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Pacific Thai Cuisine in Pacific Grove

4.2 (199) 663 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States

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Thai restaurant
Asian restaurant
Restaurant
Southeast Asian restaurant

Location on the map

Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, US

Phone: +1 831-646-8424
Site: http://pacificthaicuisineca....

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–2:30 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–2:30 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–2:30 PM
Thursday:11 AM–2:30 PM
Friday:11 AM–2:30 PM
Saturday:12–8 PM
Sunday:12–8 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.2

199 Reviews for Pacific Thai Cuisine 2024:

Review №1

2023-07-28 06:04:54

I likedbthis place, quaint.Ordered some satay, basil fried rice, and a pork basil dish. Food was good, but not a standout either. Could have been a little more aromatic and spicier in my opinion.

Review №2

2022-10-23 02:16:48

Their lunch special is one of my favorite deals around. For just around $15 you get coconut milk soup and a choice of many main dishes. I always get the drunken noodle and the portions are huge! I had enough food for two whole meals. The food is always fast and really tasty. The service is very nice as well. We tried the Chiang Mai Noodle Soup as well which was perfect for a cold day. Their Thai iced tea is also delicious.

Review №3

2023-05-10 15:49:57

I’ve been here 3 times now and LOVED it every time!! The customer service is really great and the food is delicious. Very quaint and cozy place with some outdoor seating.

Review №4

2021-09-15 05:33:48

A really cute place with great Ambiance and customer service. The hostess was so kind and friendly. Ive been here before but this time I opted for the takeout option. She was kind enough to bring in my food while I sit outside and enjoy the nice weather. The food is always delicious and I love that you can customize the spicy level. I usually get the Drunken Noodles and it never disappoints. Great flavor great service!

Review №5

2022-04-07 01:13:18

The spring rolls are very good. The peanut sauce was outstanding! The service was good. The pad Thai was great and gluten free. Great place for locals and tourists. I would ask for lime as the food was spicy. I asked for a 3.5 out of 5 and I am use to spice.

Review №6

2022-03-29 01:58:19

My new go-to stop for Thai food!🙌🔥 We ordered the Shrimp Pad Thai, Combo Meat Drunken Noodles and Crab/Cream Cheese wontons with some Thai Tea. Everything was delicious, staff was friendly and professional. Were definitely coming back

Review №7

2021-12-31 05:55:40

Service is good. Portion is huge. The Thai food is authentic but has modified toward American flavor. A lot carrots!

Review №8

2023-09-03 06:32:23

Not Recommended!!! Not Real Thai Food!!! Pineapple fried rice was like Chinese egg fried rice (no offenses, I am Chinese myself). Rice is too dry, pineapple is from the can, and it is 25+ if you order shrimp. Pork in the green curry was cooked when not completely thawed, so slides of meat were sticking together and very stiff. The veggies in Asian Wrap (basically Vietnamese spring rolls) were too dry to chew). Not sure how the high reviews came here, but please go to other places to have some real Thai food.

Review №9

2023-08-22 03:16:57

One of the best Thai food I had. I am vegetarian and this place has great options. Drunken noodles were awesome and portion size is big and really tasty.

Review №10

2023-09-28 04:01:35

I ordered the lvl 5 spicy green curry and the waitress asked if I was sure because it’s really spicy but I was grubbing for some spicy food so I ordered the lvl 5 spicy and it came out really quick but it was steaming hot which is good who wants cold curry? But I started eating and my mouth was burning because it was hot not because it was spicy and I started coughing because it was hot not because it was spicy and the waitress asked if I was ok and I said yes because it wasn’t the spice it was just the temperature and then I heard the waitress say to someone that the food is really spicy and then as I kept eating my nose started running and I started sweating only because it was a hot day out not because it was too spicy for me

Review №11

2022-04-28 22:20:25

I am a regular at PG thai. The food always tastes awesome. But I was terrified to see the large piece of pebble in my spicy basil tilapia. Cant imagine what would have happened if I tried to chew on it or swallow it. I hear the noise of the pebble against the glass plate when cutting the fish and was lucky to have avoided eating it. Scary.

Review №12

2022-05-21 05:12:34

Yummy food and good service. We had the Chicken Lettuce Wraps and the Teriyaki Beef Salad.

Review №13

2022-09-14 17:59:12

They have a lot of veggies as options .. friendly staff and small clean place .. and the food was amazing especially the Asian wraps

Review №14

2022-09-06 15:22:14

Good foods! Good service! The waitresses were very nice. We were last customers over there when they were about to close but they still serve us very well. We saw some rude customers showed up last minute after us but the employees didnt mad and still patient with them. Highly recommend!

Review №15

2023-09-07 17:28:26

We had a huge salad to start and then shared 2 mains and rice. The food not only tasted great but also felt like it was nourishing my soul ♥️

Review №16

2020-12-08 03:21:49

Friendly staff and affordable prices.The papaya salad was fresh, light and healthy. The pad Thai had a sweet peanut sauce and the noodles were done to perfection.

Review №17

2021-12-15 21:50:37

Delicious food, cute vibe, kind staff! They have an affordable and generous lunch special, I’m so glad I stopped here! The spice level is super mild, so if you want more, I would ask for it. Will definitely be back.

Review №18

2022-04-10 05:56:27

Tastes super good, simple and cheap menu, hospitable staff. This place is so freaking awesome. I wish I came here sooner. I will definitely be coming back soon.

Review №19

2019-04-15 14:27:09

Their food was so good, it made me want to move to Pacific Grove just so I could have it more often.You could check off what went well like a list:Prompt service? Yes.Great portions? Yes.Convenient location? Yes.Delicious food? F*** yes.Even when my friend asked for his yellow curry to be less spicy after receiving it, they gladly took it back and fixed it up.My Pacific Delight came in a delightful mix of shrimp, scallops and calamari with a variety of veggies, with a light yet flavorful citrus chili sauce. Theyre extremely accommodating and friendly!I cant recommend them enough with words alone so I suggest you stop by here and see what I mean, when you get the chance to come around to Lovers Point or Pacific Grove :)P.S - points for being environmentally conscience with their offer of paper straws!

