Diners' Choice: Thai restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated 05 May 2025

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SEA Thai Bistro - Santa Rosa

4.7

4.7 (1539)

$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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GloriaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Staff and food excellent! Our Waiter, Paul, was amazing as usual—friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and completely committed to creating an outstanding dining experience!

Daughter Thai Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (207)

$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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EdwardVIP

Dined on 3 May 2025

This place is awesome!! The food is just as good as Thailand and I think even better. The service is top notch. This is was my first time here and won’t be my last. I would definitely recommend!

Hed Very Thai

4.8

4.8 (124)

$30 and under

Thai

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Hed serving "Khao gaeng" is a typical way of eating a quick meal in Thai culture. Within one single meal--and oftentimes with only one plate--you get to taste different dishes with flavors and textures that complement themselves. Rice sits in the center, and a small portion of 2-3 stir-fries, soups, curries or fried items are served alongside. Hed presents this unique culture with our tri-colors rice from Thailand, an appetizer, a stir-fry, a curry, a fried item, a variety of sauces and seasonal ingredients

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Yebin

Dined on 4 May 2025

This was my second visit. The set menu changes with the season, and there is a fixed set menu for each type of meat. Of course, there is also a vegan set, so it is suitable for groups with different eating habits to go together. However, the table size is not that big, so there is no space to put other food after the food is served. The taste is good and the portion is good. It is good to come with friends, and it is also a good place for a casual date. Our server was Nadine, and her delicate yet gentle care stood out. Nadine checked on us often (quietly) to see if we needed anything before we left.

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine- Oakland

4.7

4.7 (225)

$31 to $50

Thai

Oakland

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, Berkeley and Portland.

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Scott

Dined on 29 Apr 2025

Absolutely a brilliant dining experience. The food was amazing.

Jo's Modern Thai

4.8

4.8 (62)

$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 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.

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katya

Dined 2 days ago

The service was exceptional and the food was amazing. Large portions, we had leftovers. The cocktail was a perfect paring. The meat in our dishes melted in our mouths and bursted with flavor. The curry was rich and delicious. Will be returning.

PINTOH Thai

4.6

4.6 (40)

$30 and under

Thai

Oakland

About the restaurant

Pintoh - With love, from Thailand.

While the world is full of rush and people seek for fast and convenience, our aim is to provide a relaxing and fun vibes where our friends, family and guests can enjoy their time and appreciate our unique and flavorful Thai food, drinks and cocktails that have locally sourced ingredients and visual delight. We aspire to give our friends & family a dining experience that is as memorable as a quick trip back to Thailand! #pintohoakland

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Ermes

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing and delicious food! This is the second time dining here and the food taste is outstanding! Highly recommend

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine- Berkeley

4.6

4.6 (116)

$31 to $50

Thai

Berkeley

About the restaurant

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Khamille

Dined 2 days ago

Best thai food in bay area! Full of flavors! We ordered tom yum, pad see you and farmhouse chicken. Everything was delicious but please reduce the breading of the farmhouse chicken since it has a lot of breading and it is raw breading

Lao Table

4.7

4.7 (371)

$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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DavidVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Best service and food in SF. Very clean and friendly staff.

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - San Francisco

4.6

4.6 (345)

$31 to $50

Thai

Mission District

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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Daphne

Dined 4 days ago

Good to know they close some nights at 830- with a 730 res that made our meal very rushed, and they sort of kicked us out before we were done eating! the food is great though

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Menlo Park

4.6

4.6 (217)

$31 to $50

Thai

Menlo Park

About the restaurant

“My goal is to make sure people get enough spice”
says owner Kasem “Pop” Saengsawang. It is all about the spice. The spice extends life, and we strive to provide the freshest pure ingredients in everything we serve, from our Thai street food to our fancier entrees. “We believe that Thai cuisine will never die. We believe the spiciness will last long, forever.”

We invite you to come and be transported to the streets of Thailand. Experience all we have to offer — our zesty food, our elegantly adored walls, and even our heartwarming smiles. The Best Thai Restaurant. San Francisco, Oakland, Menlo Park, and Portland.

We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why we source our fresh ingredients from local farmers' markets. No matter what time of year, you can be sure you're eating the best of the season.

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Martin

Dined on 26 Apr 2025

Great service and great for kids who can watch the trains go by.

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