Fantastic date lunch the other week with the wife, sitting outside on their beautiful back patio with the wide open ocean view on an amazingly warm March afternoon. We ordered the $16.99 lunch specials which I feel is a good value for all you get. Wife ordered the red curry with chicken which was delicious and I ordered the hot basil with chicken and they both came with soup and salad. The waiter made a mistake and told us the soup of the day was Tom Kha (spicy coconut) for which we were hoping but what was brought out was more of a broth. It had a lot of flavor though, I will say that, so I was pleasantly surprised. Salad was tasty with house sesame dressing and my hot basil chicken was FANTASTIC. The portion size was very good and I even took half of the chicken home to enjoy another time. Note the lunch special is offered from 11:30am-3pm Monday through THURSDAY....I am not quite sure why. They really should include Fridays. The Thai Gimlet with basil and lemongrass was a wonderful and creative cocktail...so good, I ordered two! Service was friendly and attentive. And of course, nothing beats that view. An overall wonderful date lunch! read more

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DO NOT COME HERE esp DURING HOLIDAYS. They are doing some shady stuff here or trying to scam people. ALWAYS, always check your receipts. Small or big. Most people either in a rush or having too much of a good time and drinking will not notice or have time to check. Came here for Mother's Day 2026. Extremely busy. When the bill came they added and tacked on 5 EXTRA ITEMS that racked up to $200. Something was off good thing it was checked before charging the card. It would've been a headache. Immediately checked in with them and they made an excuse saying someone else must've messed up. Someone wasn't paying attention and made a mistake or they're adding extra items in there. That could add up imagine how many tables they get per holiday. I've been wanting to make a review of this place years ago also but never got the chance when I took my dad here for Father's Day and his birthday. Extremely rude customer service. read more

Swan Thai - Swan Thai -- Palos Verdes - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Been here a couple of times when I'm in the area and I can say this is def a really good date spot but def come before sunset as the ocean view is marvelous (I totally forgot to take a pic). There's ample amount of parking as it's in a huge shopping plaza. It's also easy to find this plaza as it's at the end of Hawthorne. I can safely say the food here is a solid 3. Everything we've tried is decent. We've tried the coconut soup, pho, spicy beef salad, spicy beef basil, and crab fried rice. The fried crab rice came with a piece of soft shell crab on top which was quit tasty. The hot Ginger tea is pretty good here. We're def here more for the scenery then food as it is amazing. The relaxing outdoor theme with the ocean view. It draws us here every time we are near. A solid 5 for the ambient hence the 4 star rating. I'm pretty sure we will be back again when we're in the area. read more

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What I love most about Swan is the picture-perfect oceanfront setting--it's the kind of place where you can truly relax, take in the fresh coastal air, and soak up that beautiful California sunshine. The atmosphere alone makes it worth the visit. On top of that, the Thai menu is incredibly expansive, with so many delicious options to choose from. Everything I experienced--from the quality of the food to the friendliness of the staff--was consistently excellent. It's easy to see why this spot is considered a must-try and often makes LA bucket lists. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation in advance, especially on weekends, as it gets quite busy. Overall, it's an amazing experience from start to finish. You really have to visit and see it for yourself. read more

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Only good things here at SwanThai. Made a reservation ahead of time. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the hostess Elyse who was very polite, courteous and friendly. We were seated within a few minutes at an "ocean view/beachside" table that had phenomenal views while the sun was setting. Our waiter Cameron promptly greeted us after being seated at our table, and was helpful in recommending certain drinks and appetizers. He was great! We had a second waitress Chloe who brought out some of our dishes as well once the food was ready who was also very courteous. Great job Swan Thai management for having attentive and courteous staff members! As for the food. For starters, we ordered the cream cheese puffs and crispy spring rolls. Both were delicious! Our group for main entrees ordered the Pad Thai with tofu, Pad See Ewe with chicken, Teriyaki Salmon, and my favorite.... The crispy pork over rice!!! 10/10 for me! For dessert, our table shared the Mango Sticky Rice which was very tasty as well! Great location, great staff, amazing food! Will be back soon!! read more

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We ordered takeout this evening for four people. Total bill, with each person getting one dish, including tax and 20% tip: $131. Ouch. They said it would take 15-17 minutes. I showed up after 17 minutes and they said it would take another 8-10 minutes. So we went to the gelato place and got some pints to take home. Went back to Swan Thai. They hadn't started the order. We finally got our food 50 minutes after we ordered. There were other people there in the same predicament. If the food can't be made on time, tell us that. When we show up to get it, don't make false promises. And in the end, it tasted rather meh. I don't plan to get takeout here ever again. read more

