Opening hours
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Local time in Berkeley: 11:20 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
2519F Durant AvenueBerkeley, CA 94704
About Thai Basil
Located at 2519F Durant Avenue in Berkeley, California, Thai Basil is a Thai restaurant. It is one of 462 places to eat and drink we list in Berkeley.
Thai Basil is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM. It stays open late, until 12:00 AM on most nights.
Available service options are outdoor seating and dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Thai Restaurant
- Address
- 2519F Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Thai restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Thai Basil’s weekday schedule with 8 other Thai restaurants in Berkeley. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:15 AM and closes at 12:00 AM, later than 100% of them (typical closing time: 8:45 PM).
In total it is open about 94 hours a week, 43 hours more than the local median of 51. 75% of Thai restaurants in Berkeley open on Sundays, and Thai Basil is one of them.
Compared with 8 other Thai restaurants in Berkeley that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Thai restaurants in California
Based on 131 menus with 12,428 priced items from Thai restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.95, and half of all items are priced between $9.50 and $18.00.
We don’t have Thai Basil’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Thai restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Pad Thai | 77% | $16.75 |
| Yellow Curry | 73% | $16.98 |
| Green Curry | 69% | $16.95 |
| Pineapple Fried Rice | 67% | $17.00 |
| Red Curry | 63% | $16.95 |
| Panang Curry | 55% | $16.95 |
| Sticky Rice | 54% | $4.00 |
| Peanut Sauce | 53% | $3.00 |
Calculated from 131 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Thai Basil there are 97 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 292 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (74), Japanese & Sushi (25), Bakeries & Desserts (23), and Burgers & Fast Food (20).
Competition is healthy: 4 other Thai restaurants are within a mile and 27 within three miles. The closest is Little Plearn Thai Kitchen, 0.5 mi away.
52 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodMyungrang Hotdogs< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianPunjabi Dhaba Indian Eatery< 0.1 mi
- KoreanSteve's Korean Bar-B-Que< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiBears Ramen House< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexL'Gusto< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Thai restaurant
Thai restaurants are among the most common sit-down restaurants in American towns of every size. Menus balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors and are built around curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups and salads, served with jasmine or sticky rice.
What to order
- Pad thai or pad see ew – the most popular noodle dishes
- Green, red or massaman curry – with rice; massaman is the mildest
- Tom yum or tom kha soup – hot-and-sour or coconut-based
- Larb or som tam – bright, spicy Isan salads
Good to know
- Spice is usually rated on a 1–5 scale; you can always add chili at the table.
- Lunch specials typically include soup or a spring roll at a lower price.
- Many Thai restaurants close between lunch and dinner on weekdays – check the hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Thai Basil's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Is Thai Basil open on Sunday?
Yes, Thai Basil is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Where is Thai Basil located?
Thai Basil is located at 2519F Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704.
Does Thai Basil offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Thai Basil. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Is Thai Basil open late?
Yes – Thai Basil is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Thai Basil?
There are 292 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Thai Basil. Nearby options include Myungrang Hotdogs (< 0.1 mi), Punjabi Dhaba Indian Eatery (< 0.1 mi), and Steve's Korean Bar-B-Que (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Thai restaurants near Thai Basil?
4 other Thai restaurants within a mile. The closest is Little Plearn Thai Kitchen, 0.5 mi away.
How much do Thai restaurants in California cost?
Based on 131 menus with 12,428 priced items from Thai restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.95, and half of all items are priced between $9.50 and $18.00.
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