Siamese Bay is one of my favorite restaurants in Monterey! From the moment you walk in, the beautiful décor and unique atmosphere make you feel like you are actually in Thailand. It's warm, clean, and inviting. The food is consistently fresh and delicious. Some of my favorite dishes are the fresh rolls with peanut sauce, the Thai salads, and the mixed vegetables with peanut sauce. I love their Thai Tea! What truly sets this restaurant apart, though, is the exceptional hospitality. Sam, the owner, is very kind and always welcoming. He's always greeting guests with a smile and genuinely makes you feel appreciated. One Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day, (I can't remember which one) my family arrived late after the restaurant was already full. Even though they were busy and were closing soon, Sam welcomed us in. That kindness meant so much to us, and it's something I'll never forget. Between the outstanding food, authentic atmosphere, and incredible service, you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend Siamese Bay Restaurant and will definitely be back! See you soon Sam! read more

8.8/10 I ordered the Pad Thai, Panang Curry, and Tom Kah Kai, and overall it was a great experience with standout flavors in every dish. The Pad Thai was definitely the highlight, perfectly cooked noodles coated in a rich, balanced sauce, and the beef was tender and flavorful. You really can't go wrong with it. The Panang Curry was also very enjoyable. The curry itself was creamy and full-bodied, and pairing it with rice really brought out the depth of flavor. I ordered it with chicken, which was good, but I do wish there had been a bit more of it. The Tom Kah Kai was incredibly rich and aromatic. The broth had a deep, comforting flavor, and the mushrooms were surprisingly the star, soaking up the soup and adding an extra layer of umami that made each bite better than the last. Service was fast and attentive, with the staff consistently checking in and keeping water filled, which I appreciated. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance had a nice, authentic feel that really complemented the meal and made the whole experience more immersive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Siamese Bay Restaurant - 11. Pad Thai Noodle , 8. Panang Curry, 12. Tom Kah Kai - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

Best icecream in Monterey ! Yes, the homemade coconut icecream is worth it alone The food is like what I eat when I do back to Thailand. Unsweetened Authentic Large! For those who've been craving Thai like you had it in Thailand , this is the place It's the only restaurant on the coast that won't over sugar their pad Thai. The red curry is legit. Get it with duck . The seafood is fresh. I don't go anywhere else for Thai /Asian cuisine when I'm In the area Wish they'd open another branch in the Bay Area read more

My family dropped in for dinner and had a great experience! Service was great and dishes were solid. Portions were on the smaller side but flavor was good. We got a bunch of dishes to share, standouts were the Hawaiian fried rice, pad thai, and pangang curry. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful decor, more of a homey, cozy spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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To all the tourist becareful with this restaurant. The food alright but they might rip you off with the price and tip and tax stuff so ask for the price before you guy order. Ps not worth it coming here. read more

Wonderful place !! The server whom I think was the owner was kind and friendly!!! The food was delicious!!!! Soup and crab dumplings were yummy!!! read more

Siamese Bay Restaurant - Wonderful Place . The man who I think may have been owner was very kind and friendly. I had soup and crab shrimp dumplings for - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

This husband wife team was great. When I played a huge take out order just as they were opening, they closed the door for 20 minutes to accommodate us. And the food was great! read more

The food was fantastic! The service was wonderful and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience is perfect[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean beautiful restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Update from last year's review. Here for more great food and service. Large selection of menu items; food, appetizers and drinks. My wife and I make our trips here every year for our anniversary dinner. The owner and wife make delicious food as well as give excellent service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Large dining area and well kept.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Support local. read more

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Today I used AI in my Tesla and asked where the best Pad Thai with fresh local seafood in Monterey was and it told me that Siamese Bay restaurant was absolutely incredible. My car was absolutely correct. The Pad Thai had shelled muscles, huge beautiful, delicious scallops, perfectly done shrimp and calamari. It was delicious. We had a great day at the Monterey Bay aquarium, which was totally packed, so I expected this place to have a huge wait, and we were seated immediately, and the food came out very quickly. Service was amazing. Food was incredible. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for some authentic Thai food. The Thai tea was also delicious. read more

