Hands down the best Thai food I've had. And that's saying a lot, because I'm from Northern Virginia where we have some great Thai spots (including Sister Thai, which I love)--but this place was actually even better. Every dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food. The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Their lychee martini was also fantastic, perfectly balanced and a great complement to the meal. This is definitely a spot I'll be coming back to every time I'm in Williamsburg. Highly recommend! read more

Food is very good, but extremely expensive. I usually spend 30 bucks on myself so be ready to spend at least 20 + . Also their hours are really weird on yelp vs maps it's 2 totally different schedules. On maps it says they close at 3 and then open back up at 5 every week? Yet on yelp it says 11-9 every day and I tried calling and nobody answers, So it's unusual for a restaurant but idk. read more

Dined in with a friend during lunch. Service was good, our waitress was very attentive. Food was good as well. My friend enjoyed her fresh poke bowl. I enjoyed my Thai basil stir-fry and we both enjoyed the mango sticky rice. It's a large restaurant inside with lots of seating and a bar area as well. read more

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Love coming in and being greeted by the owner. She's always so nice and pleasant. She's quick with service and if there's a slight delay she communicates it! Food is pretty good. Been here a few times and if there's something not on the menu but my Thai taste buds are needing the fix, I ask if she can make it and she sure can! (Sucker for a good Yum Woon Sun.) Place is always clean and feels so light and warm. read more

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Like mini restaurants this is not an inexpensive place to go to so be prepared for a bigger bill. The food they do have an excellent crab raccoon. Was worth getting and the veggie tempuras are good. After that everything went downhill we ordered the pineapple duck. It was way overdone very dry though they did give us a sauce with it to kind of cover it up. Ambience is just OK. They have so many tables close to each other. They kind of crammed them in. Service was fine. But I don't think we'll go back. read more

We had attentive service and great food aT the Emerald. I started with the Tom Yum Soup, and it was the perfect balance of spicy, sour, and savory--truly vibrant and flavorful. For the main courses, we shared a few curries. Both were phenomenal, each with its own delicious, nuanced flavor profile. The curries were rich, creamy, and wonderfully spiced. The cocktails weren't the best - too sweet but the food made up for it. What really stood out, though, were the fresh vegetables. They were perfectly crisp-tender and clearly of high quality, which made the curries feel incredibly fresh and light. It's so refreshing to get veggies that taste like they were just harvested! From the amazing soup to the stellar curries and the attention to ingredient quality, this is my new go-to Thai spot. If you love authentic, flavorful Thai food, you absolutely must try them! read more

Staff is very kind and professional!!!! great food and beautiful place. coming back many times!

Really, it's the best Thai restaurant in Williamsburg Va. Its only fault its off the beaten path, very close to Busch Gardens. Check it out, the young Thai lady is a sweetheart, and a Fox read more

Beautiful decor! Service was excellent. Sushi delicious and huge. Everything was yummy!

Emerald Thai off route 60 in Williamsburg is one of the best and most gracious Thai restaurants I've eaten in! When I walked in, I also instantly felt a peaceful energy. read more

The restaurant was on the verge of closing for the day, yet the staff and owner graciously accommodated us. The food was expertly prepared and served promptly. We stuffed and grateful for choosing this establishment for a late-night meal. Food was already gone when we decided to take pictures read more

Came in for the lunch special menu with my better half and got the chicken pad Thai and he got the shrimp pad Thai. The total came to just over $25 which was very pocket friendly, considering this is Williamsburg and usually it's at least $25pp, not for two meals. For starters we each had a small side salad. The homemade peanut and ginger sauce was delicious. The portion size of the lunch main course was very generous, I ended up taking some of it home! Service was okay. I felt a little rushed during our meal, I understand we came towards the end of the lunch so they may have wanted to clear the restaurant out to get ready for dinner - but mind you, we were left waiting up front for quite a while to be seated upon entry, and there were only 2 other people in the restaurant. Regardless, the server was polite and the food truly was delicious. I would definitely come back! read more

Classy and delicious food! Super friendly staff too. I recommend the drunken noodles!

Closed.... Site says 9:30 but would not let me in shortly after 9:00 so food may be ok but service sux. read more

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The red curry was delicious!! The food was hot and fresh. Just right spicy. The restaurant will allow you to pick the level of spicy.