We ordered takeout while staying at Terranea couple days ago. The ordering process was easy as we walked up to their counter set up near their entrance. We ordered crab fried rice and panang chicken curry. The curry was tasty and we had enough for a small lunch the next day. The crab fried rice was ok. Except for the soft shell crab on top, we didn't see any other crab in the rice. The order came out quickly and we were able to eat and watch the World Series in our room. read more

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Delicious food. Beautiful view. And good service. One of the best mango sticky rice I've try. read more

Swan Thai - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

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Saturday afternoon lunch. Well worth it. Beautiful ocean view. Not crowded, not cramped. Food was excellent! My only issue was the single person restroom but that doesn't take away from the rest of the experience, just use the bathroom before. read more

Food was just decent, youre just paying for the views. Expensive for the portion and quality though. We got the tom yum soup and pad see ew and it was just alright, nothing special. Tom yum was bland, pad see ew beef was hard and too chewy, pad see ew noodles were sweeter than typical authentic ones. You can get better ones at a cheaper place. Service was good, servers check up on you often. Views were beautiful since youre near the ocean. read more

Swan Thai - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

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Swan Thai is my absolute favorite Thai place in Palos Verdes. The ambience is amazing, especially when you sit outside and watch the sunset. You literally get an ocean view while enjoying comfort food, and I truly cannot complain. The service here is always amazing, and you really cannot go wrong ordering anything on the menu. My favorites are the Thai curry, pad see ew, and coconut shrimp. The drinks are great too. The prices are totally worth it for the quality, the experience, and especially the incredible ocean view sunset. This place never disappoints and is always a go to for me. read more

Amazing views, delicious drunken noodles, and a decent Mai Thai. The service is attentive, a couple food orders were forgotten but everyone was very nice about it. Highly recommended. read more

Definitely a regular here, I usually get the pleasing garlic and it is delicious. I appreciate the fast service, great prices, friendly service, and opulent views! read more

Swan Thai - Menu - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

First of all, just absolutely gorgeous views. I loved the vibe of the patio. The retractable sunshade and the lights were a great touch transitioning to evening. But I wish the food was better. I got pad see ewe and Thai iced tea. The portion was small but I'm normally fine with that. But my noodles were way too sweet. I've never had pad see ewe taste so much like sugar and not at all like soy sauce. It made the Thai iced tea not taste sweet. Maybe it was just an off day. My friends all seemed to enjoy their food so it might be my dish was the one off. Otherwise, our service was friendly and fast and I had a good time. So I'll probably give it another shot in the future. read more

Swan Thai - Pad See Ewe - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

We had a 1pm reservation to which we had to wait 15 minutes to be seated. Then. We had to ask for silverware and napkins. We gave our drink order and food order and that was the last time we saw our server. No one came to check to see if we wanted another alcoholic beverage or anything. Then they never brought us a plate that we ordered and they didn't realize until the bill was brought to the table. Terribly service especially since they were not even that busy. Would never go back. Food was not worth it. read more

The good: I came here for my birthday lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the authenticity of the flavors. I tried calamari rings, crab fried rice, papaya salad and panang curry. The crab fried rice was good and even came with an entire battered and deep fried soft shell crab. The panang curry packed good heat. The papaya salad had good fish sauce flavor, a good amount of acidity and was nice and spicy. The outdoor seating was very spacious and we had an ocean view with heated outdoor lamps that kept the space cozy. We got a free birthday cake dessert which was a nice touch. I thought the prices were fair and the view was amazing. There's plenty of parking. The food all came out surprisingly quick. The bad: The batter on the rings was a bit hard and the rings were a bit chewy. I didn't care for the fake flowers on the ceiling. They had lots of real flowers and bushes with flowers outside that were gorgeous though. One of the outdoor light bulbs by our table was broken and was a hazard/risk. The interesting: They have non-Thai food options too like pho. read more

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Portion size was extremely small for a 20$ item. I purchased two orange chickens as part of the DoorDash promotion and I am extremely disappointed with the portion size. This is one portion split into two containers. The quality of the food was also low. It appeared to be sauce put into the bottom of the tray and the friend chicken thrown on top. There was no effort to toss the chicken in the sauce. read more

Swan Thai - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

There is a guy works at the front desk who is really unprofessional. He is being an a$$ ho while he messed up the waiting list, and try to blame the name on their system is not spelled correctly. The problem is they never show how they type on their ipad. That damn guy ruined my Mother's Day. read more

