A huge selection of Thai food is available, including
lots of sea food. Barbecue fish is one of the local
favourites. As a large portion of the population
seem to be expats, you will find plenty of other
cuisines too. Thai food is cheapest, with October
2003 prices ranging from 45 baht for stuff-on-rice
through to 220 baht for a nice hunk of fresh barbecue
fish at a decent restaurant. 25 baht would get you
a fresh banana pancake, and 60 baht a bowl of porridge
with honey at a budget resort's restaurant. 200-300
baht would get you a bowl of freshly made Italian
pasta, and 160-200 baht for pizza.
Thipwimarn Restaurant on the north of the island
has wonderful sunset views and a 'higher class'
feel about the place - however the prices are not
much different from the rest of the island.
El Toro Restaurant - between Ban's and AC BAR -
offers great Tex-Mex, Pizza and Thai food.
Java Juice-behind the Koh Tao Physicians Clinic,
offers free Wifi and fresh juices.
Playhouse is a groovy restaurant/bar/nightclub
with great mediterranean food.
Drink
When you get a break from diving, there are a few
bars on the island. The bars on the island rotate
nights, so the best bet is to ask someone working
at dive shop which bar will be crowded that night
or check the posters.