Review №20

2022-07-30 00:26:01

Frozen peas and carrots mixed with ground chicken for lettuce wrap? Seriously? Used to be conveniently close to inns and decent cooking. Now its dorm food.

Review №21

2019-12-26 01:46:35

Nestled in small town and near to ocean. Food is delicious and typical Thai taste. We have been to there on Xmas. Ordered Thai fried rice and Panang curry . Reasonable price fir Good location, taste. Best Thai place near to Monterey .

Review №22

2023-05-13 22:33:19

We sat outside-tables by the sidewalk as our dog was with us. It was kind of cold outside but we managed it. Soup was hot and delisciuos. Sea food salad was exquisite. Friendly and welcoming g service. Attentive.

Review №23

2022-03-20 02:22:19

While I was walking around Pacific Grove, my nose led me towards a sweet smell that made me feel hungry, I followed the smell to find myself in front of a restaurant serving Thai food called Pacific Thai Cuisine, a small shop and the hands were clean, smelling delicious, I need not add that the food was over my expectations.

Review №24

2016-11-22 15:57:49

Excellent food, nice setting, clean, good for families, they sit you by the window if its available, and servers are very nice and polite. Free parking nearby as well.

Review №25

2022-11-13 02:33:19

The food is on the sweeter side, it isnt too spicy. Unfortunately I like my food less sweet with more spice which is why I took a star away. The food is pretty good. This restaurant offers a lot of vegetarian options as well (replacing meat with tofu). The vegetarian food is good, and my parents had food with meat in it and they said it is also good. The portions are large. Its a good deal, my parents even had left overs (I finished my vegetarian food).

Review №26

2018-12-19 06:53:52

Absolutely delicious Indian restaurant, super friendly staff. Pad Thai was so wonderful, sticky rice was also very good!

Review №27

2022-11-13 04:52:43

Green papaya salad and hot n sour soup a pleasant and tasty finish after exploring 17 mile drive. Excellent service (I asked for chili oil, 😋 I like spice) they brought a nice crock of spice to the table. Recommend reservations for groups larger than 2 (dont take reservations for 2 or less)

Review №28

2023-07-10 02:47:47

Big portions and the food is very yummy! Also service is so amazing. Always enjoy coming here

Review №29

2022-12-24 18:28:41

The ambience is a little strange for a Thai place (grape vine stained glass and intricate wall sconces feel more Italian), but the food and service are top notch. Like many other reviewers, I got the drunken noodle with tofu and enjoyed it immensely. Traditionally prepared with some slight tweaks to cater to American diners. I also enjoyed a very well made Thai ice tea. A single dish runs a little expensive, but in exchange you get a very generous portion, with more than enough to share or save for later.The waitresses were incredibly kind; their hard work and friendliness are a huge reason why Ill be returning soon. Thank you for letting me relax and read after my meal!

Review №30

2023-06-22 17:28:01

Expensive but not tasty . Really small container for soup . Their large is other restaurants small and price was very expensive for it $20 . If it was tasty I probably wouldn’t even complain but it wasn’t

Review №31

2022-09-20 04:35:16

Great service variety of dishes to choose from . I had a hard time choosing so I let my daughter order. We had Basil rice drunken noodles, red curry dish all kinds of veggies. Everything was great 👍 and very tasty 😋.

Review №32

2022-03-29 03:45:51

Lets just say, Thai Tea!!! If not for any other reason, you must try Thai Tea.

Review №33

2022-02-01 01:25:17

They have the BEST Thai food! And their portions are bigger than any other Thai restaurant Ive been to (and Ive been to many.) The Thai Fried Rice mixed with the Yellow Curry is so good! My husband and I will share those two dishes mixed together and always have plenty of leftovers to take home. 10/10 would recommend.Oh, and if youre worried about spiciness in your food like me, the yellow curry is very mild, so all good there. 👍

Review №34

2023-03-31 20:06:03

Very good Thai food. I ordered mine 4 on their 1-5 scale and it was just right. Spring rolls and Paenang Curry were yum!

Review №35

2021-01-24 00:38:01

I am so disappointed with the taste of pad thai, pork in pad thai tested old and smell but I have to eat it because I was so hungry, thai tea tested good .

Review №36

2022-10-17 14:43:04

Authentic and amazing. The atmosphere is pretty good but that’s not why you’re coming here. The food is excellent and the best Thai I’ve had in quite a while. That’s why you’re coming here and that’s why you’ll be back. Great food, great service!

Review №37

2023-05-01 22:52:41

Try their fried rice and drunken noodle. Very yummy! Generous portions. I went there a few times, and we always had leftover.

Review №38

2022-12-20 02:09:44

I enjoyed eating here. The yellow curry dish was the best I have ever had. Nice, Clean, and great service! We will be back

Review №39

2023-05-01 21:54:14

I enjoyed the Pacific Thai while visiting Monterey for the writers retreat. The food was fresh, and delicious, and the ginger tea was wonderful.

Review №40

2021-08-25 20:25:40

Food was good and fresh! Well seasoned, but could stand to be a bit spicier for my tastes. If you like any heat at all make sure and let them know, the default I ordered on my chicken and basil was decidedly mild! Ill be back for sure and will order spicy!

Review №41

2022-09-05 22:22:54

This restaurant isnt in the same league as everyplace else on the peninsula, meaning, it doesnt deserve to be there. Our dinners, served in the restaurant, were clearly cooked the day before and had little flavor. Most of the customers were there for take out. Perhaps if you order take out there, you may not notice the lack of freshness.

Review №42

2022-07-18 01:01:18

Seeing a Thai restaurant nearby as we were enjoying the Monterey area, we thought this would be a fine place to eat. We found the food to be poor in taste. Most of the dishes were too sweet. They were also not very spicy. Mostly the flavor was not very pleasant, especially compared to other Thai restaurants. We had massamun gai, larb gai, tom yum soup with seafood, red curry, and pad see ew. The service was very good - quick and courteous. But the poor quality of the taste of the food was very disappointing.