We ate here late in the afternoon. The ambience is great, you have the view of the Pacific ocean in Palos Verdes area. The food is not that great. Also, you need to pay attention when paying your bill. I was wearing my sunglasses because of the sun, and I couldn't see well when I was paying. The tip is automatically deducted, I didn't get the chance to choose how much I will give in tip and they took more than 20% of the tip. What the heck????Shame on you guys!!! read more

Swan Thai - Receipt - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Great Thai spot right by the water! Service is a little slow but salads and soup are a hit. We also got the pad Thai which is a bit sweet but if that's your preference. read more

Swan Thai - Tom Yum (Cup) & Spicy Thai Beef Salad - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

This is probably the best Thai food in the South Bay. The portions are a little on the small side and it's a little expensive but the food is good and the location can't be beat. Always have barking. The service is great. They have some really, really strong heaters when it's cold outside and the view from the restaurant is really great I would recommend the pad see ew. Can't go wrong with the classic. They have a happy hour so if you can go at that time Monday through Thursday you can really save a lot of money read more

Finally came here! Thai food is my favorite so Thai food with views? Yes please!! I came for my birthday dinner on a Sunday evening. It wasn't full. It's located in a plaza so parking was easy. I did make reservations around the time of sunset so we enjoyed the sunset while eating. We were greeted and seated right away. When you enter, it's just as beautiful as you see in the pictures. We ordered the coconut shrimp and calamari for appetizers. The coconut shrimp blew me away! We also ordered the honey bbq ribs, pad se ew with chicken and yellow curry with chicken with rice. Everything was delicious but the top was the honey bbq ribs. I normally don't order this at a Thai restaurant but I'll def look into it more often because I def enjoyed these! The service was nice and friendly. It was so nice and peaceful. I look forward to coming back! read more

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We came here last minute for my sisters birthday. The staff was welcoming and attentive. We sat outside and was a nice view as sunset just happened. The food was great I ordered the tom kha soup and the beef jerky. They both were delicious. We also shared a couple appetizers I just forgot to take a picture as I was hungry lol. As we were outside the staff turned the patio heaters and kept us comfortable. My wife and I do want to come back Yeung the day to take in the view. read more

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Delicious food with authentic flavor. Good portions and what an amazing view!! Didn't plan on eating here but I am glad I did. One of the best Thai restaurants I have been to in LA. read more

Used to be really good. Now everything just tastes like it's microwaved. Only thing going for this place now is the gorgeous view read more

Swan Thai - Yellow curry chicken - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Great service great views! What s great place to meet with friends and have a great meal read more

Certainly the best Thai place I've been to. Ordered the shrimp fried rice, pad thai, crispy pork over rice, an two thai teas. The total came around to 83 dollars but it was certainly worth it. The shrimp fried rice is one i will be ordering again. Upon entering the restaurant, we were a bit confused on where the entrance was located, but fortunately a lovely lady standing outside directed us. We were asked if we made a reservation, and even though we didn't, we were immediately seated. There was such a breathtaking view upon looking at the ocean, and the vibes were peaceful and calming. Our waiter was very attentive to our needs, and will be coming again sometime soon. read more

Swan Thai - Pad Thai, Crispy Pork Over Rice, Shrimp Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Swan Thai RPV is such a hidden gem with beautiful coastal views and amazing Thai food. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful -- especially the tofu noodles and the garlic green beans. We also ordered Thai tea and spring rolls, which were so good, and I love that they offer great vegetarian-friendly options. The vibe is cozy and modern, perfect for a relaxing meal by the ocean. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly even though it was busy. Definitely worth visiting for both the views and the food read more

Swan Thai - Drunken Noodles and Garlic Green Beans - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

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It's always good food and good time here at Swan Thai! The service is fantastic. The view is everything read more

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Good food and great service! Bonus points for the relaxing view, the perfect backdrop to enjoy a delicious meal. read more

Swan Thai - Red Curry - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

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Best seat in the house! Sitting on the patio watching the sunset eating one of the best curry duck along with the pad se yew. Chicken pad Thai was flavorful with eggplant giving a hint of sweetness. Service was awesome! read more

Favorite place to visit when I'm at Palos Verdes. We ordered their - green curry with salmon, pad thai, paradise fried rice, green papaya salad, and crispy coconut shrimp. The papaya salad was very fresh and crunchy, it went well with all the dishes. Coconut shrimps had a very strong coconut flavor/kick. I would get the green curry again, but without the salmon, it was very flavorful and good. Their classic fried rice and pad thai was delicious as always! Friendly workers and great service! Lots of parking, outside seating with a beach view. Reserve online on their website! read more

