Diners' Choice: Chinese restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated 05 November 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Chinese cuisine in San Francisco Bay Area? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

HK Lounge Bistro

4.8

4.8 (788)

$31 to $50

Chinese

SOMA

About the restaurant

About:
HK Lounge Bistro has been reborn in the SoMa district. We specialize in handmade Dim Sum and Hong Kong Style Chinese cooking.

Reservations:
Walk-in are welcome but reservations are highly recommended. You may also call the restaurant and speak with our host for availability.

Sorry. Small space restaurant. We do not accept strollers in the restaurant. Thank you for your understanding
Cheers

Top review

lookingforagoodone

Dined 3 days ago

Loved the dim sim here. Everything was so delicious. We had a nice table in the corner which was great because we had a baby and a stroller. I liked that it’s a small place and not a super loud bustling one

China Live

4.7

4.7 (3191)

$30 and under

Chinese

Chinatown

About the restaurant

China Live, Eater's "Restaurant of the Year," features fresh, seasonal Chinese cuisine cooked from specialized stations that merge traditional Chinese and Western culinary equipment. Our main dining area, with views of our exhibition kitchens, plays centerpiece, appointed with chairs and tables all handcrafted in China from reclaimed Chinese elm. We also offer outside dining.

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Billvip

Dined today

Delicious Delicious Delicious Service was impeccable! Can’t wait to go back.

FANG

4.6

4.6 (2741)

$30 and under

Chinese

SOMA

About the restaurant

Fang is the sister restaurant of wildly popular restaurant, House of Nanking. Fang embodies both modern and authentic Chinese cuisines in a fine dining setting serving traditional Chinese fare, dim sum, as well as "off the menu" innovative dishes for the adventurous. Chef Peter Fang believes that good-tasting food is universal and should not be bound by how dishes were made in the past. With Chef Peter’s trademark inventiveness and eye for quality, the menu evolves and changes based on seasonally fresh ingredients from the same local Chinatown markets Peter has visited for decades. For fresh seasonal Chinese food in an elegant and modern setting, visit Fang.

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Marcin

Dined 6 days ago

This place is awesome and burst of amazing flavors. I definitely recommend it.

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Popular dish

Fried Onioncake

Popular dish

House Special Fried Rice

Popular dish

Fried Shrimpackets

Z & Y Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (313)

$30 and under

Chinese

Chinatown

About the restaurant

Chef Han has served two Chinese Presidents and was the previous Executive Chef in the office of the Consulate General of China in San Francisco.

Z & Y Restaurant is an award winning and Michelin Guide recommended San Francisco Chinese restaurant which prepares all your favorite authentic Chinese cuisine, Szechuan regional specialties including spicy and non-spicy dishes, Mandarin style dim sum and family dishes.

San Francisco residents, as well as tourist and dignitaries from all around the world come to Z & Y Restaurant for business lunch, dinners, special events and to order our fast and reliable Chinese take out.

At Z & Y Restaurant, we prepare delicious Chinese cuisine that is full of flavor. We consider ourselves to be the best Chinese food restaurant around and with one bite from our amazing menu, we are confident you will feel the same. We invite you to come in and become a new loyal customer.

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LizP

Dined on 11 Nov 2024

The food and service was amazing. We took some friends and they were impressed! Love those green beans.

The Empress by Boon

4.5

4.5 (1366)

$50 and over

Chinese

Chinatown

About the restaurant

Empress by Boon is San Francisco’s newest, must-visit epicurean destination, offering a seasonal menu in modern Cantonese gastronomy. Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon applies traditional techniques to fresh, local ingredients to produce distinctive contemporary dishes infused with Cantonese flavors.

The spacious restaurant occupies the former location of Chinatown’s celebrated Empress of China with striking city views. Reimagined by Chef Boon and team, the Empress was brought back to its former glory by embracing modern design elements while incorporating restored original features, creating a welcoming atmosphere that pays homage to the history of the beloved location.

