Ben Thai Cafe in San Francisco: photos, reviews, menu

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Ben Thai Cafe in San Francisco offers a delightful dining experience with its delicious Asian and Thai cuisine. Situated in the vibrant Polk Gulch neighborhood, this eatery is known for its friendly and attentive service. The menu features a variety of dishes ranging from the popular Pork of Heaven and Larb Duck to vegetarian and gluten-free options, ensuring there's something for everyone. With moderate prices between $20 and $30 per person, diners can enjoy a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. The cafe also serves a great selection of beverages, including wine, beer, tea, and lemonade, complementing its delicious array of dishes such as fried chicken, pad Thai, and seafood. Outdoor seating and the option for on-street or free parking make it a convenient choice, while the availability of food delivery, takeaway, and reservations add to the flexibility. Don't miss out on their fantastic desserts, featuring Mitchell's Ice Cream, to round off your meal perfectly.

Price

$$$$ 20 - 30 $

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Asian, Thai, Vegetarian

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Drive-thru, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Dietary options

Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Healthy options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Serving beer, Serving wine

4.2

based on 774 reviews

Google

4.2/5 745 reviews

Facebook

4.3/5 29 reviews

Bekang

Food: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great foods, huge selection, reasonable price for cozy fine dining vibe. Foods are quickly served. I appreciate recommendations from the staff, especially for our dessert. The spiciness of foods isn't too overpowering.

Alexander Diaz

Food: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Was looking for a Thai place in the downtown SF area and ran into this place. We ordered the Calamari, House Fried Rice w/ Beef, Fried Chicken and Spring Rolls to go. The Spring Rolls did not include any noodles, which I found interesting. Would not recommend ordering the Spring Rolls, however everything else we ordered was good, especially the Fried Rice. Prices are reasonable.

N D

Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

This was a take out. Their pad thai is seriously lacking in sauce, noodles were dry and chicken even drier. Maybe the other stuff is good but this was not tasty at all.

What is the address of Ben Thai Cafe?
Ben Thai Cafe is located at 1331 Polk St, 94109, San Francisco, Lower Nob Hill, USA.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Polk St & Sutter St (185 m walk)
- Bus stop Sutter St & Polk St (157 m walk)
- Bus stop Polk St & Pine St (26 m walk)
- Bus stop Van Ness Ave & Bush St (139 m walk)
How is Ben Thai Cafe rated by visitors?
Ben Thai Cafe has an average rating of 4.2 based on 774 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
What dishes and beverages are served?
The restaurant offers a selection of dishes such as beef, beer, bouillon, cakes, cheese, chicken, coffee, draft beer, duck, fish, fried chicken, fried rice, ice cream, lemonade, meat, along with a variety of drinks.
What is the average price for a meal at Ben Thai Cafe?
The average price for a meal is 20 - 30 $ (it is cheap - $).