Diners' Choice: Thai restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Thai cuisine in San Francisco Bay Area? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Zaya Thai Pantry

4.8

4.8 (93)

$30 and under

Thai

Danville

About the restaurant

An upscale but casual Thai dining experience, showcasing fresh, local ingredients used in creative, innovative dishes as well as in a delightful cocktail menu

Top review

Tim

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

Great food in a nice location in downtown Danville.

Osha Thai Napa

4.8

4.8 (25)

$31 to $50

Thai

Napa

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of downtown Napa, Osha Thai invites you on a culinary journey that blends the rich heritage of Thai cuisine with contemporary creativity. Led by renowned Executive Chef Lalita Souksamlane, join ys for a captivating dining experience that celebrates the vibrant flavors and aromas of Thailand in a chic yet inviting atmosphere.

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HollyZ

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

Finally found a Thai restaurant in Napa. So excited. 10/10!

Daughter Thai Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (180)

$30 and under

Thai

Oakland

About the restaurant

We are a Thai Food New Generation offering classic Thai Street dishes to regional comfort cooking from the Southern part of Thailand, our hometown. Our menu is cooked using fresh, organic ingredients; traditional and non-traditional dishes. Our beverage menu is carefully crafted to elevate your Thai experience. The menu was curated around our food menu and the ingredients. Let us transport you to Thailand!

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Muratvip

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

We were able to make it to happy hour. Happy hours drinks are fine, but food is on the smaller side. But it is good if you want to try different appetizer.

SEA Thai Bistro - Santa Rosa

4.6

4.6 (1473)

$30 and under

Thai

Santa Rosa

About the restaurant

TONY OUNPAMORNCHAI, is the Co-Owner and Executive Chef of SEA Thai Bistro and SEA Noodle Bar in Sonoma County. His Thai heritage and Santa Rosa roots make for an unique combination. His menu dynamically blends Asian and modern California ingredients.

Travelling the world for many years, he brings his appreciation for global cuisine to his menu. His artistically crafted dishes have earned numerous accolades and awards from some of Sonoma county’s most renowned critics, including Petaluma Magazine’s People Choice Award for Best Local Seafood Restaurant and Best Asian Restaurant. The Press Democrat voted SEA Thai Bistro as the Best Thai Restaurant in Sonoma county.

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Dahdrivip

Dined 3 days ago

Always a delight! Fabulous food & drinks. Fast, attentive service. Food is delicious and consistent. Never disappoints!

Hed 11

4.6

4.6 (36)

$50 and over

Thai

Western Addition

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Japan Town, Hed 11 embarks on a mission to redefine Thai cuisine for this city. The restaurant offers an exquisite 11-course tasting menu with a rotating theme, ensuring a fresh and unforgettable dining experience with every visit.

From the traditional Thai menu to the exploration of seafood and the flavors of Southern Thailand, each theme is a celebration of authenticity, innovation, and the rhythm of the seasons.

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Corinnevip

Dined 3 days ago

A completely new experience for me. Viola was amazing! Some of the best food I’ve had in a long time. Best. Curry. Ever!!!

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Experience

Copy of A Story of Southern Sea

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine- Berkeley

4.6

4.6 (70)

$31 to $50

Thai

Berkeley

About the restaurant

Not your typical Thai! We are a Thai New Generation restaurant focusing on bringing you adventurous, bold flavors of traditional and non-traditional dishes using the freshest ingredients. Look out for our nightly specials from regional home cooked dishes to market fried grasshoppers. We are consistently voted the "Best Thai Restaurant" in San Francisco by Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016 - 2019. The Best Thai Restaurant. San Francisco, Oakland, Menlo Park, Los Angeles, Portland, and Berkeley

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Pipervip

Dined 6 days ago

We ate on the patio around 5:30 before sunset. The food, cocktails and atmosphere were great!

Lao Table

4.6

4.6 (362)

$30 and under

Thai

SOMA

About the restaurant

Lao Table on Second Street is a contemporary restaurant and lounge that serves traditional Thai cuisine as well as a variety of Asian fusion dishes. There are various branches located throughout San Francisco and each is popular for its trendy ambiance and swanky presentation. The menu at Lao Table includes several vegetarian options so that everyone can enjoy something. There’s also a wide selection of specialty cocktails that you can choose from to accompany your meal.

Popular starters at Lao Table include “TUM MARG HOONG" grand papaya salad, Crispy garlic wings tossed with garlic caramel and house special spring rolls featuring rice paper rolls stuffed with shrimp, lettuce and mint. For your main course, try an entrée like the volcanic beef made with premium USDA certified flank steak or Pad Mee Lao.

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Lisavip

Dined 6 days ago

Lao is always delicious! Service is excellent too!

Jo's Modern Thai

4.7

4.7 (14)

$31 to $50

Thai

Oakland

About the restaurant

Jo's Modern Thai is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Oakland's Laurel District.

Born from the cultural exchange between Oakland native Kao Saelee and his wife Jo, Jo's Modern Thai embodies vibrant Thai flavors with a modern twist. The menu, crafted by James Beard semifinalist Chef Intu-On Kornnawong, blends bold, balanced Thai dishes with creative, irreverent approaches. Highlights include smoky barbecue brisket drunken noodles and a laab-inspired pork burger, with customizable spice levels to suit all palates.

Jo's celebrates the deep connections between food, culture, and community, reimagining traditional recipes with Thai and Californian flair. We prioritize thoughtful sourcing, partnering with local farmers and artisans to showcase the best seasonal ingredients. Our curated selection of wines and inventive craft cocktails further elevates the experience, inviting guests to savor the flavors of Thailand in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Top review

Williamvip

Dined 4 days ago

Super nice space both inside and patio great job on the perfect noise level. The food is outstanding super creative and down right beautiful! Service didn’t fall short either very attentive, but not over the top. Cocktails are nice too.

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine- Jack London Square

4.7

4.7 (187)

$31 to $50

Thai

Oakland

About the restaurant

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LeoG

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Great food in a beautiful space. Much better during lunch though, not as busy.

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Experience

Welcome Home Set

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - San Francisco

4.6

4.6 (317)

$31 to $50

Thai

Mission

About the restaurant

Not your typical Thai. We are Thai New Generation focusing on bringing you adventurous, bold flavors of traditional and non-traditional dishes using the freshest ingredients. Look out for our nightly specials from regional home-cooked dishes to market fried grasshoppers.

Our wine list focuses on small production and farming with thoughts toward the future. Cheers!

Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016 - 2019

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geoffvip

Dined 5 days ago

It was awesome. Just a very real fun place serving amazing Thai food. It could’ve been right out of Thailand. Amazing flavors, fun environment and a great meal for the price.

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Experience

Welcome Home Set

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