Rama Restaurant has been awarded "Top 100 Restaurants in the USA" by Zagat and Conde Nast. "One of America"s Hottest New Restaurant's" by USA Today in 2007. Providing guests with exceptional service and authentic cuisine.
"With a modern interior and extensive Thai food menu, Rama is a great Thai restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarter. Their Thai tea is very good and panang chicken was great."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"My family and I had dinner to celebrate my birthday on a Wednesday evening. I was surprised how busy the restaurant was for a weekday. We all enjoyed our food, especially my dad who is pretty picky (he ordered fried red snapper), Just to see my family so pleased about the ambience (we were seated next to the rock wall fountain) and the food made me very happy!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Overall, I had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, the service was quite efficient and the ambiance was unique and tranquil.
With this said, however, I do have one minor complaint. Although I do not consider myself a pretentious individual, I did think it was tacky that the hostess--of a restaurant acclaimed to be the finest Thai food on the West Coast--was, essentially wearing pajamas (tights with crosses on them, a t-shirt and Ugg Boots). Really? I would be probably be sent home if I wore that to my (relatively informal) teaching job.
Aside from my surprise in regard to wardrobe choice, all else was great!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Share:
-1point
0of1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"We tasted about 7 or 8 dishes all together and it was all amazing! Some of the best thai food I've ever had! Hands down a place to go back to when in town! Even their bottles water was to die for!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"i know the restaurante for manny years, we know the owner and he always take care of us, i realy hi recomended the restaurante great food very good price and a great service, and the place is very comfortable"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"It's a great spot, whether U sit in the more casual lounge/bar (indoors or outdoors). The back portion of the eatery is romantic and very inviting to linger over your libations and meal."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Amazing ambiance-it almost feels like you could be inThailand. Our server always seem rushed. Food was excellent though pricey is so not the best value."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2008
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"We love Thai food, and have both vacationed and lived in Thailand. We had heard great things about Rama and were very disappointed. The food was very bland. The papaya salad lacked both the heat of the chillies and the tang of the fish sauce. The curry had a little more spice, but not much. The fish was fresh, but the sauce was overly thick and heavy. As a first introduction to Thai food for someone who is uneasy about the typical heat, it is probably a good experience, but it does not even approximate the complexity of Thai cuisine. On the other hand, the service was good and the ambiance was attractive."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"The food was not bad but we were seated right under a vent that blew cold air on us throughout the meal. we asked for it to be shut off but nothing happened so the food was cold along with us."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2006
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"The food at Rama was delicious. Each dish had a unique flavor. The waiter was very helpful pointing out which dishes would meet the special dietary needs of one of our guests. The atmosphere and excellant service made for a fantastic dining experience."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"We didn't know what to expect. We were led down a dimly lit corridor to the back which opened up into another world. It was still pretty dimly lit-who cares. Each booth was arranged so you could see or hear people adcent to you and each booth had a curtain that further added to the ambience. It was then that noticed the stone wall with the water and the statue and all... okay enough with atmophere-you'll love it. The mojito and cranberry Margharita were so-so too strong or wrong ingredients. THE FOOD on the other hand was out of this world. I had the beef ribeye cubes and she had the garlic duck patay....home run! WARNING: the medium was pretty hot!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Made a reservation, Seated right away, Very friendly staff, Dj was great, Very attentive server, Quick drink refills, Strong drinks, Really good food. Great experience overall"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"The food was out of this world, as was the ambiance. We got to sit near this huge rock waterfall, which covers one whole side of the wall. Then there are tables that have individual curtains hanging in front of each of them. It was beautiful inside, the service was great and the food was even better! I LOVE this place!"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"We had a great dinner at Rama and look forward to our next visit. Food was delicious - we had the crispy calamari, crispy mahi mahi and spicy basil lobster, all 3 dishes were fresh and tasty. Service was friendly and prompt - waitress helped recommend some choices and our orders arrived real quick. Definitely a nice place to go for date night - beautiful paintings on the wall and long sheer curtains gave a nice romantic feel to the place."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Tak our server/bartender made excellent recommendations and we had the panang salmon and also enjoyed the jumbo scallops! Our drinks were great & we finished our meal with mango sticky rice. The quality of the food was superb."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Rama is fantastic. I come from across the country to eat here, and when I'm in town, I dine in multiple times. Don't miss it (keep it in business for whenever I'm around, please!)."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"I have been here several times and as always Rama did not disappoint.The food was excellent as well as the drinks. Mojitos are best I've had in San Diego. The rear dinning area has the capacity of feeling both open and intimate which was a plus with my girlfriend...she is into that kind of stuff. The service staff is top notch, they were very attentive, courteous and knowledgeable about the menu. One last thing I'd like to point out is that my rantings of "outstanding" are very carefully thought out and very rarely find a place that earns five stars. Thank you"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Very nice décor. Maybe that is why this place is sort of popular. Other than décor and location, there is absolutely nothing to this restaurant. Even though we had a reservation at 8pm on a Saturday night, they made us wait for 20 minutes to sit down. On top of that, I think it was the worst Thai food I've ever had. It is so simple and has no flavour. The next day I had some Thai food for lunch at some random restaurant in downtown, and it was at least 10 times better and at least 3 times cheaper."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"very nice place with great food calamari was good great mojitos wife had scallops which were great and i had crying tiger which was grat, this is a really cool place to go great atmosphere in back room which is only open friday and saturdays so thats when i would go"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Great for date night, food was delicious, good size portions, friendly food servers, manager came by to see how we were doing, excellent experience overall. Definitely going back!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"We ate in the back room with the water feature and long sheer fabric hanging from the high ceilings separating the tables - great atmosphere. We've eaten here before and the food is outstanding - full of flavor but not too spicy (unless you ask for it). A great evening."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Enjoyed a great dinner at Rama last evening. We all enjoyed our choices. Appetizers were large enough to share with 4 people and the spring rolls and peanut sauce were quite tasty. Crispy Mahi mahi was the favorite. I would suggest the front dining area. The back was a little damp, dark and cave like (just personal preference). Service was timely and friendly. The only negative I will mention was the rather loud techno music. It just didn't fit the vibe of the restaurant."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Four of us had dinner at Rama and two were pleased. I had a curry and pot stickers and they were both delicious. One of our friends and my husband had to send their entrees back because they were cold. Neither were happy with the food. When we were seated the noise from the table next to us was so intrusive that we asked to be reseated and our server gratiously did this. We did have to hunt down our server several times to get water and the wine was not what we ordered but was good anyway."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2005
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"go on a friday or saturday night when their back room is open, there crispy mahi mahi is excellent as well as theie pad thai and there is a lobster dish very good as well"
Dined on 01/27/2013
2009
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"I never give 5 stars so this is a top notch review for me. Our waitress helped us pair a few dishes to make an awesome meal. (Even though I know exactly what each dish is I like to test the staff every now and then.) The food was OUTSTANDING!!! I will go back every time I'm in the area."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Excellant Thai food! Probably the best in San Diego! Love their soups and the pad thai is delicious! Very reasonably priced and the entrees are plenty big enough to share!"
Dined on 01/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"I reserve my outstanding reviews for truly one of a kind dining experiences. That being said, Rama is a fantastic option in Downtown San Diego. The food is great, the ambiance is inviting and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Additionally, prices are moderate and fair. The only critical critique I have relates to the specialty cocktails, and is based on personal preference: It would be nice to see a few non-sweet cocktails added to the menu. However, I do understand that many enjoy sweet, fruity concoctions."
Dined on 01/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.