November turns cozy on the Peninsula, and a bright, balanced Thai dinner is one of our favorite antidotes to the early dark. This list gathers the Thai kitchens we return to, seeded by the spots our review team has featured and the award winners, then rounded out with the neighborhood favorites readers bookmark most.
At Outside Eats we start these picks from restaurants we know deliver, the recognized standouts, then add dependable favorites across the map. Thai cooking balances sweet, sour, salty, and spicy in a way that suits any night, and the places here range from familiar plates of pad thai to northern specialties like khao soi.
Heat is usually adjustable, which makes Thai a great choice for a mixed table, and our picks span the Peninsula so there is likely one near you. Browse the city sections below to find our favorites, and open any restaurant for photos, hours, and directions. As the evenings cool, a fragrant bowl of curry is exactly right.
The Best Thai Restaurants in Palo Alto
The Best Thai Restaurants in Mountain View
The Best Thai Restaurants in San Carlos
The Best Thai Restaurants in San Mateo
The Best Thai Restaurants in Daly City
The Best Thai Restaurants in Foster City
The Best Thai Restaurants in Pacifica
The Best Thai Restaurants in South San Francisco
The Best Thai Restaurants in Belmont
The Best Thai Restaurants in Burlingame
The Best Thai Restaurants in Half Moon Bay
The Best Thai Restaurants in Redwood City
Looking for more? Browse all Thai restaurants on the Peninsula.
