I frequent this place often and the food is always consistent! It’s quiet and small but the food and service are always top notch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kris Steffner
The food was DELICIOUS and came out fast. Some of the best Thai we've had. Service was friendly and attentive
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justine Pe
the food is amazing. tastes authentic and priced well. always great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melanie Nixon
My second night in a row going here! The food is delicious and the service is wonderful, they go above and beyond on serving you! They were so good to us and definitely recommend going here !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Seafood Panang Curry, Thai Spring Roll, Chicken Satay, Spider Roll
Maria B
Some of the BEST Thai Basil, Masaman Chicken and Eggroll ever made! Our family eats Thai everywhere we go we love it! And this was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victoria Frazer
We got there at 5:00 and wanted to quiet restaurant. This served perfectly! My 15-month-old was able to get in and out of the booth without disturbing anyone else. Service was fast and food came out as it was made which we really appreciated. I really enjoyed their green curry scallops!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brett G
Loved it! Get the pad Thai
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rashad Jackson
I order from this restaurant about once a week but today they went above and beyond. I was not able to pick up my own food so I order through DoorDash. The driver forgot to pick up my sushi and they were kind enough to deliver it to me. I could not have asked for more wonderful service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angelina Rocca
Amanda...is just awesome takes good care of her customers...and the food is great 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Krab Rangoon, Chicken Pad Thai with Sushi, Fried Rice
Lewis Kent
On our first visit we ordered take out. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It seemed odd that there was nobody within sight in the entire dining room. The chicken parang curry had mild coconut milk flavor with large pieces of chicken. The garlic and pepper dish wasn't my favorite but still good. I will return to try more dishes from the menu.
This our go to spot for thai food in Pinellas. Ive tried a few in the area and this is the only one we go back to. Great prices, great food and great service. I recommend the pad kee mow and the red curry. Always on point.
Brittany
Delicious food, high quality! Crab rangoon was delicious along with the spring rolls. Panang Chicken was spot on.
Duncan Beignet
Lovely place, great thai cuisine, super service. We will return.
James Carter
The food is brilliant. I work in this plaza, and I'll never get tired of eating here.
Once, I ordered the chicken fried rice and *almost* regretted getting something so basic. It's hard to mess up, but it's even harder to get it right. It was perfect. Some of the best fried rice I've ever had. So far, everything has wow'd me.
John
Unfortunately, Sawatdee Thai & Sushi wasn’t the memorable Thai food experience I’ve been searching for in Pinellas County. While the staff was kind and the restaurant itself is clean and cozy, the food simply missed the mark—especially for someone who knows what truly good Thai cuisine should taste like.
To be fair, my expectations are shaped by years of enjoying authentic Thai dishes, both locally (back when it was more consistently good) and elsewhere. I’ve noticed a general decline in Thai food quality across Florida over the last five or so years—so I didn’t walk into Sawatdee expecting miracles. That said, I was still hoping for something better than what I got.
The biggest red flag was the Pad Thai. It arrived at the table in a bright, artificial-looking orange hue, which immediately set off alarm bells. That coloring typically means the sauce has been heavily altered—likely with ketchup or an overly sweet chili paste. Unfortunately, the taste confirmed my suspicions. It lacked the balance of tamarind tanginess, fish sauce umami, and roasted peanut nuttiness that make Pad Thai such a beloved dish. It wasn't inedible, but it absolutely wasn’t Pad Thai. It tasted more like a generic sweet noodle stir-fry with little complexity or depth.
Next, I tried the Pra Ram (also called Rama Chicken or Swimming Rama in some places), which should’ve been rich and savory with a peanut-based sauce layered over sautéed spinach or steamed vegetables. Instead, I was served a version that leaned heavily into the sweet end of the spectrum, to the point where it almost felt like a dessert with chicken mixed in. Again—not awful, but definitely not what the dish is traditionally meant to be.
I also sampled their sushi, and while I didn’t expect it to compete with a dedicated sushi bar, I was hoping for something tighter in execution. The rolls were sloppily assembled, and the rice was under-seasoned, missing that vinegared balance that sets good sushi rice apart. The fish itself was fine—nothing off-putting—but the overall presentation and flavor just felt lazy.
Despite these culinary shortcomings, the experience wasn’t the worst Thai meal I’ve had in the area. The dining space is modestly sized but well-maintained, and our server was polite and attentive, even as the only one working the floor. They’re clearly trying, and that’s worth acknowledging. I don’t doubt that they have regulars who enjoy the food here—but if you’re someone who’s looking for Thai dishes that resemble what you’d find in Bangkok, or even in a strong Thai spot in a major city, this likely won’t hit the mark.
The bottom line is this: Sawatdee Thai & Sushi may be acceptable to those unfamiliar with Thai food done right, but it’s a miss for those of us who are chasing that nostalgic, balanced flavor that defines great Thai cuisine. I don’t fault them for trying to appeal to local palates or simplify recipes—but in doing so, the soul of the dishes seems to have been lost.
