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Harborview Restaurant & Bar, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Harborview Restaurant & Bar

4.5
4.5
1067 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 62 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Seafood, Dim Sum
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:15 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–1:45 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 399-1200
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Delivery to nearby Financial District and Embarcadero Center offices.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Harborview Restaurant & Bar can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross street
    Sacramento
  • Parking details
    Validated Parking at Embarcadero Centers 1 - 4 MON - FRI: Before 5pm, 1st hour Free, $4 for 2nd hour. After 5pm: $2 for 4 hours SAT & SUN: $2 for 4 Hours All Day Garage Closes Daily at 12am
  • Public transit
    Embarcadero Muni Metro & BART Station - All Lines, Cable Car, 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 14, 21, 31, Ferry
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,067 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Chinese

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

1,067 Reviews
  1. songfei

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food4service5ambience2
    The smoky air quality was poor and getting worse outside but the waitstaff explained that the doors to the patio would be left open so they could serve those eating outside. The air inside was as unhealthful inside as outside, and we were cold while also in a noisy environment. The food was very good but we got something we didn't order due to confusion about the mark on the order page.

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  2. AlanM

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Beautiful view from the outside balcony ... very good service ... food was quite good (not quite 5 star but very very good) ... a bit on the pricey side for dim sum, but for the ambience and overall service it was understandable ... would return

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  3. Oleander

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Restaurant was very busy. Seated on hard wooden garden style chairs which weren’t particularly comfortable. Waiting staff polite and attentive. Food came out piecemeal rather than everyone having food at the same time. My family’s dishes grew cold whilst they waited for mine to arrive. My dish was very greasy, the other member’s of our party enjoyed their food. It’s expensive for what it was. We will not be returning.

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  4. SiupingL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good restaurant, but not great, some dishes were substandard, such as the BBQ pork belly.

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  5. Erlinda

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. We're going back again. Waitress was very nice. Enjoyed eating there. Love the T-shirt I bought.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    I don’t recommend this place. While their food is pretty good. service is really subpar. Besides being not attentive, they begin to talk loudly around us as we were finishing lunch almost as if we were not there. Making the atmosphere not at all relaxing

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The dim sum was very authentic. It’s the best we’ve had since returning to the Bay Area after 30 years in Hong Kong! Delicious!

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  8. OdionE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Peking duck was perfect, fresh was well steamed.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Waiters were super knowledgeable and quick. Ordered Pecking Duck, Mongolian beef, Mu Shu Vegtables, Pork Soup Dumplings, Seaweed salad, and Hot and Sour Soup among 3 people. All were excellent.

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  10. KAZbythebay

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best dim sum in the city. Delicious, beautifully presented. Worth every penny!

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  11. RinD

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Food was mediocre--most of the dim sum tasted the same with the same filling. Service was uneven with servers tossing items at us and not saying what they were. Outdoor setting was lovely and that seems to be why they get by with less than average food. Sad.

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  12. KatJR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Thank you for making my birthday party such a delicious success!

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  13. Foodie

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fresh, authentic and delicious. We sat outdoors, and it was comfortable and you could even see the Bay from the balcony. I’d like that we could make reservations in advance.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Nice place to have dinner the patio is the best place to sit.

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  15. yumornot

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Excellent service from Gene and Holt who are superb. We appreciate their professionalism! Thanks to Angel

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent food- fried calamari was delicious, chow mein best we have tried, Mongolian beef so tasty. Desserts were also fantastic- mango sorbet worth a return visit, sesame buns filled with yams excellent different but delicious - lychee martini very good. We will be back.

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  17. TravelingDiner

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service by Xiao. Exquisite refined dim sum lunch for an extra special occasion

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  18. Abigail

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience2
    Came here for a business dinner for the view and Cantonese sharable dishes. While some of the food was great (pork buns, soup dumplings, miso cod, pecking duck) some other dishes were lacking (both lo main dishes were cold, fried rice was bland, and the cold duck wings lacked meat ). The real let down was the service. The woman was short with us and rude. There were many instances where we would have a question or additional request but she would leave immediately. Additionally we ordered another bottle of wine, we asked for an additional wine glass for one more person. She brought us a cup and left immediately. I had to go and get a wine glass from the bar. I would perhaps understand if the restaurant was extremely busy but there were plenty of tables open through the evening. For that reason I wouldn’t be back.

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  19. AlyciaL

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful upscale dining experience with delicious Chinese food to celebrate our Dad's 94th birthday.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience2
    I was being gaslit into paying for a dish I never ordered. The server put in what she thought we wanted, but it was far from what we actually ordered. Instead of just taking the dish back, she argued that we had ordered it and said she will have to charge us anyway.

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  21. Veronica

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    It is not worth the hype. Almost identical menu to R&G lounge but more pricey. The restaurant is chaotic and loud. Never again!

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  22. debrap

    San Francisco

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The meal was exceptional. The tofu chow mien, tofu dish with eggplant, and shrimp hargao were all delicious. The servers all work well as s team and the room was pleasant.

