Tucked along the Saugatuck River, Rainbow Thai is my go-to spot for Thai food in Westport and easily the best in town. I came in for lunch and ordered the Tom Kha soup and pineapple chicken curry lunch special. Everything was served at the perfect temperature. The soup was warm but not too hot, and the curry was rich and flavorful with rice that was just right. The chicken in both dishes was thin, juicy, and tender. The veggies were fresh and crisp, and I especially loved the burst of cherry tomatoes in the Tom Kha. The pineapple curry is always a favorite of mine. If you are coming for dinner, I highly recommend the pineapple duck curry. For lunch, their curry special is a fantastic deal at just $11.95 for a decent selection of curries with chicken. The service is always friendly and thoughtful. The timing was perfect, I finished my soup just as my entree arrived. Inside, the space feels warm and welcoming with lots of natural wood. If you get a table by the window, the river view makes the experience even better. They also do great takeout, but it is worth dining in for the atmosphere and hospitality. Rainbow Thai gets it right every time. read more

Rainbow Thai - Pineapple Curry - Thai Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

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Our favorite Thai in Westport. While we noticed most people take out, we like to dine in by the windows overlooking the bridge & the water. The team is very nice, and the food consistently tasty. Our favorites are the red & green curries, as well as the Duck soup. The food quality for the price is unbeatable value. read more

Consistently excellent execution of a diverse Thai menu. Good variety of curries and very reliable takeout operation. A Westport gem!

Service is quick and friendly. All the dishes have authentic Thai flavors with depth and complexity. Thai iced tea is fantastic. You can get a seat by the window and look over the water for the meal. Staff is lovely and food is delicious. Small, closely seated dining room without being cramped. read more

Dinner with a view!! The perfect Thai spot in the area. We drove here from Norwalk just looking at the reviews and hearing such great things from a few friends. We ordered the crab rangoons for appetizers, fried rice and drunken noodles for main course. Overall, the food was fantastic and the spice was on point. I'd definitely go back hear without a second thought the next time I crave Thai. Tip: Be aware the parking situation can get a little tricky when it's busy. We parked in the lot opposite the road and crossed over. read more

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On a recent busy Saturday night came here for dinner with my family cozy inviting riverside atmosphere Service excellent Thai is one of my favorite foods ... So I am very picky and since I have tried various places in many cities I have had lots of good very experiences with Thai food This lovely establishment did not disappoint me at all it was fabulous Also intimate enough atmosphere that we had a nice pleasant conversation with another patron who lived nearby and was dining here read more

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Excellent place! Cant believe this restaurant was so close to home all this time and I had never been there before. Went for takeout but next time I want to eat there. The fried dumplings were amazing (and plentifully stuffed with chicken), and my basil chicken was incredible. Can't wait to go back! read more

Reliable Thai for delivery on a weeknight. Nice panang curry (full of shrimp) and pad ka prow, customized to your desired level of heat. And flavorful chicken satay--approved by my little one. read more

I had a really nice lunch here. It was my first time there, so we started off with Mee grob As an appetizer. It was a delicious shrimp with crispy rice noodles and some veggies in the sweet-and-sour sauce. Really delicious. For entrées, I ordered the chicken Penang curry and my friend got the shrimp in a pineapple curry. Both meals were fantastic. The curries were well flavored delicate and just exceptional. It was a very nice lunch and we will be back. read more

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Formulated overcooked ingredients, not much to like here...fast food... get it out the door mentally. Requests for more eggplant less meat go ignored. We ate done with them! read more

I ordered delivery through grubhub one rainy night. It arrived piping hot and on time. I ordered the shrimp pad Thai & veggie spring rolls (since I had to hit the $20 minimum). The spring rolls were good, wouldn't say they were something special but they were flavorful and crispy and the tangy plum sauce complimented it nicely. The shrimp pad Thai came with 6 shrimps with tails on (ugh) and two small cuts of a scallion stalk. I saw the menu didn't say that it come with cilantro so I requested them to add some in the notes which was ignored. Overall the flavors were okay without much depth. If you're NOT a fan of spice this would be a good meal choice. read more

Rainbow Thai - Shrimp Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

I did take out and they gave me the wrong order. I called to inform them- they acknowledged the mistake and said they would comp one for me next time. I didn't want to drive back and pick it that night as I don't live close. I went back three days later and ordered the meal expecting it to be comped like they mentioned. They decided to only give me a $5 discount instead of replacing the meal they messed up because I did not come back that same night. Very odd and unprofessional. read more

