Satay Thai Kitchen & Bar — Restaurant in Fresno

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A True Gem for Thai Cuisine Lovers!

If you're looking for an unforgettable Thai dining experience, Satay Thai Kitchen and Bar is the place to be. From the moment you step inside, the ambiance strikes the perfect balance between modern elegance and warm, authentic Thai charm. Whether you’re there for a casual dinner or a special night out, this restaurant delivers on every level.

Food: The menu is a thoughtfully curated blend of traditional Thai flavors and modern creativity. The Pad Thai is perfectly balanced—tangy, sweet, and packed with flavor—while the Green Curry offers a rich, creamy depth that warms your soul. Don’t miss the Satay skewers (as the name promises)—they're tender, flavorful, and come with a peanut sauce that’s absolutely addictive. Every dish is beautifully presented, and you can taste the freshness in every bite.

Drinks: Their bar program is another standout feature. From Thai-inspired cocktails to an excellent wine list, there’s something for every palate. The Lychee Martini and the Cucumber Mule are especially worth trying—refreshing and perfectly balanced.

Service: The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the food. They’re happy to make recommendations and are attentive without being overbearing. It's clear that hospitality is a top priority here.

Atmosphere: The decor is sleek yet inviting, with warm lighting, tasteful Thai accents, and comfortable seating. Whether you’re at the bar or dining with a group, the vibe is relaxed and welcoming.

Final Thoughts: Satay Thai Kitchen and Bar is more than just a meal—it’s a culinary experience that respects Thai tradition while embracing a modern dining atmosphere. It’s rare to find a place that nails both the classics and innovative dishes so consistently. Highly recommended for Thai food enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates top-tier service...

😋My new favorite Thai restaurant in Fresno. Fresh, flavorful, quality meats & ingredients. NOT greasy, NOT oily, no added MSG (I was told some premade sauces have MSG). This restaurant reminds my of my favorite Thai restaurant in the LA Bay Area.

1. The “Nam Kao Bites”, Pork Coconut lettuce wraps (3 in the order) were delicious.
2. Drunken Noodles
3. Steamed rice (cross between regular rice & sticky rice)
4. My beef salad 🥗 was perfect, slightly tangy & slightly sweet. My mom didn’t want to eat any of the salad because the beef was “rare.” I LOVE 💕 beef & rare beef ISN’T dangerous. I happily ate it myself & took the rest to go. I was too full to order dessert, next time we’ll order 1 appetizer & 1 dish in order to have room for dessert & a specialty drink. They have mocktails, teas & Thai Tea. 😕 The only issue is the plates were TINY, the size of appetizer plates, so it’s difficult not to make a mess when sharing. The food dishes are large, my photo was taken high up & it makes the salad look small. 🙂 The fresh flavors & amazing atmosphere will have me coming back. The menu is small, but well thought out. Quality over quality type of thing. Perfect place for a date! 🥰😍 Warm, relaxed & modern atmosphere (felt a touch romantic!). I don’t know if the man working the bar was the owner, but he was very nice. By “bar” I mean making the mock tails, teas from scratch. There was 1 waitress, but as more customers started coming in he was helping out...

We went there during a soft opening time( i.e. no alcohol is available yet) and we had two mains with seafood salad and would say the portions are pretty good.

Seafood salad is was tasting good but note it’s very spicy, menu didn’t mention that, but we didn’t mind eating spicy, this is something you need to be aware of especially if you are going to share this with your kids.

Yellow Curry was flavorful it comes with blue rice(naturally colored , it doesn’t have any artificial coloring) which goes well with the soup. It also comes with plenty of pittas (again no flavor in the pitta since the soup is soo flavorful so you can dip and eat )

Sweet and Sour Tilapia: this combo became one of my favorites it gives nice flavor to tilapia and it comes with hot jalapeño pepper (something to note if you are not a spicy eater) as well as grilled veggies (red pepper, onions. etc)

Interior was pretty nice looking, well designed.

Service was great. Stuff was friendly and overall we felt a positive vibe.

Definitely one of the spots that we will be going again to try their other menu items too.

Only note is to make sure to ask spiciness level from your waiter before ordering if you have any concerns...