Best Thai Food in Seaford Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Common Post |
| Free highlight | Hazel’s |
| Family-friendly | Zara Union |
| Locals only | Depot |
| Indoor option | Nina’s |
We’ve tested every best thai food option in Seaford to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Sunny Kitchen is the one everyone knows. Theo Depot is the sleeper. Prices are reasonable — coffee at $4.50-5.50, dinner at $28-45. At the southern end of the Frankston line. Seaford sits in the Bayside corridor, 18-41km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best thai food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Seaford since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. White Works — 68 Main Parade, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) A local institution Cost: $8-16 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 62 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Main Parade is usually fine.
2. White Bench — 74 Murray Terrace, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) No-frills excellence Cost: $11-21 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 36 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. The Good Store — 82 Young Drive, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $12-22 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 61 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Brunswick Place is usually fine.
Go for: The house-made relish ($14) — solid
4. The Good Post — 368 George Terrace, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) A solid local spot Cost: $12-24 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 32 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on George Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Seaford roaster — ask which one.
5. Theo’s — 358 George Terrace, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 34 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Worth knowing: The pumpkin risotto ($14) — solid
The Reality of Seaford
At the southern end of the Frankston line. Seaford Wetlands border the suburb. Strong community feel. The best thai food options here reflect Seaford’s character. Whether you’re based in Seaford or visiting from nearby, 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. Kai’s — 12 Murray Terrace, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) Worth the detour Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The charcuterie board ($26) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
7. The Southern Local — 146 George Terrace, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-20 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Murray Terrace is usually fine.
Book ahead for: The seasonal special ($19) — solid
8. Theo — 136 Main Parade, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) A quiet achiever Cost: $22-30 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 45 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Start with: The daily soup ($28) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Seaford roaster — ask which one.
9. Max’s — 343 Murray Terrace, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) A local institution Cost: $14-25 per person Best for: families
The room holds 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. Gus Social — 324 Murray Terrace, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (thai food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $11-24 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 55 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
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FAQ
What are the best best thai food options in Seaford?
Common Post is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Seaford good for best thai food?
Yes. Seaford has 10+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Seaford known for?
At the southern end of the Frankston line.
How far is Seaford from Melbourne CBD?
Seaford is 18-41km, 32-55min train, 25-47min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Seaford won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