Siamese Bay Restaurant - Seafood Pad Thai and Thai tea - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

Really good food, everything was sooo delicious I had the muscles, Thai noddles, Thai ny steak. I highly recommend the owner was so lovely and kind he helped us order one of the best meals!!!!!! read more

Siamese Bay Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

The food here is so flavorful and delicious. My favorite dish is the curry noodles, it's a warm spicy broth with light noodles. I've always had a wonderful experience here and the owner is very kind. Highly recommend!! read more

Went in for a lunch special, great price on a very delicious pad thai. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance of the restaurant is very pleasant, Thai style interior design makes it feel like you're stepping into Thailand.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was quick, attentive, and friendly. Definitely worth the visit 5/5 read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]When I walked in to Siamese Bay, I was immediately impressed by its quaint charm and the quietness of the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was plenty of seating, and my party of 9 was seated immediately.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Unfortunately, despite the charming ambiance, the food was a letdown. The portions were very small for the price. The curry only had a smear of curry on the plate, and we asked for more but they told us they were unable to give us more. We got the panang curry, pad thai, pad see ew, thai fried rice and tom yum soup but ended up having to order two of everything because the portions were so tiny. Our total was ~$250 and we were still hungry afterwards. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although the service was friendly and the restaurant itself was a vibe, I would not come back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Was looking for some good Thai food in Monterey and found this place. The apps and the food were good, but nothing to write home about. We had everything from rice to noodles and apps. read more

The Bangkok duck was the star of the meal for us. The skin was crispy and meat was juicy. Flavor was excellent and I'd definitely get this again. The drunken noodle was just ok for me, in terms of flavor, and the portion was a lot smaller than I'm used to. This was my least favorite. The Siamese Kai curry had huge pieces of tender chicken and the flavor was great. I didn't know what to expect from this as I haven't seen it at other Thai restaurants so it piqued our interest. I wouldn't mind ordering this again. Of course, we ordered a side of rice to go with it that was large enough to share between 4 people. Also ordered the eggplant dish, which was very tasty. I just love eggplant dishes. The Thai iced tea was not too sweet. There was a lot of ice but it's comparable to other restaurants in the Bay and for half the usual price I'm used to paying so it was a steal! The owner was really friendly. We came about an hour before closing and talked and lingered for a bit. I appreciated that he didn't rush us. It's a nice casual restaurant that I wouldn't mind coming back if I wanted to change it up from the usual cuisines Monterey offers. read more

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The food and service here were both excellent. I stopped in during my trip to Monterey for dinner here and had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Sam, who was very friendly and attentive. Both the appetizer and main dish I ordered were perfectly cooked and very flavourful. I requested my main dish to be made spicy and they happily accommodated and delivered with the perfect level of spice. The portions were quite generous, including the meat portion of the dish. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The overall ambiance of the restaurant is very nice - the decor and music is very reminiscent of my time in Thailand.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here and will happily return should I find myself in Monterey again. I highly recommend checking this restaurant out! read more

Excellent food and service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Authentic decor and we ordered from the lunch menu, it was delicious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very nice people too. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]From the 20+ year-old massive picture of the restaurateurs posing with Clint Eastwood in the entryway, you can see that this place is long past its glory days.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Mediocre food, relatively high prices ($300 for party of 8). For example, curries do not include rice, which is an extra $2 charge. Tom yum soup was watery (relatively low amount of shrimp and mushrooms) and bland. Service was fine, but we were one of only two tables at the time. One member of our party got violently ill after the meal (likely due to the mussels). Not the worst restaurant but certainly not worth the trip. read more

