Lao Table
149 2nd St, San Francisco
(415) 278-9991
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it was a great place to meet with some friends for dinner. Beautiful and tasty cocktails and delicious appetizers.
Lovely place. Attentive service. Super nice presentations and flavors. Large menu. Decent prices. Can be loud when it's crowded but that's fun too. You should definitely check it out. We enjoyed eggplant, duck and fish with fresh oysters appetizer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mid food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
We have been to Lao Table about 3 times now. This time the service and food seemed off -probably because it was crowded and quite noisy. The watermelon salad advertised peanuts and there did not seem to be any. The dessert with anchovies and coconut ice cream seemed to have very few anchovies. Service was off and food was off at this visit. Not sure we would return
Having schooled on Laotian cuisine through close friends, this place certainly maintains its roots of authenticity while infusing modern flavors. Winners from the dishes ordered were the beef tartare (really good) and the grilled cuttlefish. The satay fell flat in spice and texture compared to those from other neighboring countries like Indonesia and Malaysia where satay originated . Then again, Lao style satay is an adaptation. The list of cocktails were creative and playful in color and Asian fruit flavors. Highly recommended. Staffs were very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the dining experience in an authentic comfortable ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was excellent, beautiful presentation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
A wide variety of of dishes, excellent portions and character. We had Spicy Eggplant with chicken and Khaw Kai noodles extra spicy and it didn’t disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was fabuoso and the service was excellent. The food presentation excellent. My wife and I great experience
Overall very good experience. Very good service in general, but sometimes long lapses between check-ins due to a large party that was in the restaurant.
My fourth time brining my office offsite to Lao for our team dinner. Never disappointed! Every single person loved every dish even if they had no idea what it was. Presentation, service and ambiance are perfect! Thank you team LAO!
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Visiting San Francisco with my cousin, who lives locally, along with my sister from Los Angeles, we came to celebrate my birthday and to hopefully have a memorable dinner experience. We were overwhelmed with delicious and creative food presentations. Just so interesting sounding, we ordered their Watermelon salad appetizer. The combination of refreshing watermelon and the savory sauce/dressing made this unique (to us) dish the most perfect start to our dining experience. Loved it! Our other dinner choices were just as delicious-highly recommend the spicy (mild level) garlic with fried tofu, noodle dish with chicken and a beef dish. The dessert we chose was coconut ice cream with sweetened rice, crunchy toppings and anchovies (they looked like hard sticks which I chose not to eat) served in a “brioche” bun. Super sweet and delicious. I didn’t think the bun was anything more than a heartier hot dog bun. Our service was really good and considering the restaurant was packed and there was simultaneously a party of maybe at least 20 diners, the kitchen and staff took excellent care of our needs. Loved my birthday celebration-ringing one of their huge bells, they announced to the entire restaurant my birthday with song and special complementary Thai tea ice cream complete with candle. A lucky and delicious find for us after visiting SFMOMA.
What a surprise! The food here is refreshing and adequate portion. Tom yum beer is fantastic. Ingredients are fresh cooked just the right amount of spices. No msg after taste. Will come back again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Lao Table, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between modern elegance and traditional Lao charm, making it a great spot for both casual dinners and special occasions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The space is beautifully decorated and definitely gives off an upscale vibe that complements the menu. The food was good, but the prices felt high for the overall experience. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing during my visit—servers were standing around chatting, and when it came time to pay, the check was placed on the table in a rushed, careless manner. For a place with premium pricing, I expected much better service. I’m not likely to return, and would recommend checking out hed verythai as a solid alternative.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
Exceptional service and food is tasty. Parking is easy with the garage just around the corner in a very reasonable price
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