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Lao Table, San Francisco, CA

Lao Table

4.7
4.7
334 Reviews
$30 and under
Thai
Lao Table on Second Street is a contemporary restaurant and lounge that serves traditional Thai cuisine as well as a variety of Asian fusion dishes. There are various branches located throughout San Francisco and each is popular for its trendy ambiance and swanky presentation. The menu at Lao Table includes several vegetarian options so that everyone can enjoy something. There’s also a wide selection of specialty cocktails that you can choose from to accompany your meal.

Popular starters at Lao Table include “TUM MARG HOONG" grand papaya salad, Crispy garlic wings tossed with garlic caramel and house special spring rolls featuring rice paper rolls stuffed with shrimp, lettuce and mint. For your main course, try an entrée like the volcanic beef made with premium USDA certified flank steak or Pad Mee Lao.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:45 pm Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 278-9991
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Lalita Souksamlane
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Cross street
    Mission and Howard
  • Parking details
    Street parking available, also several lots nearby.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 334 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Thai

334 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Productive business lunch - great food - thanks again

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  2. UVAfoodie

    Washington DC

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Good happy hour offerings. Service was prompt and friendly upon arrival but server did not check in again until almost end of meal. Made ordering another drink a challenge. Ordered a noodle dish advertised with fresh prawns and crispy tiny prawns. Instead the fresh prawns were 4 small shrimp like you find frozen in the store, and the crispy prawns seemed to be crushed shrimp tails. Fortunately the noodles were very tasty. The food presentation is nice and ambience was lively. If you are going to socialize and try some different food, then you will enjoy this place.

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  3. NancyL

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s my go to when I want Asian food that’s beautifully presented with fun atmosphere near downtown! Save room - the mango shaved ice is a MUST

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  4. PastraME

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Delicious food, great if you like Thai and great appetizer ... we went during happy hour, and they have great deals then.

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  5. winespaniel

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was very good and spicy chili was provided for those who like a bit more heat. Coconut sundae with anchovies was a hit!

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  6. THOMASE

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    The place was empty, probably 30% of occupancy, but we were still seated next to a table and at the exit door. Conservations from the next table was loud and people leaving created a cold breeze. Food was cold and the fried fish was fried earlier so the skin was soft from the steam. Very disappointing.

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  7. Sidjerath

    Dundalk

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious food, and amazing cocktails! The staff were very friendly as well, and made some great recommendations.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great spot to meet up with friends. Cute ambianceI & lots of seating. I loved their variety of dishes and fresh coconut! They also have a fun celebration song for anyone celebrating a birthday.

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  9. ChristinaS

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were great. The mango sticky rice dessert was incredible.

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  10. Shesh

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    A good Asian fusion place in the Financial District. The menu options have changed since recently but food is overall good. Quantity is huge so better be hungry before you order.

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  11. Stephen

    Washington DC

    178 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    178 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    The service was very good and the food was beautiful to look at, but the dishes were uneven. Skip the duck pho and the oysters. Get the lamb curry.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience4
    It was great. Loved it. Will come again. Thank you!

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  13. MarkP

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Good food. They were very busy the night we were there and the wait staff struggled to keep up.

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  14. JamieR

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was amazing! Was our first experience here and will definitely come back again. Service was attentive. Be sure to try this place.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and the presentation was lovely.

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  16. KevinS

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always fantastic. Varied menu. They are celebrating 37 years of business. Great food.

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  17. PranayG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food presentation was very good, and so was the taste and quantity.

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  18. GrumpyJohn

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was amazing. And not cheap. At all. Not priced for "every day", but certainly worth visiting from time to time. Btw, "medium spicy" usually leaves me wanting for more spice, but not today!

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  19. RoxieD

    Greater Boston

    105 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    105 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food is flavorful and quite authentic. The waitstaff is friendly and helpful. The only reason it’s not perfection is that the cuts of meat are not very tender.

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  20. DandA

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nelson is a very good server. Very polite and friendly!

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  21. kkkk

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience3
    Food was great but very unsatisfied on the service. Server sounded condescending, and intruded our conversation too frequently by asking to clear plates even though there's still food in the plate.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Overpriced vs quality of food. $82 steak tastes like a $15 steak

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  23. JacobK

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent and the food was amazing. Highly recommend

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  24. JayML

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fresh and flavorful. The drinks were creative. We had a great time.

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  25. ClaudiaL

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service. The serving dishes were beautiful. I wish I could take them home. The food on them was simply heavenly. I could have dined all day. I’m so glad we stumbled across this restaurant. And the atmosphere is so happy and I loved the music!

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  26. boccioni

    San Francisco

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very good food. Reasonable prices. Vibrant atmosphere.

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  27. DineDiva

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love everything about this restaurant and have reviewed it for weekend dining. Don’t go if you’re looking for that ambiance during Weekday happy hour. Both the super loud. We’ll, weekdays it’s super super loud with electronic music. Really blows a date ambiance. The happy hour menu is a 2 out of 5. Our calamari was soggy. Soup barely warm. For us and everyone we take, the joy is on a weekend eve.

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  28. Melanie

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spent my birthday here with a few friends and have no complaints!

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  29. MichaelD

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazingly tasty and fun! Love the leaves. Wrapping crispy veggie rolls are a must have. Skip the sea bass in banana leaf, next time we will try sea bass claypot instead.

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  30. CherryblossomsSF

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    The food was good, but the service abysmal. I'm not sure I've ever had a restaurant meal where I had to deal with so much attitude. From check-in to ordering, to serving, all interactions were unpleasant, and it felt that we were asking for a favor to spend our money there with grumpy staff. The main dishes came out in a hurried 5 minutes from ordering (all except one, which was mysteriously late), with the appetizers following halfway through the main meal--no apologies, of course. I was embarrassed, as I had suggested the spot to my colleagues, after a busy conference day at Moscone Center. Dishes were about 50% overpriced compared to similar meals, but I figured that the location would explain that. With different staff attitude, this restaurant could be decent.

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  31. BunnyB

    Baltimore

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. great service. Would highly recommend, especially for a fun work lunch spot.

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  32. DineDiva

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    Disappointing this time. Half of the platter was greasy. Sausage was gristle. Oysters were fresh. Excellent, fresh soup. Dance music was blaring, the server was not warm until we gave her tons of kindness. She seemed apathetic. My first experience a month ago was a super experience. A 20 on a 10 scale on all accounts! So I decided to introduce my friend. You can imagine my shock.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and amazing service! Loved it!

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  34. Wythe

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Oysters not fresh.

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  35. SFNative

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Super expensive, WAY more than before. Service good except wrong bill was

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  36. Nico

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall2food4service2ambience1
    Too noisy. So much noise we couldn’t hear what our fiends were saying. Awful.

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  37. ChrisB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We hosted a client for lunch and we all really enjoyed the food. Excellent flavors and they commented how delicious it was and it was a great choice for lunch!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food- really fresh and flavorful. The Lao Soda cocktail was super yummy as well.

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  39. EdKaufman

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food, service and decor very good. The base on the music was extremely annoying and took away from the enjoyment.

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  40. SteveE

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Hidden gem.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Lao Table using the Order Online button. Lao Table also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 278-9991.

Lao Table is rated 4.7 stars by 334 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lao Table

149 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mission and Howard
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:45 pm Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking available, also several lots nearby.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lalita Souksamlane
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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