My first stop in while visiting the area. We made reservations due to the tourists coming into the area, we arrived and waited a good five minutes for anyone to come out from the kitchen. A young boy who was playing in one of the booths we finally asked if he could go get someone. And we sat The food was VERY good, delightfully tasteful and heated through perfectly. My only complaint would be that with 3 waitresses and not many people dining at the time we were, and we had practically no service at the table. Waited for drink refills, waited for extra sauces, waited for the bill, waited for change. And we needed to be to a meeting which then put us behind schedule read more

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Very friendly place and food was excellent! First time being in this restaurant and will visit often once we move closer! read more

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food was great and quick came after busch gardens ! service was good . Clean area as well

This place is truly fantastic in every aspect. The food is legit, the service is very personal and the ambience tops it all. The acoustic allows you to have a great dinner or lunch without the noisy caos. I always get the Papaya salad to start, which is truly healthy and fantastic, because it is freshly made. You can't go wrong with any of the items on the menu. My favorite is Crispy Basil Duck. Somehow, when I eat at this place I feel very satisfied without the guilt. I guess it is because they add plenty of well prepared vegetables to the main dishes. read more

Pretty good Thai food! They tend to use more fish sauce than the other local places, and we LIKE that. Friendly service, quiet but casual, and child-friendly atmosphere. The other local places are a little too pretentious for our liking, plus we like to stay out of the heavily touristed areas. So this is our go-to, reliable Thai place. Order online on their own website...don't give your money to the outside delivery companies! read more

Best Thai in town! Dumplings, Tom Kha and staff-awesome! Gotta try it and they have great prices and kids meal! Thanks emerald Thai! read more

Great food if neither you nor anyone in your party has dietary restrictions/food allergies. My husband enjoyed his meal, but I have to give one star because of my own experience: an allergic reaction despite making sure my order didn't contain any peanuts. I thought at first they might use MSG (which often gives a slight tingle that I can eat through if the food is good, which it was). Then, my throat started closing up. Luckily, after I stopped eating and drank water, my throat opened back up. It was too late to prevent what followed: inability to breathe through my nose for the rest of the night even with allergy pills. It's a shame that what would have been a nice date night had to end this way all because a waitress couldn't check to make sure a customer's allergy was left out of the order. read more

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Food and service was amazing! the owner was so friendly and welcoming. After spending time in thailand I'm very picky. This place had some of the best pad thai ever. So authentic and delicious. I would highly recommend stoping by if you're in the area! read more

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We decided to give Emerald Thai in Williamsburg a try. Love Thai food in general. The waitress was almost non existent, I asked for a beer she brought me a wine and mixed drink menu. I finally got up and looked at the bar area. Finally pointing out my beer. Next once our party of six was ready to order and food starting arriving, very staggered three of us were already eating before the rest came minutes later and three of those was the same thing. My daughter ordered sush, she had to return it as it was so fishy on one and cold and nasty on the other. Now I'll say that my dish was very good! So we get our bill separated into a check of two and the other of four. They automatically added the top to both checks so we didn't add more. Our credit card co. contacted us asking if wanted to leave an additional 20% which had been added by them. They tried to steal more money! Unacceptable. Had the service been worth it, maybe we wouldn't have stopped the additional gratuity they added after we left. Anyway enough of the rant. Food was ok for some not so much for there. Service was crap, don't recommend. The place was clean at least. read more

The food was delicious! Enjoyed the atmosphere and the amazing service. Would recommend the restaurant to everyone!!! read more

The service was amazing! We went here for dinner and this one lady kept the restaurant open just for us. She treated us with great care and the food was delivered in a short amount of time. Keep in mind that our party had about 10-11 people. The bathrooms were very well kept for a public bathroom and the food was very, very good! Highly recommend if you're taking a trip to Busch Gardens or any other places in the area. read more

I love the food here. Very authentic thai cuisine. They even made me a fried egg with my spicy kapow. We enjoy coming here to eat when we are in Williamsburg. Great staff and environment, will continue to be a frequent customer. read more

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The food is definitely up to par. I will say the wait is extremely long. We ordered three dishes which included papaya salad and total until everything came was about an hour. Idk if they need more chefs or waitresses/ waiters. But that's all due in time. New owner now and I get that it's still going to take time to be where everyone is comfortable and service is up to speed. Now I will say when it was slower the waitress straight up hustled. So bravo. We will be back for sure! read more

Dangerous for those with allergies. I ordered the pineapple fried rice with no cashews and made it clear that I had allergies. Wouldn't you know it, my order came with cashews. It was dim so I didn't see them until it was too late. I'm just lucky I didn't actually bite into one, only got a residual reaction. Additionally, there was a little fruit fly or something in my sister's drink. It was in the drink and we fished it out to see what it was (why the picture only shows it on the rim). The food actually was decent if you have no allergies and a strong immune system. read more

Thai food is authentic and tastes amazing! I had the fried Calamari, best I had in town, cooked tempura style and wasn't extremely chewy like some places. (If you like spicy) The basil shrimp fried rice was excellent!! The owners, the bartender (Miranda) everyone goes above and beyond and friendly ... the special zombie drink had me walking back to my hotel like a zombie haha jk enjoy ! read more

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Amazing food, I ordered the green curry and Thai iced coffee. Some of the best curry and coffee I've ever had. Waitress, I did not get her name, was very kind and service was speedy. I did come in shortly after opening so it was pretty dead but the decor was amazing. read more

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The food is excellent, the decor is simple an pleasant. Service was good, and the place was nice and quiet, so conversation was easy.

