10 Best Thai Restaurants in Santa Monica

“Excellent food and fantastic service😊“

“My whole family loved the food and we had great service!“

“Good food(easy pickup to go), nice service & a parking lot behind...Thanks. Plan to visit again soon/often“

“Poom is just straight up the goat. This restaurant is so fire. The curry is great, the noodles are amazing, the rice is incredible. The environment is beautiful there are fish tanks, plants, and beautiful art on the walls. Poom poom poom Poom poom“

“Very affordable and generous portions. I really enjoyed the dumplings and the Pad Thai. The rice felt a bit plain, and they don’t serve much tofu—it’s actually very little. I’d say one dish is enough for two people. Updated from previous review on 2025-08-12“

“In a city drowning in “elevated” this and “inspired” that, Holy Basil Santa Monica stands out by being deeply personal, wildly flavorful, and completely itself. The room has a warm glow, and the whole experience feels like being invited to the chef’s house on a night they’re only cooking for people they genuinely like.

Nothing here tiptoes. The Tom Yum risotto shows up with crab, heat, and zero apologies. The Nam Tok beef broth is a full architectural feat—layered, balanced, and bold. Even the small plates overperform like they’re auditioning for Chef’s Table.

There are no substitutions because, honestly, the dishes are already dialed in. You’re here to trust them, not negotiate.

The vibe lands somewhere between casual neighborhood hang and dinner at your impossibly cool friend’s place—the one who drops “Bangkok” into conversation the way other people mention Trader Joe’s.

In short: Holy Basil Santa Monica serves Thai with swagger, heat, and confidence—the kind usually reserved for surfers who can actually surf.“

“I’ve dined here with family and friends for decades. Good food, good hospitality, reasonable prices, and a pleasant room. Never a disappointment. Friendly too.“

“All the food is taste very delicious, you must try them all.“

“3.5 on taste alone but bumped up to 4 because I appreciate the convenience and decent priced availability T's Thai offers.

As alluded to above, I didn't think the food was rave worthy (not to say that it was bad though). I ordered my usuals - pad Thai, pad see ew, and (red) curry. All tasted pretty good and better to have in the area than not in my opinion. I only did delivery, so cannot speak for the service or the ambiance.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really good and priceable food!“