Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine

Chuck Yocum 2 months ago

Blue Orchid Thai delivered a really good meal from start to finish. The food was fresh, flavorful, and everything we ordered was well prepared. We had the green curry, Thai fried rice, Pad Thai, and the lettuce wraps, and every dish was worth ordering. The green curry had a rich, creamy sauce with just the right amount of spice, the Pad Thai was cooked perfectly, and the fried rice was packed with flavor. The lettuce wraps were a great way to start the meal. The drinks were also solid. The Old Fashioned was well made, the Mai Tai was refreshing, and the Thai tea was smooth and sweet without being overpowering. The service was friendly, attentive, and our food came out at a good pace. The only downside is the price. It's a little more expensive than I expected for Thai food, but the quality of the food and service helps justify it. If you're looking for a nice Thai dinner and don't mind spending a little extra, Blue Orchid Thai is definitely worth a visit.

Sketchy Pam 2 months ago

Lunch at the Blue Orchid - the Thai Cuisine in Riverside was the perfect way to end a visit to the museum. Everything was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend the lettuce wraps, and you really can’t go wrong with any of the curries—they’re all beautifully prepared. We sat outside on the patio on a gorgeous spring day, and it made the whole experience even better. If the weather is nice, definitely ask for a table outside. The staff was so kind and welcoming, and they happily accommodated our little corgi on the patio after we’d spent time at the park across the street. One more tip: there’s parking in the back lot, and a lot of people don’t realize it’s there. It makes visiting so much easier. We’ll definitely be back.

Doris Mendez-DeMaio 4 months ago

This was our first time here and my sister’s first time trying Thai food. The restaurant has a welcoming and soothing atmosphere. Our server, Eli, was patient when we asked MANY questions. His customer service was excellent. My sister had the Thai Fried Rice with sliced chicken and 0 spice. She loved it! I had the Tropical Fried Rice with tofu (without eggs, as I’m vegan) with medium spice. It was very flavorful. The mix of spice and sweet was perfection. Neither dish skimped on the protein and the portions were generous. I saved room for dessert: Kanom Koh, 3 esteemed dumplings stuffed with coconut & brown sugar, served in warm coconut milk. It was VERY sweet, but delicious! I’m definitely coming back to this place next time in Jax.

Trevor Zulinke 4 months ago

We checked out Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine recently and overall it was a really solid experience. The atmosphere was beautiful, relaxing, and had a very clean upscale feel without being overly formal. The service honestly stood out the most. Our server, Melisse, was absolutely amazing. Super attentive, friendly, and made the entire dinner feel welcoming from start to finish. The food itself was good across the board. Nothing completely blew us away, but everything was flavorful, fresh, and well prepared. The spring rolls were crispy and light, the fried rice was solid, and the Thai dishes had great balance without being overly heavy. Portions were fair and presentation was nice. This is definitely one of those places that may not be the most mind blowing Thai food you’ve ever had, but it’s very consistent, enjoyable, and somewhere we’d absolutely come back to, especially because the atmosphere and service elevate the whole experience. Big shoutout again to Melisse for making the night great.

Courtney Gay 6 months ago

This is a very late review, but my friends and I came back in September (haven’t been back since) to dine cause we love going out to try Pad Thai and different places. Parking was a nightmare, but I finally found a spot. My friends were already seated by the time I got in, and I believe they had made a reservation beforehand. Our waitress was nice and came to get our drinks, which came out fairly quickly. Since we saw it was a little busy, we decided what we wanted quickly so we could get it going. Two of us ordered the same appetizer, and all three of us ordered Pad Thai. This is where it went down. Our appetizers came out around 6:47, about 35ish minutes after we ordered. Our entrees didn’t come out till 7:31, and we were starving. We had been there since 6 and ordered shortly after. The food came out slightly cold, and we knew if we sent it back just to get warmed up, it would take a while. The spring rolls were fine and warm enough. My Pad Thai was a little on the dry side, but I ate it since it was over an hour before we got food, so I was hungry enough to eat. Our waitress basically disappeared after we ordered and had to flag her down to get refills, cause we had been out of