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Ruan Thai

811 William Hilton Pkwy., Hilton Head, SC
843-785-8575
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Ranked #94 of 257 restaurants in Hilton Head
Price range: ₹694 - ₹1,503
Cuisines: Thai
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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pittsburgh
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

My husband and I eat at this restaurant at least 2x any week we are vacationing on the island. The seafood dishes are outstanding--extremely fresh ingredients, well prepared. I am still trying to duplicate their Tom Yum soup at home. The online menu only shows the 'basic' dishes. Of those, my husband's favorite is Thai Ginger and mine is Pad... More

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North Carolina
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14 reviews 14 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

The restaurant is near Palmetto Dunes and convenient. It is small and nicely decorated. The food was good quality and presentation was notable for its beauty. However, the service was slow and uninspired, which might have been due to being short-handed, but also due to the wait staff performing multiple functions.

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See 12 more reviews by CatFan323 for Hilton Head
Wooster, Ohio
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Unclean tables and plates. Average food and much too spicy - don't know how to do mild and medium hot. Service is slow. We visit the island frequently and know good thai food. They open and close seating for lunch and dinner at will! They do not go by their advertised open and close times. Dishes are not unique -... More

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Chattanooga, TN
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We wanted to lunch somewhere else, but our choice only served dinner. We saw this place was open, and walked in and so glad we did. The food came out fast and delicious.

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See 5 more reviews by financelife for Hilton Head
Hilton Head Island
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

We go the Ruan Thai on 278 near the mall. This place got a face lift a couple of years ago and is clean and comfortable. The service is excellent and the menu full of unique and delicious choices for any taste. There are fun drinks to try and a selection of good wines. This a great pre-theater spot as... More

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See 7 more reviews by Peter M for Hilton Head
Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
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35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Very good food is served in an appealing presentation. The staff is pleasant and the atmosphere very nice. We have been here in the past and continue to do our Thai fix when on the Island

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See 9 more reviews by dickpat for Hilton Head
Vermont
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56 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

One tends toward "fish/seafood", when visiting Hilton Head. For a very nice "change of pace", try Ruan Thai I ... Well prepared, delicious Thai food at reasonable prices.

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See 8 more reviews by sovernet for Hilton Head
Hilton Head, South Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Great expierience food & atmosphere...server average NO personality acted like he didn't want to be there We will be back

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See 3 more reviews by joan p for Hilton Head
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6 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Had a "coupon". Had been there before. Like their 3 flavor fish. Server did not know anything. He had to go back to the kitchen to ask questions 3 times. We ordered the 3 flavor fish - overcooked. No one came to check on us until time to clear plates. Received the bill and we were overcharged $16.00. Server kept... More

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See 8 more reviews by MitziMargaret for Hilton Head
Englewood
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44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We love the atmosphere, and the food is always good. We know we will get a great meal at a reasonable price

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