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Awesome views, but some of the seats don't have much shade and get super hot when it's sunny. The service was friendly but slow, and it took a long time for our order to get taken in the beginning. The food was nothing to write home about, and I felt like the value wasn't quite there especially at these prices, but I guess you're also paying for the view? We got the crispy wings, tom yum noodles, kra pao, and a side of duck. The kra pao was solid but nothing to write home about, and the tom yum noodles were very good, especially the fish balls. The wings were quite oily and the batter was oddly crumbly. Something we were confused about is that we were told that getting duck as an add-on is market price ($14), not the $7 it said on the menu, but that any menu items that already come with duck stays at the same price. The duck in question came out chewy and dry, and the portion was small as well, and I definitely would not get it again. Doesn't really make sense that only the add-on is at market price, as well, unless they're reducing the portions on the other duck dishes. Maybe we just came on an off day, but after this experience, I don't think I'd return. read more

Swan Thai - Tom yum noodles - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

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The ambiance is nice for the price point, and patio could have been a great spot to relax. Unfortunately, when I visited on a weekend afternoon, the experience was affected by bus fumes since there seems to be a bus stop below the patio. It was hard to enjoy the meal. As for the food, it was fairly mediocre, nothing really stood out. Overall, it's not a place I'd personally choose for patio dining. read more

What a beautiful spot in Rancho Palos Verdes! We had a reservation on open table but it probably wasn't necessarily since there was plenty of room on Friday. They sat us at the corner which is great because you get the ocean view for nice pictures. In terms of food it's an upscale Thai restaurant that is pricey but definitely one of the best tasting Thai foods I've had. Tried out these items. Tom Yum - Not too sour which actually made this so good. Perfectly seasoned and good flavor. Must get. (5/5) Crab fried Rice - Surprised how good this was. Comes with a fried egg on top that was so bomb. Another must get classic. (5/5) Pad Se Eew - Very good classic dish. Got seafood and yeah it's pricey but at least it's delicious. (4.5/5) Roasted Duck Curry - Wow they give you quite a bit of Duck and the curry was flavorful. Can't go wrong, it's bomb. (5/5) Mango Sticky Rice - It came in a heart shape and portions were food to share. It was red rice and overall we loved it. They cut the mango into tiny little pieces. (4.5/5) Overall besides the price this place serves up amazing food with an amazing view. The parking area looks pretty upscale too. We paid $121 for 5 people (4 entree/1 dessert) and left full. Portions here are pretty sizable! read more

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Favorite Thai restaurant with an awesome outdoor patio and an amazing view! The food is always great! Love the curry soups and pad thai. It's also dog friendly! read more

Swan Thai - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Great views and ambience, great food, very decent pricing and great service. The food was good for the price and the restaurant ambience is unbeatable, it's outdoors but shaded overseeing the ocean. Plenty of parking available. The portion sizes were great as well. read more

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if you're looking for beautiful ocean views, authentic thai food, and attentive service, then this is the place! as a vegetarian, i was happy to see veggies, tofu, and mock chicken as protein options :) i'm a drunken noodle fanatic, and this is now one of my favorite places to get them! the noodles are seasoned beautifully, and isn't as oily as other restaurants. we got fried tofu, and i'm always happy to see a restaurant get it right, perfectly crispy on the outside AND seasoned accordingly. all parts of the dish complemented each other! the panang curry also had depths of spice and was done beautifully! the exotic fried rice was about what i would expect for fried rice, but a solid dish nonetheless! the mango sticky rice was arranged in a cute heart, loved the presentation and the addition of sesame seeds for some added texture. overall, we will definitely be back! read more

Swan Thai - Panang Curry Drunken Noodle Exotic Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

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I want to start by saying that I understand the restaurant was very busy, so I'm trying to give some grace for that. However, the service experience at our table was still disappointing. While we were waiting to place our order, several servers walked past our table multiple times without checking in with us. During that time, we also noticed that other tables who arrived after us were able to place their orders before we did. I completely understand that things can get hectic during busy hours, but it would have been nice to at least be acknowledged or told that someone would be with us shortly. A quick check-in goes a long way and helps guests feel seen rather than overlooked. The place clearly gets a lot of customers, which says something good about it, but improving attentiveness during busy times would really help the overall experience. read more

This was the best Thai food I've had in the South Bay. Hands down. I came the day after Christmas and the service was great! We were seated along the window with a gorgeous view of the water. read more

Swan Thai - Pad Thai with Tiger Shrimp Crab Fried Rice Tom Kha Seafood (Pot) Dumplings (6) Red Curry - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California