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Lotus Thai - Downtown
The flavors and elegance of modern Thai cuisine unfold at Lotus Thai, award winning Thai restaurant and bar located in downtown San Diego. Lotus Thai presents a menu honoring regional recipes from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Southern Thailand.
Happy Hour $3 Draft Beers $5 Soju Cocktails $5 Appetizers
"Best Thai" San Diego Magazine 2010, 2011, 2012
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Happy Hour $3 Draft Beers $5 Soju Cocktails $5 Appetizers
"Best Thai" San Diego Magazine 2010, 2011, 2012
30 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 30 reviews
5 stars
(10)
4 stars
(12)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(9)
- fit for foodies(8)
- neighborhood gem(7)
- romantic(7)
- special occasion(7)
- late-night find(5)
Lotus Thai - Downtown Reviews List
Review 1 for Lotus Thai - Downtown
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Heretofore I wasn't familiar
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Heretofore I wasn't familiar with Thai cuisine, but the restaurant staff recommended dishes that were excellent. The service was great, the ambiance pleasant."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2006
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Review 2 for Lotus Thai - Downtown
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
In town on business and went
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"In town on business and went as it was recommended at the best Thai in San Diego. I ate at the bar and the bartender and waiters were all very attentive. The ambiance is warm, inviting and modern at the same time. The lana gyoza was incredible; light dough, fried crisp, almost flaky and a delicious dipping sauce. I had the Crying Tiger for dinner, which, I'm sad to say was slightly disappointing. The chili lime dipping sauce was amazing, but the spring salad was lackluster and the very generous cut of steak was very greasy. Overall I enjoyed my night and would be willing to go back and try more!"
Dined on 04/08/2013
2007
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Review 3 for Lotus Thai - Downtown
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Tasty Thai Treasure
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is great; light, yet flavorful!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
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Review 4 for Lotus Thai - Downtown
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went for lunch on Saturday,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went for lunch on Saturday, was quiet......LOVED the food. I am a true Thai lover as is my 13 year old. We had a first time Thai-er with us and she loved everything too.......thank, always enjoyable food staple, glad it was so well done"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
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Review 5 for Lotus Thai - Downtown
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Booked for a large party (17)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Booked for a large party (17) and they were able to accommodate us easily. Flexible when we were running a bit late too. The food came out quickly, the service was very attentive, and the food was actually quite good. All in all a very positive experience and I would definitely return here with a group or on my own next time I am in downtown San Diego."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 6 for Lotus Thai - Downtown
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
we a dinner for 5. Everyone
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"we a dinner for 5. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. We each ordered different things and shared. Food and service were excellent!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2005
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Review 7 for Lotus Thai - Downtown
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food is good but nothing exceptiona
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is good but nothing exceptional. Prices are higher due to location and ambiance which makes it good for a date."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2008
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Review 8 for Lotus Thai - Downtown
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food is good. Atmosphere is
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is good. Atmosphere is also nice, but the service didn't go so well. It took a long time to get refills on our water, and our food was basically thrown at us and given to the wrong person (they could have asked if they didn't know). There wasn't enough interaction between the waiter and our group, which is unfortunate because I would have liked knowing that we were valued customers."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Lotus Thai - Downtown
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Thai in San Diego!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've actually been to Thailand several times so I know good Thai food when I get it. Lotus Thai was absolutely OUTSTANDING! The flavor of their food was delicious and the heat (spice) was right where I wanted it. If you want authentic Thai food for reasonable prices then look no further than Lotus Thai!!! They also have a good selection of beer on tap and a decent wine menu to go with the exceptional food."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Lotus Thai - Downtown
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Just not too bad. Food not
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Just not too bad. Food not bad and nothing to tell you guys at all. Service poor to fair. In Thai place they don't ask how spicy you want and bring whatever - too spicy for my daughter and not spicy at all for me. Forgot about silver and serve soup in coffee cups. Price tag is not working for that kind of place."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2012
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Review 11 for Lotus Thai - Downtown
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Celebrated a birthday here.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Celebrated a birthday here. The staff was wonderful & very good food!"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Lotus Thai - Downtown
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Time
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waitress was very helpful and the food was very good. We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
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Review 13 for Lotus Thai - Downtown
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Thai food; top notch service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We ate here late - in fact we were the last ones out on a Tuesday evening. Regardless, we never once felt rushed or unwelcome. Service was above expectations. Absolutely the best one could ask for.
Food was equally terrific. Very fresh and very tasty. Thai food is my absolute favorite cuisine. Would recommend to all who love different flavours and would highly recommend to any friends who might be in San Diego.
Go... And enjoy!"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Lotus Thai - Downtown
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
the shrimp hargow is excellent!!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"the shrimp hargow is excellent!!!!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Lotus Thai - Downtown
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate