Absolutely fantastic Thai food in downtown Pensacola. The service was friendly and quick. Small restaurant overall so feeling lucky we were able to get a table on our one night in Pensacola. The pad Thai was soooo good, and I've had pad thai in Thailand! The serving was a little on the smaller side but I think that made it all the more delicious. My friend loved her curry as well. Definitely will be back next time we're in town. read more

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Absolutely delicious!!! I have been searching for the right Pad Thai and their Pork Pad Thai with level 2 heat was PERFECTION! The Golden Bags were so good and the dipping sauce they pair with it... holy air ball! I mean, everything was so good! Even the service. The location is small and quaint. It's not a place you could take a large group to, but for a more intimate outing, it's precious. read more

SaBai on Jefferson - Pork Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Made reservations for 6 of us, and they were very accommodating. The service was exceptional! Everyone was super sweet and helped the rest of the crew decide on what they wanted to eat. I got pad won Sen it's not on the menu but she told me they could absolutely do it. It's my favorite type of noddle. Food was very flavor, the space isn't very big but it's super clean and cozy. And the beer was very cold! read more

SaBai on Jefferson - Pad won Sen - Thai Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

I love Thai food and SaBai just became our favorite Thai restaurant. Not only is the food great, but the restaurant is nicely decorated and the service is excellent. Definitely recommend the dumplings as an appetizer. All the entrees are delicious. read more

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Grabbed the lunch Pad Thai with chicken and chicken satay. Pad Thai was flavorful with a nice balance of sweet and savory, and the chicken satay was grilled just right. Portions were generous for a lunch special, and everything came out fast--food was ready right when they said it would be, which I really appreciated. Also got a Thai iced tea, and it was creamy, and not overly sweet. Perfect way to round out the meal. They've got a few tables outside for alfresco dining, which is a nice touch. Chill vibe inside, friendly staff, and no wait during lunch. Definitely worth a stop if you're craving Thai without the fuss. read more

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Promptly seated at our reservation time. We've been wanting to try out SaBai for awhile now. Have travelled throughout S.E. Asia and Thailand, enjoy authentic food. That being said, we ordered the Papaya salad and Spring rolls as appetizers and the Shrimp Pad Thai as our entree. First, the Papaya salad was ok, just not up to my expectations. The spring rolls "crispy" fried well.... Were really crispy fried, almost to the point of being burnt. The Pad Thai was good.. overall the food experience was mediocre. The one standout was our server and it seemed all of the staff were very helpful and attentive. Would we go back? Probably not read more

Wyndie and I decided to try SaBai tonight. It's a small but cozy restaurant, I was amazed how quiet it was for the size (nice date night atmosphere) I cannot believe how Great the service was. We had the steamed dumplings and we both got a soup. Wyndie got the hot and sour and I got wonton. (All were great by the way) We knew we wouldn't need two entries so we ordered a noodle dish with roasted duck, and they served it split on two different plates for us! If ever downtown and looking for a nice cozy atmosphere and great food, don't skip this hidden GEM! read more

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We love thai food and SaBai definitely delivered. Great food, great service. Best food we've had while staying in Pensacola Beach.

I would love to tell everyone how good the food is, however after waiting 40 mins for dinner, I was too rushed (theatre tickets) to eat. Handing me a pork dish (I ordered chicken see yew) was kinda the icing on the cake (I don't eat pork!). Had our Waitress spent less time telling the table next to us her plans for having children when she finishes her business degree next year, maybe the order would've went in on time. It takes a special kind of bad for me to give a 1-star rating, but this was really poor service. The others in my party scarfed their food down and general consensus was that the food was basic (or as we always say...it'll make a turd). I wasn't willing to wait for my dish to be corrected (it was 7:15 and the play starts at 7:30) so I waived off. Doubt I try again... read more

SaBai on Jefferson - Cool art! - Thai Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Omg. This place is awesome. A perfect dinner to start with before walking over to the theater if that's happens to be on your agenda. The daily curry is a definite must. The spring rolls are phenomenal!!! I was already craving this place again the next day so I know it won't be long until I make another visit!! read more

Love dining at SaBai on Jefferson. It has become a weekly outing. Great food and service! Can hardly get past the Chefs Curry but many other authentic Thai dishes to choose from. Highly recommended if you like Thai food! This is the place to go. Best to make a reservation as the dining area has no more than 8-9 tables. I did notice SaBai has a lot of take out orders. read more

