Best Restaurants with Dancing in Chinatown

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Dancing Yak

4.8

Exceptional(418)

Price: Moderate

• Southeast Asian • Mission District

Booked 12 times today

Join us for our exciting taste that is a mix of traditional and contemporary. Open since 2018, Dancing Yak has quickly become a favorite spot among locals and travelers alike. On review sites from Yelp and TripAdvisor to OpenTable, patrons give Dancing Yak an average rating of between four and five stars. Dancing Yak is perfect for anything from a delightful casual lunch to an elegant special occasion. We welcome you for lunch, dinner and craft cocktails Monday through Sundays. Namaste!

2. Base Camp

4.9

Exceptional(271)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Mission District

Booked 9 times today

At Base Camp we aim to keep your taste buds tingling by inviting you join us and enjoy the blend of unique spices from the land of high mountains, fresh California produce and warm Nepali hospitality.

3. Wayfare Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(7815)

Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 73 times today

Chef Tyler Florence brings his passion for high quality and style to San Francisco with his new flagship restaurant, Wayfare Tavern. A classic San Francisco Tavern featuring authentic American dishes inspired by local cuisine at the turn of the 20th century, the menu ranges from classic comforts to rustic delicacies. The beverage menu features locally-sourced wines including a selection of Florence's own label, quality draft beers and organic root beer as well as classic Victorian-era cocktails.All three floors of the restaurant have been designed keeping historical accuracy in mind making Wayfare Tavern reminiscent of a Victorian parlor and an Edwardian men's club, where anything goes from black-tie to blue jeans. Pull up a stool to the Chef's Counter at the open kitchen and look on as Chef prepares your lunch or head to the Library and Billiard Room for a game of pool. Wayfare Tavern is a truly unparalleled dining experience translated from a century ago. Photo: John Lee.

4. Prelude

4.6

Exceptional(36)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 10 times today

Prelude is a restaurant that is reimagining Southern cuisine. As a team, we will produce and serve nostalgic Americana food and drink, inspired by the Bay Area. We will be using some of the best produce in the world, combining modern high-level cooking techniques and recipes passed down through the generations of our Chef Celtin Hendrickson-Jones maternal family. Our offerings will be available in two menu formats: a multi course pre-fixe menu with options for guests to handpick their dining experience, and “salon menu” featuring quick bites to larger plates, all ordered at the guest's discretion.

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5. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

4.1

Excellent(1998)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Nob Hill

Booked 14 times today

A visit to San Francisco is not complete without experiencing Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. The Tonga Room offers exceptional Polynesian Cuisine in a tropical setting that includes thunder and rainstorms. It is the perfect escape after a busy day of meetings or shopping along Union Square. Be sure to try the Mai Tai, voted the City's best by Conde Nast Traveler.Dinner is seated on a first-come first-served basis for all parties under 10. Hurricane Bar guests are welcomed on a first-come first-served basis.The Island Groove performs a live set starting at 7:00 pm. A $15 per person cover charge applies to all guests seated in the restaurant or bar during the entertainment, regardless of the time they arrive.If you would like to make a reservation for 10 or more people to the Tonga Room, please give us a call at 415-772-5000 or email us at tongaroom@fairmont.com.

6. Top of the Mark

4.2

Awesome(842)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Nob Hill

Booked 10 times today

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Top of the Mark will not be open for cocktails on Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1, 2025 due to our Holidays at the Mark events taking place on those days. Thank you for your understanding.Number 1 in California and San Francisco, and 2nd in the nation on USAToday's 10 Best Hotel Bars.Nestled on the 19th floor of the historic InterContinental Mark Hopkins, Top of the Mark's breathtaking panoramic views of San Francisco's skyline and iconic landmarks, including the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, the enigmatic Alcatraz, Union Square, and more, will leave you spellbound. Sip on our signature cocktails as you soak in the atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Our appetizer and dessert selection will tantalize your taste buds, with options that complement our cocktails perfectly. What's more, we offer live entertainment each Saturday evening, where you can let the music move you on the dance floor.

