Thai Smile Cuisine is in a brick building at 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite 102 on Hilton Head Island, on the south end. Inside there is a bar with a good selection of Thai beers and cocktails, warm lighting and comfortable tables, and reviewers say the room feels considered and cozy rather than like a strip-mall Thai place.

Thai Smile Cuisine is open for dinner. The menu centers on Asian food.

Appetizers

Crispy Spring Roll$10
Cabbage, clear noodle, and carrots, served with sweet chili sauce.
Steamed Dumplings$14
Steamed minced chicken and shrimp topped with deep fried garlic served with Thai dumpling sauce.
Chicken Satay$16
Garden Roll$12
Fresh rice paper with basil, mint, cilantro, cabbage, cucumber, and carrots.

Soup

Tom Kah Chicken$12
Creamy coconut soup seasoned with galangal, red onions, lemongrass, kaffir leaves, crispy chilli, tomatoes, mushrooms and green onions.
Tom Yum Shrimp$12
Spicy and sour lemongrass soup, with galangal, red onions, kaffir leaves, crispy chilli, tomatoes, mushrooms and green onions.

Entrees

Som Tum$16
Traditional papaya salad with tomatoes, carrots, minced garlic, fresh chili and peanuts.
Nam Tok$39
Seasoned New york strip with chilli powder, lime, crispy chilli, ground roasted rice and red onions.
Pad Thai Shrimp$24
Stir fried thin rice noodles with minced garlic, beansprouts and eggs, topped with green onions and crushed peanuts.
Massaman Curry Chicken$22
Creamy coconut based Massaman paste with potatoes, carrots, onions and cashew nut.
Panang Curry Chicken$22
Coconut based Thai spice blended in red chili paste, green bean, bell pepper and kaffir leaves.
Thai Fried Rice$22.95+
Original Thai style fried rice with eggs, minced garlic, mixed veggies, onions, topped with black peppers.
Garden Stir Fried Shrimp$25
Stir fried mixed vegetables, minced garlic, carrots, broccoli, mushroom.
Cashew Chicken$25
Deep fried chicken stir fried with minced garlic, bell peppers, onions, crispy chilli and sweet sour sauce, topped with cashew nuts.
Ka Prao (Spicy Basil)$25+
Minced chicken, chili, garlic, holy basil, served with rice.
Jumbo Lump Crab Fried Rice$42
Thai-style fried rice with jumbo lump crab meat, egg, onion, scallion and butter served with Prik Nam Pla, a traditional Thai chili fish sauce.
Duck Curry$36
Duck breast, red curry sauce, pineapple, tomatoes, lychee, green bean and basil. Served with jasmine rice.
Chu Chi Salmon$32
Pan fried seasoned salmon topped with Chu Chi sauce.

Vegetarian

Tom Kah Tofu$12
Creamy coconut soup seasoned with galangal, red onions, lemongrass, kaffir leaves, crispy chilli, tomatoes, mushrooms and green onions.
Vegetarian
Massaman Curry Tofu$22
A creamy coconut curry with potatoes, carrots, onions, and cashews. Made without fish sauce or other animal products.
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Fried Rice Tofu$22
Classic Thai fried rice with tofu, egg, garlic, onions, mixed vegetables, and a touch of black pepper.
Vegetarian
Panang Curry Tofu$22
Coconut based Thai spice blended in red chili paste, green bean, bell pepper and kaffir leaves.
Vegetarian
Basil Tofu$22
Stir fried tofu with sweet basil, onions, bell peppers, minced garlic, chili, and green beans.
Vegetarian

Dietary labels are the restaurant’s own. Tell your server about any allergy.

What to Order at Thai Smile Cuisine

Curries are the draw: Panang, massaman, red and green, each served with rice. Pad Thai, drunken noodles, Thai fried rice and tom yum soup fill out the rest of the menu, and there are specials such as crispy tilapia and a seafood tom yum noodle. Vegetarian and vegan diners get unusual attention here. Reviewers say the kitchen can make most entrées with tofu or vegetables, which is welcome on an island with few vegan restaurants. Portions are generous and the plates come out nicely presented. The menu page shows the lunch and dinner lists.

Reservations and Ordering

The restaurant has an online reservation page, and reviewers suggest booking, particularly at dinner in season. You can also order take-out online, and the restaurant does catering. Call (843) 715-3492 with questions.

Getting There

Thai Smile is on Palmetto Bay Road, a few minutes from the south end beaches. For more places to eat, see the Hilton Head restaurants page and the full Hilton Head dining guide.

What diners say

Guests call the Thai food authentic and full of flavor, with curries, drunken noodles and pad Thai winning the most praise. Vegetarian and vegan diners say the kitchen goes out of its way for them. The plates are beautiful and generous, the room is welcoming, and the staff are friendly and attentive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Updated October 2026

Does Thai Smile Cuisine take reservations?

Yes. There is a reservation page on the restaurant’s website, and reviewers recommend booking for dinner.

Does Thai Smile Cuisine have vegan options?

Yes. Reviewers say the kitchen can make most entrées vegan or vegetarian with tofu and vegetables.

What is Thai Smile Cuisine known for?

Curries such as Panang and massaman, pad Thai and drunken noodles, in a comfortable dining room.

Can I order Thai Smile Cuisine to go?

Yes. The restaurant has online ordering for take-out, or call (843) 715-3492.

What are the hours at Thai Smile Cuisine?

Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Call (843) 715-3492 to check holiday and off-season hours.

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