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Basil Canteen @ 11th Street, San Francisco, CA

Basil Canteen @ 11th Street

4.8
4.8
467 Reviews
$30 and under
Thai

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Established in 2008, BASIL CANTEEN has been serving South of Market area of San Francisco (SOMA). Setting in a historical landmark building of Jackson Brewery, Come enjoy our unique dishes like steam tapioca dumplings, a mochi-like texture but surprisingly savory! Our Chiangmai curry noodle (Kai Soi) is also everyone's favorite. Try some of our signature cocktails while you are here, Basil Bliss is an excellent choice.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00 Happy Hour Daily 17:00–18:30
  • Phone number
    (415) 552-3963
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Todd Sirimongkolvit
  • Catering
    Please call Arun Jirakorniitinan 510-292-5499 to customize your catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact our banquet coordinator Arun Jirakornkitinan (510) 292-5499. We can host your private event on our mezzanine.
  • Area
    SOMA
  • Cross Street
    11th Street
  • Parking details
    Relatively easy to find parking around here. From 9:00AM-6:00pm, There is one hour parking zone on Folsom from 11th street going east (toward 10th), 2 hours parking from 11th street going west (toward 12th sty.)
  • Public transit
    Muni Bus line 12 stop in front of the restaurant, Muni trains, get off at Market station walk down 11 street 4 blocks to Folsom St.
  • Entertainment
    Ambient Music and guest DJ on occasion
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
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  • A BITE BEFORE A SHOW

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 17:00 - 20:30,Mon - Tue - 17:00 - 20:15,Wed - Sat - 17:00 - 20:30
    Going to see a show at Oasis or hit the club? Come grab a bit to eat and enjoy our craft cocktails. Our HAPPIER HOUR is every day 5-6:30pm. While you are here, Don't miss out on a Sakoo Sai Moo, These little balls pack a punch of unique flavor—a mochi-like texture with sweet & savory filling. Make sure you have them with green leaf lettuce and, if you dare, take a bite of Thai bird-eye chili with it as Thais do. Have fun with a great night out.

    A BITE BEFORE A SHOW photo

What 467 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nestled in a historic building on 11th Street, Basil Canteen offers a cozy and relaxed atmosphere with "super friendly staff" and "delicious food." Known for its excellent cocktails and Thai cuisine, this SoMa favorite is perfect for casual dining. Despite occasional inconsistencies, many patrons find it to be a "go-to place" for its flavorful dishes and efficient service.

467 Reviews
  1. judie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly staff, but service was a bit slow. Had to wail quite a while to place our order and had to ask for the check because staff did not come buy. Food was tasty but a little on the salty side.

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  2. CarolynC

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Indispensable SoMA restaurant on Folsom and 11th. The downstairs tables are terrific for small-ish fun parties.

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  3. JamesO

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is good and the food is really good. Everything I have ever had here has been good. There were a couple of large groups in the place and my friend and I still could hear each other speak at a normal level.

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  4. Michael

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 22 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is in a beautiful historic building and the atmosphere inside is fun and relaxed. The staff is very nice. There appeared to be only two servers working on Sunday but they took good care of us and our party of 9 got out in time to make our show at the club nearby. The food was delicious, everyone was happy with their order, and the drinks were good. I've been here many times and it's always great.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super friendly staff and the food was amazing! Roti bread, popcorn chicken, mango shrimp and drunken beef all exceptional. Definitely recommend 🌟

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  6. BrianR

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 1 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a cozy corner Thai restaurant in the SoMa neighborhood. Nice facilities and a good location. The menu has pretty standard Thai options and the food is good. The restaurant has good cocktails and other drink options as well. The service is quite competent and efficient. This is one of my go-to places in the neighborhood for a nice, casual dinner.

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  7. CSR4280

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 13 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very delicious meal served with attentive service. The food was cooked perfectly and the portions were good. A comfortable environment to dine in.

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  8. LuciG

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food!! My sister cleaned her plate. If you like spicy, this is your spot. Had the green curry and pad kee mao with beef. Perfect balance of noodles, basil, and veggies.

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  9. Kellan

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorites. We booked a reservation for Valentine's Day, and had a quiet table upstairs. It was lovely!

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  10. MaxR

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Appreciate the attentive of staff; food portion was adequate; but overall cook was mediocre.

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FAQs

Basil Canteen @ 11th Street offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 552-3963.

Basil Canteen @ 11th Street is rated 4.8 stars by 467 OpenTable diners.

Basil Canteen @ 11th Street does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today

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Google Map for Basil Canteen @ 11th Street

1489 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    11th Street
  • Area
    SOMA
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00 Happy Hour Daily 17:00–18:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Relatively easy to find parking around here. From 9:00AM-6:00pm, There is one hour parking zone on Folsom from 11th street going east (toward 10th), 2 hours parking from 11th street going west (toward 12th sty.)
  • Public transit
    Muni Bus line 12 stop in front of the restaurant, Muni trains, get off at Market station walk down 11 street 4 blocks to Folsom St.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Todd Sirimongkolvit
  • Entertainment
    Ambient Music and guest DJ on occasion
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 552-3963
  • Catering
    Please call Arun Jirakorniitinan 510-292-5499 to customize your catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact our banquet coordinator Arun Jirakornkitinan (510) 292-5499. We can host your private event on our mezzanine.
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