The 10 Best Thai Restaurants in Iowa — 2026

We compared all 55 Thai restaurants in Iowa on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · The Spice Thai CuisineAmes

(515) 232-0200 Website View listing

#2 · Lina's Thai BistroDubuque

(563) 588-2345 Website View listing

#3 · Cool Basil CliveClive

(515) 225-8111 Website View listing

#4 · Blue Elephant Thai RestaurantCoralville

(319) 351-4543 Website View listing

#5 · Eat ThaiWest Des Moines

(515) 440-2075 Website View listing

#6 · Lucky LotusDes Moines

(515) 317-7586 Website View listing

#7 · Mercy Thai RestaurantCouncil Bluffs Vegan

(712) 828-4200 Website View listing

#8 · Thai Flavors IngersollDes Moines

(515) 776-7201 Website View listing

#9 · Thai SpiceIowa City

(319) 351-2581 Website View listing

#10 · Thai KitchenAmes

(515) 292-4788 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (vegan, buffet, sushi, thai tea), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.