I’ve lived in this neighborhood for two years and go to Thai Cottage at least once a week. I’m finally getting around to writing a review because this is, hands down, the most underrated restaurant I’ve ever been to. The food is consistently fantastic—I don’t have just one go-to dish because everything I try is a hit.
It’s a family-owned spot, and the owner, Sabrina, has become a friend over time. She cares so deeply about the food and the craft. Just last night she explained to me how they make their fish cakes, carefully pounding the fish by hand—there’s so much love and skill behind every dish.
Thai Cottage is cozy, understated, and truly a neighborhood gem, but the food is good enough that you’d be thrilled to find it at a high-end restaurant downtown (and pay double). Instead, we’re lucky to enjoy that same quality right here in the outer sunset, no reservations needed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina Renault
The lady working here was so kind, helpful and gave phenomenal service. She made sure I was enjoying the food and helped me open my coke can because she noticed that I wasn't able to do so myself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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¥¥ WORTH WAIT TINY SPOT 2 WALK 2==WELL MADE YING ☯️ YANG ☯️ FOOD==NEXT TO PARK @@ OCEAN 🌊 ⛱️ BEACH==GRAB && GO.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Chew
Friendly service and tasty pad thai!
Rafael Carvalho
I had fried Tufo and the Spicy Basil Chicken. They were amazing! Excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erinne Davis
Best Thai food in the Bay, hands down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bonnie
Dinner was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia Lambert
Vegetarian options: The pumpkin curry was great! A little spicy so wouldn’t work for someone wanting mild but still probably not quite “medium” spice. I’d get this again, and my partner tried the “cottage duck”. He enjoyed it, just wished the portion was bigger. I’d agree that portion wasn’t that large but prices were pretty fair! Would definitely go back!
Food: 4
Recommended dishes: Pumpkin Curry
Sergii from Asia & Partners
It’s so delicious, we had pad thai and calamari.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nam1026
Very long wait just to get drinks. One woman seems to be doing all front of house. Only a couple things could be made vegan so ask. Good food.
We got the Pad Thai Shrimp and Pineapple Curry Duck and they were both amazing! The Pad Thai was one of the best I have eaten in San Francisco. The Pineapple Curry Duck was very creamy and a bit spicier than expected, so be sure to ask for a milder version if you're sensitive to heat. The service was excellent as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Pineapple Curry
Debi ibeD
Very tasty, tasteful food! ?????? tastes authentic just like in Thailand and the service is very attentive and friendly! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vera L Arias
The pumpkin curry w tofu was magical ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alisa T.R.
What a great experience! This is my favorite Thai spot in the city. The servers are so kind, the food is excellent. What more could you ask for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Eggplant Tofu, Pad See EW, Pineapple Fried Rice, Pumpkin Curry
Alisa Tirado Strayer
What a great experience! This is my favorite Thai spot in the city. The servers are so kind, the food is excellent. What more could you ask for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Eggplant Tofu, Pad See EW, Pineapple Fried Rice, Pumpkin Curry
I’ve lived in this neighborhood for two years and go to Thai Cottage at least once a week. I’m finally getting around to writing a review because this is, hands down, the most underrated restaurant I’ve ever been to. The food is consistently fantastic—I don’t have just one go-to dish because everything I try is a hit.
It’s a family-owned spot, and the owner, Sabrina, has become a friend over time. She cares so deeply about the food and the craft. Just last night she explained to me how they make their fish cakes, carefully pounding the fish by hand—there’s so much love and skill behind every dish.
Thai Cottage is cozy, understated, and truly a neighborhood gem, but the food is good enough that you’d be thrilled to find it at a high-end restaurant downtown (and pay double). Instead, we’re lucky to enjoy that same quality right here in the outer sunset, no reservations needed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The lady working here was so kind, helpful and gave phenomenal service. She made sure I was enjoying the food and helped me open my coke can because she noticed that I wasn't able to do so myself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
¥¥ WORTH WAIT TINY SPOT 2 WALK 2==WELL MADE YING ☯️ YANG ☯️ FOOD==NEXT TO PARK @@ OCEAN 🌊 ⛱️ BEACH==GRAB && GO.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly service and tasty pad thai!
I had fried Tufo and the Spicy Basil Chicken. They were amazing! Excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Thai food in the Bay, hands down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dinner was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vegetarian options: The pumpkin curry was great! A little spicy so wouldn’t work for someone wanting mild but still probably not quite “medium” spice. I’d get this again, and my partner tried the “cottage duck”. He enjoyed it, just wished the portion was bigger. I’d agree that portion wasn’t that large but prices were pretty fair! Would definitely go back!
Food: 4
Recommended dishes: Pumpkin Curry
It’s so delicious, we had pad thai and calamari.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very long wait just to get drinks. One woman seems to be doing all front of house. Only a couple things could be made vegan so ask. Good food.
Restaurantji Recommends
We got the Pad Thai Shrimp and Pineapple Curry Duck and they were both amazing!
The Pad Thai was one of the best I have eaten in San Francisco. The Pineapple Curry Duck was very creamy and a bit spicier than expected, so be sure to ask for a milder version if you're sensitive to heat.
The service was excellent as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Pineapple Curry
Very tasty, tasteful food! ?????? tastes authentic just like in Thailand and the service is very attentive and friendly! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The pumpkin curry w tofu was magical ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a great experience! This is my favorite Thai spot in the city. The servers are so kind, the food is excellent. What more could you ask for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Eggplant Tofu, Pad See EW, Pineapple Fried Rice, Pumpkin Curry
What a great experience! This is my favorite Thai spot in the city. The servers are so kind, the food is excellent. What more could you ask for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Eggplant Tofu, Pad See EW, Pineapple Fried Rice, Pumpkin Curry
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