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Ordered the pad se ew vegetarian and mixed vegetable curry red sauce. Both were quite good. The curry stood out between the two so I'd recommend that if you're torn. It had a lot of left over sauce so I wish it had more veggies/tofu in the mix. Make sure you order sides of rice with it. The staff was super friendly! We came towards closing and they were very kind, didn't rush us, gave us lots of recommendations too. Restaurant itself feels in in between like a hole in a wall and a fancy sit down restaurant. Good vibes! read more

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We met up with a friend for dinner and I said I don't want to spend loads of money but would like delicious Thai food. The girlfriend looked up cheap eats and this restaurant came up as reasonably priced for superb Thai food. I love Thai food (I know, who doesn't?!) and felt eating rich flavorful food with a good kick for dinner sounded great. When we arrived, which was about 7ish on Saturday night, the place was humming and there was a wait. Of course there was a wait like duhhhh. Thankfully it wasn't too long because I was famished. We each ordered something for family style dining so we got like 5 items for 3 people. The verdict is: Amazing food, quick service, amazing prices and totally worth 5 stars. Definitely had to thank the girlfriend for finding this amazing restaurant. read more

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Stephanie N.

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5 years ago

in the city craving thai?? I recommend Marnees!!! I've been to a few places in the city but I think Marnee's takes the cake. Their portions are humungous and such great value for such delicious food We ordered the pad see ew, pad thai, and panang curry for three people and honestly barely made a dent even though we thought we were hungry. The panang curry doesn't taste like most panang curries and its not as saucy as per usual but it was still enjoyable. Keep in mind it doesn't come with rice so you have to order on the side Pad see ew was yummy but could've used a little more sauce. My absolute favorite dish was the pad thai - classic dish done so perfectly... Super friendly service and cute ambiance inside! read more

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4 years ago

A solid Thai place with huge portions and reasonable prices! My friend and I were able to split the pad thai and spring rolls and were both still stuffed. The pad thai was really flavorful and not overly sweet. The spring rolls were beautiful and so fresh. Nothing much more to say besides that you'll be supremely satisfied. Will be back to try the mango sticky rice! read more

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Ask any local to name a great Thai spot & I'm willing to bet the name Marnee Thai comes up pretty quickly. For the past 15 years, both locations have been in my rotation for a casual dinner out. Last week we were craving curry over rice so we ordered two kinds: Banana Green Curry with chicken which is spicy & deliciously tangy, & Chicken Yellow Curry, my go-to order every single time. I'm not ashamed to admit -- when it comes to Mango with Sticky Rice, size matters to me & Marnee Thai delivers the goods. I could've sworn they gave me an entire cut-up mango the last few times I ordered this here, & the sticky rice was lavished with a ridiculous amount of coconut cream. A bowl of rice drowning in yellow curry & a ball of sticky rice with coconut cream & ripe mango -- one of my ultimate comfort meals, then & now. read more

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Catherine H.

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4 years ago

We've come here a couple of times, and each time it has been quite crowded and for a reason! Nestled in between a couple of local joints, this place just smells delicious when you walk past the door. Service is super friendly in the selection of Thai food is amazing. The tea leaf salad is one of our favorites as well as the stirfried morning glory on their specials list. Definitely don't pass up on their pad kee mao or the lychee ice tea. There's still so many things left on the menu for us to explore and I can't wait for us to get back in here. read more

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Sahana B.

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2 years ago

Good Thai option for vegetarian people! Lots of things can be customized to be vegetarian which is really nice. I really like the flavor of the vegetarian pad Thai. The day I went they also had a special that was like a plantain green curry and that was a really interesting thing to try! I enjoyed the sweetness from the plantain, mixed well with the curry flavors. Definitely a good go to place for Thai in the inner sunset! read more

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Lisa L.

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4 years ago

Ordered a bunch of items for take out. The food was decent. The tofu dish was good. It was garlicy but not overly garlicy. I was surprised the pad Thai didn't come with lemon. The samosas were filled with some kind of curry potato mash and was peppery spicy. Portions were small. read more

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Stephanie L.

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Love this place! It's always super fast and has really large portions. I especially love their Thai iced tea (which leans more on the sweet side) and their seasonal hot cakes. The hot cakes are a absolute must have They're coconut cream fried balls topped with taro and corn. The only other place I've ever found this was at the Thai temple at Berkeley. Definitely recommend coming here for a quick, affordable and yummy meal! read more

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James F.

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3 years ago

My favorite thai place in inner sunset. I feel that this place is underrated due to the old decor. The food is top notch I really like the following dishes: - Pad Thai with Chicken - Pad Kee Mao with Chicken - Pumpkin Curry with Tofu - Satay Chicken Wraps The service is pretty quick and tentative. I order take out from here often and it takes about 15 mins. The staff is accurate with their project times. I really appreciate that. read more

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Jay N.

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2 years ago

Jumped in here after Hardly Strictly. It was delicious and the service was good, but since it was the tail-end of a Sunday night, they were understandably shutting down early-ish. Still, the food was fantastic with generous portions - I'm a big dude and had to take some home. The seasonal banana curry w/ duck and green curry sauce was amazing. Great Tom Kha as well. The real surprise was the Papaya Salad - refreshing, but still with some kick. read more

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Yih R.

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We came here for a quick bite. We ordered Tung Yum and Pad Kee Mao. They are both good. The soup remains clean and the lemongrass did not overpower everything. The noddles are averagely good. Would I come back here? Maybe not. There are so many Thai places in sunset area. read more

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A C.

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4 years ago

I thought it was dishonest that they added on a 20% mandatory service charge when we were a party of 5 (3 adults, a child and a baby). I'm glad I checked the receipt, my wife was about to just check the pre-checked tip box and "tip twice." Also, they were strangely and kind of uncomfortably pushy on a few of the specials.. wonder if some of their ingredients were going bad and they needed them gone. read more

Marnee Thai - Receipt with 20% "service charge" - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Akhil K.

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2 years ago

Marnee Thai is one of the best healthiest Thai restaurants after trying it out on August 19, 2022. I got this from Check Please! Bay Area on KQED, which I would feel proudly good at. I tried Pad Thai with Chicken and it tastes so good! But the only problem is the noisy sound from people after renovation, but that's okay anyway after handling it myself. Perfect for my birthday dinner. Once again, this restaurant rocks! If you like to try Marnee Thai Restaurant, it's at 1243 9th Avenue (the Inner Sunset location) in San Francisco. The telephone number is (415) 731-9999. It's open every day for lunch and dinner. Reservations are accepted. And the average tab per person without drinks is around $20. Wrote a review on February 12, 2024, at 7:56am-8:07am (Pacific Time Zone). read more

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Ruta G.

