Fin Thai SF

Love the interiors! Came in as a group of 13. We got there in time for happy hour, ordered a few things, but I didn't really find their happy hour menu worth it. The main dishes were, though. I enjoyed my catfish and my boyfriend loved his pad kee mow with seafood. Flavors were spot on.

Nice Thai restaurant. I have ordered crispy fried chicken + ale, costs 26, portion was huge, and tasty. As you can see from the pictures furnishings is nice, not loud pleasant music on background.

cute interior and good happy hour deals at fin thai! from the chefs at saap ver, i knew i needed to try it. still need to stop by for a meal to give a full review. fried cuttlefish: nice flavor and fried well but a little dry. would be nice with a sauce on the side fish cake: pretty tasty and flavorful

This is a gem place for tasty Thai food. We are vegetarians, and they substitute tofu and mixed veggies for any meat. The coconut soup tasted delicious! The fried rice was mild in spices but would pair well with another dish. The staff was very helpful in letting us know the ingredients while ordering and keeping in mind our dietary restrictions.

This is the best Thai food experience tucked on Polk street! You wouldn’t have found it; Owner of Saap Verr in the soma/arts district shared his amazing dishes plus delectable specials. I love it for a simplicity & casual yet delightful dining.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Fin, a Thai seafood restaurant in San Francisco owned by Kobe, and it was an extraordinary experience from start to finish. The restaurant not only offers the freshest seafood but also features beautiful decorations that create a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere. Our meal began with the crab omelette, which was a delightful combination of fluffy eggs and succulent crab meat. It was perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. The crab fried rice that followed was equally impressive, with generous portions of fresh crab and a delicious mix of seasonings that made every bite a delight. The fried fish was a standout dish, boasting a crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior. The oysters were incredibly fresh and served with a delightful sauce that enhanced their natural brininess. To complement our meal, we enjoyed bottles of champagne, which paired perfectly with the seafood dishes. The staff at Fin were attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring that our dining experience was nothing short of excellent. Fin is a true gem in San Francisco, offering fresh seafood and a beautifully decorated setting. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. I can’t wait to return!

We loved his place at Saap Ver so we were very excited to try Fin Thai Eatery. My wife is Thai so definitely wanted to try an authentic Thai place with seafood. We were overblown The food was so good and tasty. Chef Kobe really knows how to highlight and master every aspect of each dish. There was a lot to try and definitely an authentic experience. Service was amazing and on point. Definitely try the cocktails as they are beautiful and tasty 🥂 great area to hangout and drink.

Curry was flavorful, pork sticks were yummy and the mango sticky rice was a sweet treat!!

I came to Fin Thai SF for my friend's birthday dinner and it was delicious. The food was very fresh, the presentation was well curated, and the flavors rich and inviting. I also loved the interior of the restaurant, it was very clean and aesthetic! We got seated right away (we did have a reservation, though) and the service was very speedy. The waiter was very patient with us, we had a group of 8+ and a lot of us had came later etc. It was a great experience and I recommended Fin Thai to my coworkers who are from out of town!

Tried out this Thai spot on Polk which turned out to be pretty quiet on a Friday night! Managed to get there for happy hour beers and light bites which were great and really good value. We then did family style of their food and it was a bit hit or miss with the dishes. Some stuff was good but other things were a bit on the sweeter side and not necessarily that authentic tasting. Really nice ambience however with really good service and decor!

Charming Thai restaurant with festive holiday decorations! We visited on a Tuesday evening and were seated right away--no wait at all, though I imagine it might get busier on weekends. The atmosphere was cozy, and our waitress was incredibly sweet, taking our drink orders right away. We ordered all the classic Thai dishes--pad Thai, Tom Yum, and Tom Kha--and each one was fantastic. Perfectly balanced flavors and very satisfying. Highly recommend this spot for authentic Thai food and great service!

The food was so delicious with Pad Thai flavors like sweet and sour. The service was quiet and nice.

