We came in around lunch time just curious what the place was. We are from LA area and eat Asian food all the time, but this place was some of the best Thai food I have ever had. The curry fried rice was amazing, i literally wanted order another. The service was good as there was only one server and multiple tables. The ambiance was good as well and felt cozy. read more

So yummy! All of the food was great (especially the pad woon sen!) and service was excellent. There were super accommodating of allergies and everything was perfect. Location is nice but can be a little annoying when downtown is crowded. All in all, highly recommend. Definitely our favorite Thai food in the LO/MB area. read more

Food ok Service good Ambiance ok Overall our food was pretty good except for the crispy Perking duck. The breading was pretty bad and a duck meat inside was really tiny. The sauce they use is mid. Definitely not worth $25. If I was in the area again, I would come back. read more

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Service was good! It's a cute little hole in the wall, and definitely a local spot. It was 100% full the whole time I was there on a Friday evening. The pad Thai was marvelous-- dark and tamarindy, with a silky sauce that coated everything well. Presentation wasn't super thoughtful, as it looked like it had already been mixed, but the flavor made up for it. Some more veg would have also been appreciated. The thai tea was very one note, and not very strong. I won't be ordering this here again. read more

Thai Elephant Morro Bay - Thai tea - Thai Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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I ate her about a week or two ago. I decided to take a little ocean vacation for the weekend. A friend and I came here for dinner and it was so delicious. The place was pretty full, but it was spring break and a Friday night. They were able to make my pad Thai vegan. Their edamame was so delicious, the sauce that came on top was amazing. I even mixed the extra sauce into my pad Thai once we finished all the edamame. read more

Thai Elephant Morro Bay - Pad thai - Thai Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Food is tasty and served quickly. Its on the main strip of shops. Service was friendly. Ambiance is old town restaurant vibe. read more

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Amazing food! I have a gluten allergy and they accommodate me every time! Staff is amazing! I live in the Central Valley (2.5 hours) and drive just for the gluten free Pad Thai noodles they are to die for! read more

My husband and I were only staying in town for a night and had a pretty long day of traveling, and grabbing dinner at this place was one of my favorite things that happened that day. It was cozy and warm, the service staff were so polite and on top of everything (only 2 servers were working all the tables), and the food was really delicious. If we ever find ourselves in the area again, I'd definitely revisit this place. read more

First of all, the food was amazing. The yellow curry and noodles were to die for! The food came fast which was very nice, and the workers were very nice. The only thing is that I wish there was more seating and that there was a little bit of quiet music. Overall, this was very good, I definitely will be coming back soon! read more

The food was amazing especially the pineapple fried rice. The service was great the lady was very sweet and kind. The place was clean and cozy. The only problem was our sticky rice, it was very good however, the sauce on top wasn't sweet. Overall tho this place was great. read more

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The food was amazing, the service was wonderful! We did an over the phone to-go order and the food was still steaming hot by the time we got back to our place to eat. Food was filled to the brim, I can't get over how delicious my beef pad thai was. The place looks very cozy and great for a date night. If I am ever in the area again (i'm from out of town), I am definitely coming back to this location again! Definitely a must try! read more

Ordered some take out to watch the World Series so can't speak much to the ambiance or service. However, I was impressed that the owner made good on remaking an order of pineapple fried rice that ended up being very spicy to the point where I could not eat it. She said it never should have been made that way unless requested and wasn't sure what happened but the fresh order of non-spicy pineapple fried rice was so good! The chicken and shrimp were not overcooked and I loved the bits of raisins and cashews added in. I could eat this again and again. We had 3 ordered of satay chicken and the cucumber and peanut sauce that came with it was perfect. The chicken skewers itself were a bit inconsistent as some of the pieces were a bit overcooked but some were perfect and moist. I would still order these again though. Overall, I was impressed with the quality of food and the prices were comparable to what I am used to. read more

Thai Elephant Morro Bay - Satay chicken - Thai Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Exceptional service and generous portions! The hot cheese puffs were incredible--crispy on the outside, perfectly soft on the inside, and totally addictive. I also had the Tom Kha Seafood soup, which came with a fragrant mix of coconut milk, lemongrass, mushrooms, cilantro, and onions. The presentation was lovely, and the seafood was fresh and tender. The broth - too tart or sour for my liking, however. (Maybe it was the cilantro?) I came back the next day to try the crab fried rice--and it did not disappoint! It was a hearty portion, with just the right balance of crab (real crab, not imitation), egg, onions, peas, carrots, and tomatoes. Definitely a spot worth visiting (and revisiting)! read more

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Wow, everything we tried here was delicious! It's a small and cute restaurant. The service was fast as all the food came out quickly. We enjoyed every dish we ordered--the papaya salad, the Tom kha, the fried rice, and the yellow curry. The least impressive dish was the dessert, which was sweet sticky rice with ice cream. Everything else was great! read more

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Came for lunch today and remembered why I love this place so much! The service is always welcoming and prompt, and the food is delicious! I love the fried rice, the jungle green curry, pad see ew and especially the spring rolls with shrimp! I always stop by when I'm in Morro Bay. read more

Thai Elephant Morro Bay - Spring roll - Thai Near Me - Morro Bay, California

I love thai food and am a sucker for pad thai. I've had a good number of pad thais across different restaurants and I gotta say, I love the flavor this one brings. Its got deep savory flavors and you can taste the tamarind. The noodle was also perfectly cooked leaving a savory sauce to go with each bite. My friend who dined with me got the teriyaki bowl. Kind of a regret. The bowl didn't come as tasty. The teriyaki flavor just didn't taste quite right unfortunately No worries, the pad thai carried us through. read more

Thai Elephant Morro Bay - Pad thai (left) and teriyaki bowl (right). - Thai Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Really good food, the service was great, good food and accommodated my gluten allergies.