Trekked over here from one of my offices in Downtown Monterey, it was a short walk, and the place wasn't busy at 12:45 pm. The decor is inviting and has the Asian flair to it. I ordered up shrimp springs rolls and chicken pad thai. it really hit the stop and the staff was friendly. read more

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Service was great, along with the ambiance of the restaurant. The food has fallen short on flavor; I've been here a few times in the past and it was better then. They also used to offer a lunch buffet. The chicken had no flavor even eating it with the peanut sauce. The soup was heavy on the lemongrass flavor with the rice being a little too over cooked and soggy. I didn't have time to tell Sam the owner but I know he would want to get it fixed for me. Like I said, service was great here, come check it out for yourself!! I'll be back in the near future and hopefully it will be a better visit. read more

Siamese Bay Restaurant - 6.12. Tom Kah Kai - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

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Got panang curry with beef. The curry was tasty (too spicy for me but that's my fault for boldly asking for spicy at a Thai place), but the beef was tough and hard to chew. We also got the pad see ew with tofu (3/5) and drunken noodles with duck (4/5). Service and space... 2. read more

Came here for lunch with a friend & we thoroughly enjoyed our meal! She got the shrimp suit appetizer & pad thai lunch special. I got the fresh veggie spring rolls & the drunken noodles with chicken. Service was attentive & friendly. Ambiance was cozy, intimate while being casual. We are both looking forward to visiting again soon & bringing the Mr.s read more

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I visited Siamese Bay Restaurant and ordered Pad Thai Noodles with scallops along with Thai Tea. Unfortunately, the Pad Thai was very sour, and the vegetables were wilted and not fresh, even showing signs of spoilage. The scallops didn't taste fresh either, which made the dish even more disappointing. I couldn't eat it at all. The Thai Tea was delicious but a bit too sweet for my taste. The service, however, was excellent, and the staff's humor was the only highlight of my visit. I'm actually glad I came alone and not with my family, as I could only drink the tea and leave the food almost untouched. I chose this restaurant based on reviews, so I'm leaving mine in return. If you're visiting for the first time with family, I strongly suggest ordering just one dish first--if it meets your expectations, continue ordering; if not, you'll save your money by trying another place. read more

Siamese Bay Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

Foods are really amazing especially Tom yum shrimp soup's taste feels like we are in Bangkok City! And also P' Sam is very friendly too!! Shout out to Siamese Bay Restaurant!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Restaurant's theme also brings Thailand's vibe too!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Went for a New Year meal. Not very impressed. The offering was not the level of quality I was expecting. The servers were very nice and attentive. read more

Sam, the owner, is a fantastic host and his food is always top quality. Fresh, delicious, and classic Thai taste. 10/10 would recommend. Will always be back for more delicious food! read more

I ordered take out Saturday eve.... Fresh rolls were aweful like they didn't clean the veggies. I also ordered a 20$ eggplant entree and the go box wasn't even half full ... 37 dollars later... I threw it out and got a pizza. Extremely dissatisfied. Been going for years.... Haven't in months but I will not go again. Sad [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Siamese Bay Restaurant - Eggplant dinner entree to go - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

AMAZING DINNER and terrific service from the staff! Our group loved it. We had panang curry, pineapple fried rice, Tom kah Kai soup, and a chicken noodle dish and some drinks. We came in as a group, all living out of town now, and gathered at one of our favorite restaurants. Only one of our friends still lives in Monterey and the rest of us are spread out everywhere across the West Coast. I promise to come to this incredible restaurant next time we're in Monterey! read more

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Very authentic place for som delicious Thai food. Have been coming here for about a year. You will not be disappointed. read more

Siamese Bay Restaurant - 12. Druken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

Sam was super nice I enjoyed the food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was calm and quiet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was my moms first time trying Thai food and she loved it. I would recommend trying it out. read more

10/10. No wait. Fast and flavorful. Dishes mixed well with eachother. Very nice staff members. Will come back! read more

Siamese Bay Restaurant - 3. Fresh Veggie Spring Rolls. 54. Beef Mussaman Curry. 12. Tom Kah Kai - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