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3 years ago

One of my fav Thai restaurants in the city! We ordered the Pad Woonsen (my fav), Papaya Salad, Summer Rolls, Pineapple Fried Rice, Gang Jued Soup, and Pad Thai. The papaya salad had the perfect spice level for us and love their house hot sauce- tastes amazing with the woonsen. Staff is amazing here and service is always great! read more

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Cecily I.

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This is my FAVORITE Thai restaurant! I went here last night and as ALWAYS the food was consistent and DELICIOUS!!! If you're a regular I highly recommend trying the morning glory veggies dish! They're crunchy with a great garlic soy sauce flavor! If you're new and want some suggestions I recommend the roti with peanut sauce, tom ka soup, pad thai noodles with shrimp, basa fillet, golden triangles, angle wings, and pad kaprow. For dessert I highly recommend the mango sticky rice and the roti with ice cream!!! You won't be disappointed and if you have dietary restrictions like nut allergies they work to accommodate things for you! read more

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R M.

2 years ago

The plates all were filled with flavor and freshness....Sea Bass was light and accompanied by mushrooms in a light sauce...The Pad Thai,salmon, were also delicious.... Fast service and cozy ambiance.... Been frequenting this spot for years and consistently enjoyable.... read more

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Camie K.

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I had heard about this place and was lucky enough many years ago to try their takeout lunch for an event but never got around to dine in there until Yelp week. Marnee Thai was able to accommodate me for a last minute same day reservation for party of 1 on a Friday evening. The kind lady informed me that they close at 9pm but last call for food would be around 8:40-8:45pm; since I got off work at 8pm I had requested 8:15pm. She took down the time and encouraged me to come earlier if I could so I wouldn't end up feeling rushed during dinner. Once I got to the restaurant, one of their friendly staff greeted me and seated me right away. Shortly after I was presented with their impressive menu and a glass of water. I got their vegetable Pad Thai and a Thai iced tea. Both were equally scrumptious! The portion of the main course was plenty but I was hungry and left nothing behind on my plate. I especially appreciate how many sliced fresh vegetables and crispy tofu were used in their noodle dish. The Thai iced tea was creamy and perfectly sweetened; I went ahead and ordered another to go for my husband who loves this beverage. I also requested a sticky mango rice to go so I could devour later with my husband at home. The mango slices were succulent and ripe (I haven't been able to find good mangos all season!), and the sticky rice was demolished within a day after it got home with me (apologies to my husband who was only offered a morsel of the rice). The restaurant itself was on the smaller side but it boasted a nice relaxing and intimate ambiance. I didn't feel too awkward eating by myself, and it seemed like all of their guests there were deeply immersed in conversation and lingered a bit after their dinner. I would return for sure and next time bring my husband along! And yes he did quite enjoy their Thai iced tea and commented it was one of the creamiest ones he's ever had. read more

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Disha V.

2 years ago

It was the worst experience. We had a very rude server. Initially when asked about a particular dish she said it would take time.. when we said it's fine she suddenly said we are no longer serving that dish which felt erratic. Then she picked up our bowls without asking us while we were still working on the food and felt super rushed overall. When we told her this instead of apologizing she's said she can get more of the soup. Additionally, in the end when we asked for boxes instead keeping them they felt rudely handed over to us. We had a family visiting and it was super embarrassing and a bad dining experience we have ever experienced in the Bay Area. We were told it will be escalated to the managers not sure if really did make it. read more

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Tanya S.

2 years ago

The Satay Wrap dish under Appetizers menu area was good, especially with the peanut sauce. It came with compressed rice noodles, butterleaf lettuce, bean sprouts, shredded toasted coconut, 4 chicken skewers, cilantro and Thai basil leaves. The eggplant with pork (but you pick any other protein) was solid. The duck salad was a bit too salty but they were generous with the duck portions. Be careful if they serve you spring rolls by "accident" and proceed to still charge after you bring it to their attention and they try to guilt you to keep it after accidentally taking a bite and they take it away when their guilt trip doesn't work! Check your bill carefully before paying! Service was meh. 1 shared bathroom for entire restaurant. read more

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Michael F.

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3.5 stars. First time back in over 20 years. Place was pretty busy but we called ahead for reservations and got seated right away at last table open...but it was a little cramped because they had to add a small table that was perhaps a covered card table in order to extend a table for 2 to accommodate a party of 3. After that the experience was good but not as great as we remembered when the matriarch used to come out and meet all her guests. The angel wings and curry with roti appetizers were the tastiest. Otherwise, food was about average with other Thai places we've been. But good going back just to refresh my memories of this old favorite. read more

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Tough C.

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I've been coming to this restaurant for 20 years. Their food is consistent and pretty good. What you see is what you get EXCEPT.... Lunch plates have been removed No app half orders anymore They've jacked their prices to a stupid level and they're blaming it on everyone and everything, except their choice to do that. Close to $50 for medium size vegetarian Tum Kar Pak; summer rolls; vegetarian Pad See Ew and an iced tea. SF used to be a town with great food & reasonable prices. Now, everyone seems to be trying to get theirs and screw you, too. This restaurant has become greedy and avaricious. Marnee Thai lost a customer and a friend today. read more

Marnee Thai - $48? Really? - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Komaljeet K.

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Really delicious authentic food and great service. The servers were all so nice and seemed genuinely happy to be working here. All servers didnt rush us and treated us like guests in a home. The house cakes were such a unique dish for us and tasted yummy. The curry and chicken with veggies was so flavorful. The serving size was great love the portions and quality of food and service. This place deserves all the praise and reviews! So happy we chose to come here. read more

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Andrew H.

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I've been to both of these locations and both of them are top-notch Thai food. I've had multiple things on the menu and I've never been disappointed with any of my choices. I recommend splitting as many things as you can so you can have the full experience. Plus the owner is amazing. She's a wonderful lady. read more

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Got the to go pad se ew with chicken, can't believe it's $15 after tax. Crazy times we live in. The pad see ew was very disappointing, there's no flavor, very bland. For $15 I was expecting premium ingredients, authentic Thai flavors. Nope! read more

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Aram H.

2 years ago

Love the chicken cashew nut! I get it a couple times a month. And my wife loves their noodles

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Marya H.