Review №43

2022-12-27 05:28:15

I would give it 3.5/5. The basil panang tilapia was the best. Papaya salad was good as well.I wouldn’t recommend the Tom yum soup, it wasn’t up to the mark. The Pad Thai was okay.

Review №44

2021-08-12 00:24:18

Best Thai food my wife and I have found in the US. Expect to pay around $15-25 per person. And it’s worth every penny. The portions are substantial and the quality is incredible.We’ve gone twice (so far) in the short time we’ve been in Monterey - 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, both on Saturdays. And both times there have been only one or two other tables. Maybe they get busier during peak meal times? If so, there might be a wait since there aren’t a lot of tables.

Review №45

2021-08-20 03:30:19

Delicious! Lots of vegetarian options. Very flavorful, with the option of mild to hot flavor. I requested a “3” for heat level and my meal was pleasantly spicy. Service was prompt and server was polite. Comfortable outdoor seating available, as well as indoor dining.

Review №46

2019-12-02 01:29:56

The first time we ordered from this restaurant was in 2014. There was a hair in our food and we stayed away from this restaurant for many years. We recently ordered on November 23rd for takeout. The food tasted fresh and we were pleased. We thought maybe we misjudged the establishment and gave them another chance. On December 1st, we ordered takeout at 300. We tried the Spicy Thai Basil Seafood, which turned out to be a much higher price point than what we were expecting. The pieces of basil were huge, there was no spice, none, and the few pieces of seafood tasted old. The jasmine rice was dry and looked old. The Drunken noodles were filled with what tasted to be old vegetables, certainly not freshly cut. When we tried to serve the noodles they stuck together. Were we served this old food because it was not lunch or dinner? This by far is one of the worst meals and we were disappointed to have spent $40 on food that should have been thrown out and certainly not served to anyone.

Review №47

2021-06-06 17:37:13

Wow this was the best Thai food Ive had in quite some time. Courteous and attentive staff made the experience even more enjoyable.The green curry was great, but what really stole the show was the Thai Basil Chicken. Typically that dish can be super oily and mostly just consist of ground chicken. This version, however, was a revelation. It was loaded with vegetables that were perfectly done, had plenty of chicken besides, and the sauce was less oily but no less flavorful. Wow that was good.And, of course, my partner greatly enjoyed her Thai iced tea, but thats a pretty difficult drink to mess up :)

Review №48

2022-06-17 02:06:46

Was visiting (was married on the beach the night before) and wanted some comfort food so we visited this spot. Walking distance from the condo we were staying in and boy, it did not disappoint.We got the tofu pad thai, thai chicken curry, and basil fried rice. All pf of was a HIT. Try it!

Review №49

2023-06-18 01:55:14

Staff very nice, food came very fast and was delicious. Good options on menu.

Review №50

2022-12-27 21:55:40

Great food! The staff was friendly and efficient. I loved the yellow curry and the Penang curry and drunken noodles looked fantastic as well.

Review №51

2021-01-31 21:41:17

The food here is fine. Curry is my go-to food choice and I’ve had different curries a few times here, and every time it was acceptable for eating but I was disappointed that I gave it another shot. Outside seating during COVID has been available (as state regulations allow). I’m pretty sure nothing comes with rice, and I have forgotten that every time I order - not their fault I forget, but I find it annoying that I have to remember to order rice with curry dishes.

Review №52

2021-08-26 01:45:52

The food was so good I didnt stop to take photos.A very relaxing atmosphere.The service was extremely friendly.We will definitely be back next time were in town!Try the house special seafood soup, it was amazing!

Review №53

2021-11-02 19:35:54

Probably the best Tom Ka soup I have ever had. Just the perfect amount of spice and fragrance ❤️All the dishes I have had here are perfectly flavored. Real delicate authentic Thai cuisine.

Review №54

2018-10-18 18:42:52

Excellent experience, and one of my favorite places to go. The food is authentic and freshly prepared. The staff are very friendly and make you feel wanted! The Spicy Basil Chicken, Drunken Noodle, and the Pad Thai are totally delicious. All of their curries are amazing and the Tom Kha is one of my favorites! This is one of the few places in pacific grove I’d give a 5/5 review.

Review №55

2020-11-22 16:36:40

Hands down the BEST Thai food weve had in a long time! We ordered take out which was easy to pick up. Staff is very friendly and kind. We got the green curry, (which is my sure go-to when getting Thai food, but places can really make it poorly), Pad Thai, and Drunken Noodle. All were soooo good!! Highly recommended this place!!

Review №56

2020-07-12 16:39:41

Its been a while since weve eaten there (take out). The food quality and ingredients were fine, but the sauces were nothing like they were in the beginning with the exception of Chicken Satay which was very good. The Pad Thai noodles lacked their savoriness they once possessed, and the Panang Chicken was flat and full of mostly green beans. Sadly, I will have to wait until I go to San Jose to enjoy really good Thai food, one of my favorite foods.

Review №57

2022-01-29 20:34:07

Placed a small order - one pad thai and one fresh rolls. Called the restaurant specifically to ask for the rolls to be gluten free (without the crispy noodles). They acknowledged and accepted the order. Picked up the meal and brought it back to my hotel only to find out that they didnt follow any of the discussed instructions. Called the restaurant back to ask for that specific item to be refunded - they said call back tomorrow. Called back the next day, and the person that answered the phone said they would ask one of the servers to process a refund. Yet to see the refund show up.Moreover, when I went in to the restaurant to pick up my order, the owner rudely asked me to wait at the front (even though the restaurant was pretty empty). Even the pad thai tasted stale. Probably the lowest ranking thai restaurant I have ever been to.

Review №58

2022-01-03 02:59:39

I really wanted to give this place 5 stars because the service was friendly but the food lacks the flavor and spice I love when in comes to Thai cuisine. I ordered Thai HOT there was ZERO kick or spice in the Eggplant Delight, not worth the price paid. The dish seemed more sweet like Chinese food. I guess I am spoiled when it comes to Asian food living in the SF Bay Area, when it comes to any Asian cuisine the Monterey / Carmel Area pretty much sucks, you are better off going to Panda Express. If you love Thai food like I do I would avoid it when visiting the area, the Asian food here is made for tourist visiting from the midwest. FYI: This is the 7th Asian restaurant Ive tried in the area... all were disappointing.