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  23. GraceW

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    I used to love this place but this time would be the last time I would go there. The food quantity has downgraded and the service is terrible. You can hardly get your waiter to help. It was not crowed at all, but super noisy. The restaurant also added tip on your bill regardless how many people you have in your party.

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  24. Carolyn

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    I thought the food was mediocre, not well presented, not appetizing in its appearance. Wait staff lacked graciousness. I thought this was going to be an elegant experience. I was disappointed.

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  25. Sugarhille

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best dim sums especially the chicken feet and siu mai

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  26. Gracie

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The dim sum prices seemed inflated, but the flavor was fine. The table we were using was a clothed card table which felt a bit flimsy. The hostess seemed rushed so I felt ushered to the table rather than feeling welcomed to dine.

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  27. George

    New Mexico

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    As always Harbor View never disappointed. Our outside seating on a gorgeous day made it very special. I would recommend to anyone who is interested in Chinese cuisine. Parking underground is a lifesaver.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Harborview is amazing in every way! The food, the ambiance, the view, the service! Top notch, it is my Go-To when I entertain out of town guests as well as when I am craving those sugar coated buns and the Harborview beef and crabs! I have always enjoyed every dish I have tried!

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  29. cocorin

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience4
    We had dim sum and overall it was good except a couple of dishes which were very disappointing (Shoronpo and pork dumpling with orange). Shoronpo was tasteless and had only very little soup and the pork dumpling with orange was everybody's least favorite. The service was prompt and well appreciated. The biggest withdraw back was automatically added tip of 18% to the bill without our agreement. It wasn't mentioned anywhere nor we were a large group of more than 6 people. The whole bill came to $170 for the group of 3 just for Dim Sum.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed outdoor lunch for 5. Service and food are great, seating was comfortable, very helpful from all staffs. Clean bathroom. 2 hours validated parking.

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  31. DavidW

    Sydney

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Food was very good. Service bordered on rude and intransigent. We had to scramble to get anyone to serve us and then the service was abrupt and perfunctory. No idea who our server was supposed to be. All meals arrived all together. Wine list is pathetic.

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  32. YvonneP

    Portland

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    There isn’t a harbor view and the Peking duck served with buns is not deboned so be careful biting into a piece of duck.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Telling secrets make for crowded restaurant .Service, ambience and food top notch, especially food, not all out of the same pot. Choices were plentiful, could not miss. Summer night in SF doesn't get better.

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  34. HelenS

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience2
    Terrible service. 1) We just sat down and wanted to order a few glasses or water. One guy who worked there straight up told us he was not an employee even though he was seen running around taking orders. 2) we ordered three dishes and only two came, so we asked the server about that. The lady was like “did you order them from me?”. How helpful the response was! She thought we accused her of not doing her job properly when we really wanted to check whether the order went in. Jeez Bad service aside, the restaurant was super loud. There was a celebratory event right in the open seating area that was not closed off. So we heard every announcement. Food was good, but not great that I would forgo a decent customer service for.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We introduced friends from Indiana who have never eaten dim sum to this delicious cuisine here, where we knew they would have a delightful and delicious experience. The food, service and ambience were all perfect and they are now dim sum aficionados! Thank you Kinsen, Gene, and the the staff at Harbourview.

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  36. FayeS

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappointed when we dine at Harborview. Great food and service.

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  37. oaklandfoodie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating our mom’s birthday and Harborview did not disappoint. The service was friendly and efficient and the food was amazing. We will be back!

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  38. critizo

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Very pricey but tasty dim sum( comparable rivals is dragon beaux( outer richmond) & palette( Ghirardelli square but recommend hillsdale shopping center locale free parking Only 1 hour validated parking so recommend public transport muni bart even ferry nearby close to embarcadero 4 next to hyatt hotel So plus is convenient meeting locale

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Delicious food! The crispy pork with pineapple and BBQ pork buns were phenomenal

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service1ambience5
    Food was great but the service was awful. The servers were rude and they never came to check in on us and I couldn’t flag anyone down for a drink until the end of my meal so we ended up just drinking water and cold tea

    1 person found this helpful

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Harborview Restaurant & Bar using the Order Online button. Harborview Restaurant & Bar also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Harborview Restaurant & Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 399-1200.

Harborview Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 1067 OpenTable diners.

Harborview Restaurant & Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 62 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Harborview Restaurant & Bar

4 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Sacramento
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:15 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–1:45 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Seafood, Dim Sum
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Validated Parking at Embarcadero Centers 1 - 4 MON - FRI: Before 5pm, 1st hour Free, $4 for 2nd hour. After 5pm: $2 for 4 hours SAT & SUN: $2 for 4 Hours All Day Garage Closes Daily at 12am
  • Public transit
    Embarcadero Muni Metro & BART Station - All Lines, Cable Car, 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 14, 21, 31, Ferry
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 399-1200
  • Catering
    Delivery to nearby Financial District and Embarcadero Center offices.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Harborview Restaurant & Bar can accommodate all your special event needs.
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