Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.4 out of 5
Good | 451 reviews

What User likes about Sawasdee By The Sea:
The food was delicious, but even more with the beautiful view of the shore. It could sometimes get a little loud on the first floor outside seats. The Thai milk tea was too sweet for my personal taste. We have the pad Thai, spring rolls and green curry and we are very happy! View all feedback.

What User doesn't like about Sawasdee By The Sea:
While the location is convenient—just across the street from the beach and within walking distance of the boardwalk—the food was only average. We ordered the yellow curry (made vegan) and the salmon chu chee. Neither dish came with rice, so we had to order that as a side. Our total bill came to $70 for two entrees, two side orders of rice, and three rounds of coconut juice. Given the portion sizes and the overall tas... View all feedback.

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Yelp
3.7 ★ from 442 reviews
Noel
06.07.2024 - 11:30

Where have you been? Will you be coming back? We miss you! The staff is amazing! It's a beloved tradition—please return soon!

Jo
06.07.2024 - 11:30

When I visited in September 2022, I was delighted to find this restaurant still open after all these years. My boyfriend and I came here for dinner during our f...

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Agnes
06.07.2024 - 11:30

I initially ordered the Mango Sticky Rice to take away, and the woman on the phone was really nice. We didn't have any trouble finding parking since it was 30 m...

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Sofyan
06.07.2024 - 11:30

Food (2/5): Pad See Ew was way too salty, the yellow curry was lukewarm, and the Thai iced tea was too sweet. Could definitely step up in terms of cooking. Serv...

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Michelle
06.07.2024 - 11:30

FOOD was so good! Authentic Thai food. Cooked fast. Spicy means spicy here. Thai iced tea comes with a lot of milk so if you like it like that then good. I shou...

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Menu
4.2 ★ from 9 reviews

The food was delicious, but even more with the beautiful view of the shore. It could sometimes get a little loud on the first floor outside seats. The Thai milk...

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Pros: - Every dish we ordered was exceptional: the clay pot tofu/mushroom soup, catfish, and seafood delight were all delightful. I can't stop thinking about th...

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The food is nice, but the staff is more beautiful. And ask for additional spices. It is a decent option for a meal near the boardwalk. Baked rice dishes are you...

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The food was excellent. We ordered Chicken Satay, House Dumplings, spicy fried rice, pineapple red curry with chicken and shrimp, and Chow Mein. However, the se...

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While the location is convenient—just across the street from the beach and within walking distance of the boardwalk—the food was only average. We ordered the ye...

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