3 years ago

If you're looking for good Thai food in the area, this is a great choice. If your looking for a nice ambiance, probably not the best choice, I was expecting a bit more. We ordered a few dishes to share family style, the Tom yum soup was great as was the pad Thai and red curry. We ordered shrimp cashew instead of chicken but was mistakenly served chicken. They kindly and quickly brought out a new dish for us. We also ordered iced Thai coffee to take out and it was perfect. I was worried it would be overly sweet but it was perfect!! read more

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D L.

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4 years ago

You'll find that all of the 4-5 star reviews from other Yelpers are based on previously lower prices and larger portions of food. That said, I Just spent $40 for small-portioned and excessively priced Thai food. This place uses traditional decor and hospitality get you in, but the quality of food is subpar, at best. I ordered their Egg Plant with mixed vegetables ($15), the Roast Duck over a bed of Spinach ($20) and a bowl of rice ($2.50). The food came out and I was surprised by how small the portions were. I will say that flavors of the Egg Plant dish made up for being so small, but the Roast Duck was mostly burnt skin over a soggy bed of boiled spinach that had been drowned in sauce. I even reported my dissatisfaction of how I was being charged $20 for a Roast Duck dish that was 80% burnt duck skin. Moments later, a different server walked up to me and said that this is how the dish was prepared -- basically telling me that they weren't going to add actual meat to it. I completely lost my appetite and asked for the check, leaving over half of the food behind. I really tried with this place -- ordering food online and dining in. But both times, the opinion stays the same: just terrible. To anyone even thinking of eating here: don't do it and take the time to travel elsewhere for well-portioned, quality Thai food. There are tons of better Thai eateries around, and you won't be charged $20 for burnt duck skin. Oh, and charging $2.50 for a small bowl of rice that fits in the palm of your hand... crazy! read more

Marnee Thai - $20 for Roast Duck that was mostly skin. This place is a rip off. - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Janelle D.

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This food here was absolutely amazing! I was just in the area visiting family and this place happened to be nearby. Every single one of us absolutely loved our food. We had both meat eaters and vegetarians and they had something for everyone. We ordered the vegetarian versions of the pad Thai and pad see ew. Probably the best pad Thai I've ever had. Side note, make sure to bring your vaccine card if you're planning on dining in. I'm from an area that doesn't require it so I was glad I did some research before coming into the city. read more

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This was the only place we could find without a wait / didn't require a reservation during dinner time on a Saturday but that doesn't mean the food is any worse! We got the red curry with beef and Pad Kee Mao and they were both really good. They were also able to adjust the spice level for us since we can't handle spicy also the server was very friendly. Overall I would definitely come back again! read more

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Julie L.

1 year ago

Been ordering from here for about 5 years, every dish I ordered has been so delicious! Lots of flavor and the spicy dishes have a nice kick to them. read more

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Meilin L.

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5 years ago

Wanted to try this Thai place after taking a stroll at Golden Gate Park. Our order: Fried roti (5/5): Super delicious. The bread was buttery and flakey & paired well with the peanut sauce. I also enjoyed the fresh cucumber salad that came with it Park Kee Mao (3.5/5): Okay dish. Had a strong tomato flavor but the noodles were tasty. I would've preferred a bit more vegetables such as bean sprouts and bell peppers Vegetable Fried Rice (3/5): Mediocre dish. The rice was a bit mushy and was not very satisfying. Thai Iced Tea (5/5): brewed perfectly and delicious Overall, a decent meal-- highly recommend the roti! read more

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I really enjoyed this restaurant. Thai food is one of my favorites and this Marnee Thai had some great selections. The Pork Pot Stickers were the perfect texture and filled with flavor. I ordered the thick rice noodles with beef (I can't remember the name) and the flavors were amazing. Just delicious! I actually did not particularly care for their Thai Iced Tea, it just seemed a little watery, but it may have just been that particular batch. Great food, great service, and I just love their decor. The orchids made a great addition to the table. I left happy with my experience and will definitely return. read more

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Cameron W.

1 year ago

I hate to do it, the food is really great, but getting rushed out of the restaurant and getting the check at 20 minutes before closing was straight up wrong. Rude sloppy service was a disappointment. Maybe I'll try the other location. read more

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It's been a few years since I've been back to Marnee, and while the pandemic has ravaged their indoor dining to the point where the back room doesn't get used on a Friday night, not much in the way of their food quality and service has changed. In fact, they're probably even more attentive. Prices have gone up a little, but portions remain hearty, and flavors are still on-point. Also, if they're shilling taro sticky rice when you're there or ordering takeout, I highly recommend it. read more

Marnee Thai - Left to right: roasted duck curry, pad see-ew, sautéed morning glory - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wing C.

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As good as always! This is one of the most authentic Thai places in SF without the fine dining price tag(yes, I'm referring to farm house) I started going to Marnee Thai 13 years ago and it has not disappoint me ever since. They were really busy but their service was still very good and friendly. The food was on point I'm so grateful to have this wholesome place in SF read more

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DELICIOUS AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD! I ordered their pad thai vegetarian and is was so good! It is definitely one of the top pad thais I have had. My friend ordered their pad nor mai and really enjoyed it. Great food with reasonable prices!! Looking forward to trying their other vegetarian dishes. read more

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I've been here twice with a friend. Pretty solid Thai restaurant. FOOD: Pretty good. I've gotten curries each time and they've hit the spot. Something I'm not a huge fan of is that they charge for rice separately -- seems odd because you're definitely supposed to eat rice with curry. White rice is a $1.50. SERVICE: Not terrible but not fantastic either. I asked for brown rice last time I was there with my curry, but she gave me white rice. Wasn't upset enough to complain about it, but generally I don't feel like the people here are particularly attentive. They are often busy though, so that's likely part of it. AMBIANCE: The interior of this place is long and narrow - it feels a little bit cramped. Decorated nicely though. OVERALL: Hits the spot for Thai cravings. Will be back. read more

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The mussamun chicken curry tasted really good. Probably the best out of the three. The chicken was extremely tender and there were potatoes and peanuts too. Flavor profile was rich and layered. However, it is extremely oily. And note that rice needs to be ordered separately. The pad se ew was pretty standard. Not as strong in flavor but still good. A good option for those who prefer something a little more mild. The pad kee mao had a kick to it that I was not expecting. The tomato flavor came through and overall was pretty good. read more

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1243 9th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
Inner Sunset
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(415) 731-9999
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http://www.MarneeThaiSF.com

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Hours

What time does Marnee Thai open?

Marnee Thai opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Marnee Thai opens at 4:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

What time does Marnee Thai close?

Marnee Thai closes at 3:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.Marnee Thai closes at 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.Marnee Thai is closed on Wednesday.Marnee Thai closes at 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Tue, Thu 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PMWed ClosedFri 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PMSat 11:30 AM - 9:00 PMSun 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Marnee Thai take credit cards?