After 15+ years of tolerating inconsistent thai food locally, found this place and now come weekly. It's fresh and delicious and best of all the quality is consistent. The owners have been here 40 (!!!) years! Very welcoming and accommodating for those with food allergies. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is pleasant with beautiful art and music that's just the right volume.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Best Thai food I've ever had. I got Thai Fried Rice (chicken), and my friends had Druken Noodle, Panang Curry, and Pad Thai Noodle, they were all so good. None of the Thai food I had were anywhere close to this level. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very chill and kind owner, awesome service, and a relaxing atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had a great time dining here. read more

Dude, you won't find better Thai food than this place! My food was so fresh and delicious tasting - I'm still dreaming of more pad thai. We stopped here on a whim, tired of looking for places to eat and we saw a street parking spot open up right in front of this restaurant so it seemed like fate. Walked in and were seated very quickly at the table of our choice - we got a two person table right by the windo, which was really nice. I ordered the pad thai noodle lunch special with duck for $15 - such a great price for the fresh and tasty duck and noodles. I love that everything was separated on the plate - it makes everything taste so much better - like the bean sprouts were crisp and fresh being separated instead of soggy mixed in with the noodles like a lot of other places do it - and the noodles, omg the taste of the noodles and whatever sauce they were cooked in were amazing - plus the duck was perfectly cooked, a generous portion, and complimented the taste of noodles so well. I'm pretty sure our waiter was the owner of the restaurant, and he was just the kindest to us and quickly brought out our food and drinks. The tables were nicely spaced, especially the one we sat at, and the inside was picturesque and well set up. The bathroom was also kept clean, which is always appreciated. Will def be making the trek down to Monterey from Santa Cruz just for this Thai place! The food can't be beat - literally my mouth is watering thinking of the yummy pad thai. read more

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Best Thai food in town! Great staff & really authentic, good Thai food. I'm a local and I love this spot :)

We were looking for Thai food and came across this place on Yelp. Inside, the restaurant is nicely decorated with Thai artifacts. There's a pic of Clint Eastwood who dined here, what looks like over 20 yrs ago. I ordered a Thai iced tea and it was delicious , $3. We started with the Tom Yum soup bowl, $18. It had at least 6 prawns, lots of sliced mushrooms and nice sour taste. The chicken curry was very watery, like a thin soup. It was OK. The pork Pad Thai had nice noodles which tasted better than the pork meat. The waiter was very nice and service was attentive. Food in general was acceptable but not the best Thai food I've had. read more

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Service was great. My group got the fried rice, pad thai, drunken noodle, and panang curry. It was literally the best Thai food any of us have had. Lunch specials were great price and the food is top notch. Owner is very friendly and nice as well. read more

Had been here before and really like the place, but this time, no. It missed the mark on flavor--like they had run out of ingredients. We ordered Tom Kha soup and it was lacking coconut mild and had a sour taste. It contained only chicken and ordinary cremini mushrooms, not straw mushrooms. The chicken satay was good and a generous serving, but the entree of Pad Thai was small and tasteless. The noodles were very sticky as they has little to no sauce on them, which left the dish lackluster. read more

Ambiance: 5 stars. It has that nice mellow quiet you want in a good Thai place. Service: 5 stars. Friendly, attentive, and relatively efficient. Food: 3 stars. We had a Tom Kah Kai (spicy coconut soup with chicken), which was heavy on the mushrooms, which I liked. The broth tasted good, but simple, and the chicken was dry. We also had a pineapple curry with duck. The duck was good, and there was a LOT of pineapple, but it tasted like it came out of a can, and I was disappointed there were zero other vegetables. So that was a little bit of a let-down. The rice was fragrant jasmine, and very nice and fluffy. We ordered everything mild, and it still had flavor, which was good. But I think I'd go for medium next time. Would definitely consider going back if I'm in the mood for Thai in the area. read more