Beautiful space, delicious food, and friendly service! I've walked by Fin Thai a few times and finally went in to try their happy hour along with a few other dishes. Food: Happy hour small plates are reasonably priced and delicious. We tried the fresh rolls, spring rolls, and shrimp satay. Each dish came with its own sauce that accompanied the dish perfectly and the flavors were great. We also got the Chicken Garlic Rice plate which came with a delicious broth and a perfect chili sauce. All the drinks we tried were great as well Service: Friendly, efficient, and kind! Ambiance: The space is huge and designed beautifully. Very relaxing vibe We'll be back for happy hour and dinner for sure!

Amazing modern Thai restaurant! If you were in Bangkok eating a modern Thai place, this is exactly how it would be. Chef/owner Kobe and their staff is amazing at executing their dishes. Everything was very flavorful and reminds me exactly of food in Thailand. Service is great and everyone is very attentive. Decor is amazing inside. Personally, i would pick this place over Farmhouse and OSHA. I don't get the hype on Farmhouse. Must haves at this place are the Wing Sap, steamed fish, and duck curry. With such an extensive menu, there are many more options to try. Will be coming back regularly.

Stumbled across this modern Thai restaurant restaurants on NYE and decided to give it a shot (During happy hour). I understand that the price point for restaurants on Polk street is pretty high, just a bit disappointed by the food that we received. The flavors were ok, nothing to write home about, and the individual dishes themselves were a bit difficult to eat. We ordered the grilled squid and the naked shrimp $8 each from the happy hour menu. The portion size was very small, but the naked (raw) shrimp with its house crack sauce is quite unique so that was somewhat worth the $8! The morning glory veggies, were just alright, and felt very difficult to justify its price point ($17) For entree, we got the duck curry ($29). Had to order sticky rice separately ($4) for the curry, but it came in a very small fist size portion size, and wasn't enough to eat along with the curry. Otherwise we thought the duck was well seasoned, and the duck portion size was generous. The curry was very creamy and had a nice kick, but wish there was more complexity. We also got the river prawn tum yum ($39). While visually impressive, i personally felt that getting down and dirty to crack the prawns open detracted away from the experience of enjoying the soup. Otherwise, the soup tasted how Tom yum should taste like. One last thing is that the general user experience was weirdly very frustrating. We got sat in one of those small middle tables, where it felt like a Tetris game trying to fit our dishes onto the table, and it was very hard to maneuver around while eating. The lighting was also so incredibly dim, so much so that we had to stack the table lamp on top of our sticky rice container to be able to see our food.

I really liked Fin Thai! The interior is a really cute fusion of modern and traditional thai aesthetic. The food was also amazing! The young coconut was really sweet and refreshing and all the dishes we ordered were delicious. I really liked the pad see ew because it had that charred wok taste iykyk. It says the soup is spicy but honestly it wasn't too bad because it was creamy. The also have happy hour from 5-7 and I'll definitely be coming back to try it!

Delicious (and harder-to-find) Thai seafood dishes, great service from the friendly staff, and a super fun atmosphere in terms of decor, lighting, and music. Perfect for a big group outing / celebration or an upbeat date night.

A cozy Thai spot with a good happy hour menu! Our waitress was very kind and seated us immediately. This would be a really cute date spot because of the dim lighting and fun atmosphere. We ordered the papaya salad, pad see ew, pineapple fried rice, and the prawns. I would skip on the prawns because while they were huge, it's not a lot of meat and a bit underwhelming in taste. Fin Thai is definitely authentic and you can tell the difference in their ingredients. Of all the dishes we ordered the papaya salad was the best! I never thought a papaya salad could be so dimensional in flavor. It was probably the best I've ever had! Would come back again just for the papaya salad!

