With curries, noodles, spring rolls, fried rice and fresh veggies, Thai food is a wide variety of fresh, colorful ingredients that create a delicious medley of flavors on your plate. In Thailand, eating alone is bad luck, and that’s part of why these dishes are best served family style (sharing plates).
The 2026 readersโ choice Best of the County winner is The Baan Thai Cuisine (pictured above). For the rest of theย Marin Magazineโs Best of Marin County Thai Food picks see below.
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Southern
Mill Valley โ Sausalito โ Tiburon
Central
Corte Madera โ Fairfax โ Greenbrae โ Kentfield โ Larkspur โ Ross โ San Anselmo โ San Rafael
Northern
Novato
West
Bolinas โ Forest Knolls โ Inverness โ Lagunitas โ Marshall โ Nicasio โ Point Reyes โ Stinson Beach โ Tamales โ Woodacreย
Southern Marin
Arawan Thai Cuisine
Sausalito
This Sausalito favorite serves up more than just popular dishes like pad thai and vegetarian Siamese rolls, the menu runs deeper into regional Thai flavors with offerings like a tea leaf salad and green curry.
47 Caledonia St, Sausalito, 415.729.9395
Kitti’s Place
Sausalito
Did you know you can get the famous Comforts Chinese chicken salad in Sausalito? You can at this home-style family-run restaurant thatโs been in town for over 20 years. Aside from that it features California-inspired favorites like lettuce cups stuffed with chicken and almonds, soft spring rolls and an assortment of perfectly balanced curries and noodle dishes.
3001 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.331.0390
ThaiTanic Streetfood
Sausalito
This nautical-themed restaurant offers Bangkok-style street favorites like sriracha wings, pad thai and barbecued meats.
1001 Bridgeway Ste B1, Sausalito, 415.331.8007
Central Marin
Bay Thai Cuisine
San Rafael
Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, Bay Thai Cuisine is a go-to for authentic Thai lovers. Whether getting take-out or dining in, make sure to bring cash as it doesn’t take card.
809 4th St, San Rafael, 415.458.8845
Laos Kitchen
San Rafael
A local favorite, Marin’s first Laotian restaurant serves a blend of authentic Laotian and Thai flavors. Laos Kitchen is family owned and operated, created by three sisters seeking to showcase the vibrant flavors of the Lao dishes they grew up with.
887 4th St, San Rafael, 415.456.4490
R’Noh Thai Restaurant
Larkspur
This creekside gem in Larkspur has been popular with locals for dine in or take out, since opening in 2000. The menu offers all the usual favorites, but the lunch specials bring people back again and again.
1000 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.925.0599
Royal Thai Restaurant
San Rafael
Royal Thai focuses on quality, fresh and delectable food. Using fresh veggies from local markets, its large variety of vegetarian options are popular choices for everyone.
610 3rd St, San Rafael, 415.485.1074
Thai Smile
San Rafael
Thai Smile brings a small slice of Thailand to San Rafael with its traditional style of cooking and Thai decor. Call to dine in for lunch, dinner or take out and bring the tastes of Thailand home.
534 4th St, San Rafael, 415.454.2626
The Baan Thai Cuisine
San Anselmo
Known for its Thai Garlic Noodle, Tamarind Chicken and Holy Thai Basil with Crispy Pork Belly, new menu items like Wok Fried Rice with crispy fried chicken and Chiang Mai Curry Noodles and old favorites such as the Tom Kha soup entice with fresh flavors and just the right amount of sweet heat.
726 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, 415.457.9470
Multiple Locations
My Thai
With over 40 years of experience, My Thai brings the fresh and flavorful tastes of Thailand to San Rafael and Fairfax. Visit for lunch โ lunch plates are served with steamed rice and salad โ or for dinner.
25 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.453.5967
1230 4th St, San Rafael, 415.456.4455
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