My friend and I had been walking in downtown Pensacola for a bit and we were becoming very thirsty. We wanted maybe a refreshing lemonade or something to quench our thirst. We were very close to SaBai so we headed there. Inside SaBai, we were greeted by the waitstaff. Looking over the menu, there was nothing resembling a lemonade but my friend asked the waitress for 2 glasses of water. She also ordered a Thai tea. As soon as we got the water we commenced to chugging. The initial glasses of water and the immediate refills did wonders to quench our thirst. Since we weren't very hungry we chose an appetizer and a soup to share. We order the chicken satay and the Tom Kha soup. I want to say the chicken satay was excellent. The chicken was seasoned well and really didn't need any peanut sauce. The star of the night was the Tom Kha. We had never tried it before and were anxious about what it would taste like. It didn't disappoint. The flavor was amazing. The vegetables filling the soup contrasted well with broth. I could taste both sweet and sour flavors. I would definitely go here again just for the soup. read more

**A Hidden Gem for Thai Cuisine Lovers!** I've eaten at many Thai restaurants, but Sabai on Jefferson truly takes the crown! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with the warmest hospitality from the staff (Marin, Grace, Naree especially) that instantly set the tone for what was to be an unforgettable meal. What truly sets this place apart is the attention to detail. The ingredients are clearly high-quality, and every dish is prepared with such care. The daily curry dishes that Chef Pam orchestrates in the kitchen never misses. I get take out often and the meals always just as good at home! read more

I wish I could give it 2.5 stars....the food was mediocre. I had a see yew with chicken and it was so salty. Like someone put salt a couple of times. I also counted 5 slices of carrots and a few pieces of broccoli. The portion was pretty small! The service was good. Honestly, I do not understand all the hype about this place. I won't be going back! read more

SaBai on Jefferson - See yew - Thai Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Be very careful at SaBai if you park in the garage and they are to pay for your parking. I paid a $100 ticket from the garage that I requested their assistance with due to giving them my tag number and assumed it was handled. I received no assistance from them, whatsoever! I eat here often but won't be returning. read more

My first time going with a friend during the For The Culture Movie Fest and we were very parched. We decided to give a try although we were not completely hungry we decided to try a couple menu items. The Tom Kha and Chicken Satay skewers were great. We opted to not add meat to the soup and it was very tasty and we shared a small bowl which was still a lot for 2 people. 10 out of 10 would recommend! read more

This was our second visit to SaBai on Jefferson as we came last year while on vacation and made it part of our return visit this year. The service was friendly and accommodating and the food was fresh and delicious. I especially liked the quality and variety of the vegetables in my meal which was cooked perfectly. See you next year! read more

Food is always fresh and so delicious!!! The staff is always so friendly as well! Highly recommend the Basil fried rice with chicken and extra veggies! read more

I've been to Sabai Thai twice with the last 2 weeks. Both times I ordered the Duck Noodles. The first time the food was amazing. I was practically scrapping the bowl clean. Sadly the 2nd time I went, it seemed like a completely different meal. Because of the inconsistency, I'm not sure if I would order this dish again. I ordered the Thai tea on my 2nd trip. As I was stirring my drink, the waitress noticed the color of the tea and immediately brought me a new drink which I appreciate. Very good waitress, Sadly I don't remember her name. While it is not a very large spacel, it doesn't feel cramped. Very nice decor and decent seating. There is also outside seating available. read more

SaBai on Jefferson - Thai Tea - Thai Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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We love SaBai every time we come! Service is great. The food is amazing! The restaurant always looks nice. I like the dim lighting. The staff are always kind. read more

Enjoyed our lunch here with friends in town for work. I had Kra Pao and a Thai tea. Very good. read more

Finally got a chance to try Sabai Thia food restaurant and it was definitely worth the wait. The food was amazing and reminded me of visiting Thailand during my travels. The crispy duck was one of the best I've had in years. The service was excellent from the hostess to the waitress who served us. Very nice and super friendly. All were very extremely knowledgeable about the menu. The place is small but well done. Nice low lighting and everyone seems to respect other patrons space. This is definitely a restaurant to put in rotation. read more

Best Thai food in Pensacola! The restaurant is small so if you want indoor dining arrive right when they open. Service is quick and efficient, food is hot and always flavorful. read more

Pad Thai is dry. I did appreciate that the medium level spice had some kick. The to-go rice is comically tiny.. maybe max a couple spoonfuls. For amazing (and Asian approved!) Thai food in Pensacola I highly recommend Siam Thai. read more

SaBai on Jefferson - Dry pad Thai.. no sauce - Thai Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

I go by myself so I can't order more than that. But I believe food here is amazing. Next time I might try pad Thai, hopefully they have mango and sticky rice. I can't try because not mango season. Sad! Waitress is nice. Small cute decoration inside. Very welcome and warmth read more

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We waited almost a total of 2 hours for our appetizers and food. We ordered golden bags which came out cold, they took the food back and just redropped it in the fryer (which is literally against code since we touched them), papaya salad was good, then we waited 30 minutes for 2 pad Thai's both level 2. Mine was fine, but my sisters was significantly spicier, also ordered the tofu salad, it advertised firm but came out fried. For how expensive it is, the quality did not live up to the amount of awards this place has. If it was busy then I'd understand; but the restaurant was 3/4 full... the kitchen staff must be training or something. Our server was sweet though, the only reason it's not getting a single star. read more

Food is delicious and presentation, we always enjoy this quick place on Saenger nights

Very yummy food and the prices aren't bad at all! I would recommend making reservations since it's such a small space!