Such good food, friendly staff, and was walkable from our hotel thankfully bc we were craving good Thai that night.

Ordered the Tom Kha, the Yellow Curry, the Drunken Noodles!' I liked the Tom Kha and Drunken Noodles the most - my friends enjoyed the Yellow Curry. Coming from SGV, we didn't have high expectations for (possibly the only?) Thai place in Morro Bay, but honestly enjoyed our meal. No frills, waited maybe 20 minutes for a table for 6 on a holiday (NYE) night. read more

My favorite place to eat when I come to Morro Bay! Their pad see ew is delicious. I recommend getting it medium, it's not too spicy but gives it a little kick. Service is great we were always seated quickly. read more

Thai Elephant Morro Bay - Pad See-ew Noodles - Thai Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Excellent Service, with great food the ambience is open and inviting. The red curry is really good.

Thai Elephant is a must-stop spot in Morro Bay and honestly one of the best Thai restaurants I have ever been to! My sister and I stop every time we are in town and send all of our friends here. The service is always sweet and welcoming. They easily accommodated our party of 9 on a busy holiday weekend and everyone was so blown away with how delicious everything was, absolutely no complaints from a party of 9 is a big deal ok, haha! Pleeeease do yourself a favor and start with their hot ginger tea omg it is absolutely addicting. It comes out in the cutest elephant tea pot and it definitely has a wonderful not overly sweet taste. Thai tea and sake are also great options. I also love to start with the garlic edamame and papaya salad. They are perfect to share with a couple people. I've sampled a few of my friends dishes from chicken with eggplant to pineapple fried rice to chicken pad Thai, but the curry dishes remain my favorite. Thai curry is just one of the most flavorful and warming dishes on this planet and Thai Elephant knows how to do it right. Be sure to specify your spice level and tolerance and let them do the rest. The flavors in their curry are unbeatable and bowl is so big it seems never-ending, just how we like it! I've tried the pumpkin curry , pineapple red, green, and yellow and let me tell you it's nearly impossible to decide. Maybe a tie between green and red. Bring all your friends and order one of each! You can't go wrong here. And if you're in the market for some cute homemade gifts like candles, they have that too, and they smell incredible. Thai Elephant will forever be on my list of places to stop while visiting Morro Bay! read more

Thai Elephant Morro Bay - Chicken Pineapple Red Curry and Hot Ginger Tea - Thai Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Stopped in on our last night in MB - we love Thai and are always up to try new places. Stopped in about 30 minutes before closing but you'd never know it. Very warm and welcoming, and busy!! Food came out promptly and was delicious. I had the Chili Basil Chicken (medium heat) and my husband had Chicken Pad Thai. Service was very friendly, thorough and quick and the restaurant was clean. Would return during our next visit! read more

Best Thai food I have had. Good service and good Thai food. Specials are super too! I had the pineapple fried rice with 2 big shrimps. Excellent read more

The food was delicious, service was great, and it's a charming and inviting atmosphere.

Amazing delicious made to Order Thai dishes. They are pretty prompt at bringing out your food. Not a very long wait. Although it is a cozy small eating area indoors you still feel comfortable because there's so many people enjoying and having good conversation with friends or family I just felt at ease at this restaurant. Very comfortable and not stuffy at all. The pineapple fried rice is top-notch that would be my first recommendation. We also tried the green curry soup, which is silky green curry, it's delicious. My husband had the orange chicken, which was also very good. My daughter ordered the drunken noodles with chicken and shrimp. I believe it was. It was just chicken. we all ate family style cause there's plenty of food and enough to take home for that midnight snack attack. We really recommend this restaurant. We've been here a few times now and each time we are so pleasantly satisfied. read more

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Great customer service, but my Pad Thai was not edible :( I had a few bites of it and got it for takeout, thinking it might taste better the next day, but I ended up tossing it. Maybe someone else would like it, but it was so sweet and drowned in sauce that I felt like I was eating goop. You couldn't even taste the noodles or vegetables, only the sauce. Maybe if you liked the sweet sauce, you would like it, but unfortunately I didn't and it was the only thing I could taste. I feel bad because the wait staff and host were SO nice and attentive. I'm sure other dishes would be better, but I probably won't return next time I'm in Morro Bay. read more

Phenomenal- visiting Morro Bay and found a great vegetarian option. The place was SUPER busy, we managed to snag a spot right in between the early diners and the next shift of people at 6:00. Lots of pick up/to go orders. Great service, very kind and answered our questions. We split a soup and a veggie curry, both were fresh, piping hot, and delicious. Exactly what we needed after a day of exploring. Will be back if I'm ever in the area again. read more

Thai Elephant Morro Bay - Tom Kha Soup - Large - Thai Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Food was so good!!! Definitely coming here everytime I visit Morro Bay! Quick and friendly service. Clean restaurant clean bathroom!