Food: 4 Decor: 4 Service: 4 Came here for a late dinner and walked in without a res. Overall great food and would come back again. Seafood Salad Roll Set $18.00 Rice pepper wrapped, shrimp, crab sticks, carrot, lettuce, mint, vermicelli served with seafood sauce 4/5. Fresh veg and seafood rolls. Refreshing and nice complement with the sauce Crispy Fish With Mango Salad $39.00 Deep fried trout on top with mango salad 4/5. Fish was fried well and was very tasty. Mango salad was just okay. Papaya Salad $16.00 Shredded green papaya, peanuts, tomatoes, thai chili, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce and dried shrimp 4/5. Tasty although I wish there were a bit more papaya salad instead of some large pieces of cabbage. Service was good. Servers were Thai.

Happy hour bites. I've come for happy hour more than a few times now. Their current deal of 6$ draft beer and 9$ wines is great for this part of Polk. Their HH for food does have some smaller portions but the food itself is great. The flavors really pop and even though some are spicy the flavor still shines through. I think m favorites are the oyster shooters, crispy shrimp roll, and calamari. It is definitely still on my list of HH places on Polk to hit.

Beautiful Thai spot off of Polk street! We came on a weekday night so there was plenty of seating. I would recommend getting: -Morning glory (one of my favorite vegetables) -crab omelette (this was not on the menu but the chef kindly made it for us! Was delicious and stuffed with crab) -seafood drunken noodles (they are generous with the seafood) Pass -mango salad with crispy fish: I didn't love this one because the fish was tough to eat

Really enjoyable ambience and service with authentic, well-seasoned dishes. The interior is decorated with a tropical feel that's immersive without being gimmicky. Halfway through our meal, the staff turned down the lights and brought small table lamps to all of the tables which was a nice touch. The food was great. My favorite with the Tom yum chicken soup. I was expecting bland, watered down soup, but it was rich and well-seasoned with a nice kick of heat. We also ordered the spicy basil chicken (but substituted duck) and the morning glory (so rare to find good morning glory!). Both were great. My one complaint was the duck was a bit overcooked and tough. Overall had a great dinner and will be back.

Fin Thai adds to the Polk st Thai competition providing a large, open space with plenty of seating for large groups. It's beautifully decorated with light music overhead. The menu has a few unique items and the classic Thai dishes you'd expect. Within the classics, if you're looking for something with a sweet, spicy sauce, go for the pad thai. If you want something a bit more on the drier side, get the pad see ew.

Fin Thai is one of the best Thai restaurants in the city. Authentic and great ambiance. We had the fermented papaya salad, rib eye (crying tiger), morning glory, and the prawns. Every dish was flavorful and well presented. Highly recommend this place and will come back!

The food was just ok (chicken curry and pad see ew). I'm sure there are a lot of other higher quality Thai restaurants around sf. The most off putting part of the entire experience was my silverware being dirty when I first sat down. Service was a little odd too. When I asked for a side of lemon with my water, they brought me a lime in a shot glass...

12/20/24 - I went here to eat a nice meal with my siblings and we were so impressed by the decorations and the quality of the meal! The food was perfect portion size and we loved the spice level as well. We would definitely come back for a different special occasion. I think it's a bit expensive for daily eating, but great for treating yourself!

I cannot say enough good things about the service. There were two people working and they effectively and efficiently serviced the entire restaurant, which was fairly busy, and still managed to take care of each table with care. The food was equally good, as was overall ambiance of the dimly lit and smartly designed space. Fin Thai has a great vibe going and I certainly will be back to try more of the extensive menu.

When I first walked in, the deco and music is so calming and relaxing. The food was so delicious!! Had the fried spicy catfish, chicken with garlic rice and the pad Thai and all three was soooo good. My husband is hard to please when it comes to food but he was so impressed with the catfish. This place is now our fav Thai restaurant in the city. Can't wait for our next visit. Only thing I want to mention is maybe our wait staff can maybe don't look too bored

Was super excited to try this new restaurant, and it didn't disappoint! There was no wait for a table of two on a Sunday night, and the decor inside felt upscale. Prices were a bit on the higher side but that was expected. The two dishes we ordered - seafood drunken noodle and Tom Kha soup - were both quite tasty and presented beautifully.

