Browse all 34 Thai restaurants in the Outside Eats dining guide to the San Francisco Peninsula. Select any restaurant for photos, hours, directions, reviews, and the full profile.
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- Amarin Thai Cuisine Mountain ViewAmarin Thai Cuisine is a Thai restaurant in Mountain View, California.
- Bangkok Bay Thai Cuisine Redwood CityFamily owned since 1993 serving authentic Thai dishes using traditional recipes and quality ingredients with friendly service.
- Chai Yo Thai Cuisine San MateoFamily-run Thai restaurant serving lunch and dinner in warm space.
- Charm Thai Eatery San MateoFamily-run restaurant serving authentic Thai specialties with fresh ingredients and spices.
- Chuan Chim Thai Cuisine Foster CityExperience the liveliness and excitement of their exhibition kitchen.
- Coconut Bay Thai Restaurant & Bar - Burlingame BurlingameContemporary Asian cuisine meets San Francisco dining in cozy family atmosphere.
- Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine Menlo ParkAcclaimed Thai restaurant from the SF-based Farmhouse Kitchen family with regional Thai dishes, elevated cocktails, and a vibrant dining room in downtown Menlo Park.
- Green Elephant Gourmet Palo AltoBeloved neighborhood Thai kitchen with a devoted local following for its green curry, pad see ew, and generous lunch specials.
- Isarn Garden Thai Cuisine San CarlosSpecializes in authentic North Eastern Thai Isarn regional cuisine.
- Kan Kiin Daly CityMichelin-recommended Thai brunch and dinner restaurant on Southgate Avenue, celebrated for hat yai fried chicken and waffles, handmade curry puffs, and bold Thai-American fusion cooking.
- Karakade Thai Cuisine Redwood CityAuthentic Southern Thai dishes with rare specialties like Kua Gling and Crab Curry Noodle prepared by Thai chefs.
- Khao Kang Thai Kitchen Mountain ViewKhao Kang Thai Kitchen is a Thai restaurant in Mountain View, California.
- Lotus Thai Bistro Palo AltoReliable California Avenue Thai bistro with a broad menu of curries, pad Thai, and noodle dishes for casual lunch and dinner.
- New Thai Elephant San MateoExperienced chefs prepare authentic Thai dishes cooked to perfection.
- Pacifica Thai Cuisine PacificaLong-running Thai restaurant on Palmetto Ave serving traditional pad thai, drunken noodles, panang curry, and pad see ew.
- Pahk Soi Restaurant San BrunoAuthentic Thai food served by temple volunteers, supporting the local monastery and community.
- Roost & Roast Palo AltoAll-day breakfast and brunch spot in Town and Country Village from the team behind Hatched, with rotisserie chicken, sandwiches, and craft coffee.
- Sen Thai Noodle San CarlosSen Thai Noodle is a Thai restaurant in San Carlos, California.
- Shana Thai Mountain ViewThai restaurant on Moffett Boulevard with a broad menu of curries, noodles, and rice dishes in a reliable neighborhood setting popular for lunch and dinner.
- Shine Thai Cuisine Daly CityThai restaurant on Mission Street with classic curries, pad thai, stir-fries, and vegetarian options in a neighborhood casual setting.
- Siam Fine Thai Cuisine Palo AltoRefined Thai kitchen with a dedicated following for elevated curries, pad Thai, and wok-fired dishes in a comfortable setting.
- Siamese Kitchen San CarlosHomemade sauce from family recipes passed along for generations.
- Sirayvah Organic Thai Cuisine San CarlosFresh organic Thai dishes using free-range chicken and homegrown spices.
- Spice Me Thai Cuisine Half Moon BayThai restaurant with curries, pad thai, and noodle dishes made with fresh ingredients, popular for lunch and dinner.
- Spoon and Fork BelmontAuthentic Thai dishes served the way their team loves to eat.
- Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine Foster CityModern style fused with authentic Thai flavors and bold ingredients.
- Thai Nakorn Restaurant San BrunoFamily owned restaurant serving authentic Thai street food for over 20 years with bold flavors and heartfelt service.
- Thai Original BBQ PacificaA hidden gem near Skyline Blvd serving authentic Thai cuisine from a small, spotlessly clean kitchen.
- Thai Satay Restaurant & Bar South San FranciscoEight time award winning Thai restaurant using highest quality fresh ingredients served in traditional Thai setting.
- Thai Tamarind Restaurant BelmontThai Tamarind Restaurant is a Thai restaurant in Belmont, California.
- Thonglor Thai Bistro San MateoTraditional Thai dishes with modern twist served with warmth and hospitality.
- Tommy Thai Mountain ViewNeighborhood Thai restaurant with a comprehensive menu of curries, noodles, and stir-fries available for dine-in and delivery seven days a week.
- What A Meals Half Moon BayThai and dim sum cafe with pho, pad thai, satay, mango sticky rice, and crab rangoons in a warm neighborhood setting.
- White Elephant Restaurant South San FranciscoWhite Elephant Restaurant is a Thai restaurant in South San Francisco, California.
About Thai Restaurants on the SF Peninsula
Thai restaurants are a dependable favorite across the San Francisco Peninsula, offering bright, balanced cooking that hits sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes in the same bite. You will find them in nearly every town, with reliable options in San Mateo, Redwood City, Mountain View, and Palo Alto that draw regulars for both lunch and dinner.
The menu most people know is here in full, pad thai, pad see ew, green and red curries, tom yum and tom kha soups, and papaya salad with real snap. But many kitchens go further, with northern specialties like khao soi, southern curries, grilled meats, and noodle dishes you will not see everywhere. Coconut, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, fish sauce, and fresh chili do the heavy lifting, and the best places balance them with care.
Heat is usually adjustable, which makes Thai food easy for a mixed table, and vegetarians do well with tofu and vegetable versions of most dishes. Lunch specials are common and a good value, pairing a main with rice and often soup or a spring roll. For dinner, ordering a curry, a noodle dish, and a salad to share covers the range nicely.
Thai restaurants on the Peninsula tend to be comfortable and unpretentious, well suited to a casual weeknight meal or an easy dinner with friends. Takeout travels well, so it is a frequent default when cooking is off the table.
Use the list below to find Thai restaurants by city, then open a profile for hours, photos, and directions. Whether you want a familiar plate of pad thai or a bowl of khao soi, the Peninsula delivers.
