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The Thai Orchid

3374 Pacific Hwy, Springwood QLD 4127, Australia

Recommended by 73 people

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3374 Pacific Hwy, Springwood QLD 4127, Australia

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+61 7 3808 2853
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Thai Orchid

Escape highway noise for sit-down Thai dining with generous multi-course banquets and room to talk. Operating for four decades, this Springwood staple avoids cafe-style cramming—tables are well-spaced so big family groups can catch up in comfort. Regulars make the M1 detour for generous banquet spreads, passing around crispy coconut prawns, rich yellow curry, and beef tossed with cracked black pepper before digging into fried ice cream.

  • Banquets Built for Groups: Multi-course spreads like the Royal Thai Orchid and dedicated vegetarian menus pace out shared entrees, curries, and desserts for large parties.
  • Room to Converse: Spacious, separated seating buffers against cafe chatter, providing a comfortable setting for family milestones and highway meetups.
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What's On at The Thai Orchid

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Diners Choose The Thai Orchid

Discover why diners choose The Thai Orchid for milestone celebrations, relaxed catch-ups, and traditional sit-down dining.

  • Curated Banquet Menus for Group Celebrations

    Multi-course banquet selections, such as the Royal Thai Orchid and dedicated vegetarian banquets, allow large gatherings to share a diverse array of courses with effortless pacing and coordinated service.

    Celebrating birthdays over a banquet menu was magnificent.. We could not fault the service, the ambience, and the food was outstanding..

    Sue

  • Seamless Large-Party Service and Abundant Portions

    Generous portion sizing and attentive waitstaff ensure large parties dine comfortably without delays or shortages, delivering a smooth group dining experience.

    Even though we came in with a large group, the staff handled everything seamlessly.

    Janine Morgan

  • Spacious Table Separation with Acoustic Privacy

    The traditional dining room layout provides generous physical separation between tables, shielding conversations from ambient dining chatter and evoking a private dining atmosphere.

    I loved how our table felt like it was a private dining room. It was such a pleasure to not hear other tables chatter.

    Nicola Hampton

  • Authentic Full-Service Atmosphere and Presentation

    Traditional Thai interior styling, neatly attired waitstaff, and handcrafted cocktails create an elegant, full-service sit-down setting distinct from quick-service casual dining.

    The atmosphere felt so elegant and welcoming, making it the perfect place to enjoy a meal.

    Dennis Nguyen

  • Midway Rendezvous for Regional Catch-Ups

    Situated conveniently along the Pacific Highway corridor, the restaurant acts as a reliable midway rendezvous for guests traveling between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

    We actually use this restaurant as our regular halfway meeting point with friends from the Gold Coast, and it’s become our go-to catch-up spot.

    The Review Queen

  • Stress-Free Access and Abundant Parking

    Ample on-site parking and accessible transit positioning relieve arrival friction for milestone group gatherings and casual weeknight dinners alike.

    The customer service is incredibly friendly, and a huge plus is that there is always plenty of parking available.

    The Verdict

Favorite entrees and mains regularly celebrated by diners

  • Curry Puffs

    The curry puffs are the best I have eaten.

    Micheal Deppe

  • Pad See Ew

    As for the food, we ordered the Thai fried rice, Pad See Ew, and Som Tum (papaya salad). Every single dish tasted absolutely delicious and hit the spot.

    The Verdict

  • Cashew Nut Chicken

    The veggie spring rolls, coconut prawns, cashew nut chicken, and coconut rice were all packed with flavour and beautifully cooked.

    Rucchi Singh

  • Crispy Basil Prawns

    my recommendations are : Crispy Basil Prawns and the Crab Curry, full of taste and very aromatic.

    Brisbane Foodiez

Other favorites

Specialty drinks and sweet finishes to complement your meal

  • Deep Fried Ice Cream

    Got the banquet for 3 and we upgraded to coconut rice and deep fried ice cream. It was absolutely delicious all round and we even needed to be given takeaway containers because of the amount of food that we were served which is good.

    Max Murphy (Max Guitar)

  • Lychee Kiss Cocktail

    The Lychee Kiss cocktail was the perfect sweet touch to finish the night.

    Rucchi Singh

  • Mango Ice Cream

    We finished off with Mango Ice Cream.

    Lyn Brady

  • Chang Beer

    Also enjoyed the Chang beer in preparation for a trip to Thailand where I'm sure I will be drinking some of that too ;)

    Max Murphy (Max Guitar)

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality, milestone celebration touches, and tailored banquets that elevate group dining.

  • Staff Table Birthday Serenades

    For milestone birthdays and family gatherings, the attentive waitstaff step in to sing happy birthday directly to guests at the table, adding a celebratory personal touch to milestone events.

  • Dedicated Vegetarian Multi-Course Banquet

    Alongside standard set menus, the restaurant provides a curated multi-course Vegetarian Banquet featuring a welcome drink on arrival, shared entrees, four mains with coconut rice, and dessert.

  • Insulated Acoustic Seating Layout

    Unlike conventional noisy dining rooms or open cafe layouts, the spacious seating configuration provides enough separation between tables that private parties do not hear surrounding chatter, creating the intimate feel of a private dining room.

  • Neatly Dressed Traditional Table Service

    Front-of-house staff present an elevated dining atmosphere by dressing in neat traditional Thai attire while actively checking tables and clearing courses promptly as dishes are shared.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are banquet or set menus available for groups?

The restaurant offers set banquets such as the Royal Thai Orchid banquet and a dedicated Vegetarian Banquet for two, featuring multi-course selections of shared entrees, mains, coconut rice, and desserts.

How large are the portions?

Reviews note that portion sizes are generous and hearty across entrees and mains, with diners often finding the servings more than enough to eat and taking home leftovers.

Can the kitchen adjust dish spice levels?

Yes. Kitchen staff are happy to adjust the spice level of dishes to your personal taste, from mild up to Thai hot.

Do you need to make a reservation?

While reservations are accepted and recommended during peak dining times, walk-ins without reservations can also be accommodated depending on availability.

What are the on-site parking options?

Parking is accessible on site, including a large parking lot located toward the end of the block past the entrance.

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