Excellent service from Cameron! 9/17/2026 Looking for a place to have a nice Thai place for the family; this is the place to be. Love the fried pork and bbq chicken. Good quality Pad Thai. The banana dessert was the family's favorite! Everyone is welcoming. Nice ambiance. It's right next to a Starbucks and Trader Joe's. It's a must try! read more

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I hadn't been to Swan Thai in a while, but I was in the area on a lazy Sunday and decided to give it another try. I ordered my usual soup, noodles, and lettuce wraps. Everything was ordered EXTRA SPICY -- Level 5 through the online menu. When we got home, we took our first bites and immediately thought, "Wait... did they give us someone else's food?" No spice. Zero. Barely any flavor at all. This wasn't Level 5. This wasn't Level 1. This was apparently Level 0: Thai food for people who are afraid of black pepper. So we called the restaurant. The woman who answered told us, incredibly confidently, that they don't make their food spicy. Excuse me... what? This is a Thai restaurant. We have ordered spicy food from Swan Thai before. And, more importantly, your own online ordering system literally has spice levels, including Level 5. So either the online menu is completely meaningless, or someone in the restaurant has decided that customers no longer deserve to know what they're ordering. We asked to speak with a manager. Apparently, there was no manager. We asked for the owner. We were told the owners "come and go as they want." So who exactly is running this place? Is it just a group project where everyone shows up, does whatever they want, and hopes nobody asks questions? The food was so bland and disappointing that we barely ate it. And honestly, after the ridiculous phone conversation, we didn't even have much interest in finishing it. What makes this worse is that I used to like Swan Thai. That's why this was so disappointing. Restaurants can have an off day, but when the food is wrong, the online menu contradicts what an employee tells you, and there apparently isn't even a manager available to address the issue, that's more than an off day. Swan Thai, you used to be much better. Somewhere along the way, the food lost its flavor and the customer service apparently lost its direction. I won't be making the mistake of ordering here again. read more

Went here on a Thursday night with my family and doggy and it was amazing! They are fully outdoor with a beautiful view of the ocean and there are heating lamps since it does get cold at night. There is lots of parking as it is located in a shopping mall. As for the service, it was wonderful; very attentive and friendly. Lastly the food was very tasty and good. I really liked the papaya salad but if you don't like spicy it definitely is not the dish for you. Overall great experience and would come again! read more

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The view makes it 5/5! Food is probably 4/5 but the overall vibe and plates are great. They take reservations on open table as well. Large parking lot. The entrance is on the side of the building. They don't make the plates spicy but they have chili and peppers on the side. read more

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Back again for the lunch special ($16.99) today. SO GOOD! I am convinced there is NO better value with a full ocean view than Swan Thai. Seriously. For $16.99, we got a delicious soup, salad as well as an ample amount of entree. The wife and I ordered the Red Curry with chicken with white rice and it was SOOOO good. Our friends ordered the Red Curry with Shrimp and the Terriyaki Salmon and loved them. The Red Curry is so good, even decadent but not too sweet and it has a good bite of spice. Plenty of leftovers for tomorrow. Oh, and that Thai Gimlet is incredible. One of the best cocktails I have ever had, hands down. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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My girlfriend loves Thai food, so I decided to bring her to this spot. This is a first time visit for me and her, the drive there was beautiful as was the dining view. Staff was really kind, great service. She loved her drunken noodles, I decided to get Pho because I was craving a soup. I didn't expect the pho to be the best, because it wasn't a place necessarily specializing in pho, but surprisingly enough was good. Little sweet for my liking, but I wasn't complaining. Glad we got to check this place out before them temporarily closing for renovation. I believe they'll be open by December if I'm not mistaken. Would definitely recommended this spot, fair prices too. read more

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

I've been coming to Swan Thai for some time now and always enjoy their food and service. They're located in Golden Cove plaza and there's plenty of parking and stellar views of the ocean. We had the Khao Soi noodles, yellow curry with chicken and pad see ew with beef. For dessert, Sweet Mango rice. Everything is always delicious including their condiment of peppers! We came during lunch and they do have a lunch specials but we like the bigger portions of the regular menu. for a few more bucks read more

