Best Thai Food in Sandringham Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Sunny Standard |
| Free highlight | Ava’s |
| Family-friendly | Common Kitchen |
| Locals only | Ivy’s |
| Indoor option | Hugo’s |
1. Luna Yard — 188 King Parade, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) A quiet achiever Cost: $15-26 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 48 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The daily soup ($20) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Sandringham roaster — ask which one.
2. Zara House — 236 Queen Street, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-29 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 45 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on King Parade is usually fine.
3. Hugo’s — 336 High Grove, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) A local institution Cost: $19-26 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 59 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on King Parade is usually fine.
Go for: The daily soup ($25) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Sandringham farmers market when it runs.
4. Rosa Corner — 281 King Parade, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) The one that surprised us Cost: $17-24 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 49 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
5. Marco’s — 50 Creek Crescent, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) No-frills excellence Cost: $22-27 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
Sandringham — The Honest Version
Bay Trail passes through. Sandringham Beach and yacht club. Sandringham village has independent shops and cafes. The best thai food options here reflect Sandringham’s character. For Sandringham locals and anyone in the area, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
6. Gus’s — 147 Queen Street, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $9-23 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 37 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The sourdough bread ($13) — solid
7. Ada House — 359 East Grove, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 33 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
8. Rosa’s — 77 High Grove, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-28 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 55 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Sandringham farmers market when it runs.
9. The Blue Post — 144 East Grove, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) A solid local spot Cost: $13-22 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 60 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Come back for: The house-made relish ($16) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Sandringham roaster — ask which one.
10. Canvas — 102 East Grove, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) No-frills excellence Cost: $16-24 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 35 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Get the: The house-made relish ($19) — solid
11. Sol Works — 46 King Parade, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) No-frills excellence Cost: $19-30 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on King Parade is usually fine.
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FAQ
What are the best best thai food options in Sandringham?
Sunny Standard is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Sandringham good for best thai food?
Yes. Sandringham has 11+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Sandringham known for?
Bay Trail passes through.
How far is Sandringham from Melbourne CBD?
Sandringham is 16km, 30min train, 22min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Sandringham isn’t trying to be the next Fitzroy. It doesn’t need to be. What it does, it does with zero pretension and real substance. That’s worth more than a trendy postcode.
Last updated: March 2026