Review №59

2016-08-01 19:19:01

Loved the food. The coconut soup and cashew nut chicken are really nice!

Review №60

2022-04-19 16:28:23

The food didn’t exactly taste like thai food. Tom yum soup was tasteless. For the price you have to pay seems like it is not worth it. Parking is plenty, place seems clean, ambience ok, staff friendly.

Review №61

2022-09-02 20:37:49

First time here, working & forgot my lunch so I thought why not try it. Good size portion of pad Thai but didn’t get the soup because server said they were closing soon but other than that the food was good

Review №62

2017-12-17 23:02:05

The staff was very efficient and polite. The food was well priced. Unfortunately, most of the dishes were unbalanced and favored a sweet flavor profile instead of balancing it with savory, sour, spice and bitter. I ordered a Thai curry that was well balanced, but for my dad and grandmother, the dishes (a pad Thai and pad see ew) lacked. I think if the server asked for a spice level, it would have helped significantly.

Review №63

2019-07-05 14:49:01

Solid Pacific Grove Thai restaurant right on the main drag. Food is excellent and great Thai iced tea. Friendly staff. Only docking one star because prices a bit on the high side for comparable Thai places in the area. Portions, however, are large so plan for some leftovers if you dont have a monster appetite. Very kid friendly as well, and parking usually not too tough.

Review №64

2022-10-11 04:20:00

Very tasty, and generous portions. The hot and sour soup was yummy and the Thai Green Curry was pure comfort food.

Review №65

2019-10-01 04:30:39

I sat in this restaurant convinced that it was a good choice. Unfortunately, the atmosphere was the only inviting thing here. We were sitting since 20 seconds at our table when the waitress came for our food order. After saying that we just arrived and needed more time, she left, showing that she was very annoyed and came back 2 minutes later. For the second time we had to say that we needed more time. She came again few seconds later, pushing us to order quickly. As it seems, the kitchen closes at 8:30 and we arrived at 8:10. A word about it would have been better, instead of pushing us to order and then eat quickly in a very rude way. She almost threw our plates on the table, same with the check. Terrible service, no attitude. No sense of hospitality, terrible management.Food is very average. I ordered a mix vegetables with oyster sauce. It was so sweet, it was hard to finish it.We will for sure never come back and won’t recommend it.

Review №66

2019-01-05 05:35:34

One of the good resturants in an area full of tourist traps. Dont expect to be seated quickly or even attended to right when you walk in the door. The restaurant is small so wait times can be long. That said, the food is worth the wait and the prices are reasonable. Dont be deterred. Recommend the tom yum soup; get it spicy! Everything Ive tried here is awesome. Coconut curry sauces are rich and delicious. Pad see ew is solid. See for yourself in house or takeout.

Review №67

2021-07-29 14:57:47

Food and service was fair at best. We arrived at 2:15 and when we asked if we could be seated outside was told no because they were closed. I stated that the hours posted said they closed at 2:30. We asked if we could take out since we could not get a table, and that was allowable with their posted closing time looming. We ordered the following dishes to share: pad see ew, drunken noodles, pad thai, and spicy thai basil. The best of these was the drunken noodles, and they were average at best.Lunch dishes were all under $12 and included soup. We order five lunch specials and we did not receive one order of soup. One of our noodle dishes had burnt veggies which tainted the taste of the noodles and sauce.The pad thai was incredibly disappointing. I am used to pad thai dishes having bean sprouts, cilantro sprigs, and ground peanuts sprinkled on top. We ordered two pad thai dishes and asked for medium spice. The medium spice dish appeared to be prepared no differently than the mild one. The cooks just sprinkled the top of all the noodles with thai pepper flakes. My experience when ordering thai is that the spices are incorporated into the sauces not added seasoning after cooking. Further, the veggies were sparse and the tofu was soggy. The sauce was sweet and greasy, too.I would not recommend this restaurant if you are searching for delicious and authenticly prepared thai. I was disappointed we tried this restaurant instead of one further away in Monterey. Also, if your restaurant advertises being open until 2:30, be open until 2:30.Two thumbs down.

Review №68

2022-04-07 02:57:09

Who doesnt serve rice with curry? I have a $17 bowl spicy soup I cant freaking eat. Wouldnt order from here again if I was on fire and they were the only people in California with water.

Review №69

2019-02-14 05:15:55

The vegetables and rice are cooked to perfection and the chicken and seafood are very good as well, but do not order beef unless you like it cooked nearly to the consistency of jerky. They just do not know how to cook it correctly. The customer service has always been slow and indifferent. As a local, I have eaten here numerous times and this has been the ongoing experience.

Review №70

2022-03-19 13:39:52

Very impressed by the staff. Food was flavorful and portions were massive. Only reason not 5 stars is the pineapple rice is average, everything else grade A.

Review №71

2017-07-15 01:19:54

I have only tried the lunch menu specials for $9.95. All very good that I have had; I never order spicy hot dishes. Most have options for tofu, beef, or chicken. Service is always good and it is quiet enough for easy conversation. They also serve Asian beer.

Review №72

2019-05-31 20:07:04

Acceptable price and quality. Nothing exceptional that will make me want to come again.

Review №73

2021-02-14 21:36:55

Reasonable prices with generous portions, okay food, bad service. With a whopping 3 tables the server was wholly focused on take out orders (despite having a hostess), we were nearly ignored. We had to wave down our server to put in food and drinks after waiting 10+ minutes, the server never once checked on us, no refills on drinks. We had the calamari, drunken noodles, and pad thai. The drunken noodles were very oily, pad thai was interesting with a strong citrus flavor, the calamari was great. Meh, pretty disappointed.

