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China Live, San Francisco, CA

China Live

4.7
4.7
3203 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 81 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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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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
    (415) 788-8188
  • 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 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.
  • 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, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,203 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
China Live offers an "amazing" dining experience in San Francisco's Chinatown with a vibrant atmosphere and delicious food. Guests rave about the "unique and delicious" menu, highlighting dishes like Peking duck and dumplings. The service is "excellent," making it a "must visit" for anyone in the area, despite some noise concerns.

3,203 Reviews
  1. Jay

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall, I would rate this restaurant and the time that I spent there 3/5. The food: The food was not bad, but not great either. For the price point of the menu I couldn’t complain too much personally. The food was nice but some of the dishes came out with finger prints and could’ve been cleaned up a little before being sent to our table. The signature dumplings came out a little messy and tasted non traditional. The texture and flavor were good though. The cucumbers starter was pretty great, and the dan dan noodles were just okay. Nothing surprising from the noodles or the scallop seafood platter. Nice flavors but nothing noteworthy. The service: Could have been way better. The server that I got seemed very robotic and distant from our table. The food runners couldn’t answer some questions when they dropped off the food. Overall the service was what brought my review down to 3/5. The food def saved the day especially the popcorn with lychee and chocolate ice cream.

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  2. russell

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food. Unique dishes that are well prepared. Nothing too crazy but everything I tried was very good.

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  3. Louise

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great atmosphere and the food is just as wonderful!!

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  4. John

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted with a big welcome and were seated an hour ahead of our res time. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was electric, the sights and smells were amazing and we had the best food ever. Wonderful experience!

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  5. Jason

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I was really excited to go here with my wife and the place was very nice and seemed really busy.Food was ok dumplings were great service was nothing special waitress said they dont have sugar to go with my tea.Also my coke I ordered was flat so I sent it back to be taken off my bill for which the waitress never took it off my bill.But the most irritating thing was there 20% service fee added to every bill on top of the 5% standard fee in the city.I just got out of there before I had to take a second mortgage.

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  6. Sasha

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was phenomenal, and I went with picky eaters! We all loved it. It was crowded and noisy which was fun (but too loud for my dad who wears hearing aids).

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  7. Rudy

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A variety of delightful dishes. Loved the Singaporean chicken wings and the Hong Kong noodles. Tasty cocktails. Superb, enthusiastic service.

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  8. William

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The host stand was very accommodating and friendly, we requested to move tables once we got sat and they were able to move us without a fuss. Our server, Sarah, was incredible, attentive, and sweet. The dishes were also fantastic.

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  9. Matthew

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A little too loud. Difficult to even order without shouting. Unable to really have a conversation with our table party.

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  10. JoyC

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, especially the dumplings and fried rice. Lively atmosphere and fun menu! A little loud but would return!

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FAQs

China Live does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

China Live is rated 4.7 stars by 3203 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 81 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 788-8188
  • Catering
    We offer delivery via multiple Delivery Services (i.e. DoorDash, Caviar, GrubHub, etc), plus 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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