Fairly new Thai spot. Beautiful interiors and great happy hour deals (5-7 PM). Food was good and cocktails were very unique. A good amount of options for vegetarians as well. Ample amount of reservations available on the weekends!

We stopped in here after walking by it several times. Its super clean and inviting from a vibe standpoint. The service was great throughout. They tell you right from the start that it is Thai, seafood heavy and decently spicy. The spice conversation was interesting though because all three of us said we preferred it spicy and none of the dishes were spicy even after we asked for spicy. Regardless, the dishes themselves has a lot of flavor and they can make a few items vegetarian as well.

Had dinner randomly on a weekday and I knew it was going to be good. Great service from beginning to end . The chef owner came to our table and talked about his other restaurant, his book . It was nice of him to have us all a glass is wine. Cheers . I will return. Phones of all the food ordered. Yuuuum!!

Thai restaurant that opened recently. Menu is pretty small I'm comparison to competitors, but overall selection was half expected and half special with things one normally do not see at a Thai restaurant. For example, instead of the usual coconut milk Thai shrimp or chicken soup, theirs was with clams. Instead of papaya salad with shrimp, theirs was with raw blue crab. Overall food was authentic and delicious. Service was a tad slow. Drinks was limited to cocktails but with sake and soju and small selection of wine. Ambiance was spacious, clean and nice. Price was within range of usual sf restaurant. With four items splitting and portioned perfectly, it came out to be $60/person including tax and tip. Will return.

You don't realize how much good furniture affects your dining experience until you go somewhere like Fin Thai. Their food nice too

This place was super authentic, and every single dish was delicious! I especially enjoyed the pork, and also the fried shrimp pancakes, the soup was also amazingly delicious! The service here was wonderful. Everything came super fast and the waiters were very attentive! The vibe and decorations are absolutely stunning, and it creates such a vibrant atmosphere! Love this place so much and definitely recommend!

Need to come back to try more dishes. Everything was so delicious and big portions. I love the ambience of the place. I wasn't too hungry, but knew to always get a papaya salad and dessert. The papaya salad wasn't too spicy and the panna cotta was perfect sweetness. The crab salad was delicious especially with the sauce drizzled. Thank you to the owner and staff for the hospitality and recommendations. Definitely recommended if you're in the area.

Stopped by this cute Thai restaurant on Polk street for an early Saturday dinner -- turns out they have happy hour from 5-7PM every day! The happy hour bites are around $8 each, and come with 2-3 skewers/rolls/etc. We also ordered 2 main entrees to go with the happy hour food, the sea bass claypot and the spicy basil chicken. The flavor was good for both, but unfortunately the quantity of food was very small and left us hungry, and it was at a pretty high price point ($39 for the clay pot). The decor and ambiance itself was very cute and upscale vibe, and the servers were nice and respectful. I would recommend coming for a small happy hour bite but not sure if the mains are worth the price tag!

One of the best Thai food I've tried in the U.S., all the flavors are just so on point! Will definitely come back!

Food was terrific. Service was quick and polite. Fun ambiance inside! It was quiet on the weekday evening of my visit.

Came here for happy hour Sunday night. The menu was great for happy hour and the foood was amazing. I will definitely be coming back.

I can only wish these guys the best of luck! We came on a Friday for lunch and it was empty. The service was friendly and efficient. The interior is tasteful and the food was outstanding. Plates beautifully and super fresh.will come back with a larger group so that we can order and share more things The prawns were especially tasty as was the fresh crab fried rice.

Wow! Fin Thai was an amazing experience. Will definitely be back. Kobe is a master chef and it reflects with all of his dishes. We were a birthday party of 20 and had about a 10 course serving so basically we had almost everything on the menu. Every dish was amazing! Most of the dishes had a very good condiment matching, the typical Thai chili, garlic, fish sauce type of mix. Thai servers were friendly and attentive. Fin Thai is a must try ! This is not your basic Thai street food establishment its next level and worth every penny.

