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    Thai Emerald

    4.0 (209 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Salad, Seafood
    Open • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Quiet
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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Chef Special Mango Grouper
    Courtney G.

    The food here was decent and the atmosphere was fine, but unfortunately our experience was soured by the service. According to our receipt, our server's name was Joseph. While he seemed polite to our faces, we later overheard him talking and laughing about us behind our backs, which was incredibly unprofessional and disappointing. On top of that, the service itself was lacking. We never once received water refills, every glass at our table sat empty, even the ice. We also had to ask for our check after waiting, and at one point our server was literally sitting in the corner ignoring us. We tried flagging him down, but he just stared until another server told him to go over. When he finally came to clear our plates, I had to quickly ask for dessert before he scurried off again. The other servers we observed seemed much more attentive and friendly, so perhaps we just had bad luck. But the way we were treated left a really bad impression, and unfortunately it overshadowed what could have been a much better dining experience.

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    Hema G.

    Ambiance is 10 on 10. It's spa like, very elegant and soothing. Both indoor and patio are very well maintained and calming. We ordered veggie spring rolls, pad Kee mow and basil fried rice. Everything tasted so good with great service. All they miss is a massage room ;) will definitely add this to my regular list

    Crab Rangoon ($7.95)
    Kristen T.

    Been there - and so glad we Thai'd that! Our realtor recommended we try Thai Emerald and I am so glad we listened. Thai Emerald is the cutest little spot, both intimate and welcoming. There is an amazing little patio adorned with string lights. I am a sucker for some string lights. We ordered take-out the first night we were staying in our new home right down the street. It made for the perfect first meal! We called to order and were quoted about 35 minutes. It ended up taking closer to an hour so we waited quite a bit after arriving. The food was breathtaking and well worth the wait. Thai is one of those cuisines that is on the pricier side and Thai Emerald is no exception. You get what you pay for, though, and this stuff is really divine! Money well spent I assure you! We ordered the following: Crab Rangoon ($7.95) Emerald Special ($21.95) Pad Thai - Shrimp ($18.95) Panang Curry - Tofu ($16.95) The crab rangoon were tasty. Not the sweetest of the ones I have had and ate a bit on the greasy side, but they were still good! The emerald special was awesome. I wanted to try both the pineapple fried rice and the cashew nut chicken so this was the perfect dish. It is a sweet dish (which I like) and really lovely. It is different from what you would normally get with the addition of the curry powder. The pad thai was out of this world. Hubs and I both agreed this is probably the best pad thai we have ever had. We got a bunch of things to share and ended up fighting over the pad thai. The panang curry was also delightful and served with steamed rice. I loved the texture and cook on the tofu and the flavor was just what I know and love about panang curry. We will get this over and over again. This is a great dish to warm your soul! We can't wait to visit Thai Emerald again soon. There are so many other dishes we want to try as we continue to order our favorites! So happy to have found our Thai spot so quickly!

    Green Curry Grouper
    Paul Yelp N.

    Best Father's Day restaurant experience ever! Thai Emerald delivered on all 3 of my key eating requirements: food quality; value; and overall enjoyment. I give extra bonus points for the deliciousness and authenticity. I had the Green Curry Grouper with a "hot" level of spiciness. About the equivalent of a fresh grilled jalapeño eaten straight. See picture.

    Red curry with tofu
    Jessica L.

    Came here on a Sunday night with my friend. It was around 7pm and they were very busy. We were able to get a table out on the patio, which is a cute space. I got the red curry with soft tofu, my friend got the green curry with tofu as well, she also got the crispy tofu appetizer and the coconut chicken soup. I got a bite of her tofu appetizer and it was pretty good. My red curry was very flavorful, the only thing I wish was different is more rice.

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    Are here for first time . Very friendly and helpful staff. Food was very good. Plan to return soon.

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    Fresh ingredients, but very bland and underwhelming. It was takeout so crab Rangoons were chewy, probably didn't travel well. Just ok!

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    Best thai food in the area hands down. Seafood is always fresh and tasty, the whole red snapper is a must try!

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    Service, wine reasonably priced, special fish dishes always very good. Sea bass specials always great. Jake terrific and calming server

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    Great food and service! Relaxing and beautiful ambience. Loved my pad Thai and appetizer sampler.

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    Best Thai Food I've had. Very nice and helpful staff. Try the Angel Noodle and the Garlic Dish!!

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    The best vegetable spring rolls around! Also try the Emerald special , it's awesome !

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    Bin there 3 times good food servers are very polite and eager to satisfy. Will go again.

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