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China Live, San Francisco, CA

China Live

4.6
4.6
3375 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese
644 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 110 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Sichuan
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    George Chen
  • Catering
    We offer delivery via multiple Delivery Services (i.e. DoorDash, Caviar, GrubHub, etc), plus ezCater, Zesty & Moby Dish. If interested in learning more please email events@chinalivesf.com
  • Private party facilities
    China Live can host everything from intimate parties of 10 people to large reception-style events for up to 825 with multiple sensory experiences.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Chinatown
  • Cross street
    Stockton & Grant
  • Parking details
    In addition to Street Parking, there are also several public parking options: North Beach Public Parking @ 735 Vallejo St. and Vallejo Parking Garage @ 766 Vallejo St.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Upstairs @China Live

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy the China Live menu in our elegant upstairs dining room with featured cocktails from Cold Drinks Bar.
    Upstairs @China Live Photo

What 3,375 people are saying

China Live reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Chinese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
China Live offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food options" and "knowledgeable, helpful staff." While the atmosphere is lively and energetic, it can be "super loud." The restaurant features a unique marketplace and delightful dishes like Peking duck and dumplings. Note the "mandatory 25% service charge."

3,376 Reviews
  1. Julie

    Central Coast8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurant spots in the city! China Live is an experience that is so satisfying in a multitude of ways. They offer outstanding food and drinks, the service is excellent, as they pay attention to every detail, and the atmosphere appeals to every one of your senses. From the spectacular decor to the incredible open kitchen concept where you can watch the chefs do their magic, to the lovely retail offerings. The restaurant space is set up in such a way to make you feel like you are having an intimate dinner with your friends or family while simultaneously you are surrounded by positive energy and in the midst of everything good happening.

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  2. Ulrich VIP

    Central Coast1 review

    1.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    It was so loud that we left the restaurant after five minutes.

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  3. Alexander

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Charged way more than was advertised, bought sixty bucks worth of food and paid ninety-one for it because of hidden fees.

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  4. Marta

    Detroit8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING spot for a big group birthday dinner!!! They treated us so well and made us feel so special!

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  5. Michaela VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    SO GOOD. Great for a group. Get everything. Soup dumplings, bao, firecracker chicken, noodles… pork buns… so good.

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  6. Kathy VIP

    San Francisco145 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Every single thing we ordered was better than ever. Don’t miss: -Seasonal Peking Duck salad (crunchy duck, pink grapefruit, beets, etc) -Scallion rolls w chili-lemongrass preserves -working hands dumplings w chili butter sauce -Kung Pao “firecracker” tofu Server was very knowledgeable and helpful. Can’t wait to return!

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  7. Robert

    Surrey1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Peking duck was very nice but I prefer more traditional style. Prawn and scallop dumplings were fabulous

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  8. Barry VIP

    Houston20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Took a group of six for a business meal and had a great experience. The noise was a bit much at times for conversation, but the food and great service were worth it!

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  9. Nicole

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at China Live was last night ,birthday dinner for our son. We were looking forward as i had heard great things. Over all experience was good until the end when the bill came and our lovely waitress went on and on about how there is a automatic 25% gratuity included already (which we saw printed on the menu) but she let us know that she only receives 5% of that(the rest goes to back of the house ) people we don't see but work hard and she would appreciate anything additional. Left a bad taste in our mouth for sure, She shouldn't have to ask for that! Bad on you China Live for putting your staff in that position, we will not be returning due to bad business! i hope the waitstaff look for a better gig....

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  10. Rita VIP

    Portland9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been there for dinner, but never for lunch. What a great value the lunchbox. It’s not busy and the food delicious. This is one of the best deals in town.

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FAQs

China Live offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. China Live also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 788-8188.

China Live is rated 4.6 stars by 3375 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Chinatown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 110 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for China Live

644 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stockton & Grant
  • Neighborhood
    Chinatown
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Sichuan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    In addition to Street Parking, there are also several public parking options: North Beach Public Parking @ 735 Vallejo St. and Vallejo Parking Garage @ 766 Vallejo St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    George Chen
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer delivery via multiple Delivery Services (i.e. DoorDash, Caviar, GrubHub, etc), plus ezCater, Zesty & Moby Dish. If interested in learning more please email events@chinalivesf.com
  • Private party facilities
    China Live can host everything from intimate parties of 10 people to large reception-style events for up to 825 with multiple sensory experiences.
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