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Lao Table, San Francisco, CA

Lao Table

4.7 (375)
$30 and under
Laotian
149 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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
    Laotian, 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 375 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lao Table offers a vibrant dining experience with "exceptional service and tasty food." Popular dishes like papaya salad and lamb massaman curry delight guests, though service can lag during busy times. The ambiance is lively, with some finding it noisy. Reservations are recommended for a memorable experience at this San Francisco gem.
375 Reviews
  1. Carol VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall very good experience. Very good service in general, but sometimes long lapses between check-ins due to a large party that was in the restaurant.

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  2. Hillorie

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My fourth time brining my office offsite to Lao for our team dinner. Never disappointed! Every single person loved every dish even if they had no idea what it was. Presentation, service and ambiance are perfect! Thank you team LAO!

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  3. Amy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service and food is tasty. Parking is easy with the garage just around the corner in a very reasonable price

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  4. Sheena

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    food did not suit us and was pricey, we ordered the expensive platter which made a few of us go to the bathroom :(

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  5. H. Adrian VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I would rather eat at Osha Thai. The Lao pork sausage was great.

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  6. Harold

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The overall experience was just ok. The server was very helpful. The papaya salad was a little strange with the big hunks of cabbage. The duck curry was way over cooked.

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  7. David VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service and food in SF. Very clean and friendly staff.

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  8. Melissa

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    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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  9. Mitchelle

    San Francisco Bay Area2 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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  10. Cesar VIP

    Austin15 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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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 375 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Lao Table

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
    Laotian, 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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