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    Swaddee

    4.0 (478 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    SWADDEE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Drunken noodles. Good but too many "filler" green peppers
    Lisa F.

    Great food (except, oddly, curries do not come with rice?? add for $3.75 per tiny bowl) and lovely decor. But the experience was weirdly unpleasant. Website doesn't take reservations. It says to call but we tried 3 times and they never picked up and you can't leave message. So we arrived right after opening. The host, upon looking disappointed in us for not having a reservation, glanced around an entirely empty restaurant and said "I guess I can seat you here" at the tiniest table on the walkway and right in front of the door. While dining, several other (disappointing) couples were reluctantly seated at 4-tops. This is fast-food. We were all done and gone before any hordes with reservations arrived, so it would not have been a problem to seat us at a comfortable table. The wait staff was was nice but pushy, obviously told to turn tables over as fast as possible. Waitress arrived wanting drink, appetizer and dinner orders all at once - at moment you are (reluctantly) seated. I'm torn about recommending Swaddee because the food was admittedly excellent. But life is probably too short for this sort of experience.

    Yellow Curry
    Joe R.

    We stopped into Swaddee Thai during a weekend trip to Coronado and were so glad we did! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming and we got seated right away. We ordered the Yellow Curry and it was a generous portion and tasted amazing. Service was friendly and quick, and everything felt fresh and made with care. You can tell this is a spot the locals love, and for good reason.

    V W.

    We stopped by for a lunch at Swaddee Thai while in Coronado. The restaurant is located on C Avenue, just off the main street of Orange Ave, within walking distance of the Hotel Del in Coronado. I give it 3.5 stars. We chose to dine on the patio as inside seemed a little warm. We were seated right away and served swiftly. We enjoyed a ginger stir fry entree and a Thai iced tea. The food could have been a little hotter, but it was tasty. We ordered a spice level of 2, which was just right for us. We paid by credit card and they took the card away to scan it. I prefer when they bring the machine to the table nowadays. Prices were about on par with other Thai restaurants in the city. Helpful?

    Paradise Noodles
    Sofia G.

    Stopped by Swaddee Thai with friends, while we were in the area. I loved their outdoor sitting, It was very cozy with standing heaters and lights. Their panang curry was very coconutty, the paradise noodles were good though I've tried better in the SD area. Overall, Service was great with fair pricing for the Coronado area. A solid spot if you're craving Thai after the beach.

    Jenna C.

    Swaddee Thai was an overall decent experience. The food was good but nothing special. Ordered the standard pad thai and pad see ew - lacked any punch in flavors. It was still an enjoyable meal, but I've had better Thai food elsewhere. Probably wouldn't come back. The service was mediocre. Slower outside service, but outdoors seating is nice for fresh air. No designated parking area - street parking.

    Pineapple Fried Rice
    Leslie G.

    Very clean, tables are pretty close to each other, but the place wasn't packed since it just opened when we arrived. Thai tea was really good. I like the ice they used. Pineapple fried rice was okay. Panang curry was good. Som tum was good as well. The downside is the plates they serve on are cold, so our food cooked down super quick. It wasn't bad. But there's better in my opinion.

    Pad Snow Peas
    Reuben P.

    Hard to beat! We had Nam w Chicken which was Awesome #6 spice, Pad Snow Pea was Delicious & Fresh Summer Rolls which were to die for! A FANTASTIC lunch that met our every desire. Parking was a snap as they are part of the Crown Group. Next time we are in San Diego/Coronado we shall return! In a single word, OUTSTANDING!

    Dumplings
    Alison M.

    Yum! So glad we stopped in here. Some of the most delicious Thai food I've had in ages. Tucked on a corner one street black back from the main shops on Orange Ave, this place is a gem. We were easily and quickly helped and service was friendly and exceptionally attentive and polite. They were pretty booked for a middle of the weeknight dinner but easily seated us at a small table for two. We ordered steamed pork dumplings to start and chicken Pad Thai for me and a duck dish for my husband with Asian broccoli. Everything was so good. Really good flavors. Food was out quickly and our server was a sweetheart. We'll def come back for dinner here when we're in town next! It's cozy inside but clean and classy.

    Ok it's officially a RIP OFF !!! They charged me 14.00 for 4 spring rolls ... well no it's two cut in half and then another 2.00

    So I got take out tonight and although it looks and smells good I was disappointed to open the bag only to find NO rice .... None not even steamed white rice. Even though I ordered curry and chicken basil, dishes that, you know need and usually come with rice ! So I looked at their menu and yep they don't come with rice !!! They charge anywhere from 3-4 dollars for a tiny cup of rice .... Well ok but you know tell me so I don't get home and have to make rice to eat my take out ! Lucky I had brown jasmine rice but I have to wait 45 mins to eat ... Also when you charge 58.00 for two entrees and spring rolls ... you could through in rice !!! Which costs ..... ????? Like .25 cents a cup ! Buyer beware ... I smell rip off !

    Tom Yum
    Calina N.

    Date night? Hangout with friends? Family dinner? If you're craving Thai food and happen to be in Coronado, Swaddee is the perfect place to satisfy those cravings! My boyfriend and I walked in on a weekend night and were seated immediately. The decor and ambiance of the restaurant is perfect for any occasion and made me feel like I was in Thailand. The food itself was great! We shared a chicken pad thai and tom yum pot. The pot was smaller than expected but they loaded it up with plenty of protein. I'm also very picky about my pad thai. Usually 50% of the thai places I go to they make the noodles too dry so that the noodles stick together but this was just perfect! These two items were perfect for us to share and we weren't super hungry either. The prices were also incredibly cheap given the location and that it was dinner time. I highly recommended coming to Swaddee Thai!

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    15 days ago

    One of my favorite Thai restaurants. Consistently good food and service. If you're looking for Thai food in Coronado, I highly recommend

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    Food is great. Love the drunken noodles! Solid vibe and staff is always friendly. Not sure why Yelp needs more characters

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    9 months ago

    Amazing food amazing service must try the whole fish. :)~ only missing saracha just saying

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    Loved eating here. Cute , quaint restaurant with great food. I had chicken pad Thai and my boyfriend got the chicken curry. Will be back

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    Exceptional food and service. Also quiet so it is easy to have a conversation. If you like Thai food, this should be your go to restaurant!

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    30 minutes to get water 1 1/2 hours before food came out. Poorly managed restaurant with an owner who is clueless.

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    Ask the Community - Swaddee

    Hi, Does anyone know if new owners took over?? I want to love this place again. But the food is not tasting the same. Been going for over 8 years.

    Is reservation require?

    No. Just go. Check their business hours before you go. Also, they closed on Sunday and Monday.

    If anyone has been here over the past 7 years, have they changed ownership? Is the food the same?? Far as taste?

    I can't say I know about the ownership change, if any. I only found out about this restaurant for 2-3 years, it's still my must-go restaurant when we are in town. We always cleaned the plate. Food is always so good. Service is great too.

    Is this place closed?

    Swaddee is closed on Sundays and Mondays! Also from 3-5 in the afternoon every other day.

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