The space looked newly renovated, spacious and upscale. The seafood tasted fresh, my favorite were the stir fried clams which were super flavorful. I would skip on the Drunken Noodles, they were definitely not the usual thai Drunken noodles-- seemed to be egg noodles with seafood. Wasn't the table's favorite or what we expected but everything else was great.

Ambiance: 5/5 aesthetic super cute decor! perfect for dates or for larger friend group dinners. Food: 4.5/5 took a little long but still delicious. Menu has many options and vegetarian options. Got myself a Thai tea & pineapple fried rice. Was delicious but was quite a bit too much for me so I packed the rest to go. Prices: I think they are fair :) Service: Really great service! Friendly staff that refilled our waters very often and recommended chili sauces for us. Also accepted our last minute reservation for 8 ppl. Thanks! Overall: Love love love and will come again.

We were walking around San Francisco and found this amazing little restaurant, with some help from Yelp. Fresh flavors and food, beautifully presented, and excellent service at lunchtime mid-week. We enjoyed their samosas and spring rolls then shared a pad Thai with tofu (vegetarian option). Every item was delicious and hot and really hit the spot after a lot of walking around this fun city.

After not doing reviews for awhile, this place has sparked interest in doing one because the food and service was so great!! I remember being sad that this place replaced the Vietnamese restaurant that was here before, but this is definitely an upgrade from that. For food I order the muscle curry which was amazing. The muscles were huge and the pineapples chunks balanced the spice of the dish over all. The coconut cream was a great addition to it as well. The drunken noodles my boyfriend ordered was a delicious mix of flavors and the noodles were cooked just right. Our appetizer of the shrimp croquette as well was a bit more of the crispier side but nonetheless still enjoyable. I am simply surprised this place isn't getting more attention. Their attention to detail, service, and food makes you feel like you're dining at a Michelin. Hope this places gets the attention it deserves. It's perfect for an intimate dinner and even smaller groups.

I've been waiting for Fin Thai to open in the neighborhood. As soon as I found out on IG that they opened, I booked a reservation immediately and was so excited to dine there. The food and staff did not disappoint and exceeded our expectations. Everything we had was so flavorful and delicious. We had the shrimp cake (a must order!), the seafood red curry and seafood drunken noodle. We can't decide which one was our favorite! The restaurant decor is so tasteful and elegant without feeling stuffy. I totally recommend as a nice date night or friends gathering. Our server was so friendly, enthusiastic, charming and professional. We felt very welcomed the moment we walked in!

The food was delicious, I had the clam coconut soup and it was perfect! The service was wonderful and the chef even came out at the end to introduce himself and gave our table a bottle of champagne on the house!! The ambiance was very tropical and luxurious it felt like we were on vacation. Would recommend to everyone!! Thank you

Sea food Tom Yum fried rice is one of my favorite dishes from Thai restaurants and this one didn't disappoint. Would have liked it to be spicier but the flavors were on point. Will definitely be back!

AMAZING EXPERIENCE! I will be coming back! Best birthday experience I've ever had. As soon as you walk in, the tables and decor are stunning, with the warm light adding another element to the room. The service is impeccable, with the owner and the servers checking in frequently, and my glass of water never reaching the bottom. The food was DELICIOUS. There wasn't a single dish where my tastebuds felt unsatisfied. The papaya salad was refreshing and flavorful. [Fair Warning] if you don't like spice, make sure to get mild, because even that has a bit of a kick to it, BUT it's a good kick! The Thai Fried Rice with chicken, samosa, and springs rolls are delicious options that I enjoyed. The Chicken Pad See Ew was one of my favorites as well! I ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND

Fin Thai does a lot of things right, but for the price, I was expecting a little bit more. Our group split fresh rolls (veggie spring rolls) for an appetizer, and I got the sea bass clay pot for my entree. The dish was tasty overall, but it was a little bit difficult to eat and really mix the sauce to flavor the fish in a tall, narrow vessel. I think it might have been better served in a shallower dish. I'm not sure if I would get it again given the price of $39, but the presentation was good and some of the other entrees are better priced. The waitresses were friendly, but the service was slow, even though the restaurant wasn't too crowded. We sat down at 7 pm and didn't leave until 9:30. Also, they brought my entree out about 5 minutes before the last person at our table was served. I understand that there might be times when the food for each person isn't ready at the exact same time, but given we were only a group of four, it would've been a nice gesture for them to tell the others that their food would be out in a few minutes when they brought mine out. We got the shaved ice for dessert. The presentation was immaculate, but the first one was too frozen solid for us to cut into it. The waitress realized it and brought out another one that wasn't quite as frozen, which was a nice gesture. Overall, a tasty meal with some unique dishes and great presentation, but could be improved with faster service.

Most delicious Seafood Thai place I've had!! We got 5 items for 2 people and it was the perfect amount of food. We started out with the Shrimp Cakes and Salmon Salad. The shrimp cakes were very delicious deep fried patties, I was not disappointed. The salmon salad was flavorful, fresh, and a nice twist on salmon poke. I drank the sauce that was left cause I loved the flavor haha The entrees we got were the garlic tiger prawns and the tom yum fried rice. The garlic tiger prawns were the star of the show and totally worth it! I love kicking crab and this made me think of it but was even better! The prawns were huge! I've never seen any prawns so big The tom yum fried rice was good, had good flavor and a nice mix of veggies. The tom yum flavor wasn't as strong as I wished but that's because I love Tom yum! For dessert we got the panna cotta, it had a lychee bottom that had a delicious custard texture and the top was like a berry puree that was frozen. They make it in house and I would def order this again! Nothing bad to say about this place! Delicious food and a beautiful restaurant. The wait staff is kind and attentive. If I could change 1 thing it is that I wish the portions were slightly bigger. My boyfriend and I ate everything and had no leftovers, but that's also cause we love to eat! Haha

The food was amazing! Best stop for Valentine's Day. The service was top tier and really caring plus the ambience was perfectly crafted for date nights. 10/10

The happy hour small plates are tasty but indeed small. 2 selfish jerks came in with a dog in violation of the health code. I don't blame the owners for selfish customers.

This is one of the best new restaurants in SF! The interior is beautiful and the location is in a prime spot in Russian Hill. I loved the lime shrimp appetizer and the raw salmon dish. I would definitely come back and recommend to anyone who is a Thai food lover or looking for a fresh seafood restaurant.

Surprised that the reviews are all 5* here. Maybe we visited on an "off" night. All 3 of the dishes we ordered were underwhelming unfortunately. The crab fried rice was topped with crabmeat but it was too "eggy" and it didn't taste like fresh crab. The shrimp cakes were okay but could use more seasoning. The cashew chicken was also mid - the one at Thai Spice nearby is much better actually. We were so disappointed so we just skipped dessert and left early. May give it one more shot later since others seem to have had a better time generally.

What a seafood paradise ! They are serving truly fresh seafood. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a vibrant ambiance that complements the ocean-fresh flavors they offer. Each dish bursts with the taste of the sea, I am lucky enough to have a chance to meet with Chef Kobe,and his presence in the kitchen guarantees an exceptional dining experience. Whether it's their Stir fried prawns with garlic or the perfectly cooked Dungeness Crab Curry , Seafood Drunken noodle. Every bite is full of tasty and quality. If you're a seafood lover seeking an unforgettable culinary experience in Thai Seafood style dishes. Fin Thai SF is an absolute must-visit. I would love to share that Fin Thai SF not only perfect in delicious seafood but also an incredible cocktail menu. One standout is the 'By the Beach' cocktail, which perfectly complements the coastal vibe of the restaurant. Sipping on this delightful drink feels like a seaside getaway, with every sip capturing the essence of being by the beach. Combined with their exquisite seafood, it's an experience that transports you to a culinary escape.My friends got Blue Fin Cocktail and she said it was so dam* good! I'm already planning my return to sample more of their seafood menus and some others drink. Recommend: Dungeness Crab Curry and Seafood Drunken Noodle , By The Beach cocktails