I will not lie...i was a little concerned when I walked in and was the only person in here. However, i am glad I did as this place is a gem. I sample the Red Curry from coast to coast and this places Red Curry is AMAZING. I highly recommend. read more

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After a long, hot day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg we were ready to get out of the wall-to-wall crowds and wind down. We definitely chose the right place! Just walking into Emerald Thai Cuisine we felt the serenity of the space enveloping and soothing our frazzled nerves. The first thing you notice at Emerald Thai is the atmosphere. Greeted by two enormous salt water fish tanks and a smiling hostess at the hostess stand, we were seated immediately, directly behind the fish tanks per the shouted request of my youngest "I want to see the fishes!" The restaurant is decorated in every shade of green, from a light mint color on the walls to a sparkling jade green in the table tops. The chairs are unusual, very modern with tall backs and surprisingly very comfortable. The waitress brought ice cold glasses of water immediately and then withdrew to let us examine the menu which is extensive. As soon as we put the minus down she was back, answered all of our questions about the dishes thoroughly, and assured us that spice levels could be adjusted to fit any preferences. We proceeded to order Siam Beef, Yellow Curry with Chicken and kids Spring Rolls. The food came out quickly, piping hot and every dish featuring a nice personalized touch, from a pretty carrot "flower" on the children's plate to a heart-shaped mound of fresh steamed rice accompanying my curry. As nice as it looked, it all tasted even better! We ended up sharing bites of each dish around the table, so I know first-hand that the spring rolls were perfectly crisped, the Siam beef had the most amazing rich gingery sauce and the yellow curry was spicy but not too hot, exactly as ordered. The waitress was attentive but never intrusive, doing everything possible to help us enjoy our meal without hovering. She provided us little individual plates for our samples without needing to be asked. Kept the ice cold water topped up. Cleared the emptied plates immediately. Even had the bill ready and waiting as soon as I asked for it. Definitely a 5-Star meal in every respect! Given the quantity and quality o the food, it was a great value for money too! It's just around the corner from Busch Gardens near the Doubletree Hotel and the Kingsmill Resort. If you are looking for great food at a great price in this part of Williamsburg, I highly recommend you try Emerald Thai Cuisine. read more

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I'm from Charlottesville where we have a lot of great Thai food so I'm a bit particular but I thought this place was decent for the price. Good portion sizes. I got takeout basil chicken and it arrived fast but I've definitely had better. read more

This is a quaint little Thai spot with a cute mint colored interior and very resonable lunch specials. Our server had a good personality and was very accommodating. The menu was very extensive and took some time for me to look through, but I eventually decided on getting the won ton soup and the spicy chicken druken noodles. The food was pretty decent. I wasn't really a fan of the ground chicken, I would've preferred grilled chunks, but I can't really hold my preference against the resturant. Overall, I would come here again, because this place does provide a cheaper alternative to eating anywhere inside of Busch Garden's. Next time I will try a different meat. read more

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Emerald Thai is the best Thai restaurant in Williamsburg. The food is fantastic, being both incredibly flavorful and very well prepared. They offer a lot of customization options, and they don't skimp on the portions. The service is the best part, though. Every time I go in I'm greeted with friendly faces and pleasant conversation. Miss May in particular is wonderful. She is the owner, and you can tell she puts a lot of love into the restaurant. It's a wonderful restaurant all around and my family and I always jump at the opportunity to go there. If you like Thai food, this is the place for you! read more

Not the best Thai food but not the worst I ever had. However, the service was fas and friendly.

Great food and attentive service. Ambiance is on the quiet side which I like. The menu has a choice of protein with most of their dishes. There are many different curries. They also have a noodle section with pad Thai, drunken noodles and other dishes. A traditional Thai entree section as well as fried rice is also available. Appetizers are available. Try the steamed dumplings. Wine, beer, and cocktails are reasonably priced with a nice assortment . read more

The eatery was clean, seating and tables clean and upscale, the food was amazing! Our waitress was super nice....and well it fulfilled Thai craving! read more