Review №74

2023-08-12 02:12:00

Wonderful thai cuisine! Its so good!*****

Review №75

2021-07-05 03:53:57

The food was good. I really enjoyed it. I got the pineapple curry and all that was really good. Spices got caught in my throat but it was really good. The wait staff was a bit slow getting around to our table but food was really good

Review №76

2019-05-26 01:48:06

Pra-Ram with tofu is a great dish. Cosy setting. Gets busy at night so book ahead if youre set on eating here. Overall experience was okay. Food was served in good portions and had some nice flavours. Service was a bit hit and miss.

Review №77

2018-08-23 04:30:13

My family and I ate here for dinner about 2 months ago during our vacation. When we arrived, we could tell that the atmosphere was cozy. There was a 5-10 minute wait because every table was taken. I ordered panang curry with chicken, my sister ordered a peanut tofu entree, my dad ordered cashew chicken, and my mother ordered garlic chicken rice. My sister and I both agree that the garlic chicken rice was one of the most amazing things weve ever tasted. Thankfully for us, it was a huge plateful of rice. The other entrees were fantastic as well! I would come here all the time if I could!!

Review №78

2018-12-10 22:26:06

Try the Tom Yum soup!! We got a small one, but we should have gotten it large. It was super tasty!We also ordered a pad Thai and a drunken noodle. The drunken noodle was not too spicy, and the pad Thai was delicious.The portions are huge, the prices are fair (~$10), and the service was fast and friendly.

Review №79

2019-06-06 01:09:25

Worst Pad Thai Ive ever had.My husband had never had Thai food so I thought that Pad Thai would be a good choice, but this Pad Thai was so bland as to be almost inedible. If you want a bunch of barely seasoned noodles with a few peanut crumbles this place is for you, but if you want a spicy, tasty dish ...go somewhere else.

Review №80

2021-09-13 03:41:09

Ordered the green curry and papaya salad. Both absolutely delicious and plenty of food. Very friendly staff, and ready exactly when promised for pickup. For sure my go to Thai in the area!

Review №81

2019-08-18 03:58:17

1 star for not adding any spice to our fried rice, its pointless to eat now--theres no flavor. My husband specifically heard me say spicy a couple of times. The only reason we ever ordered fried rice was because we eat it spicy. $15 waste.

Review №82

2018-02-18 02:44:22

Its all right. I asked for no spicy, but gave me a spicy dish. They were willing to change to same dish without making it spicy, but not willing to let me change to a different dish. Food just alright, not spectacular. Price was reasonable for touristy area. Nice decorations inside.

Review №83

2017-07-08 02:42:42

Best Thai Food in Monterey area. Staff is warm and friendly. Large servings and some non-standard choices. Open on Sunday, too! Outdoor seating in warm weather in cozy Pacific Grove which is a bit of a rarity. Enjoy yourself!

Review №84

2021-06-28 05:04:52

Very good service and large portions. Almost every dish could be shared between two adults so keep that in mind. Bathrooms were in a strange place and werent that clean, but everything else was great.

Review №85

2018-06-27 04:35:36

The food was pretty good, although definitely far from the best Thai food Ive had. The service was okay, given it was a pretty busy Friday night when I was there, but definitely could have been more efficient. Overall, an okay experience. I probably wouldnt go out of my way to go back, but I might go back sometime.

Review №86

2020-10-24 03:21:12

First time here, had the drunken noodles, delicious. also had chicken pad thai, delicious too. u can sit outside. we took it n sat to watch sunset by the ocean. we didnt go in so I dont know if they have dine in n couldnt tell if it was clean.

Review №87

2020-06-26 14:58:59

Wonderful Pad Thai. Abundant prawns were added to my meal.Fast service and good food. Its downtown PG, I had no problems parking, then took a stroll after window shopping...Worth a stop.

Review №88

2017-08-19 15:35:41

Food was very good & served hot. I appreciate hot food. Service was fine. Portions were good sized. Atmosphere is a little crowded. I noticed a lot of pick ups for to go orders. Prices are fair.

Review №89

2023-01-10 20:42:45

Got a curry and it was bad just bad. I didnt even take a to go container because I never wanted to see that food again. Didnt even take the rice.

Review №90

2021-07-15 19:49:10

Ordered the Pad thai and pot stickers. Both were just the way I like it. The pad Thai was a little sticky and slightly sweet; just squeeze some lime and it’s perfect! Best of all the wait staff were intelligent and attentive.

Review №91

2020-11-03 18:01:10

Ordered drunken noodles with chicken. It was so good and hit the door after a long day at the beach. I ordered to go and service was good and my food was hot. I want to order this again! Price was 14 dollars.

Review №92

2022-06-07 04:13:19

Delicious dishes, generous portions (enough to share). Prompt, friendly service. Especially enjoyed the sticky rice with mango dessert.

Review №93

2018-02-17 04:01:11

Really great tasting food.. We only ordered vegetarian dishes. The wrap was awesome. So was Red Curry, soup and everything else.Cozy atmosphere with friendly staff.

Review №94

2023-09-21 07:33:21

LOVE THE PRAWNS. GREAT SERVICE CLEAN PLAVE

Review №95

2022-06-12 15:22:25

Service was awesome! All the people working there were so friendly and kind. The food portions were great too and tasted pretty good!

Review №96

2018-09-04 16:20:43

The service here is really bad and I dont say that abhout many Thai restaurants. Usually Thai people are so comforting. The food is bland. The fresh spring rolls are the best dish. This is not at all representative of Thai food or culture.Better experience and good to be found at the Thai restaurants located in east Monterrey.

Review №97

2017-01-28 20:46:54

The curries are nice and creamy, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. The ambience is nothing special, but its not overbearing. Servers are low-maintenance and leave diners mostly alone. 4 not 5 stars because the rice portion for two people is paltry and barely serves one.

Review №98

2012-01-01 09:14:43

Fantastic lunch! Dropped in and ordered off the lunch menu. I got Panang red curry with chicken and my girlfriend got the Thai basil. We asked for it extra hot and got it exactly to our liking. My curry invigorated my senses and was not too milky or watery -- The curry, spice, and chicken complemented each other just right. My girlfriends Thai basil was a bit salty, but very tasty. Their regular iced tea is passion fruit, and is delicious. Price is very reasonable and service was excellent (supposedly a family restaurant).

Review №99

2022-10-22 22:44:19

Be aware when you order, curries don’t come with rice. You have to order separately. Nothing special about this place. Go somewhere else. Just after your money.

Review №100

2019-10-24 02:32:26

3 Stars for location, style, and food (it’s decent).-2 for service.When you close in 1.5 hours and the restaurant is halfway empty, a “one person party” should be able to get a window seat instead of being the only person seated in the middle of the room. My opinion.

Review №101

2019-07-16 20:37:26

Not a fan of everything on the menu because Thai is such a specific style of cooking. But i hate salads and my diet is junk. For a fact i will come here for the Spicy Thai Basil, because thats the way vegetables were made to be eaten. So many vegetables! All so excellent. Not very spicy either if you’re sensitive.

Review №102

2018-12-31 03:26:31

The food and service are mediocre.The worst part is that they directly put 20% tip into the bill and dont tell you. When they pass the bill to you, no details, just a base price, pineapple rice+pad thai noodle+beef salad+green curry soup+one pot tea costed us $79, in the beginning, I didnt think too much, gave them 20% tip, later my wife doubted it because it was way too expensive. So we asked for the bill details and found the pre-included 20% tips.Apparently, their customers are mostly tourists, they try to maximize the profits from each of them by overpricing and cheating. Just be on alert.

Review №103

2018-03-06 23:22:02

Good Thai place. The prices are as expected for the area with most entrees between $11-18. We had the lettuce wraps, which we enjoyed a lot, the pineapple curry with chicken, and the red curry with tofu. The red curry was surprisingly flavorful and we thought it was better than the pineapple curry. Weve only tried zab zab Thai in Monterey and we consider this one to be better.

Review №104

2019-12-27 21:25:52

Ordered the Pineapple yellow curry with chicken to go. Thai is always my favorite. Taste is so yummy and the sauce is to dive for over either brown or white jasmine rice. Otherwise, pumpkin curry is my other favorite

Review №105

2015-01-12 02:03:33

I love Pacific Thai. The Food is always good. I eat her on a regular basis and bring many guests.They all say the same thing -this is some of the best Thai they have eaten. Lunch is best deal in town.Same dinner sizes for less. The people are great who work here too. Favorites are Phad Thai,Lettuce wraps, Panang Curry

Review №106

2014-11-16 06:32:48

Easily the Best Thai Food On the Peninsula, Perhaps of All of Northern California.Ive been eating at Pacific Thai for over 7 years, never once have I been served a meal I didnt enjoy or leave the restaurant unsatisfied (except for the time a family of tourists let their two little kids scream the entire time, (thank you meek parents)).The quality of ingredients is high, the flavors are excellent, the restaurant is usually impeccably clean, and the staff is quite friendly (the owner is especially kind).Were particularly fond of the Thai Spring Rolls (served with peanut sauce), the pad see ew, the cashew chicken, the yellow curry, the house salad, the thai fried rice, the thai iced tea, the regular iced tea (jasmine), the mango sticky rice, the pra ram, and the tom ka soup.

Review №107

2017-01-02 21:21:26

I enjoyed every dish we tried here on our first visit. They severed way too many carrots in their cooking. Must have had a deal on them. Cant get five stars with carrots everywhere.

Review №108

2021-03-24 05:45:49

Best Thai food Ive had in years.Service was courteous and personal. Tilapia was superb. Everything was good here. Good sized portions. A+++.

Review №109

2018-02-21 02:08:36

Yummy food if you can be patient with the Thai- speaking staff, communication can feel awkward in English. But we enjoyed our tea, fried crab wontons, chicken lettuce wraps, and yellow curry with vegetables and chicken over rice. Closes for a couple of hours in the afternoon, reopens at 430pm.

Review №110

2022-10-15 04:13:22

The massaman curry is incredible. I couldn’t stop eating it. The rest of our experience was great too.

Review №111

2022-07-15 07:59:01

Nice place and delicious food

Review №112

2019-11-17 19:10:55

Absolute lovely. Exactly the small, family friendly place you hope to find amidst overpriced, tourist restaurants. Great service, tasty food. Nice and cozy after a day of wandering and kayaking.

Review №113

2017-02-25 02:51:40

Really good fresh food. Plenty of veggie options. Love the Drunken Noodles & Cashew Nut veggie dishes, both just $10. Really easy place for a nice lunch or dinner.

Review №114

2017-12-06 05:39:50

Great Place - Excellent food! Quaint and decently priced. Im a very picky eater and had no complaints other than if you drink soda - you get a can of soda.....not a big fan of that.

Review №115

2021-03-03 02:10:03

Overpriced ($15 curry for dinner doesnt even include rice) and basic/boring even though I requested medium spice. Dissapointing! Not going back, way better thai in this town.

Review №116

2019-10-27 22:11:56

Awesome Red Curry and Basil Thai Fried Rice

Review №117

2021-09-08 21:41:25

Heart warming food. We stopped there for late dinner. Thai spicy Basil Frice rice, and Yellow curry is highly recommended.

Review №118

2018-07-08 17:10:46

We have previously enjoyed the food here until our last visit in which the food tasted like it came from a box or a can, similar to cafeteria food. Unfortunate, as the location is ideal in the quaint little town of Pacific Grove. Food, not so much.

Review №119

2016-06-30 02:43:17

The food was outstanding, flavorful, fresh, and delicious. I had the drunken noodles, pinapple curry, and yellow curry. The ginger tea was flavorful, the vegetables were sweet, and the rest was spot on.

Review №120

2019-07-11 19:51:28

The kind gentleman couldnt get my card to work and I suppose its my fault the card was dirty. I would have done it for him because after 20 years in service there is no card I cant swipe or type in. Offered a local check but they dont take checks. No venmo, PayPal or electronic payments. They suggested I use an ATM but Im not trying to pay an extra $5 to banks because they couldnt take my money. Real bummer. I like the food and was left hungry and wanting after ordering take out.

