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Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul, Saint Paul, MN
Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul, Saint Paul, MN
Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul, Saint Paul, MN
Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul, Saint Paul, MN
Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul, Saint Paul, MN

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul

4.3
4.3
63 Reviews
$30 and under
Thai
Welcome to Sawatdee Saint Paul! We are OPEN for dine in, take out and delivery.

Serving award-winning Thai cuisine since 1983, Sawatdee is home to Thai food, a great daily happy hour and impeccable service.

When we first opened our doors at 1983, the Sawatdee mission was simple: to take our community on an adventure full of Thai flavors and good times. Many years later, that adventure is still as exciting as ever.

Sawatdee Saint Paul was the first Sawatdee which opened in 1983. Located in lowertown, it has been referred to as & the old Sawatdee" since it closed to make way for the new. With a new location on Robert Street in downtown Saint Paul, & the old Sawatdee & is now & the new Sawatdee; offering you a full menu of authentic Thai cuisine that we are famous for plus a full bar.

Thai it. You'll Like it! (c)

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (651) 528-7106
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Offering full service and simple drop off catering to greater St Paul area. Please Cyndy at cyndy@sawatdee.com. For orders within 24hours, please contact the restaurant directly.
  • Private party facilities
    Parties: We offer two semi-private party spaces. - LOFT: This 2nd floor space overlooks the main restaurant, holds up to 20 guests, and is available any day of the week. Non-refundable room fee/deposit: $25. Food and beverage minimum: $200. Split checks allowed. - B SIDE: One side of the restaurant can be booked for private functions Sunday-Thursday. This space holds up to 50 guests. Non-refundable room fee/deposit: $40. Food and beverage minimum: $350. No split checks. - Please contact Janthra Lemke at janthra@sawatdee.com to reserve the rooms and discuss meal options.
  • Neighbourhood
    Saint Paul
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Robert St and 9th Street in Downtown St Paul
  • Parking Details
    Street metered parking available on Robert and on 9th Street. Surface parking lot across the street has open spaces after 4 PM. And several large parking ramps are available on 9th street and are only $5 in the evening hours.
  • Public Transit
    Only two blocks off the Green Line - 10th Street ExitBuses 68 and 71 stop right on Robert and 9th.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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63 Reviews
  1. AliciaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Sign outside said they were short staffed, but we barely noticed. Wait staff efficient and did not act harried or annoyed at all. Food was EXCELLENT, delicious. The restaurant overall looks a little shabby but the food made up for it-

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  2. Anastasia

    Minneapolis

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    My main dish order was made wrong - twice. I ordered a lemongrass pad thai with beef; no onions or carrots. The first time it was made with everything. The second time it was made with chicken. Server was nice however didn’t get my order right.

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  3. TimM

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience3
    The food was wonderful, service was terrible. They were very clearly short handed. To spend over $100 for dinner and have terrible service was frustrating. The food was excellent, they need to get their act together. I may return, but not because of the service, it was very disappointing.

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  4. Theresa

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always great. Much appreciated service and fast, delicious food. Easy and close to museums and other landmarks.

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  5. LizG

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great, and it was served in a timely fashion. Our server was polite and friendly. No issues!

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  6. PJ007

    Minneapolis

    56 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience1
    Pretty run down place. Service was actually quite poor. Took forever for waitress to come over. She was pleasant but just not paying attention. Example; Appetizer comes (finally) and we don't have any silverware or napkins. I ask if we could get some and she politely says sure. Then wanders away, walking right past where they keep silverware and napkins so I had to go the service area and ask someone else. I like other Sawatdees, but this one I'll not return to.

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  7. JaneiceP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Highly recommend and looking forward to going back!

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  8. EdGDuluth

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a nice, quiet dinner at Sawatdee where the food was outstanding.

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  9. Deb4hair

    Minneapolis

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent, service, food and atmosphere. The chicken satay was perfect and so delicious. The fresh spring rolls were excellent as well. I had beef and peppers, the beef was tender and the peppers were still crisp and tender, perfect for this dish. Everyone at our table loved their food. Our server was really wonderful and I know they are doing the job of two most of the time due to most restaurants being short staffed. I definitely recommend Sawatdee. I think they do a great job always. If you’re heading to the History Theater, it’s only a couple blocks away, easy walking distance.

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  10. CindyL

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    I thought the fresh spring rolls had changed. The service was excellent, especially given that they were probably short staffed. The ambience is lacking.

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  11. ITADAKIMASU

    Minneapolis

    51 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Pre- theatre dinner. Spring rolls were good. Coconut shrimp and calamari were way over cooked. Waitresses comment was that people like different things- no apology or inquiry. Hard to get her to come back to table even for the check. Won’t be back.

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  12. KathD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    I went with friends to Sawatdee for Dine Out for Life. My disappointment is that more people weren't there. We all had the lunch buffet.

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  13. SuzanneF

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Panang curry with chicken was fantastic and full of delicious green beans! Great happy hour specials including specialty drinks. Will definitely go again!

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  14. JohnM

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Very good food and service for our table of four on a Sunday night. Our appetizers and entrees were all excellent, and the spice levels were as requested. The service was pleasant and attentive. Our downside was the restaurant seemed a little chilly.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Lalita our waitperson was very personable and on top of taking care of us! The food was delicious (except the calamari - not as described in the menu). Very nice return visit!

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  16. SueC

    Montana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Our waitress was very good and when I asked for her opinion on a dish she gave it honestly. It was a spicy soup and very good.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Curry was really poor quality, watery and beef was tasteless. They took off 1/2 price so we decided we’d take it home and let it marinate and see if it was better the next day…nope. Spicy noodles were salty for main flavor. Waiter was new and very nice. We won’t return.

