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Diners' Choice: Chinese restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated June 05, 2025

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


A photo of HK Lounge Bistro restaurant
4.8
4.8 (879)
$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
Eddie
Dined 1 day ago
Good tasty good service kindly staff average value
A photo of Z & Y Restaurant restaurant
4.6
4.6 (326)
$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.

Top review
KeriVIP
Dined on May 19, 2025
The restaurant was very accommodating with our changing times. The food was very good as well as the drinks. 
A photo of FANG restaurant
4.5
4.5 (2798)
$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.
Top review
RadhikaVIP
Dined 2 days ago
It was our son’s 21st birthday. We were a party of 20 people. We had Peter look after us and take charge of our order which was super - family-style. All was delicious. They took care of dietary restrictions and made it easy for me. It was a very memorable night! Thank you! We live in Atlanta but I’ll be back :)
A photo of China Live restaurant
4.6
4.6 (3422)
$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.

Top review
NoeVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Food was delicious, server very attentive Thank you China Live.
A photo of Four Kings restaurant
4.6
4.6 (213)
$30 and under
Chinese
Chinatown
About the restaurant
## Four Kings: A Nostalgic Journey Through Cantonese Cuisine Step into Four Kings and be transported to a vibrant world of nostalgia and flavor. This San Francisco gem, helmed by chefs Franky Ho and Mike Long, serves up a modern take on Cantonese cuisine, infused with the chefs' personal memories and a playful spirit. The atmosphere is electric, with 90s Cantopop tunes filling the air and retro Hong Kong memorabilia adorning the walls. The open kitchen allows you to witness the culinary artistry firsthand, as chefs prepare dishes like the signature **fried squab** and the innovative **mapo spaghetti**. The menu is a celebration of bold flavors and unexpected combinations. Start with the **XO escargot with milk bread**, a decadent treat that will leave you wanting more. For a taste of tradition, try the **Hong Kong black peppered steak**, cooked to perfection and bursting with savory notes. Vegetarians will delight in the **garlic pea shoots**, a simple yet flavorful dish that showcases the freshest ingredients. Four Kings is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience. It's a place to gather with friends, share delicious food, and reminisce about the golden age of Hong Kong cinema. So come hungry, come curious,
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Monika
Dined on Jun 17, 2025
Top notch service. Every dish was perfection. The clams with bean sauce — great recommendation, underrated. We’ll be back
A photo of Peony Seafood Restaurant restaurant
4.3
4.3 (37)
$30 and under
Chinese
Oakland
About the restaurant
Peony Seafood restaurant is a dim sum and seafood restaurant serving the Bay Area for over 20 years. It's located at the heart of Chinatown Oakland CA. Our professional chefs from Hong Kong provide an authentic experience with every traditional food they prepare - from mouthwatering BBQ pork buns to flavorful Peking duck. Our food isn't just great because it's finger-licking. We insist that everything at Peony Seafood Restaurant is made by hand only using original and fresh ingredients.
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Aaron
Dined on Jun 22, 2025
This was our 1st visit and we enjoyed everything we tried. The service was attentive. The decor was pretty. Will come back to try something new from their extensive menu. Will recommend to family and friends.
A photo of Harborview Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.4
4.4 (1578)
$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

Top review
M Jean
Dined 4 days ago
best dim sum. not cheap but all quality yum. packed on a lunch weekday
A photo of Z & Y Peking Duck restaurant
4.6
4.6 (154)
$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.  

Top review
LarryVIP
Dined 5 days ago
was very crisp skin, was not as pretty on the plate as HUTONG IN NY 59TH/LEX... BUT EXCELLENT TASTE
A photo of The Empress by Boon restaurant
4.1
4.1 (1449)
$50 and over
Chinese
Chinatown
About the restaurant
Empress by Boon is San Francisco’s 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.

Top review
BlaineVIP
Dined on Jun 19, 2025
Well presented food with a variety of delicious tastes. We went early, I would pick a later time when you can really see the lights twinkling outside the windows. The six courses were well-spaced for a beautiful meal.
A photo of P.F. Chang's - Sunnyvale restaurant
4.3
4.3 (112)
$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.
Top review
Mike
Dined on May 26, 2025
For the 2nd time in a row. I asked for a booth and never got it. You would think they can reserve it with a sign. When I got there all of there booths were taken. I made not use Open Table for PF Chang going forward.
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