Really good Thai dishes here. It's a small place, but we got seated right away. Service is quick too. read more

Thai Elephant Morro Bay - Pad See-ew Noodles with chicken and Green Papaya Salad - Thai Near Me - Morro Bay, California

This place sucks as far as customer service goes. came in around 12:30, lunch special to go. Came home, realized my bill was eight dollars more than usual. Come to find out. I called her and asked why and she gave me the dinner special. Why in the hell would you give me the dinner special when it's 12:30 in the afternoon? No apology, no nothing! So many other Asian restaurants in the area I rather go to. Thai easy off the foothill in San Luis is pretty amazing, food is fresh, and the service is spectacular.!! read more

The Thai elephant in Morro Bay is excellent. The food is top notch, I have the veggie chow mien and my husband had the pineapple fried rice , both dishes could feed 2 more people. The prices are good, average for the bay and the service was impeccable. The restraint is adorably small but there are plenty of tables to accommodate your party both big and small. It's the only business that was both happy and grateful to serve us in our 4 day stay. I recommend this restaurant, 2 thumbs up. read more

Thai Elephant Morro Bay a locals favorite! Food is always PHENOMENAL! Great authentic flavors, with fresh ingredients. The restaurant is small, most clients use the takeout service. For those eating at the restaurant location please take note that there is not much space between tables. Wonderful eatery! read more

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It is a small restaurant and very busy most of the time. Their food is good but not excellent. My husband and I prefer the Thai restaurant in SLO but Thai Elephant is a good choice if you are in Morro Bay, want a sit down restaurant, and want a decent dinner. They have a full menu but only beer and wine. read more

Great Thai in Morro Bay close to the bay. Lunch specials are great with soup and salad and sufficient portions, even took leftovers. Friendly staff and simple but clean dining area. Would certainly return when feeling like Thai. read more

Thai Elephant Morro Bay - Pad See-Ew Noodles Lunch Special - Thai Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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We love Thai Food and were in the area recently ( a couple months back). But what really compelled me to write a review is that I remember the old server here being so friendly and charismatic. Great service and solid food would recommend this Thai spot with a ambiance of you're eating at someone's home to anyone that's in the area. Parking was easy to spot and locate. Thank you for the great service and solid food. Rod's Review grading scale explained. Essentially I personally base it on the likelihood of a return visit and I try to be stingy with 5 star reviews since they should be "special" in my eyes. Price/Value also play a role obviously but there are $ and $$$$ littered across my grading scale. 5 stars - "I'll go out of my way" (approx 6 % of my reviews) 4 stars- "If I was in the area I'd go here and would recommend", (approx 38% of my reviews) 3 stars "Maybe if was nearby", (approx 37% of my reviews) 2 stars -"Would likely not return, Only if you want to go", (approx 16% of my reviews) 1 star -"No thanks, even if I was hungry", (approx. 3 % of my reviews) read more

I hardly do reviews, but I really wanted to do one for this place! My husband and I come to Morro often and this is actually our first time trying this place! We always see it. We wanted something different this time. We ordered through the phone, it was a to go order. The food was amazing! We loved the coconut curry with pork. Creamy and the veggies were a good consistency. So glad it came with rice even though it was a to go order! We also got the papaya salad, you can tell they use lots of lime and just the hint of umami flavor was there! It was perfect. Tasted fresh. The pad Thai was good, perfect amount of peanuts. It was still hot when we got back to our place. We will definitely be back!!! read more

I absolutely love thai food and for Mother's Day my family decided to take me here for dinner. It's a cute clean location in downtown Morro Bay. The children's side fried rice was just as big as the adult's. We also got a side of steamed broccoli for our youngest who loved every bit of it. Our older kid ordered chicken pad thai, and my hubby and I ordered the spicy noodle (one chicken and one beef.) I almost forgot that we did order the chicken satay appetizer. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The waitress was kind and patient. Despite a small dining area, they were very efficient and kept a flow. We didn't wait long for our freshly made meals. Highly recommend. I will make this a regular location whenever we visit the beach. read more

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Like a broken record, I'm a repeat offender because it's always a wonderful and delicious lunch experience. Love the incredibly warmest server- Ting- she's always a delight and provides such a terrific atmosphere. Food always exceptional! read more

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Large servings and reasonable price, especially for the Morro Bay Area. Pad Thai was pretty good although a little sweeter than we would have liked. Pad see ew should have had a more stir fry but instead was kind of wet. The Japanese sweet potato curry was the best part of the meal. It was a very big bowl - would have loved more rice but was not willing to pay $8 for it so we just ate it as soup after we ran out it of rice. read more

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