Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar serves San Francisco, CA and is located in the 94103 ZIP code.
Reviews for Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar
Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar received an average rating of 4.39 out of 5 stars from 18 reviews.
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by Tamara on 9/30/2020
by Tamara on 9/30/2020
by Ibragim on 1/15/2021
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by Vitaly on 11/27/2020
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by Artturi on 3/15/2021
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by Gabriel on 9/3/2020
by Gabriel on 9/3/2020
by Praise on 5/12/2021
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by Praise on 5/12/2021
by Sixtus on 11/1/2020
by Sixtus on 11/1/2020
by gomez on 2/17/2021
by gomez on 2/17/2021
The deep purple banner flapping outside this South of Market eatery gives you the first clue that Basil is something more than a run-of-the-mill Thai restaurant. The owners have put together a stylish and contemporary interior of midnight… Read Full Editorial
Citysearch Editorial Review by Chelsea Lin via Citysearch on 10/29/2009
Good Thai food is not hard to come by in SF; good upscale Thai food--the sort to impress those out-of-state visitors who expect such things in the city--is. Challenging the high-end Thai hegemony currently held by the Osha empire is this…
One of the worst meals ever by rakeshlobster via Citysearch on 5/12/2009
I don't think I've been to a restaurant this bad in a long time. The skirt steak with peanut sauce arrived cold. The meat was charred (ordered medium) and the peanut sauce was a goopy mess.
Other food on our table was similarly bad.
Excellent Modern Thai in SOMA by Brandon K via Insider Pages on 5/2/2008
Basil has a nice, modern, and casual atmosphere. The wait-staff was friendly, the food was delicious, and the prices were very reasonable. While the place is certainly white tablecloth, it's still very casual. An Entree will run you…
Unimpressive food, bad service by jmand via Citysearch on 12/27/2006
Lacking in flavor and authenticity. They bring out shrimp chips when you sit down, which was tacky. Unless they are for kids, shrimp chips are really only good as a garnish. Our appetizer, the corn and bean cake fritters, was tasteless and…
Great staff! Great food! by jcfong via Menuism on 11/10/2006
I have now come here twice with friends, twice in larger groups for special occasions. I have to say, the...
great music, great food by akfj via Citysearch on 8/21/2006
My husband and I just went and really enjoyed it. They have a jazz trio that plays on Monday nights which was a total surprise especially when many restaurants are closed on Mondays. We loved the corn bean cakes for an appetizer. I had…
Very tasty and pretty cozy setting by manusse via Citysearch on 8/15/2006
We were a group of six and sat in the end of the restaurant. The food was very flavorful, tasty and the services was great. I will definitely go back there.
mouth watering by kasalos via Citysearch on 8/14/2006
SO GOOD SO GOOD SO GOOD. Great food good service, decent bill. What more could you ask for.Except maybe making parking a bti easier but hey its San Francisco, I'll walk anywhere for good food
Bargain Thai without sacrificing ambience by lsblondie via Citysearch on 8/10/2006
Living and eating in SoMa can definitely be a challenge on your wallet. Luckily with restaurants like Basil, you can have your dinner date and not break the bank. The best part about this place is that although their prices are low, their…
Best Thai Food by D W via Insider Pages on 6/27/2006
I've tried lots of Thai restaurants in East Bay and on the Peninsula (Thai Time, Thai Kitchen) and this is my favorite. The ingredients are fresh and wholesome, the food always tasty, and very friendly service. I haven't had one bad dish…
Great lunch eatery in vacant SOMA by Diane S via Insider Pages on 6/23/2005
Basil Thai is a refreshing change for a south of market lunch eatery. They serve up tasty thai appetizers and the entrees are just plain fun.
The pad thai is delicious, as is their stuff eggplant dish. In fact, I've heard very few…
Easy Parking, Decent Thai by Britt C via Insider Pages on 6/21/2005
With your typical white tableclothes and wicker chairs, Basil Thai serves up tasty (if not spicy) thai food. It's almost worth ordering off of the appetizer menu alone. Try the fried shrimp egg rolls and lamb satay.
My favorite entree is…
Great Thai food and value by fjkahn via Citysearch on 6/13/2004
Basil is a true find. We had outstanding prawn appetizers, egg plant satay, mushroom on fresh spinach salad and duck in red curry sauce with no wait early on a Sunday evening. It is within walking distance of MOMA, Moscone Center and the…
explores the young & hip side of Thai by gosia0 via Citysearch on 4/13/2004
The food here is indeed very "Thai" but offers a sort of younger, fresher, more hip twist to it rather than the usual traditional. The menu is extremely extensive and you will find many unique dishes not offered in other Thai restaurants.…
The BEST catfish! by vandana_nair via Citysearch on 1/26/2004
Highly Recommended: the 'catfish sautéed in kaffir red curry paste' - yummmm... the best catfish I have EVER eaten in ANY thai restaurant!
The service is very friendly, and has helpful suggestions.
Bad service by urbancocoa via Citysearch on 9/16/2003
I scheduled a large b-day dinner at Basil. The service was horrible. The asst. mgr kept coming up to me during the dinner to tell me that our group hadn't reached the $15/person minimum (a minimum amt he failed to tell me about in our 3…
One of the best date restaurants in town by darklockci via Citysearch on 10/30/2002
Second only to Asqew Grill, I'd say this is about the best place in town to take a typical date. The place is classy, the food is good, service is excellent, the price is reasonable, and the locale is hip (SoMa clubs and bars aplenty are…
Good lunch option by daisy14 via Citysearch on 9/13/2002
Great value for lunch specials - from the soup, to the meal, to dessert.
Decent by mv6198 via Citysearch on 9/7/2002
The food was not impressive and most of their lunch items came out cold. The service was unfriendly. The atmosphere was nice, but there are definitely better thai restaurants in the city.
Far from good Thai by Bill_C via Citysearch on 8/23/2002
The mere fact that they have chopsticks and not forks and spoons already on the table is a sure sign that it is not an authentic Thai restaurant. The Thai people use chopsticks only for some noodle dishes and NEVER with rice dishes. Going…
