Best Hidden Gems Heaven Thai Restaurants in Russian Hill
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Fin Thai SF
Seafood-forward Thai plates in a refined, intimate space.
Notable Picks
#1
Fin Thai SF
8.6
Contemporary Thai on the Russian Hill stretch of Polk with a polished room and seafood lean. Elevated takes on classics and a cocktail list make it a low-key date choice that stays neighborhood at heart.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steamed Sea Bass with Lime & Chili, Crab Fried Rice, Tom Yum Seafood Noodle Soup
What Makes it Special: Seafood-forward Thai plates in a refined, intimate space.
Worthy Picks
#2
Thai Spice
7.8
Polk Gulch standby offering a broad menu of Thai comforts in a relaxed setting. Reliable curries and wok dishes make it a solid midweek go-to for locals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles), Green Curry, Larb
What Makes it Special: Steady, neighborhood-priced Thai with a wide menu.
7.8
Longtime Polk Street nook doing straightforward Thai comfort plates with quick turnaround. It’s an easy call for takeout nights or a low-key sit-down before a neighborhood stroll.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Yellow Curry (potato & chicken), Larb Gai
What Makes it Special: Under-the-radar classic with fast, consistent plates.