We loved this place for a date night! Definitely going back. We sat outside because we wanted to, but the inside was cute too. We made reservations because it is small. The bathroom was nice and clean. The food was awesome and the staff were so friendly. We got the duck soup and chef's curry. I would definitely recommend the chef's curry!! Delicious. We got satay as a starter, and that was good too. read more

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Best Thai food in town! So good. The space is very small though so you definitely need a reservation.

Wow! I would give 4 1/2 STARS but I can't. I love Thai food & have my Standards! Just moved here yesterday and wanted to start my journey to find that perfect flavor I desire in Thai Food. I'm shocked the first place we go to in Pensacola and the Thai Papaya Salad is AMAZING! The pig skins on the Thai Papaya were quite different from what I'm use to but honestly I couldn't not had been more satisfied. Absolutely delicious! If you have not tried this place your missing out! I got the #5 Thai heat because we love Thai chilies they only use crushed pepper flakes in #1-4 and Thai chilies for #5 so we went in all the way. Well worth it! The food is Delicious . The service was good but slow. Its a Thai restaurant known for HOT FOOD don't make customers wait for a drink. Just a little feed back. read more

SaBai on Jefferson - Drunking Noodles AWESOME!!!!! - Thai Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Great meal and wonderful ambience. Surprising Small restaurant however as suggested by the webpage our party had reservations for 3 and we were seated promptly Although small the news level was not bad our party was able to have a great conversation The menu have great variety and several Vegan items to choose from. The spice level was great the presentation was wonderful and the portion size was perfect. No waste but we all completed our entrees and we're very satisfied read more

The best Thai food I've ever had. Great downtown location and atmosphere. The chicken pad thai is hands down my favorite dish here. And the mini salad they serve alongside for the lunch special has an amazing dressing. Also, love that it's a small business and the owner truly makes her food with love and you can tell it's an extension of her :) great people + great food. Love coming here and you won't be disappointed! read more

SaBai on Jefferson - Chicken pad thai - Thai Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Excellent service, very nice and friendly. The ambiance has a perfect intimate date vibe. Solid drink options. Fantastic food choices. We for the dumplings, spring rolls, and the special, crispy duck Penang curry read more

SaBai on Jefferson - Crispy fried duck Penang Chefs curry - Thai Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

the food was disgusting. it smelt like sweaty socks and it was very unappatizing. looked good, but wasn't, unfortunetly. read more

SaBai on Jefferson - Thai Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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My fiancé and I made a reservation here for date night (it's a small place so you should definitely make a reservation). When we showed up they said they lost our reservation, even though we showed them the confirmation text. We had to sit outside in the cold. Once we ordered, the food took 45 min to come out and was mediocre. This place was highly recommended but we were disappointed. read more

SaBai on Jefferson - pad thai - Thai Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

I have been going to this restaurant for several years with no complaints until now. I went on 8/21/25 and ordered 2 mild massaman curry dishes to go. I got home and there was only 4 small pieces of chicken, 4 carrot slices and 3 green beans with 4 peanuts in each order and the spice was so hot that I could barely eat the food. I paid $35 for massaman curry sauce with basically no meat. I will not go back. I suggest checking your order BEFORE you leave. What a ripoff! read more

Was at the Garden on Palafox and it was crowded and full of rude patrons, so headed over here for a quick lunch. Pros: -Friendly service -Very clean and nicely decorated -Presentation was good -Decent lunch prices Cons: -Small restaurant with few tables -High dinner prices -Flavors were good, but not fantastic -Use WAY too many onions in all dishes as a filler Overall, good lunch spot with some minor issues read more

SaBai on Jefferson - Thai Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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I have been here on multiple occasions and am never disappointed! The service is always great and food outstanding. As someone who likes to try a new dish each visit I can say that each is better than the last. It is a very small space so you might have a wait especially if you're with a group - but well worth it! One of my favorite go-to restaurants downtown!! read more

SaBai on Jefferson - Kra Pao Gai - Thai Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

I walked in and was greeted by a friendly staff. The waiter came over immediately and explained the menu in great detail so I could make an informed decision on what I was ordering. He was happy to answer any questions. They have vegan friendly options The food came out in an efficient amount of time. It was hot and tasted good. The dining area is on the smaller side, so you may want to book ahead on weekends. They are family owned and operated. Overall a great experience! HOURS: Monday - Saturday Lunch: 11am - 3pm Dinner: 5pm - 9pm PARKING: There is paid parking outside, which only costs .50 for about an hour. read more

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