Review №121

2018-06-27 22:53:35

The food was ok, but the service was poor. My husband and I waited nearly 35 mins for our entrees. We watched every single couple around that was seated after us get their food within ten mins while we sat waiting. Im not sure if they forgot our order or what. The food wasnt really worth the wait either. I wouldnt go back.

Review №122

2019-03-27 03:15:09

They serve a proper thai tea here and that coconut chicken soup is amazing. Chicken Kabobs are on point and all their dipping sauces look to be made in house and will not disappoint

Review №123

2017-10-29 04:09:31

Cozy place very good Thai food, green curry salmon, drunken noodles, chicken satay, house salad, fried bananas with coconut ice cream all were delicious. Kind service. Reasonable prices.

Review №124

2017-12-04 19:32:03

I had the spicy Thai basil dish with tofu. Super good and the wait staff, plus who I think was the owner, were very nice! Cute little restaurant with good food.

Review №125

2022-10-22 19:31:50

Just had soup. A strange version on Thai soup. Fast service. Great location on Lighthouse in Pacific Grove.

Review №126

2021-05-13 21:36:06

Great weekday lunch specials. Favorites: chicken drunken rice noodles and yellow curry chicken. Brown rice available. Cozy. Parking on street always available.

Review №127

2018-03-26 06:35:01

Small and cozy place. Awesome food, great for vegetarians. Do try the panang curry - it’s one of their best dishes. No frills Thai place overall!

Review №128

2018-10-07 17:57:35

Best Thai food in town hands down. Need i say more? Ok well then i will. I love thai food and have had it all over monterey place abd this place isbsimply the best. Selection is varied but simple prices are fair and the staff is always more than willing to help with any questions you may have.

Review №129

2018-04-12 06:38:41

Best thai food ever!!! My husband and I order thai ice teas, chicken satay, lettece wraps, chicken pad thai and green curry chicken. Everything here is sooo.... yummy. Very authentic thai, clean resturaunt, and very friendly service. Everytime we come to pacific grove we have to eat here. Love this place!

Review №130

2018-08-28 22:33:02

Service was great. Food was gawd awful. Not fresh tasting, mediocre flavor, plain gross. I dont leave food on my plate anywhere, but I couldnt get through half of my khao soi here. Super disappointing.

Review №131

2012-06-12 16:06:57

We ate here for lunch and they had the lunch special. It was above average thai food. The service was fantastic. Lunch special is about $8 per dish includes soup of the day. Would recommend.

Review №132

2022-04-02 02:46:33

Great lunch today! Attentive server, delicious soup, great meal. Enjoyed the experience. We will be back.

Review №133

2017-08-25 16:59:29

Friendly service and great Thai food.

Review №134

2022-05-28 04:35:24

Nastiest food ever - stay away from this place!

Review №135

2017-06-30 20:33:28

Bomb! Nicest staff/ owners. Lunch specials are good value. All curries and tom yum soup are top notch

Review №136

2020-02-01 06:26:22

My favorite Thai restaurant on the coast. Must not be just mine as it is always crowded. The wa it is never long and no matter if every table is full, the server is always excellent

Review №137

2020-08-14 21:11:57

Our weekly routine in PG during SIP was stopping by Pacific Thai Cuisine to take out. We were addicted to Kaosoy🍜and Gina’s calamari🦑Our favorite dishes at Pacific Thai Cuisine*AppetizerGina’s calamari*EntreeKaosoy Chiangmai curry noodle - spicy level2(Me) level4(My husband🤦🏻‍♀️)Drunken noodle - less sweetPanang curry with sticky riceEggplant delight*Saladgreen papaya salad*Dessertmango sticky ricecoconut ice cream with fried bananaThai ice teaWe already miss you, Gina & P Lex!

Review №138

2017-05-23 14:58:42

Our favorite place to eat in the Monterrey area. One of the best Thai restaurants in CA. Plus, the owners are kind and friendly. Excellent

Review №139

2022-05-16 03:13:40

Very delicious. What separates this place is their beverages. Thai Iced tea and coffee are elite

Review №140

2014-06-05 00:59:08

Fantastic dinner spot and good for groups. Try the pineapple fried rice, and the pacific thai lotus (artichoke stuffed with seafood and curry sauce - amazing combo of Monterey and Thai!).

Review №141

2020-10-25 03:56:36

Outdoor seating and takeout is available. Amazing Curry and cold beer. Whats not to like?

Review №142

2021-03-30 01:31:36

Perfectly cooked salmon and delicious green curry. The woman owner is delightful. Very kind soul.

Review №143

2016-07-05 01:07:31

Very friendly staff, nice and clean restaurant. Food is good but seems a bit fusion. Lunch plates around $11 each. Water is free.

Review №144

2019-01-10 17:32:13

Amazing food. Hands down the best Thai food around. Big portions and reasonable prices. I recomend the Lotus blossom on the specials menu.

Review №145

2022-09-16 20:40:25

Fine. Plenty of shrimp in both of our dishes. Probably wouldn’t go again.

Review №146

2019-08-01 06:27:07

Great value for the quality and size of the dinner selections. Small, quant dining room so definitely call ahead to reserve a table.

Review №147

2018-04-04 15:50:30

The food was very good, but the wait was a little longer than necessary because there was only one young lady and one older lady to greet, take orders and serve (and it was the younger doing most of the work).

Review №148

2021-11-20 20:34:31

Great restaurant in a beautiful location. Their seafood Pad Thai is the best I have ever tried.

Review №149

2022-02-24 02:04:58

The soup starter? OMG. the pad Thai was great. Noodles were prepared perfectly.

Review №150

2022-08-01 00:30:51

If you are looking for a original thai food, this is not yours. They westernized many flavors.

Review №151

2022-03-16 05:02:29

Flavorful Thai food, pleasant servers, reasonable price. I would eat here again.

Review №152

2021-01-05 05:37:26

Used to love this restaurant in the past but it has changed a lot. You cant find their minue with the prices on line. Also some plates are overpriced

Review №153

2020-02-25 01:29:54

Service was very friendly. Just lunch. Pad thai had no peanuts, no cilantro, lime. A bit heavy on the sauce.

