It is a superb seafood-experience to enjoy your dinner at Fisherman.
The restaurant is created so cozy that you easily feel at home when you visit!
On the big Fat Boy pillows in the long tail boats or at the tables inside, you have the feeling of relaxed atmosphere and super friendly environment.
The kitchen is clean and absolute up to Western Standards!
Quality seafood prepared by quality cooks.
Lek, the owner of Fisherman and chef in his own kitchen, is a perfectionist when it comes to his own and his staff's cooking.
It has been THE Date scene for many residents too, the last years.
If you were to go on a dinner-date, Fisherman Restaurant has been a favorite choice.
At end of the boats they have their own little private section, a sweet table for 2, with pillows to lie in and small romantic oil lights on the sweet little dinnertable. A beautiful picture with the view to the sea on a long tail boat sitting on the furthest tip(snitz)
Every table has their own privacy with their own small romantic, friendly, cozy or comfortable space!
Among the Residents it is a big hit for any kind of dinner gathering.
Big groups of friends or family comes to enjoy the special atmosphere at the Fisherman when you enjoy a delicious fresh seafood dinner in a small boat on the beach, comfortably packed on pillows and in friendly happy service. Perfect for any kind of big dinner-gathering!
The restaurant is named after Khun Plakong Klaharn who is a local fisherman and father of Khun Thanaphorn Klaharn ( Lek) chef/owner.
This picture is of Lek’s father back in 1977 with his fishing boat on the beach right next to our restaurant outside Lek’s grandmother’s family home.
What a beautiful picture! At this time the land is empty execpt a few palm trees on the beach.
Yes, this was taken before tourism grew on the island and fishing was one of the main sources of income. There used to be fish markets in the centre of Ban Tai village were the White Rabbit Bar is now.
So Leks family have been fishermen for generations?
Yes! Lek was on a fishing boat from the age of 3 and when building his restaurant he wanted to bring some of his family history for customers to enjoy so he took one of the family long tail boats and creatively converted it in to seating.
His mother also helped him when he first opened the restaurant her yellow curry crab recipe is our signature house dish and she is often seen in the kitchen today when we are busy. 
Lek spent some time in Ireland and learned to cook many western dishes so over time he continued to add to the menu taking some traditional Thai dishes and giving them a western twist.
He also created new recipes such as his own sauces which are served with local fish such as barracuda and king mackerel and of course the very popular fish cakes.
He does use Msg in his cooking and uses only the freshest local produce.
Now I see you have moved location?
Yes! Fisherman’s was first opened over 5 years ago on family land it was a beach location back then but as Koh phangan is growing the new pier is being developed and taken away some of the beach at our old location so it’s great to be back on the beach with the stunning views of Koh Samui.
All our old customers have been fantastic and very supportive giving us great feedback on the new location so we hope everyone enjoys it has much as we do.......
Well thank you for your time good luck and I can’t wait to some soon for some more yummy food.
You are most welcome ♡ღ ツ
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