outweighed by the restaurant's numerous strengths, including personalized service, breathtaking views, and a truly unique dining atmosphere.

Location: 9.5816198, 100.0796664

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