Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar

4.3(771)

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Location & Hours

Address

1175 Folsom St
San Francisco, California 94103
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 9:30 PM

Monday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Tuesday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Wednesday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Thursday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Friday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Saturday5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Sunday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Contact Information

(415) 552-8999

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About Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar

Lively neighborhood spot with a stylish interior serving Thai food & Asian-inspired cocktails.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on November 13, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 771 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Mat Lit

5 months ago

Really solid Thai food. The papaya salad was crisp, fresh and perfectly acidic and spicy. Pad Thai was excellent—just enough sauce without any sogginess. Lived the vegetable curry too. Everything was ...

Giorgio Soler

2 weeks ago

I love Thai food so my expectations were high, and they completely met them. Prices were in line or even competitive for SF. I suggest you try the Coconut-red curry braised short ribs, it blew my mind...

Michael Yu

3 months ago

Top tier Thai food with surprising portion given its price. Highly recommend panang short ribs curry from shared plate. Would’ve been perfect if there was great service as well.

Rhiannon King

3 weeks ago

We came in at the tail end of happy hour. Everything is family style, and so we got a lot to share. We enjoyed everything we got! We ordered corn fritters, fried brussel sprouts, veggie spring rolls, ...

Lekha Kotha

5 months ago

Gave 4 star rating for the food as the rolls were mid. The Drunken noodles were really yummy

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers report a highly positive dining experience overall. The restaurant is generally well-regarded for its Thai cuisine.

Customer Favorites

Standout dishes include the Coconut-red curry braised short ribs/Panang short ribs curry, Pad Thai, and papaya salad. Other enjoyed items include honey duck in red curry, wok fried rice noodles, and vegetable curry.

Atmosphere & Service

The staff is generally friendly and accommodating. The restaurant can accommodate families with strollers.

Value & Quality

The food is of high quality, with surprising portion sizes relative to the price. Prices are competitive for the area.

Areas for Improvement

One review noted that spring rolls were mediocre. One reviewer expressed that the experience would have been perfect with better service.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight the restaurant's ability to meet or exceed expectations for Thai food. Customers are particularly impressed with the unique curry dishes featuring braised short ribs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar located?

Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar is located at 1175 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

What is the price range at Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar?

Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar is listed as moderately priced.

Where can I find the hours for Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar?

The listed hours for Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar are shown in the Location & Hours section on this page. Hours can change, so confirm before visiting.

How can I contact Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar?

Call Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar at (415) 552-8999. Ask the restaurant directly about reservations or large parties.

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