It's a good Thai spot. Good food at expected price ranges. I think the highlight of this place is definitely their pineapple fried rice. Delicious! They fry their rice with curry giving it a very unique taste (I feel like each Thai spot has its own take). It quickly became the highlight of the whole meal as everything in the dish complemented each other. Everything else was good. Tried a number of different dishes - pad se ew, noodle soup, chicken skewers and penang curry. Of those, penang curry probably comes next. It was rich, flavorful and filled with veggies. A curry that I could probably each multiple times and pour over any sort of rice dish. Nothing else went past the average expectations. Still, overall a 5-star given the service and convenience. Parking was easy, and place was easy to get to. I told the waitress that I would get there at a certain time and the food was hot when I got there. Very grateful for the place and the service I received. read more

Excellent restaurant. I was looking for a place with a water view after spending the afternoon at Sherwood Island State Park. And, I didn't want to pay overpriced rates since we were a large party of 9. The view (of the river) was scenic and the prices reasonable. There was parking up front. The food was delicious and the selection was great. The service was also excellent. read more

The establishment called about my review and refunded me money so I am adding a star for good client service. Ordered fried rice and pad see ew for take out. Both orders tasted stale especially the noodle which has a rancid kinda smell. We had to throw our food out. Just disgusting. read more

Rainbow Thai - Thai Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

Service was good. Small cozy place. View of the river on one side. Food was just ok. Could use more flavor in the beef salad. We also ordered Pad see ew and duck basil. It was basic nothing to write home about. read more

For Westport prices were as expected. Food was good and service was great. The crab Rangoons were a little disappointing for their price and size. read more

A very cozy restaurant, parking is limited. Good service. I love Thai food and this place is pretty decent. We tried a couple of Thai restaurant staples - Fried Rice and Drunken Noodles. Both tasted really good. The spring roll was a bit too greasy. read more

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Cute little place beside the river serving typical Thai / Asian fare. Nothing fancy, food is good but unremarkable. Does a very brisk take out business. Nice river views. read more

I give a point for Mee Grob and the Penang Curry - both dishes were quite tasty though understandably portions are small We ordered the Pla lad prik and sambal, negative points on taste. Particularly disappointing was the Pla lad price which is a whole fish fried generally with spicy & tangy sauce but this one had a creamy flavor nothing like what I have had in numerous Thai restaurants on the East and West coast The river view was great, service was good. read more

I love this place. It's right on the water & has bomb food! The Lime chili shrimp have a nice flavor and the pad thai was some of the best ive had in a while..Have also tried the sweet corn soup and pad see ew ..also delish:) The prices are reasonable, food comes out fast, fresh & staff is friendly. Definitely one of the best Thai places in the area. read more

Rainbow Thai - Pad Thai chicken - Thai Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

Bland, insipid fare combine with indifferent service to create a medley of mediocrity, amidst an ambiance of apathy. For real Thai flavors, look elsewhere. read more

Discovered this restaurant by chance, and its our favorite Thai restaurant in the Westport area. Cosy and quiet feel inside the place, and if you're visiting during the daytime you can get a nice view of the water on one side. Our favorites are the Penang curry, Red curry and Drunken noodles (extra benefit is that the restaurant can prepare the dishes without fish sauce, which is what we prefer). On our last visit, on a whim we tried the Somtum salad and enjoyed it a lot too. read more

Rainbow Thai - Drunken noodles, Red curry, and Penang curry - Thai Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

Rainbow Thai is always a great experience. The food is great and the service is phenomenal!!

My husband and I used to come here every weekend -- Everything was great! Chicken larb, nua nun tok (beef salad), crab Rangoon, curries, pad Thai, you name it. The recent time we went there after a long break, however, we were disappointed. Ordered all our old favorites, but everything became so average...hope this is just a one time mistake on their side... read more

Loved Rainbow Thai from the moment I discovered it back in 2015! Weather it's take out or eat in the food tastes fantastic, the staff is really friendly, & as far as COVID measures go, they're doing an excellent job! If you're looking for a quick bite to eat down by the water, look no further than Rainbow Thai! read more

Most Thai restaurants start from four stars on my book. I just think of the Thai food is amazing and at the same time healthy. One of the places I like to come to an always always no matter what time or day having the best time in the best food is the rainbow Thai. Starting from the service and the greeting at the entrance through the food made just the way you like it with the magic touch. Rainbow Got to be one of the best places for Thai food in Stamford. read more

A hidden gem off the river, this Thai restaurant boasts beautiful views of the river and delicious Thai cuisine. We loved the flavoring here, which is less overtly sweet and more balanced and nuanced in their flavoring. Our favorite dishes: green papaya salad, green curry, pad see ew, and the pad Thai. Meh: basil pork (too heavy/salty). Our favorite spot to stop on our way back from a trip. read more

