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Silver Spoon Thai Restaurant
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Best Thai in Magnificent Mile & Streeterville
Master Critic Review
Silver Spoon Thai Restaurant
8.6
Silver Spoon Thai Restaurant is a compact, late-night Thai spot just off the Magnificent Mile, known for deeply flavored curries and noodle dishes served next to the Royal Thai Consulate. High-volume delivery traffic and steady dine-in business make it a reliable choice for pad thai, red curry, and other standards long after many neighboring kitchens close.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Red Curry with Chicken, Crab Rangoon
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.7
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: Authentic-feeling Thai cooking favored by consulate staff and locals with late-night hours.
Who should go: Thai regulars wanting dependable curries near Michigan Avenue.
When to visit: Evenings after 8pm for easy walk-in tables and late service.
What to order: Pad Thai, red curry with chicken, crab rangoon.
Insider tip: Ask for Thai-style heat levels and off-menu spicier preparations if you like more kick.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking is limited and metered; most guests use nearby paid garages along Ohio/Ontario streets or rideshare after 6pm.
Dress code: Casual — comfortable attire is fine; no need to dress up.
Noise level: Moderate — small space with steady takeout traffic, but you can generally hold a conversation at a table.
Weekend wait: Usually 10–25 minutes during prime hours; often no wait later in the evening.
Weekday lunch: Typically no wait, though tables fill quickly at peak business-district lunch times.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — many curries and noodle dishes can be made vegetarian on request.
Vegan options: Possible — some dishes can be prepared without fish sauce or egg, but confirm with the server.
Gluten-free options: Limited — a few rice and curry dishes can be made gluten-free; soy sauce appears in many items so ask before ordering.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better suited to casual meals than formal dates — the space is compact and practical, with food-first appeal rather than ambience.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes — it’s typically walk-in friendly, especially later in the evening; peak dinner hours may require a short wait.
Is it kid-friendly? Generally fine for older kids who enjoy Thai food; seating is tight and there are no kid-specific amenities or play space.
Best For
Better for: Late-night Thai standards, quick solo meals, and consistently flavorful curries and noodles near the Magnificent Mile.
Skip if: You want a large dining room, upscale ambience, or a long, leisurely sit-down experience.