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Empress M, Napa, CA

Empress M

4.5
4.5
399 Reviews
$31 to $50
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Dim Sum, Sichuan
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 927-5485
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Peter Wong
  • Catering
    we have different catering options available. please call the restaurant for a quote.
  • Private party facilities
    we have our VIP room you can rent out for small gatherings or parties. please call the restaurant to get quotes or ask for a tour.
  • Neighborhood
    Napa
  • Cross street
    we are on the Silverado trail. The closes cross street is Saratoga Drive.
  • Parking details
    limited parking lot always recommend taking lyft, uber, or taxi like black tie
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 399 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Chinese

  • Wine Country

    Kid-friendly

  • Wine Country

    Good for groups

  • Wine Country

    Neighborhood gem

  • Wine Country

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Empress M offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding" Mongolian beef and perfectly crispy Peking duck. Enjoy traditional Chinese cuisine in a beautifully decorated setting with a welcoming and attentive staff. Don't miss their sesame balls and egg tarts. Great for family gatherings and special occasions.

399 Reviews
  1. david

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    the food was excellent ambiance and service very good. Outdoor space especially beautiful weather permitting

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  2. Anthony

    San Francisco

    67 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and better staff. Bring back the banana pie!!

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  3. Lynda

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dim sum I’ve had in a while and was a definitely gem to find while in Napa.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a family birthday dinner with 9 persons. Easily accommodated us , allowing us to bring in cupcakes and some decorations for our table. All the serving staff and the greeters were friendly, attentive and efficient. Our food came out fairly quickly and our server Danelle was excellent. We had reserved another excellent restaurant for the occasion, but after we eat here on Friday, we came back for the birthday dinner on Sunday because of the delicious food and great service. You won't be disappointed.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely enjoyed the dining experience from the pleasant person on the phone when we’re running a few minutes late for our reservation, to the greeter at the entrance and our server Danielle was fantastic. Now let’s talk about the food. We ordered several dishes including wonton dumplings, shrimp fried rice, lettuce wrap, some tiny noodles with chicken and vegetables, corn and chicken soup. So good we wanted to order it all over again and keep eating. We didn’t since we were sooo full and still wanted to try the egg tarts and sesame seed dessert balls. Sorry l don’t remember their official menu name. We loved the family style and sharing the different dishes. Fast friendly service and hot delicious food!

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  6. hunter

    San Francisco

    67 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Always love the food and the staff. As usual 1 server for the entire restaurant but several food runners. The main server spent most of his time sitting and talking with one table. They seemed to have a relationship. He pretty much ignored us unless I motioned him over. I don’t think he did it intentionally but none the less it was not very appropriate.

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  7. AuntMeem

    Baltimore

    137 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    137 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had 4 appetizers Spring rolls which were wet in the middle instead of crunchy. Fried dumplings could have had more flavorful stuffing. But good never the less. French fries very good. Walnut Shrimp very good despite being slightly over cooked. 3 main dishes Spareribs which were really tender and flavorful but were braised and sauce and we were expecting more crunch and stickiness. Chow fun very good and could have used more soy. Mongolian beef OUTSTANDING. WILL DEFINITELY GO BACK

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  8. OTDiner

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite!! The staff is always welcome and attentive. Dumplings are on POINT every time and if you leave without trying the sesame balls and the egg tarts, you have no idea what you are missing! I can’t go more than a week or 2 before I start planning my next visit.

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  9. ArthurT

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Of the 3 dishes only 1 was good too much sauce.The wine we ordered was it not stocked so got a different one at more money.it was average.Service was just average and prices were too high .Had been there many times and will not return.

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  10. Krose7

    Orlando

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place had amazing options! Prices right, lots of places to sit, and traditional! A lot of bang for your buck and the peking duck was served perfectly with the skin so crispy! Everyone should be eating here in Napa.

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FAQs

Empress M offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 927-5485.

Empress M is rated 4.5 stars by 399 OpenTable diners.

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 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Empress M

221 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94559-4015

Additional information

  • Cross street
    we are on the Silverado trail. The closes cross street is Saratoga Drive.
  • Neighborhood
    Napa
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Dim Sum, Sichuan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    limited parking lot always recommend taking lyft, uber, or taxi like black tie
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Peter Wong
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (707) 927-5485
  • Catering
    we have different catering options available. please call the restaurant for a quote.
  • Private party facilities
    we have our VIP room you can rent out for small gatherings or parties. please call the restaurant to get quotes or ask for a tour.
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