Yes, Marnee Thai takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Marnee Thai have catering options?

Yes, Marnee Thai does have catering options.

Does Marnee Thai have a happy hour?

No, Marnee Thai does not have a happy hour.

Does Marnee Thai serve alcohol?

Yes, Marnee Thai serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Marnee Thai allow dogs?

No, Marnee Thai does not allow dogs.

Does Marnee Thai have TVs?

No, Marnee Thai does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Marnee Thai have bike parking?

Yes, Marnee Thai has bike parking.

Does Marnee Thai have outdoor seating?

No, Marnee Thai does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Marnee Thai have parking?

Yes, Marnee Thai has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Marnee Thai wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Marnee Thai is wheelchair accessible.

Does Marnee Thai have free WiFi?

No, Marnee Thai does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Certified by Thai Select. What sets Marnee Thai apart is the quality of our food, the details & the love we put into our cooking. Family owned and operated since 1985, celebrating 40 years in business. Our menu consists of classic Thai dishes and seasonal specials to try. We’ve also won competitions in Thailand and LA for our secret Pad Thai recipe.

History

Established in 1985.

Marnee Thai has been certified as a Thai Select restaurant, honoring its commitment to using authentic Thai ingredients and serving genuine Thai taste.

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Ask the Community - Marnee Thai

Do they deliver in sf?

I've had delivery from them via Uber Eats.

Does the red curry have peanuts?

You need to call for this very specific question.

Can you order for pickup without using Caviar?

Yes. I've called the restaurant directly for pick up orders.

What vegan options are available?

They have a good amount of vegin dishes from stir fries to curries to a fried rice cake with coconut & pumpkin (on their specials menu which changes often.)

Can the manager contact me about a poor experience we had there today?

Of course!

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Khao Tiew

I had an amazing dinner here with a friend! We came around 4:30pm on a monday afternoon, prepared…read morein advance for a long wait. When we put our names on the waitlist it said it would only be a 10 minute wait but we ended up waiting closer to 30-45. We were lucky we came early, by the time we left wait time was 2+ hours. The menu looks amazing and has plenty of clearly labelled vegan options. When looking at the menu posted on the outside window we planned to order the vegan coconut crepe dessert, but after being seated we discovered the window menu was slightly out of date and they didn't offer that dessert anymore. One odd thing when we sat down- the table was set up with prefilled water glasses, in addition to a full water pitcher. We were both really thrown off for some reason by the glasses already being full, but we did confirm with a waitress that it was intentionally part of the table prep. I ended up ordering the drunken mama with fried oyster mushrooms, which was amazing. Flavors and textures of everything were great and I especially loved the super crispy oyster mushrooms. While I would love to come back to try other menu items I am not sure the food is worth the 3 hours that some people are waiting, it's definitely really good but not THAT good.

Ambiance: Ample seating inside. Lots of larger tables and…read morethey'll also ask if you're okay with sharing table space with strangers, which was fine for us. Noise levels weren't too loud, considering all the tables are packed. There's one bathroom and it's hard to wait without being in the way of the kitchen or the door as it swings open, so that's the only awkward thing. Service: Knowledgeable and friendly. Came by several times because we couldn't decide, but it wasn't a rushed feeling like they were trying to get you in and out (even with the long wait times). They give you a bottle of water for the table, so you don't have to ask. Food: While the food was okay, I don't think it was exceptional nor does it warrant the hours long wait times. Khao Soi - We got the crispy fried chicken version, but maybe a different version would have worked better. Since it was in a soup, the steam and the curry sogged it up and wasn't super crispy by the time we mixed to consume. The egg noodles were a bit soggier than my preference - I like them to be al dente for a nice bite, but it was more to the texture where you can mash it with your tongue to the roof of your mouth and it would squish. I did enjoy the crispy noodle ball that they topped, so you can break up at your leisure and add to the soup and still give the dish texture. 2/5 rating. I don't think I would order this again. Gaeng Kamen Ped (Duck Breast Turmeric Curry) - I am a fan of everything duck. The curry was light, flavorful, and paired very well with the rice. The pieces of duck were not exceptionally fatty, which was nice. There were only 2 pieces of fried okra, while tasty, I wish there were more. 3.5/5 rating. Khao Pad Mun Nuer with Soy Cured Egg Yolk - Probably the best thing we ordered. Since the fried rice is cooked in beef tallow, it's extremely flavorful and almost caramelized crunchy, giving pieces of texture throughout. It's like that mouthfeel of when you cook rice in a cast iron and have that nice crisp on the bottom, except rather than one large sheet, it's a bunch of little ones speckled throughout the rice. The beef was tender and melted in your mouth. Perfect with the creamy egg yolk and bits of fried garlic. The slivered green onions also brightened the dish. Would highly recommend this dish and if I came back, this would be the thing I order every time. 5/5 rating. Burnt Butter Kaya Toast with Coconut Ice Cream - Thick piece of toast with caramelized sugar on both sides, topped with a pandan?? sauce and coconut ice cream. Surprisingly light and refreshing. The flavors are subtle and nothing really smacks you in the face. The crunch of the, essentially, creme brulee on both sides made the dish sweet, but the ice cream and pandan?? dampened the sweetness of the sugar, making it much more palatable. 4/5 rating. Overall, I'm not sure if I would wait more than 20 minutes for a table here, as there are many other Thai places in the city that don't have the long lines where the flavors are more pronounced and, honestly, better. I'm glad I tried it, but I don't know if this place would stand so much on their own without all the influencers bringing business here.

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Ben Thai Cafe

OMGGG food was delicious! Khan soi with chicken satay was absolutely delicious! Mango with sticky…read morerice was delicious, too!! Also I loved they had hot Thai black tea straight ( most of places has the iced already sweetened Thai milk tea, so I was so glad to be able to have the Thai tea straight hot!) Service - wait persons were friendly and food came pretty quick! Ambiance- spacious and very clean! They also got bar table, too:) I'd definitely go back!!

We went around 12:30pm on a weekend and were seated immediately. The roasted duck noodle soup…read more(Chinese Thai) was great with a generous portion of duck that was very flavorful and on the saltier side. You can choose between thin rice stick noodles or flat noodles. The Emperor Khao Soi was also great and loaded with meat. Service was friendly & extremely fast. We noticed lots of people stopping by for takeout, as well as solo diners eating at the bar.