Beautiful views and good service but the food was mediocre. We've had way better Thai food and this tasted just average. Not sure I would go there again. read more

I have eaten Here before and the food was amazing! Not today... Today I got vegetable curry that was spicy it was too hot to even eat. To make matters worse the vegetables were not cooked. I don't understand why they would rush and serve Curried vegetables that were not done. The rice had a hunk of burnt rice. If it is burnt don't give it to the customer. Eat it yourself! Maybe it is a new chef. read more

Went there couple of times. Recently moved to Norwalk and wanted to try some good noodle soup. Was impressed by Tom yum noodle soup. Loved the spiciness and amount of broth provided. Also ordered pad Thai and impressed by sweetness and how light it felt. read more

Rainbow Thai - Thai Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

Quaint. Congenial service. Flavorful cuisine. Good spice to the dishes that indicate such on the menu descriptions. Good menu w many variations/combinations some being traditional Thai as well as pan Asian. I loved my Thai basil veggie fried rice- perfectly seasoned, nice balance of rice/veg, spicy, good portion for lunch. The mango coconut curry was just excellent. Nice to have the addition of an authentic Thai spot in the area- welcome! read more

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There is nothing about this place that I dont like, except for parking maybe. We came here on a Thursday night for a quick dinner before seeing a show in Westport. Service was fast and excellent. Food was delicious - we ordered pad see ew and shrimp green curry. Both dishes were delicious, green curry was spicy just enough for my liking. Additionally, view to the river from window seats was stunning. Parking could be a nightmare though, my husband waited outside for good 20' before he got a parking spot. I am not sure where people park their car but definitely the tiny parking lot being shared by a number of stores is not working out well. read more

Rainbow Thai - Chicken Pad see-ew and shrimp green curry - Thai Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

Rainbow Thai is just plain delicious. They are excellent for in-house dining and take-out alike. The food is consistently perfect. The staff are kind and very prompt on delivery. I've begun to order from Rainbow Thai at least once a week! read more

Out first visit today for a business lunch was awesome. The cell signal on AT&T wasn't great so I was unable to do any of this real time. The staff was friendly, professional and there when we wanted them. The food was great! We started with the chicken cashew lettuce wraps. There were three of us and it worked out that they brought 3 large pieces of iceberg with a nice helping of ground chicken with a spicy sauce and cashews and crunchy veggies. 2 of our team got the drunken noodles with chicken and beef they both really enjoyed them. One added some chili paste while the other though they were spice enough. I had the wok chicken and veggies with basil sauce. This was really nice with plenty of flavor for me. This place definitely makes the cut for future team lunches. I even thing grabbing dinner for the family on the way home would work really well. read more

I've ordered and dined-in at Rainbow Thai and I always thought the food was good Thai food for the area but, today I ordered take-out for dinner and was truly disappointed. I ordered drunken noodles chicken and like many restaurants you pay more for dinner but, get a larger portion so needless to say that's what I was expecting. My portion was the same size as a take-out lunch portion and the noodles were soggy and very little. My bowl basically had a lot of bell peppers and chicken. If they insist on keeping portions the same charge one flat price, "take-out" price instead of ripping customers off and leaving them hungry! read more

The food was the worst Thai food I've ever had. The drunken noodles and pad see ew were mushy and slimy, drowned in awful gravy. I would say it was inedible that we threw it all away. The pineapple fried rice was edible. Never ordering again from this place. Worst Thai food in my life and I have had A LOT of Thai food myself. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE! read more

Rainbow Thai - Soggy, mushy and slimy Drunken noodles that was inedible. - Thai Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

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I tried their Tom yun goong soup and Thai iced tea this time. The soup wasn't that good..it's made with shrimp broth and has mushrooms, tomatoes, cilantro, and shrimp in it. It just didn't taste that good. Also they said it's suppose to be spicy so I didn't get extra spicy, however it wasn't spicy at all ...but their Thai iced tea was really good!! I would definitely come back just for their Thai iced tea! read more

Rainbow Thai - Tom yum noodle soup and spicy fried rice - Thai Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

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I moved here from Chicago, living a block from my favorite Thai place (not an accident) four years ago. I have been searching far & wide for those 4 years to find MY Thai restaurant. RAINBOW THAI IS IT! I'm home! Pad Woon Sen is my jam. My husband loves Sweet & Sour steak. The dumplings are great. Can't go wrong! read more

Really good spot, I ordered the chicken pad Thai and the spicy rice and chicken. I thought the chicken pad Thai was pretty good, one of the best we've tried. The ambiance and the restaurant was nice and welcoming. The spicy basil rice was pretty good, not super spicy read more