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Carlos

Dined today

Great value for the experience: what a hidden hem in San Francisco. Just go have a drink and you’ll fall in love with the views high on top of Chinatown! Very classy

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Popular dish

Duck Soup

Popular dish

Baked Alaskan Black Cod

Popular dish

Crispy Truffle Puff

Empress M

4.6

4.6 (399)

$31 to $50

Chinese

Napa

About the restaurant

Empress M invites you to a unique dining experience of authentic Chinese food, drinks, with rich culture and stories!

In China, the flavors and textures of the eight greatest regional culinary traditions date back hundreds even thousands of years. The classic dishes have even been carefully refined across changing seasons, political leaderships and societies. With each reimagining, their sensory experience deepens. Empress M brings these unforgettable regional cuisines together at one table for an exhilarating and impressive experience. You will discover classic dishes joyfully brought to life with innovative touches. Here at Empress M you will travel across geography, culture and history with your senses invigorated and your curiosity awakened.

We are now serving our full menu all day.

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david

Dined on 17 Nov 2024

the food was excellent ambiance and service very good. Outdoor space especially beautiful weather permitting

Z & Y Peking Duck

4.4

4.4 (99)

$30 and under

Chinese

Chinatown

About the restaurant

Z & Y Peking Duck: After 200 years of waiting, San Francisco Chinatown finally welcomes authentic Peking duck

Z & Y is a Michelin-recommended restaurant which also the critics' choice.

Discover a culinary masterpiece at Z & Y Peking Duck. Chef Han, renowned for serving Chinese presidents, diplomats, and VIPs, brings centuries of tradition to the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown.

Indulge in our signature Peking Duck, elevated with caviar, or savor other Cantonese classics like Miso Sea Bass and Xiao Long Bao. Experience two distinct atmospheres: modern upstairs or traditional downstairs. Perfect for special occasions, date nights, or group gatherings. Join us for a taste of Beijing in the Bay Area.

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Tina

Dined on 8 Nov 2024

Exceptional service by Stanley, our waiter! And the Peking duck, dumplings, noodles, veggies were all top notch! Great new restaurant. Been there at least five times and look forward to returning.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Harborview Restaurant & Bar

4.5

4.5 (1410)

$31 to $50

Chinese

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Located at Four Embarcadero Center, Harborview Restaurant & Bar serves quintessential Cantonese Cuisine and traditional yet innovative dim sum and banquet menus, with impeccable service in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. With a main dining room seating more than 200, Harborview also features a full bar, patio, private dining and special event space. Harborview is a combination of traditional Cantonese classics and our own original recipes, using the finest ingredients.

We look forward to serving you soon!

Harborview Restaurant Team

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orlandovip

Dined 4 days ago

Kinson (owner) is always ahead of his time. Well done and congratulation on his 2nd act.

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P.F. Chang's - Sunnyvale

4.5

4.5 (101)

$30 and under

Chinese

Sunnyvale

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Ashley

Dined on 9 Nov 2024

Tien was our server and he did an amazing job. He was attentive and always came right on time. The food came out in courses with perfect timing. We’ve been there a few times and he provided the very best service that we’ve ever received. Thanks, Tien!

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Experience

Lucky 8 Happy Hour (Mon - Fri, 3 - 6pm)

P.F. Chang's - Palo Alto

4.0

4 (204)

$30 and under

Chinese

Palo Alto

About the restaurant

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Nancy

Dined on 7 Nov 2024

P.F. Chang builds beautiful restaurant interiors and the Palo Alto location is no exception. The vibrant colors and lighting paired with a low noise level created just the right ambiance for a birthday dinner for four, two of whom were vegetarians. The menu provided ample delicious choices for all of us. We enjoyed every bite of every dish. Our server was excellent. The birthday desserts he brought us to share were outstanding. What you might not expect at a Chinese restaurant is a fabulous Mojito. Make sure you have at least one!

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Experience

Lucky 8 Happy Hour (Mon - Fri, 3 - 6pm)

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