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Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine

Such a cute place for any fun or casual occasion! I love how the place is put decorated. It's very…read moreinstagram worthy and yummy too! I got crispy calamari which was perfectly crunchy and delicious. I love the inner texture that blended so well with the crispy texture. For my main dish, I got Pad See You Chicken. It was flavorful and the noodles were perfectly soft. It was savory and slightly sweet. I asked for chili oil because I love spice, and wow, that was GOOD. If you're going to do that, do add a small bit of oil, it's really spicy. The chicken was tender which was such a good blend. Their Thai Iced Tea is so good and creamy. They serve it in a huge ice ball! It was pretty cool and unique. The person who served us was very kind and welcoming. I loved his energy, I wish I got his name. He checked in on us a few times, even though the place was busy which is such a win. I highly recommend this place.

Food was delicious! We had the Hat Yai Fried Chicken, Tom Yum Soup, Roti Mataba and the Lava Cake…read morefor our anniversary. The chicken was crispy and juicy! Tom Yum could have been spicier but still has a kick. Roti Mataba was really good. I've only had the Roti from Banana Island in Daly City to compare it to and it was pretty similar. It came with like a potato croquet. The Lava Cake was super decadent with the vanilla icecream. Definitely coming back to try the Papaya Salad and the Beef soup.

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Saap Ver Authentic Thai Cuisine

Spent the day in the city yesterday with my two best friends to celebrate one of their birthdays…read more Went to De Young for Monet and were starving after so we stumbled on this fantastic Thai restaurant! Every bite and sip was delicious. We ordered family style and shared everything. The service was also fantastic, even though we got there late and didn't realize until the food was beginning to come out that it was last call, our server and all the other workers that came by were all so friendly and made us feel welcome. We ate quickly and boxed the rest so they could get home. What we ordered: Tom Kha soup - coconutty, creamy, a lil sour and a lil spice. Delicious. Fresh rolls - crisp and springy with lots of greens and tofu and a good peanut sauce to dip. Crispy pork belly sweet basil - the CRISP and flavor of this pork belly was to die for. Chicken larb - this was my favorite dish of the night. Heavy basil/herbs, just a little kick from the chilies, full on flavor explosion. I will be thinking of this dish for a long time haha. Beef Pad See Ew - chewy in the most delicious and favor packed way. Love pad see ew and this one was great! Pad cha scallop - Came out sizzling on a cast iron! This dish was fun and the scallops while small, were fresh and had lots of flavor. And finally, for dessert we ordered the black rice durian. It was all three of us' first time trying Durian and we loved it! Creamy and a little funky but the black rice and sauce emphasized its natural sweetness. Thank you to everyone at Saap Ver for adding to my besties birthday happiness! Can't wait to come back.

My friends had been hearing about this place in SF, and so when I was in town, we decided to give…read moreit a try! The inside of the restaurant was quite lively, even though it was pretty early in the evening. The decorations were very colorful, and the atmosphere felt lively. Service was fine, but the food did take awhile to get to us. We ended up ordering crispy pork, duck curry, pad thai, and fried rice (sorry don't remember which fried rice in particular). I think the pad thai and fried rice were a bit light in flavor, but the curry and crispy pork were really yummy! The duck curry kinda took me by surprise because of the lychee haha I wish the portions were bigger, but great taste.

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Thai Spice

New place to take mommy out for dinner…read more Thai Spice Restaurant Server - White, the place was very busy and he was very quick in getting our orders. Chardonnay Lemon Drink 90 minutes IPA Drunken Noodle, Extra Spicy, Chicken, Wok-fried flat rice noodle, garlic, green beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, chili, onions Knock Out Wings, friend marinated jumbo wings, house made Thia Spice hot sauce, topped with green onions. Yellow Curry, chicken, coconut curry, potatoes, carrots, onions Jasmine Rice The deco was very nice with beautiful ceiling lamps. A must visit.

Food was ok. Ordered the Khao Soi. I liked that there are mustard greens in there that cut out the…read morepotential heaviness of the curry. Packed spot on a Wednesday but couldn't really have conversation with my group bc it was kinda loud. No substitutions and 20% gratuity for a party of 6. I didn't pay attention to this and paid an extra 7% tip.

Spicy Basil (Pad-Gra-Pow)

A very empty restaurant

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Lapisara Eatery

4.0 stars for breakfast--see dinner review below (5.0 stars)There are sooo many good brunch spots…read morein SF. In my opinion Lapisara ranks in the middle due to the other excellent options available. Seated immediately--had a reso but on a Wednesday morning not really necessary. It took a long time for the single employee to get to us but we weren't in a hurry. Cappuccino was very good in a cute "bear mug" and very reasonably priced. We shared a pacific omlet--not much crab, lots of shrimp, and nice swiss cheese/scallions but tasted kind of fishy--potatoes were only avg. Son said huevos rancheros were average. Price point good for SF and portions adequate to share. Location convenient so we will try dinner there tonight before a comedy show nearby. Dinner-5++ stars; 4 of us Had dinner last night-6pm-reso but not needed. only one other group dining. Single Waitress was great-we let her know we needed to leave in about an hour for a show and she timed everything perfectly--we even had time for dessert. we ordered so many items that she brought over an extra table--we shared everything family style. Most Yelp reviews only mention brunch but the dinner was awesome--service; food: taste/quality, presentation, portions, prices we phenomenally low for SF ($200 with a bottle of wine for 4 people). We started with the garlic butter clams-small but tasty. Tuna tartar was excellent quality and enough to share. Samosas were more like empanadas--very good with peanut sauce so good it rivaled my own home made. We continued our culinary adventure with crab fried rice-delicious, a large portion and my son who lives in SF and has tried dozens of crab fried rice ranked it in the top tier. The pacific catch rice noodles with crab was also excellent-big portion, lots of crab, tasty. Final entree was their specialty-Mussaman Curry. Wow, tender meat/potatoe "stew" with a very unique flavor from the star anise/cinnamon and peanut--to die for. Creme Brulee was very good with lots of fresh fruit accompaniment My only complaint was a very limited wine selection. Lapisaia will become one of our regular spots for dinner!!!

Came here on a Saturday for brunch…read more I got the Holy Chili Bomb Basil Omelette. It had ground chicken and veggies inside, and the chicken and basil were the flavors that stood out. I wouldn't call it spicy at all. The omelette felt small for the price and there wasn't much filling inside. It came with a side of potatoes that were really good. They had a nice crisp on the outside and were soft on the inside. I also got a regular coffee, and they do unlimited refills. The place was busy for brunch, and I liked the bear theme. Some of the coffees came in bear-shaped glasses, and some of the lattes had a decorative bear made out of ice.

Indoor area of the restaurant.

