The Myrtle Beach resorts area’s cuisine scene is a melting pot of restaurants serving dishes from around the globe. And when it comes to Thai food, we’ve got you covered in the area, too. Our local restaurants offer an enjoyable ambiance, high-quality food, and proudly serve their own family recipes. Here are some of the best Thai restaurants in the area that will spice up your life:
Blue Elephant
4493 US-17 Business, Murrells Inlet
The Blue Elephant, located south of the MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet, serves a trifecta of food, ambiance, and experience. The authentic Thai restaurant is almost like a trip to Thailand, with all dishes prepared and made to order with fresh ingredients and spices imported from China by executive chef Dr. Paul Byington. The intimate dining room is ornate, with tables dressed in white linen cloths. Explore the four different curries in house entrees, specialties, and seafood dishes, noodle creations prepared on a scale of spicy heat. Blue Elephant offers an extraordinary dining experience with high-quality food in a cozy setting.
Thai-Lao Restaurant
1210 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach
Situated near downtown Myrtle Beach and a block or two south of Chapin Memorial Park, Thai-Lao is known in town for its amazing Thai, like the Duck Choo-Chee Curry Roast with snow peas, tomatoes, grapes, pineapple, bell peppers, and basil leaves and Pineapple Fried Rice with egg, pineapple, cashews, carrots, sweet peas and more with your choice of meat or seafood.
Thai Cuisine & Sushi Restaurant
1208 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach
The Thai chefs at this restaurant have a wealth of experience proudly serving Thai dishes, such as Pad Thai, Green Curry, and Tom Yum Soup, from ingredients that are locally sourced. All Thai Cuisine recipes are based on family-taught techniques, including the Tom Kha Kai soup, Drunken Noodles, and Panang Curry.
Thai Palms Restaurant
3803 Socastee Blvd., Myrtle Beach
The casual, family-owned Thai Palms Restaurant in the Socastee area presents amazing flavors on a plate, such as their signature spring rolls, Pad See Ew (stir-fried wide rice noodles with sliced beef, broccoli, and more), and Red Curry Chicken (sliced chicken, Thai eggplants, bamboo shoots, red curry paste, and more). In addition to the skillful cooking in the kitchen, Thai Palms offers an extensive Bourbon selection and cocktail menu at their quaint bar.
Bangkok House
318 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach
With more than 60 options, this Thai food headquarters offers a plethora of dishes. Choose from Tod Mun Pla fish cake appetizer, the Papaya Salad, the Bangkok House Duck stir-fried with special hot and basil sauce, the Thai Crystal Noodle Soup with shrimp and chicken, and more. Here you’ll find some of the top Thai food in Myrtle Beach.
Thai Bistro
1225 38th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach
Thai Bistro is one of the newer authentic Thai restaurants in Myrtle Beach, but has already proved its skillful cooking by winning the coveted Best of The Beach award for both 2024 and 2025. Make reservations to guarantee a table in a fun environment with high-quality food. They serve both lunch and dinner, and the top traditional Thai dishes include chicken satay with peanut sauce, papaya salad, a long list of curry dishes, and Double Pan-Fried Noodles. A full sushi menu is also available.
Indo Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
4620 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach
This Pan-Asian restaurant focuses on foods that travel across East and Southeast Asia to represent the spices of Thailand and Japan, as well as Indonesia, Vietnam, and Korea. Chef Laura Smith has created an impressive menu of homemade entrees that are made to order, which includes Beef Rendang, tender beef cooked in a special sauce with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and sprouts served with Jasmine white rice; Seafood Mordin, Korean hot pot style; and Sizzling Duck. The casual ambiance is perfect for families, larger groups, or just dinner for two.
Thai Season
1004 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach
Serving the North Myrtle Beach area since 2007, Thai Season has prided itself on offering only high-quality dishes. Handcrafted chef-recommended creations include Thai Fried Rice, Basil Eggplant, and classic Pad Thai, and popular menu items include Red Curry and Drunken Noodles. Staying at Shoreham Towers I in North Myrtle Beach? Thai Season is less than a two-mile drive from your condo.
By: Ashley Daniels
