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Basil Canteen @ 11th Street, San Francisco, CA

Basil Canteen @ 11th Street

4.4
4.4
467 Reviews
$30 and under
Thai

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Todd Sirimongkolvit
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Offers

  • 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

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basil Canteen @ 11th Street offers "outstanding food" with a perfect blend of spices and options for dietary needs. Guests praise the "excellent atmosphere," attentive staff, and a great happy hour. While some service inconsistencies exist, the overall experience is delightful with "fantastic" drinks and a charming space that keeps diners returning.

467 Reviews
  1. Mark

    San Francisco9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We have had good meals here in the past, but this visit was a miss on several levels (most of the food, service). Hoping for better if we decide to try them again.

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  2. Chad

    San Francisco8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered their Gra Prao Mu Grob for dinner and was informed by the staff that they were out of this dish approximately after 40-45 minutes. At this point, my party started receiving their meals and I had to wait for an additional 30 minutes for my dish to arrive. An apology was made but no other customer service measures such as a meal discount or free dessert was offered to address this matter.

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  3. Amy VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, tasty food, fun ambiance- I would definitely come back!

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  4. judie

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    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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  5. CarolynC

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    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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  6. JamesO

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    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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  7. Michael

    San Francisco30 reviews

    5.0

    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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    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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  9. BrianR

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. CSR4280

    San Francisco34 reviews

    5.0

    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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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 4.4 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 3 times today
Google Map for Basil Canteen @ 11th Street

1489 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Todd Sirimongkolvit
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