That bacon, tho...

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Strawberry Maple Croffle ($14)

Kin Khao

You could tell that a lot of care went into every dish, starting with the curry, which had a robust…read moreflavor, nice spice, and went perfectly over the rice. To top it off, I shared a light and crispy, not at all greasy, appetizer. I also really liked the equal portion sizes and the nice presentation. The staff was at a perfect pace to check on us while not rushing. I would happily return and try the rest of the very appetizing food on the menu.

Wonderful Thai food with unique flavors. Not your typical Thai food that is about more on the…read moresavory side versus a little sweet spicy typical. Started with the pretty hot wings which had good spice and a unique flavor. Then had laab tod which were very flavorful and tasty meatballs to eat in a lettuce wrap. Finished with five spice duck noodle soup. Duck was nicely seasoned and soup with noodles were good. The garlic oil really added a lot to it offsetting the five spice broth Service was wonderful with friendly and attentive staff. Definitely would eat here again if I am in town.

Yaowaraj Noodle Bangkok Chinatown Stirred Fried Noodles $28.00

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Blue flower limeade

Blackwood

Locally owned & operated

12 years in business

Found this spot on TikTok and it looked Instagram worthy, so my cousin and I headed over on…read moreSaturday for a late lunch [def have to go back for brunch]. We decided to share a mimosa flight, spring rolls, and ahi scoops. Even though it wasn't brunch, they still allowed us to order a brunch flight, and they were so polite and helpful throughout 4.8/5. The inside is tiny, but quite stunning, clean, and gives a lot of opportunities for insta-worthy pics 4.9/5, I only wish there had been an actual photo wall. Now to the food. The crispy spring rolls were cooked perfectly, and seasoned well. The clear noodles and veggies were so yummy. I asked for soy sauce because that's what I prefer over sweet sauce, but honestly they needed nothing 4.8/5. The ahi scoops had the best seaweed salad on it that I have EVER had, the wasabi cream on top was the show stopper, and I don't even like wasabi 5/5. We shared the flight and was more than tipsy from two drinks each, flavors on point champagne delicious 5/5. Overall

cozy neighborhood spot with a great vibe…read more one thing that stood out right away was the portions. they're huge, so definitely come hungry or be ready to share food was solid overall, and the relaxed atmosphere makes it a nice spot to catch up with friends over a meal would come back, especially knowing how generous the portions are

24 hour beef noodle soup

Chicken and Waffle

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New Thai Elephant

Cozy ambience that's great for meetups and long hangouts to chat and catch up. The staff was very…read morekind and the service was decently fast. The interior is well decorated with Thai culture and with the darker tones of the design, it makes the restaurant feel quite fancy. 4.5/5 - Crispy Pork (Moo Krop) Fried Rice - Very savory fried rice dish. Spiced well and very filling. We didn't expect the pork to be cut so large and mixed into the rice, but it was very tender and easy to still eat. We would've expected the pork to be sliced maybe in half or fourths to make the dish feel like a "pork fried rice" than a fried rice + pork mix, but it still worked well and if you love pork, this will definitely be your fix! 5/5 - Pad Thai - We thought the restaurant nailed this classic noodle dish. Filling portions and did not overcook their noodles. You can taste each component of the dish, which speaks to everything not being under or overcooked. We ordered nuts on the side but you would be quite satisfied ordering this if you like pad thai! 4.5/5 - Pad Gra Prow - Appropriate veggie to beef proportion and very flavorful. Minced well and great to complement with your carb dishes (noodle or rice). We thought the dish was slightly oily but it feels well absorbed when eaten with our pad thai. If you have tried the dish before and would like it, this will be satisfactory!

Surprisingly delicious food, with sort of a subpar atmosphere. It was quite crowded, and there was…read morea long wait before getting seated. Portions are huge for the price! The papaya salad especially. Favorite dish was the Pad See Ew. Would maybe recommend takeout/delivery as opposed to waiting!

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Hed verythai

Amazing food, great atmosphere, and absolutely outstanding service! A huge thank you to Nadine and…read moreMonica for taking such great care of us. They were incredibly polite, attentive, and always smiling throughout our entire meal. They truly made our visit to Hed Very Thai memorable. We will definitely be back.

We went here off of a friend's recommendation, and I am so glad we did! This Thai restaurant is…read moretucked away in a random side street, so you'll probably miss it if you're not specifically looking for it. I would highly highly recommend one of their sets (chicken, beef, pork, or vegetarian). The food is delivered to you on a beautiful 6-piece set tray which includes your choice of protein, 2 colored rice, a soup, papaya salad, a side (eggplant, squash), and a dessert (mango gelatin). This was a fantastic well-balanced meal that let's you try a little of everything. All the dishes were well-seasoned and the flavors were immaculate. They also have great drinks. I've never had a "dirty" Thai tea before (alcoholic version). So if you're in the area, this is a must try!

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Tony's Pizza Napoletana

Food was awesome but the venue needs work. Way too crazy. Not enough comfortable seating.read more

Delicious. Great tomato sauce. Friendly waiters. Good vibes. Margherita was lovely. Been there 3…read moretimes in 3 weeks.

Il Padrino Sicilian pizza

The place we sitted

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Margarita pizza, award winning for a reason!

Fog Harbor Fish House

Family-owned & operated

Full bar

Carlos was incredible. Warm, funny and accommodated my dietary restrictions subtly and without any…read morehesitation. So grateful for that and our family had a wonderful time. Food was delicious and was a beautiful sunset throughout dinner. We stop in at Fog Harbor every time we're in SF. Thank you. We'll see you next time!

Food was amazing but what's more amazing is the service we got from Jorge! Very attentive, very…read morefriendly and just a warm person in general! Made the experience much better!!

Fresh Local Dungeness Crab

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SF Classic - Cioppino

Udon Mugizo - San Francisco

Locally owned & operated

The food is delicious. We have tonkatsu udon and mentai cream udon as well as the lychee soda…read morereally cute. Our server Jeff was really quick to take order and was always available to attend to you which was nice. Overrall quick service and affordable price would recommended!

I got the tonkatsu ramen deluxe, it was amazing! Our server Janny was attentive and friendly, she…read moredescribed the food before ordering which was appreciated. Will be coming back again!

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Dumpling Home

Delicious and will definitely be coming back. My favorite dish was the Numb & Spicy Xiao Long Bao…read more I also really enjoyed the cucumber salad. It is definitely worth your time and money. The service is remarkable. Thanks!!