If you're craving authentic Thai food in Pinellas, the search, unfortunately, continues.
I frequent this place often and the food is always consistent! It’s quiet and small but the food and service are always top notch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was DELICIOUS and came out fast. Some of the best Thai we've had. Service was friendly and attentive
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
the food is amazing. tastes authentic and priced well. always great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My second night in a row going here! The food is delicious and the service is wonderful, they go above and beyond on serving you! They were so good to us and definitely recommend going here !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Seafood Panang Curry, Thai Spring Roll, Chicken Satay, Spider Roll
Some of the BEST Thai Basil, Masaman Chicken and Eggroll ever made! Our family eats Thai everywhere we go we love it! And this was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We got there at 5:00 and wanted to quiet restaurant. This served perfectly! My 15-month-old was able to get in and out of the booth without disturbing anyone else. Service was fast and food came out as it was made which we really appreciated. I really enjoyed their green curry scallops!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved it! Get the pad Thai
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I order from this restaurant about once a week but today they went above and beyond. I was not able to pick up my own food so I order through DoorDash. The driver forgot to pick up my sushi and they were kind enough to deliver it to me. I could not have asked for more wonderful service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda...is just awesome takes good care of her customers...and the food is great 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Krab Rangoon, Chicken Pad Thai with Sushi, Fried Rice
On our first visit we ordered take out. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It seemed odd that there was nobody within sight in the entire dining room. The chicken parang curry had mild coconut milk flavor with large pieces of chicken. The garlic and pepper dish wasn't my favorite but still good. I will return to try more dishes from the menu.
Restaurantji Recommends
This our go to spot for thai food in Pinellas. Ive tried a few in the area and this is the only one we go back to. Great prices, great food and great service. I recommend the pad kee mow and the red curry. Always on point.
Delicious food, high quality! Crab rangoon was delicious along with the spring rolls. Panang Chicken was spot on.
Lovely place, great thai cuisine, super service. We will return.
The food is brilliant. I work in this plaza, and I'll never get tired of eating here.
Once, I ordered the chicken fried rice and *almost* regretted getting something so basic. It's hard to mess up, but it's even harder to get it right. It was perfect. Some of the best fried rice I've ever had. So far, everything has wow'd me.
Unfortunately, Sawatdee Thai & Sushi wasn’t the memorable Thai food experience I’ve been searching for in Pinellas County. While the staff was kind and the restaurant itself is clean and cozy, the food simply missed the mark—especially for someone who knows what truly good Thai cuisine should taste like.
To be fair, my expectations are shaped by years of enjoying authentic Thai dishes, both locally (back when it was more consistently good) and elsewhere. I’ve noticed a general decline in Thai food quality across Florida over the last five or so years—so I didn’t walk into Sawatdee expecting miracles. That said, I was still hoping for something better than what I got.
The biggest red flag was the Pad Thai. It arrived at the table in a bright, artificial-looking orange hue, which immediately set off alarm bells. That coloring typically means the sauce has been heavily altered—likely with ketchup or an overly sweet chili paste. Unfortunately, the taste confirmed my suspicions. It lacked the balance of tamarind tanginess, fish sauce umami, and roasted peanut nuttiness that make Pad Thai such a beloved dish. It wasn't inedible, but it absolutely wasn’t Pad Thai. It tasted more like a generic sweet noodle stir-fry with little complexity or depth.
Next, I tried the Pra Ram (also called Rama Chicken or Swimming Rama in some places), which should’ve been rich and savory with a peanut-based sauce layered over sautéed spinach or steamed vegetables. Instead, I was served a version that leaned heavily into the sweet end of the spectrum, to the point where it almost felt like a dessert with chicken mixed in. Again—not awful, but definitely not what the dish is traditionally meant to be.
I also sampled their sushi, and while I didn’t expect it to compete with a dedicated sushi bar, I was hoping for something tighter in execution. The rolls were sloppily assembled, and the rice was under-seasoned, missing that vinegared balance that sets good sushi rice apart. The fish itself was fine—nothing off-putting—but the overall presentation and flavor just felt lazy.
Despite these culinary shortcomings, the experience wasn’t the worst Thai meal I’ve had in the area. The dining space is modestly sized but well-maintained, and our server was polite and attentive, even as the only one working the floor. They’re clearly trying, and that’s worth acknowledging. I don’t doubt that they have regulars who enjoy the food here—but if you’re someone who’s looking for Thai dishes that resemble what you’d find in Bangkok, or even in a strong Thai spot in a major city, this likely won’t hit the mark.
The bottom line is this: Sawatdee Thai & Sushi may be acceptable to those unfamiliar with Thai food done right, but it’s a miss for those of us who are chasing that nostalgic, balanced flavor that defines great Thai cuisine. I don’t fault them for trying to appeal to local palates or simplify recipes—but in doing so, the soul of the dishes seems to have been lost.
If you're craving authentic Thai food in Pinellas, the search, unfortunately, continues.
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