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Lao Table, San Francisco, CA

Lao Table

4.7 (369)
$30 and under
Thai
149 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Lao Table on Second Street is a contemporary restaurant and lounge that serves traditional Thai cuisine as well as a variety of Asian fusion dishes. There are various branches located throughout San Francisco and each is popular for its trendy ambiance and swanky presentation. The menu at Lao Table includes several vegetarian options so that everyone can enjoy something. There’s also a wide selection of specialty cocktails that you can choose from to accompany your meal.

Popular starters at Lao Table include “TUM MARG HOONG" grand papaya salad, Crispy garlic wings tossed with garlic caramel and house special spring rolls featuring rice paper rolls stuffed with shrimp, lettuce and mint. For your main course, try an entrée like the volcanic beef made with premium USDA certified flank steak or Pad Mee Lao.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Lalita Souksamlane
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Cross street
    Mission and Howard
  • Parking details
    Street parking available, also several lots nearby.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 369 people are saying

Lao Table reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Healthy

  • San Francisco

    Lively

369 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I loved this place so much I went back twice during my week in SFO. Highlights were the papaya salad and the lamb massaman curry for me. The matcha lava cake is a DEFINITE do not miss - love all the fresh fruit and the matcha ganache bomb! It does get quite loud when it gets busy, so earlier (5:30pm was a bit better for ambience). I don’t drink, and wish the mocktail selection was a bit more expansive. The alcoholic cocktails looked fun and had great presentation for my dining companions. Overall, this is going on my repeat list for future trips to SFO.

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  2. Mitchelle

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved the food. It just took a long time for the bill to come. I had to flag someone down to get the bill but other than that everything was great !

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  3. Cesar VIP

    Austin14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! We had the tuna tartare, pineapple fried rice, and short rib curry. Loved it!

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  4. Kenneth VIP

    St. Louis138 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my first meal at Lao Table. I chose Lao because I'm from the Midwest, in SF for a conference, and looking for ethnic cuisines that are hard to find back home. Several large parties arrived before me, so I was expecting a long wait for service -- but I was served quickly by a very attentive waiter. I ordered two dishes, and both were excellent. I will recommend Lao Table to friends and I hope to return sometime.

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  5. Michele

    San Francisco35 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Full house, so noisy. Very hard to hear at our table for 3. Food was good but not memorable.

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  6. Ashley

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good environment for party or gathering, not a fan of the food however.

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  7. Lisa VIP

    San Francisco34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our client lunch did the chefs selection that was recommended. This was great as it had several dishes we could all share and try.

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  8. Lisa VIP

    San Francisco34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lao is always delicious! Service is excellent too!

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  9. Arup

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent service and food. loved the drinks. Noise level was on the louder side

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always - a staple whenever I’m in San Francisco!

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FAQs

Lao Table offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 278-9991.

Lao Table is rated 4.7 stars by 369 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
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149 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mission and Howard
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking available, also several lots nearby.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lalita Souksamlane
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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