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Swan Thai has gotta be one of my favorite restaurants, hands down. Absolutely love everything about this place. The service here is always top notch, they really take care of you from to start finish and are so warm and kind to their guests. The food here is incredible, from the drinks to the starters as well as the entrees. Also, the coconut smoothies are to DIE FOR!!! You have to try them when you go. Same goes for the Tom Kha soup (with chicken), which is soooooo good. Lastly, I have to mention the ambiance of this place is simply superb. It overlooks the ocean and the views during sunset are magical. It's really got the perfect vibe for a dinner date, lunch with friends, and everything in between. read more

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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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Good food Good service , I buy from therm all the time and you get 10% discount each time you buy from their website read more

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 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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When tigers cry steak was already well seasoned, so I barely touched the sauce. Pad thai with chicken was a pretty standard pad thai, and it was good. I got the thai coffee without boba, and it was exactly what you'd expect from a thai-style coffee. I liked that it was strong. The outdoor seating has an ocean view, so it's a nice spot if you want to eat somewhere with a good view. read more

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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My family and I have come here multiple times and Ive consistently noticed that this place is mostly about the view. The food was pricey, mediocre, and came in smaller portions. The pad see ewe was WAY on the sweeter side compared to other thai places, the crispy pork & chinese broccoli was dry and chewy, and the rest of the food was really nothing special. Nothing you couldn't get better at a cheaper spot. The service was quite good and very helpful. read more

Swan Thai - the dry Crispy Pork & Chinese Broccoli - Thai Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

No lie I've been to so many thai restaurants and this place is the best! Their mango sticky white rice is the best dessert. I like ordering the pad thai and curry dishes the best And the experience is wonderful because of the setting with the lights, ocean, and trees. read more

My chicken was really well seasoned and not dry. The Thai iced tea was a good amount of bitter and sweetened perfectly. I do wish my plate came with rice without having to order it as a side though. This place comes with a really beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean! read more

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

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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

If you're coming purely for the view, it might be worth it. Otherwise, I'd skip it. The food was incredibly disappointing. Everything we ordered was bland, lacked depth of flavor, and leaned overly sweet. As someone who enjoys authentic Thai food, this didn't come close. The curry also came with a poor rice to curry ratio, leaving us with far too much curry. On top of that, the seating is cramped and the tables are packed tightly together, making the dining experience uncomfortable. Overall, the view is the only thing this place has going for it. The only positive is that the service is nice. read more

This place had such great reviews and the ambiance was beautiful, but the meal I received was okay. Drunken Noodles are pretty popular so I thought it was safe but it was sadly plain and the noodles overcooked. Service was sweet but overall I was disappointed. read more

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

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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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

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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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

Good menu choices. View from the patio dining is soothing. Good place to dine and chat with friends. Overall food quality is a solid 7+ or 8 level, and one of the better Thai restaurants around. Bench seating is not comfortable, and some tables/ seats need adjusting (wobble). Quality of food, seating comfort, and the great view are a mismatch. read more

Best of the Bay Awards puts Swan Thai And RPV's Soranat Thai in the run off for 1st place in 2026, Best Thai dine in Restaurant. Coincidentally, both are located near each other, both have outstanding authentic dishes. I compare all thai food to the WORLD FAMOUS BLUE ELEPHANT in Thailand, BKK. That is my marker, while we all can compare from thousands of personal markers. Lets see which restaurant comes in at 1st spot come September. 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

LOVE swan thai. My partner and I both agree this is our favorite spot to eat in the Palos Verdes area. We always get their coconut shrimp, edamame & pad thai dishes. Immaculate view of the water & beautifully decorated restaurant. read more

This is my favorite Thai restaurant in our area. The food is ALWAYS delicious... The view is beautiful. The atmosphere is peaceful. Plenty of parking. The staff members are professional, welcoming, attentive, respectful, accommodating, genuine, and friendly. I highly recommend this place!! Thank you so much read more

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

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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My fave Thai restaurant is SoCal. I love the Pad Thai so much! I highly recommend checking it out.

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 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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Amazing place! I came to eat alone and asked to be seated near the glass ( for better view) and they had no issue with that. Do keep in mind at came around 2-3pm . Amazing food and the prices are great, I got red curry with chicken and Thai sangria. I recommend! :) read more

Swan Thai - 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

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