Wow! Stumbled upon Smiling Elephant after a long day at a music festival. The food came out fast, was piping hot and packed full of flavor. Steam Bao and dumplings were the perfect start to our meal. The Satay Chicken entree was delicious! Service was...More

Sometimes, I just need a Thai fix. So, after asking a few people, the Thai consensus led me to Smiling Elephant. Lunch provided traditional Thai options like Tom Yum, Pad Thai and larb. I opted for medium spicy which provide a hearty kick of spice....More

I was visiting my sister who moved close by. I had never had Thai before and am hooked!! It was so good that we ate the leftovers immediately. Can’t wait for my next visit!

I love Thai food and there are plenty of Thai restaurants in the Nashville area these days. I finally went to the Smiling Elephant and was completely blown away - the food was highly authentic and extremely fresh. In fact, it was by far the...More

Had a very nice lunch here with the family. We eat Thai food all the time so we were happy to find an authentic thai restaurant in a country music town. From the appetizer dumplings to the curry main dishes, everything was delicious and well...More

We eat Thai food all over the world including Thailand and this restaurant is the real deal. It is a small and causal venue with excellent food. We had the Pad Thai, Pad Kra Pao and the Larb. We ordered all Thai spicy and it...More

I'd been told this is the best Thai in Nashville and I'd have to agree. It is AUTHENTIC (I've been to Thailand). The staff are super friendly. The menu isn't huge, but it has the Thai classics and they usually have a daily special as...More

Some of the best Thai food I have ever had. Subtle tastes exploded in my mouth. This place is not for those expecting atmosphere, but only excellent food. There is no liquor or beer served, so I don't understand the comments about the drinks being...More

Wow! Had a wonderful lunch. The food was so good. Had Tom Yum soup and masaman. The atmosphere is fun and the wait staff is professional and friendly. Will definitely be back. It's worth the 45 minute drive.

Had the pad Thai. It was ok. The two people who came in after me got theirs 10 minutes before I did, the waitress forgot my rice paper rolls and when I asked her about them she asked ‘do you still want them?’ She seemed...More