Love love LOVE their crab and pork xlb, flavor was even better than some places in Asia…read more not a big fan for their eggplant dish as it has strong canned bamboo shoot flavor pretty good string beans very sad to say most recent try of their Pan Fried pork dumplings was not the best, the skin was really doughy on the bottom... but prev tries have been good

Inside, packed even during a Wednesday lunch

Pork Xiao Long Bao (4 pcs.)

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Dry fried Chicken Wings

Four Chairs

Amazing! I'm actually going there for the second time today!…read more My family arrived early, so the wait was only about five minutes before we were seated. I don't remember if there was music, but it was a busy, lively place with multiple conversations happening at once. It was definitely a cozy, home type atmosphere. A few people ordered chicken and waffles, so I had the chance to try it, and it was delicious! The waffles melted in my mouth! That's what I plan to order next time. I order a Korean chicken sandwich. It was very tasty and large. I had leftovers! I was disappointed because I forgot my leftovers on the table . Note to self: NEVER DO THAT AGAIN. The lemonade was very flavorful, and my kids enjoyed it too. I even tried an alcoholic beverage, I can't remember the name, but I swapped it for lemonade because it was THAT good. As I mentioned earlier, I will definitely return to this restaurant and highly recommend it.

Four chairs is always packed for brunch every time I drive by the mission, so it was time to give…read moreit a try. Their Asian take on brunch is quite refreshing. I ordered the K-Bomb chicken Benny and oh boy will you leave satisfied in every way. The perfectly poached eggs are served on top of a fluffy slice of bread topped with kimchi-hollandaise sauce. The chicken was a Korean style fried chicken with a crunchy sweet and spicy bbq sauce reminiscent of gochujang and honey. Home fries and green salad with sesame dressing topped it all off. The mango matcha latte was also quite good and the price for SF and for all that food was great value for the money. Ambiance is casual and a bit loud as can be expected from a brunch place but overall it is clean and a fun spot to meet friends for brunch. Don't stay too long after paying though or you will get stared at by the folks waiting in line. Overall definitely recommend checking them out. I look forward to trying other specialties here.

Chipotle Benedict, Mascarpone Pancake, & Chicken Apple Scramble

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K-bomb chicken benny

Surisan

Locally owned & operated

10 years in business

I love Korean food and I love brunch, so I knew I had to check Surisan out during my SF trip…read more My husband and I ordered the bulgogi fried rice and galbi sando. Both dishes were sooo delicious and I'd highly recommend them! The portion sizes are also pretty big--I actually only ate half of the galbi sando and saved the other half for another meal. Service here is friendly and we were checked up on often. The ambiance here is pretty nice and they offer both indoor and outdoor seating. There was no wait when we came on a Saturday around 11:30AM. Overall, I'd highly recommend checking Surisan out!

We went here looking at the photos and relying on fellow Yelpers, but sadly this place wasn't worth…read morethe visit. We got poached eggs, I am guessing they poached it with lemon or vinegar because the eggs were almost inedible. They were very sour. The French toast was also okay, not something I would go back for again. Reason for 3 stars - Orange juice and Caramel Latte were super delish!

Flight of millionaire's bacon

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Pimped up ramyun, locomoco, Blackstone benedict

The Buena Vista

Walked in on the early evening of 05/22/26 to be snapped at by the waitress handling the tables…read morenear the entrance so thought we would either leave or be in for a bad evening. WRONG We managed to find a table for the 6 of us, including a disabled member, in the back. The waitress and the gentleman assisting her could not have been nicer!! The drinks and food came quickly and was amazingly delicious ( although reviews said it would be)!!! The gentleman employee was especially attentive to assisting the disabled member of our group, even helping her stand and get around. Could not be happier except for not living closer to frequent Buena Vista more often. (PS... had items from gift shop shipped and they were packaged so very well and arrived cross- country within one week) Great experience

Okay, this is my selfish selfie post because there are already plenty of Irish Coffee photos in…read morehere. I was born in this beautiful city of San Francisco. It's great to come back as a tourist to enjoy what the area has to offer. On this day trip we took the Vallejo Ferry straight into Embarcadero. We love the hassle free trip and really enjoy the ride. Once in the city we simply walk throughout Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf and into North Beach. The Buena Vista is an iconic spot dating back to the mid 1800's. It's great to pop in, have an Irish coffee, and enjoy the vibe. We got seated immediately at the bar. Service was great and everyone was enjoying futbol. San Francisco looks amazing! Shared a few photos to enjoy. Hope you get a chance to try. Highly recommended.

Summer of love 2017 at the Buena Vista

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Grace K.

Elite 18

1728

1116

1046

17 years ago

We came here for a friend's birthday party and had about 12 people there (not too big of a group) - but I think it was too much for this restaurant to handle as they got 2 of our dishes mixed up and our food came out one by one within a span of an hour (meaning people were done as others were JUST getting their food). I didn't think any of the noodle dishes would take so long, but I guess I was wrong. . . Most of us orderd pad thai-style dishes (noodle dishes I mean) and we figured all of ours would come out at the same time so we could pass our dishes around and share. . .but it basically felt like we were eating 2 dishes at a time (like having a 5-course meal or something)...and it sucked because sharing 2 plates at a time amongst 12 people really isn't enough food. We were STARVING and we kept waiting and waiting. . .but no food! I was especially po-ed because I had ordered 2 dishes to go for someone else and I ordered a dish for myself to eat there. .but they thought my dish was to go as well...wtfreak?!?! Why would I order something for myself to go when I'm there enjoying the dinner party with everyone else? bogus I tell you - I was not happy with the service at all (and in the beginning, our waiter seemed really cool...deceiving!) OH, and there's a funk stink to the place too..especially in the very back room we were sitting at. . . So when I went home to eat my food (my pad see-ew). . .there was a sauce that was placed separately from the noodles and I was confused because I was never given sauce when I ordered it to go. . .I tried it to see if it was something worth dousing my noodles in, and it was SO SALTY AND NASTY! It also had this funk stink to it and I don't eat things that smell weird. . .but as I ate the noodles it tasted like something was missing. . .therefore I decided what the hecks, I'll pour a little bit over a small chunk of my noodles. .BAD IDEA! My noodles tasted worse and it was super salty. . .it didn't taste like the dish I used to think was my fav. Thai dish. . . I will definitely say that Krung Thai (in Santa Clara) is a LOT better than this place. . . in terms of everything: Food, service, cleanliness, odor (which they have no odor of anything funky except for the smell of delicious flavorful food). I think I'll order me some pad see-ew for lunch today at Krung Thai!!! :P read more

Oscar S.

