Baan Mae Café & Restaurant
Experience authentic Thai dining at Baan Mae Café & Restaurant in Chiang Mai. Enjoy a 4.7-star experience with exceptional service. Discover delicious dishes.
About Baan Mae Café & Restaurant
Nestled on a quiet street just beyond Chiang Mai's old city, this charming establishment offers a delightful culinary journey. Housed within a beautifully restored Thai mansion, it provides a serene atmosphere perfect for a relaxed meal. Diners consistently praise the exceptional service, with staff often going above and beyond to explain the menu and accommodate preferences, including excellent vegetarian choices like the flavorful green curry. The visual appeal of the dishes is as impressive as their taste, with stunning presentation that truly delights. With an impressive 4.7-star rating from over 800 reviews and a moderate price point ($$), it's a favorite for those seeking authentic Thai flavors in a welcoming setting, and outdoor seating is available.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Baan Mae
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
The service at this fine dining restaurant was the absolute highlight of our experience. Our host, Chot, provided exceptional care, thoughtfully explaining the menu and guiding us through the vegetarian options, such as the green curry. The presentation of the food was stunning—the pictures truly speak for themselves. Tucked away on a quiet side street just outside the old city moat, this charming Thai mansion has been beautifully transformed into a restaurant and coffee shop. It offers a delightful menu of traditional Thai dishes alongside select Western favorites — all freshly prepared with authentic herbs and ingredients, and presented with warm Thai hospitality and professional service. Don’t miss the desserts — they're just as impressive. This time, I tried the Crème Brûlée with a Thai twist, and it was absolutely delicious. It’s not the cheapest spot in town, but the quality, atmosphere, and service make it well worth every baht. Highly recommended! Second time here. This is a beautiful restaurant with a spacious and beautiful courtyard, which is impressive. Because there are many of us, in order not to disturb other guests, we chose a private room with a minimum consumption of 4,000 baht. It is a bit regrettable that the food was overall salty this time, the sea bass was not fresh enough, and the rice of the pineapple fried rice was a bit mushy and too wet. Strictly speaking, the product this time was slightly inferior to the first time, and it was not in line with the standard of this restaurant.
Find the Restaurant
Where to Find Them
72 Thanon Santiuk, Tambon Chang Phueak, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
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Recent Reviews
Vishwas B.
October 28, 2025
The service at this fine dining restaurant was the absolute highlight of our experience. Our host, Chot, provided exceptional care, thoughtfully explaining the menu and guiding us through the vegetarian options, such as the green curry. The presentation of the food was stunning—the pictures truly speak for themselves.
Ivo H.
September 6, 2025
Tucked away on a quiet side street just outside the old city moat, this charming Thai mansion has been beautifully transformed into a restaurant and coffee shop. It offers a delightful menu of traditional Thai dishes alongside select Western favorites — all freshly prepared with authentic herbs and ingredients, and presented with warm Thai hospitality and professional service. Don’t miss the desserts — they're just as impressive. This time, I tried the Crème Brûlée with a Thai twist, and it was absolutely delicious. It’s not the cheapest spot in town, but the quality, atmosphere, and service make it well worth every baht. Highly recommended!
Jennifer S.
May 15, 2025
Second time here. This is a beautiful restaurant with a spacious and beautiful courtyard, which is impressive. Because there are many of us, in order not to disturb other guests, we chose a private room with a minimum consumption of 4,000 baht. It is a bit regrettable that the food was overall salty this time, the sea bass was not fresh enough, and the rice of the pineapple fried rice was a bit mushy and too wet. Strictly speaking, the product this time was slightly inferior to the first time, and it was not in line with the standard of this restaurant.
Steven B.
July 15, 2025
Incredible on everything! The food deserve Michelin stars. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is super calm as well as kids welcome.
Beanbean
November 8, 2025
We came to this restaurant for dinner and tried their seasonal special menu. The Shrimp Thai Avocado Salad was absolutely incredible—it’s the best salad I’ve ever had in my life! Their banana dessert was amazing. Every dish was fantastic, Chai’s service was exceptionally great, and the decor and atmosphere were so relaxing and enjoyable. The restroom is fabulous. I’ll definitely come back again!
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Baan Mae special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Parking
Accessibility
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