Review №154

2022-06-02 01:39:32

Great food, but the food got really pricy and no free rice ! Rice 🍚 is cheap FYI

Review №155

2018-04-15 21:11:46

Just Ok. Certainly over rated if you ask me. We eat Thai a lot and the food here is just mediocre. Pad Thai was overly sweet and bbq chicken rubbery.

Review №156

2017-02-04 14:00:16

Priced well and tastes excellent. A great place for a casual date night. Staff is always friendly and quick. Parking is great too.

Review №157

2019-03-21 03:41:17

Good thai food. Nothing apectacular, but each of us enjoyed our dinners. We had four different entrees.

Review №158

2015-04-23 05:06:46

Very tasty fresh food, veg spring rolls are great, drunken noodles too. A bit of a wait but worth it, very fair prices.

Review №159

2016-09-15 00:38:23

Awesome atmosphere, very clean, great service and order the chicken red curry with spring rolls, that will be a direct hit!

Review №160

2018-09-11 21:29:31

Nice place, fair food, but a bit noisy and crouded. I would go back there, and I recommend it to everyone, but there might be better places if you are looking for perfect.

Review №161

2017-03-17 07:13:47

Awesome place but the interior is small & cozy! Possibly the best Thai Place and a very good one to get meals to go!

Review №162

2017-03-15 02:24:12

Best Thai food on the Monterey Peninsula! Truly fresh food and wonderful service. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!!!!

Review №163

2022-08-19 18:03:11

Items are kind of expensive, but the sizes are really big, so bring your appetite.

Review №164

2018-04-09 00:05:10

Very good Thai food and the service was spot on. Would gladly eat here again on my next visit to Pacific Grove

Review №165

2018-06-10 19:19:23

I was disappointed that they jumped up the prices on the weekends with no lunch special!On weekdays they have lunch specials which are a good price and the food is very good.

Review №166

2019-02-10 23:46:03

This is a beautiful restaurant that sort of looks like its in a hobbit hole. The food is delicious, well prepared, and delivered quickly.

Review №167

2021-06-18 00:57:02

We really liked all of the food we had but the seafood stuffed artichoke was awesome

Review №168

2023-07-04 17:39:11

Good food

Review №169

2023-03-24 22:39:49

Got here, looking forward to eat. Place is closed. No where online does it say that .

Review №170

2021-05-17 05:20:29

Ordered Panang Curry and Pad Thai takeout, absolutely delicious and reasonably priced!

Review №171

2020-03-18 18:49:19

I always try to come here whenever Im in the area. Its one of my favorite spots on Lighthouse. Highly recommended!

Review №172

2019-10-14 15:31:12

Delicious green papaya salad and chicken teriyaki. Cozy, charming atmosphere. Family friendly.

Review №173

2017-12-21 17:55:15

Wonderful place, delicious food and excellent treatment. I recommend it very much! We will return whenever we can. 👍♥️

Review №174

2018-07-02 02:07:21

The service was ok but they are very curt with answers. the pad thai is just ok - i’ve had better. green curry was good.

Review №175

2017-10-10 23:59:58

A great place for us vegetarians. If you dont like spicy food they will tone it down.

Review №176

2017-06-29 03:37:43

Best Thai restaurant on the peninsula. Reasonable prices. Great service and good specials.

Review №177

2023-01-10 05:36:01

Pretty good drunken noodles and Pad se yew

Review №178

2015-07-31 03:05:10

Like nothing I had had before. Amazing service and ridiculously good food. Try the panang curry!

Review №179

2020-03-01 03:14:43

Service sucks! We placed our order and had to wait while people next to us who came after us got their orders. I told the staff and they were just dismissive.

Review №180

2013-06-04 07:35:49

My family went there 3 yrs ago.We plan to be there again.The fried Ice Cream is the best.

Review №181

2017-07-02 23:11:07

Very good Thai food!

Review №182

2019-05-30 02:56:10

Comfortable with a relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff. Good Thai food.

Review №183

2021-07-14 19:43:41

Delicious green curry and ice cold beer. Ask to get it spicy like I did!

Review №184

2017-06-20 03:27:16

Great food, good service, was very warm inside so opted to dine outside.

Review №185

2014-12-23 22:38:45

Good place for red curry. very average in cleanliness and hygiene. very casual on customer service.

Review №186

2021-05-11 04:20:42

The eggplant dish was delicious!! Very fast service. I love.

Review №187

2019-07-14 20:32:56

Most upscale Thai food on the peninsula or the whole of Monterey Bay. A bit more expensive than my other favorites.

Review №188

2017-03-10 07:54:14

Great tom yum soup! pumpkin Panang curry was very good also

Review №189

2018-10-26 05:58:13

Lame, flavorless, the spicy basil seafood was OK, but not spicy at all. Service was poor.

Review №190

2021-03-20 23:22:06

Vegetation food was good but little sweet to our taste.

Review №191

2019-08-06 04:53:26

- food was good- but service had a little trouble: we had to ask for the wine twice and did not get our meals at the same time

Review №192

2018-10-18 06:49:51

Chicken Satay with Peanut sauce...Red Curry... Pineapple Fried Rice...all Spectacular Taste Sensations!

Review №193

2018-10-06 03:52:55

As we walked by a local told us its fantastic! she didnt lie. capital y...yummy

Review №194

2022-04-22 11:09:34

Very tasty, lunch portions are large

Review №195

2021-05-16 19:24:25

Very tasty vegetarian dishes and the digital Menu is pretty clever.

Review №196

2018-01-18 21:28:48

Lunch here is awesome. They bring you soup, which is my favorite part.

Review №197

2017-06-18 01:16:32

The lighthouse salmon with fresh mango draped over the top is just so delicious and outstanding a must-try

Review №198

2019-06-03 04:48:50

Quantity was substantial but tasted average. Wont really recommend unless you are around the area.

Review №199

2021-09-11 03:41:24

The food was excellent they could use some outside heaters