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  18. LizL

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    I haven’t been to Sawatdee for a year or so, and each time I feel the good quality is going down. I had the spinach with peanut curry sauce and it was not great. The spinach was only partially cooked and tasted stringy, like eating spaghetti because it had all the long stems which were not cooked. The shrimp was ok, and the sauce really was lacking flavor. Nota lot of peanut flavor coming through, and some rather lumpy tomatoe-y sauce? Sad as I love Thai food and wish this was a solid option for more often. No one else in our party of 6 was loving their food either, so all around it was disappointing.

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  19. ReneeT

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    The hostess that seated us was not very friendly or welcoming. Our waiter was outstanding, had great suggestions and was very attentive. The food was ok. The restaurant and their restroom could use a deep clean.

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  20. FritzM

    Omaha

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Good food and superb service. Food was tasty, good menu. Wait staff was responsive and friendly. Good location for events in the area.

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  21. StefanC

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered a relatively basic order. But the food was done incredibly quick. We were able to be in and out in about 35 minutes because we devoured our food. Overall satisfied with service and food. Would recommend

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  22. LatteDaFAn

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We've seen some so-so reviews, so we were hesitant, but the food was very good, as was the service. Have the spring rolls.

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  23. JamesS

    Naples

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Fantastic food. Servers are stretched, but accurate orders about as good as it gets given the times. Shame the back room is not open as that is such a nice venue for a quiet dinner. But we get it. Help is tight and there’s not a whole lot of people out eating. We seem to hit it at the busy time, and then it got quiet. Wonderful place.

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  24. HungryMark

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Perhaps the best Thai food in the Twin Cities. Never disappoints. Always flavorful. Great appetizers and a nice selection of entrees.

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  25. Roman

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food, the menu had a lot of options and price was resemble. Great place for couple or a group to dine.

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  26. Laura

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Menu offered a lot of different options especially for vegetarians, which I appreciate. The food was delicious and the service excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  27. DOtter

    Minneapolis

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    A surprisingly great place for a pre-game meal before a MN Wild game. Food was excellent. I recommend the shrimp and scallops with vegetables.

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  28. Steve

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Forgot how great Thai food can be-Sawatdee made it a great food evening and experieince!

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  29. JJM4

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food great service - try the jalapeño cream cheese wontons!

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  30. ReneeL

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Delicious food with a lot of choices. Sat at a table outside.

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  31. Ashley

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was good. Only complaint was they was they out of crab meat (but took a few dollars off the item price since crab was not in there).

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  32. DeanD

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Our server in St. Paul was great for having the outside patio tables and inside tables.

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  33. MaxA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sawatdee restaurant, downtown St. Paul, is my home away from home. Delicious food, drinks...superb service. I'm in love with this place and its location. It brings a lot of life to downtown St. Paul and as far as I'm concerned is the very best place to eat in the City. Don't worry--you can get your Thai food mild, medium or hot or any variation therearound. Absolutely first class.

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  34. MarkK

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2021

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    My daughter wanted Thai food before heading off to college and this was just what she wanted. Nothing complicated or fussy. The menu was extensive and the food tasted very fresh. It was a short walk from the hotel which also made it the perfect option. Service was friendly, fast and overall excellent.

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  35. ToddW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2021

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The fisherman's delight was a disappointment from the value standpoint. This is priced at the high end for a Asian entree and consists of a cup of cooked rice, about a cup and a half of carrots, broccoli and cauliflower and about 5 medium sized shrimp, 4 or 5 pieces of squid and about 4 medium sized scallops. It was not a lot of food for the price. The sauce was good and everything was well prepared. I just feel that a $25 entree should be a bit more generous on the seafood and rice.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service

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  37. CateS

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our servers were friendly and knowledgeable. The food was delicious!

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  38. ckmajh

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We can always count on yummy food here! The fresh spring rolls are a favorite. Fresh bright flavors in all of the dishes we have tried. Highly recommend.

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  39. JenniferH

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2021

    overall4food2service5ambience1
    My cashew chicken was terrible. Tasted like I was eating rubber bands. Egg rolls were incredible

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  40. AlexB

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, quick service. Perfect spot to grab Thai in downtown for lunch or dinner!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul using the Order Online button. Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (651) 528-7106.

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul is rated 4.3 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul

486 Robert St N, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Robert St and 9th Street in Downtown St Paul
  • Neighbourhood
    Saint Paul
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street metered parking available on Robert and on 9th Street. Surface parking lot across the street has open spaces after 4 PM. And several large parking ramps are available on 9th street and are only $5 in the evening hours.
  • Public Transit
    Only two blocks off the Green Line - 10th Street ExitBuses 68 and 71 stop right on Robert and 9th.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (651) 528-7106
  • Catering
    Offering full service and simple drop off catering to greater St Paul area. Please Cyndy at cyndy@sawatdee.com. For orders within 24hours, please contact the restaurant directly.
  • Private party facilities
    Parties: We offer two semi-private party spaces. - LOFT: This 2nd floor space overlooks the main restaurant, holds up to 20 guests, and is available any day of the week. Non-refundable room fee/deposit: $25. Food and beverage minimum: $200. Split checks allowed. - B SIDE: One side of the restaurant can be booked for private functions Sunday-Thursday. This space holds up to 50 guests. Non-refundable room fee/deposit: $40. Food and beverage minimum: $350. No split checks. - Please contact Janthra Lemke at janthra@sawatdee.com to reserve the rooms and discuss meal options.
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