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Food - Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul, Saint Paul, MN

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul

4.4 (113)
$30 and under
Thai
486 Robert St N, Saint Paul, MN 55101

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Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul

4.4
$30 and under
Thai
Saint Paul

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Sawatdee Saint Paul! We are OPEN for dine in, take out and delivery.

Serving award-winning Thai cuisine since 1983, Sawatdee is home to Thai food, a great daily happy hour and impeccable service.

When we first opened our doors at 1983, the Sawatdee mission was simple: to take our community on an adventure full of Thai flavors and good times. Many years later, that adventure is still as exciting as ever.

Sawatdee Saint Paul was the first Sawatdee which opened in 1983. Located in lowertown, it has been referred to as & the old Sawatdee" since it closed to make way for the new. With a new location on Robert Street in downtown Saint Paul, & the old Sawatdee & is now & the new Sawatdee; offering you a full menu of authentic Thai cuisine that we are famous for plus a full bar.

Thai it. You'll Like it! (c)

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Offering full service and simple drop off catering to greater St Paul area. Please Cyndy at cyndy@sawatdee.com. For orders within 24hours, please contact the restaurant directly.
  • Private party facilities
    Parties: We offer two semi-private party spaces. - LOFT: This 2nd floor space overlooks the main restaurant, holds up to 20 guests, and is available any day of the week. Non-refundable room fee/deposit: $25. Food and beverage minimum: $200. Split checks allowed. - B SIDE: One side of the restaurant can be booked for private functions Sunday-Thursday. This space holds up to 50 guests. Non-refundable room fee/deposit: $40. Food and beverage minimum: $350. No split checks. - Please contact Janthra Lemke at janthra@sawatdee.com to reserve the rooms and discuss meal options.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Saint Paul
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Robert St and 9th Street in Downtown St Paul
  • Parking Details
    Street metered parking available on Robert and on 9th Street. Surface parking lot across the street has open spaces after 4 PM. And several large parking ramps are available on 9th street and are only $5 in the evening hours.
  • Public transport
    Only two blocks off the Green Line - 10th Street ExitBuses 68 and 71 stop right on Robert and 9th.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul.

4.4

4.4
(113)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

113 Reviews
  1. George

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lots of vegetarian options available. Staff is very welcoming.

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  2. Heidi

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 2 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a 6:15 reservation for an 8pm show at the Fitzgerald. We arrived early and got apps. Our Entree orders were taken by 6:30. Our food did not arrive until after 7:30. We had to mostly box it & go. We had 3 couples & all the ordered items were mixed up. We just settled it amongst ourselves. Our server was sweet but either he failed to put the order in or the kitchen mgmt was a mess. We didn’t get any discount. Unlikely to go back.

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  3. Jeanne

    Minneapolis - St. Paul5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and great service! Very good value! Thank you😊

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  4. Edwin

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 May 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Understaffed. Long wait in between giving order and receiving it. My companion's food was hot and fresh, but mine was luke warm and had obviously been sitting for a while.

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  5. Stacey

    Minneapolis - St. Paul5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 May 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for Mother’s Day. We had great service. Everything we ordered tastes as it always does…delicious! My ONLY negative…the location of the restroom. It’s a jaunt, and you need a code. First world problem, I know. But also a “nice to know”.

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  6. Hurley

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty food in a comfortable atmosphere. Friendly staff. For this type of food if you do want spicy you will need to ask for a higher number. I went with three and should have gone level 4. The won ton broth in the soup was nicely spicy which I enjoyed.

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  7. Anna

    Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 7, and had made a reservation for 5, but staff were very accommodating. We came in support of the Eat for Impact campaign and our group tried both vegan entrees and thought they were both fantastic. Being Minnesotans, only 2 of us chose the level 3 spice, most were level 2… it was just right! Thank you Sawatdee!

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  8. Laurie

    Minneapolis - St. Paul36 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 March 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was good, but not great. Wouldn't make a special trip, but good enough to go again if in the area.

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  9. Brendon

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 17 February 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Oh our serving guy was just the best. He always brings a smile and gets a smile to cross the face of this sometimes grumpy old guy. The food is always yummy and the ingredients are fresh. Portions are large so plan to bring home some for lunch tomorrow.

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  10. Angela

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love Prefix menu. Then we didn’t have to choose. Waiter was special. The lot across the street shines light into our eyes so needed to pull shades. Pad Thai was best anywhere

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Offering full service and simple drop off catering to greater St Paul area. Please Cyndy at cyndy@sawatdee.com. For orders within 24hours, please contact the restaurant directly.
  • Private party facilities
    Parties: We offer two semi-private party spaces. - LOFT: This 2nd floor space overlooks the main restaurant, holds up to 20 guests, and is available any day of the week. Non-refundable room fee/deposit: $25. Food and beverage minimum: $200. Split checks allowed. - B SIDE: One side of the restaurant can be booked for private functions Sunday-Thursday. This space holds up to 50 guests. Non-refundable room fee/deposit: $40. Food and beverage minimum: $350. No split checks. - Please contact Janthra Lemke at janthra@sawatdee.com to reserve the rooms and discuss meal options.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Saint Paul
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Robert St and 9th Street in Downtown St Paul
  • Parking Details
    Street metered parking available on Robert and on 9th Street. Surface parking lot across the street has open spaces after 4 PM. And several large parking ramps are available on 9th street and are only $5 in the evening hours.
  • Public transport
    Only two blocks off the Green Line - 10th Street ExitBuses 68 and 71 stop right on Robert and 9th.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

FAQs

Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul feels comfortable and welcoming, with an updated, spacious dining room, a nearby bar, fresh roses on the tables, and friendly, attentive staff, a handy pre-theater spot.

Panang Curry is a recurring favorite at Sawatdee, it appears on the menu and multiple guests praise it.

Yes, Sawatdee hosts private gatherings; guests have booked the loft (which required a non‑refundable $25 booking fee) and the restaurant can also section off dining areas to give large parties more privacy.

Yes, Sawatdee is family-friendly: the menu lists a Monday "Kids Eat Free" special with an adult entrée purchase, and reviewers say the menu is large enough that "your entire family can find something they like."

Portions at Sawatdee are generous, guests frequently describe the servings as big or huge and often take leftovers home.

Yes, the Sawatdee Saint Paul description notes a newer location on Robert Street in downtown Saint Paul alongside the original Lowertown site.

Casual dress, comfortable, relaxed clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

Try Monday for the Kids Eat Free special and Tuesday for the 'Thai For Two' promotion, both are menu‑promoted weekday deals.

Yes, the menu includes clearly labelled gluten‑free options and vegetarian items, and guests report vegan entrees working well.

Yes, Sawatdee runs regular specials: Monday features "Kids Eat Free" with an adult entrée purchase, and "Thai For Two Tuesdays" bundles a bottle of house wine, an appetizer platter for two, and two entrées; the owner also mentions a daily happy hour.

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Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul

4.4
$30 and under
Thai
Saint Paul

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
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