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The Farmer Restaurant and Bar

1/26 Moo 4, Tambon Mae Nam, Mae Nam, Koh Samui, Thailand
+(66)077 447222
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Ranked #8 of 33 restaurants in Mae Nam
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Went based on reviews and not disappointed. If you are staying nearby, they provide a free pick up and drop off service, which we used - a real bonus, other restaurants should take note and do the same. Very pretty setting, though at dusk which is the time we arrived, I would suggest not sitting by the pond as there... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

What a delightful evening! Based on the recommendation of an Aussie couple we met at the Bo Phut resort, we booked a table for dinner. The restaurant picked us up for the 20 minute trip. The restaurant is a refreshing change, being set out in a rice paddy field. We were the only diners and felt very special. The food... More

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Manchester
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

The setting, on the edge of floodlit paddy fields is novel but no more. Eating rice from those paddy fields is novel but we ate better rice elsewhere. The food was ok but for the price, should have been exceptional. Our meal was by no means exceptional and we left disappointed.

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Los Angeles, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Really quite a unique and lovely spot. Surrounded by rice patties and a little pond with ducks and a yak! How many restaurants do you know with a yak?!? Oh, yeah, and the food is good, too. Highly recommended.

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Very nice place with view to the rice fields and beautiful architecture. The place was quite empty during our two visits unfortunately.....but the food was good and the staff were super nice.

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Australia
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

The food at The Farmer Restaurant is amazing!!! One of the best meals that my husband and I have had over the 4 days that we were in Samui. Food is tasty and yet well balanced. Doesn't leave you feeling overstuffed, but refreshed instead! View from the restaurant over the padi fields was very nice and relaxing.

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Bangkok, Thailand
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We used to live on Samui for many years and of course we know many restaurants. We are here for a short business visit and chose the Farmer thanks to Tripadvisor's reviews. Of course some said it's pricey but that's Samui in general. The setting is well done, at least at night, the owners tried to copy a Bali feeling.... More

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

You absolutely get a lot of bang for your buck at the farmer. The portions are generous for the price and the presentation is beautiful. You get to dine in the middle of a rice patty that is gorgeously uplit so even after sunset you can appreciate the view. We loved the soft shell crab green mango appetizer and the... More

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Moscow, Russia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Food was very well done and very well presented, We followed advice of other Tripadvisor fellows and ordered crispy duck and lobster in green curry. All was fantastic!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

We have had a nice dinner here. The patron is friendly and a good host. The menu offers nice dishes. Good wine selection. Beware that you are amidst rice paddies and you have to use repellant to prevent becoming a meal yourself for the mosquitoes

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