13 years ago

So last week I dined here with friends. 9th avenue is one of my usual hangouts in San Francisco. It wasn't bad. Green curry was on point and pad sew was satisfying too. Later that night I went home and had the worst stomach cramp pains ever. Which made me throw up and call out sick the next day. I had the worst stomach flu ever! I didn't even think of food poisoning at the time. I just figured I caught the flu on muni or something. After a day my symptoms were gone, obvious I didn't have the flu. I decided to google "marnee Thai food poisoning" and I discovered that this restaurant had a Major violation in health/food practices!! I called my other friends and asked if they were sick too that evening. They said yes!!!!! Turns out Marnee Thai had multiple violations such as cross contamination, cockroaches, rodents mice fecal droppings all around the kitchen!!!!! What angers me is that this restaurant KNEW about all these issues and continued cooking/serving dirty contaminated food. They've had many warnings and all it took was the surprise health inspection last week to SHUT DOWN this shit hole!!! I am so saddened by the lack of respect and common sense to clean up rodents and bugs before food service!! Marnee lost my business forever. My friends and family agree. No wonder this restaurant NEVER posted the Health Department score (which was in the low 50's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) read more

Alice E.

Elite 11

143

423

17 years ago

Hahahahaa, I just can't help but find the humor in what happened to me. I called in and ordered Spicy Basil Chicken, a la carte, because the lady on the phone said they don't offer it over rice. No biggy. So I stroll in, tell the waitress my order. She collected the money, and I just remembered, theres a special sauce they have that makes my chicken even spicer! So she grunts, and gives me a container, probably containing a teaspoon of the sauce. I kinda laugh and say, I like my food spicy, may i please have another. She then totally goes ape sh*t on me, saying its one per customer and she can't just give me another one. WHOA WHOA... wtf lol. I ate here the previous week, DINE IN, and had the container offered to me on the table with no restrictions. Its like putting a limit on black pepper, or salt! I seriously didn't wanna make a scene, so I just left. And I'm never going back. The food is really good. The service needs a TON of help. I should slap all the workers for being so poopfaced. The location on Irving street is just about about the same on the customer service level. They'll smile and offer specials, then grunt if you ask for anything in addition, like chopsticks. I don't get it... if you hate your job, quit. read more

Bras T.

15 years ago

As a vegetarian I am inclined to eat certain foods. Also as a vegetarian, I am limited to choosing some foods. End result, I am very neat in choosing my foods and rating my foods. I mist say I am very impressed with this thai restaurant. I am very happy that the pad thai was delishhhhhh. So me and a friend were in the area after having our drip coffee and cappuccino fix at Schweet Boks, we ended up going here to get our thai fixed. we are so glad we took this route, not only literally but also fundamentally. Drinking one of the best cappuccinos in sf clearing my palate to get ready to taste some thai food can not be any better. I mean the pad thai here was amazzzzzzzzzzing. the noodles were almost fresh. It was surreal. Its not like the ordinary restaurants where the noodles comes out way over boiled, soft. This was perfect here! The veges were marinated with full flavors and we washed it down with an Angeleno iced coffee that we got from Schweet Boks( amazing ice coffee too) We were a little upset that they told us we can not bring other drinks in but still let us, but I will not take away stars cause the food was extroadinaryyyyy.my regular stop for sure for thai food. read more

Robert R.

114

17 years ago

Scenario: Dinner with friends and craving some yellow curry. Product: The pad Thai is good, standard pad Thai. The yellow curry had a smoother, creamier texture than I'm used to, which I liked. The star of the night though was the eggplant. Don't let the slimy purple snot appearance scare you away. This eggplant is perfectly tender with a smoky, grilled flavor I've never experienced anywhere else. GET THE EGGPLANT! Oh, and the Thai iced tea wasn't tiny like other places. Tod mun appetizer was tasty and savory but too pricey for me. Service: the food came out SUPER fast. Water was in constant supply. Staff was friendly. The end. Atmosphere: Its a little cramped in the front room to be honest. The décor is clean and warm. It fills up pretty quick after quiiting time so if you get there a little early your golden. Uniquity: I can def see why this place has won so many awards. The eggplant tastes like no other and you leave thinking "I want to go (back) to there." read more

The Bottomless Pi T.

147

578

984

12 years ago

Normally when I come here the place is packed. But today I was pleasantly surprised to see only one other table occupied when we walked in for lunch. It was a little after they opened up. We were told to pick any seat we wanted, so we sat away from the couple who arrived before us. I wanted a light lunch, so we passed on the appetizers. We ordered the mango fried rice with pork off the specials menu. I'll eat anything with mangoes in it. Then we had the chicken pad thai. The mango fried rice arrived with plenty of mangoes, which was great. It also arrived topped with cashews, and both of us really like cashews. I think I liked it more than the pad thai. But the pad thai was also good, I loved the chopped peanuts on top. Service was pretty good, portion size was a little larger than I expected. All in all, it was a really good meal. Nothing off-the-scale or OMG good, but I will come back again and again. Just a tad on the pricey side. read more

Lindsey L.

192

18 years ago

Marnee Thai is maybe my favorite restaurant in the whole city. I really like the ambiance of the restaurant because I really feel like I'm in Thailand, away from San Francisco. It's really focused on bringing out the culture. The food really has a great flavor to it. The presentation of the food also kind of makes you want to eat it faster. The garnish is fresh and they don't re-use food like other restaurants. They refilled my water glass without me even having to ask. The one thing that I thought was funny was that I made a reservation for 10am with the person on the phone, but the restaurant didn't open until 11:00. I actually would like to have made a reservation, I felt pretty silly when my whole family showed up and the restaurant was closed for another hour. Parking is a pain here. The convenient thing is that you can take either the 44 or the N Judah over to this restaurant. Oh and the finish is tamarind candy. That's really good too. read more

Andrew M.

Elite 22

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544

1625

15 years ago

I thought this restaurant was solid but not fantastic. My wife and I visited on a weekday afternoon after going to the De Young in GG Park. The location is perfect for park-goers. We ordered three dishes: the green mango salad, the eggplant, and the pumpkin curry. The green mango salad was excellent, with a delicious sweet/sour/spicy/bitter dressing, and lots of good veggies. The pumpkin curry was pretty tasty, but there was very little pumpkin in there (maybe because it was August). The eggplant was flavorful, but not terribly appetizing; the pieces of eggplant were cooked within an inch (a milimeter?) of their lives, which meant they were a gray, sloppy mess. All in all, a good experience, very attentive wait staff, and decent food. They were also very accommodating to our baby stroller, and gave us a nice big (4-person) table in the back. read more

Rucha S.