7. Starlite

4.4

Awesome(159)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 27 times today

Starlite is a historic San Francisco cocktail bar with nearly a century of vibrant stories. Renowned for hosting lively parties and attracting iconic figures like Alan Ginsberg, Starlite invites guests to the Beacon Grand’s 21st-floor, featuring refreshed interiors by San Francisco designer Alice Crumeyrolle. The atmosphere is set with rich velvet fabrics and a jewel-tone palette inspired by the Art Deco Era, paying homage to the city’s icons. Crafted by Scott Baird of Trick Dog fame, the cocktails are both playful and meticulously made. Michelin-award-winning chef Johnny Spero curates a menu that celebrates San Francisco’s culinary artistry, drawing inspiration from international fare. Enhancing the experience are nightly, all-vinyl DJ sets by music director Nina Tarr.

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8. Harborview Restaurant & Bar

4.5

Awesome(1429)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 73 times today

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

9. Le Central

4.7

Exceptional(2132)

Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 12 times today

Opened in 1974, Le Central has been serving traditional French cuisine for five decades, boasting the honor of being San Francisco’s most historic French bistro. Located on the edge of the Financial District, Union Square, and Chinatown in a rare one story brick building adorned with its iconic pink neon sign and crowned by a vintage “Tabac” sign. Step into this charming restaurant and be transported to a Parisian brasserie. With exposed brick walls, original imported brass bar, stained glass features, and cozy banquettes topped with brass railings. The atmosphere invites you to unwind and enjoy delicious French fare and exceptional wines and cocktails in an upscale, yet casual environment. Enjoy French classics like steak-frites, escargot, onion soup, and our world famous Cassoulet. Le Central’s cuisine is comforting yet sumptuous. Le Central is the downtown stop for locals and visitors looking for a taste of “La Belle Vie”!!!

A photo of Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club restaurant

10. Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club

4.9

Exceptional(854)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 15 times today

***Best Jazz Club in the City, by San Francisco Magazine***Mr. Tipple’s is a craft cocktail bar featuring live jazz.-Reservations have a 90min time limit from reservation time. There is a $20/guest min for table serviceMr. Tipple’s heralds back to a 1950s NYC basement. Cozy. Dark. Boozy. The intimate setting features local jazz artists up close and personal. It’s a joint where you come as you are, hear great music, tap your toes, and sip a properly chilled cocktail.-My name is Mr. Tipple. Just a simple and laughable bloke hailing from London. I run a recording studio. My friends joke that you’ll oft find me spinning cocktails, not reeling tape. After a few too many, I usually just sit back and enjoy the music, having forgotten to hit record. Regardless, the band is always jiving, the whiskey is always cold, and we’re having a smashing good time.

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Perry
San Francisco Bay Area •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wayfare Tavern has become an institution in San Francisco, and our most recent visit confirms it’s as great as it’s always been.
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Wayfare TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.6
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EricVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Base Camp never disappoints! You can't go wrong with any curry and definitely add the spicy cauliflower and garlic naan.
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Base CampPrice: Moderate• Asian• Mission District
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4.9
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SamanVIP
Philadelphia County •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We loved the live musical performance! The tropical atmosphere feels like being on vacation in Hawaii!
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Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Nob Hill
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4.1
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Kenneth
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This was one of the best "occasion" dining experiences which we have had in the Bay Area in a long time. Food was flavorful, interesting and creative and served in a truly elegant and beautiful setting. (Skip the deviled eggs: they were the only exception to a truly fine meal.) Excellent setting for a date, a business meal or, in our case, a special occasion. On par with the finest restaurants in Bay Area but at a lower price point. Really cannot stress how beautiful the design of this restaurant is.
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PreludePrice: Expensive• Californian• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.6
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Sara
San Francisco Bay Area •18 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 16, 2024
Food is delicious and I appreciate all the vegan options! It can get very noisy.
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Dancing YakPrice: Moderate• Southeast Asian• Mission District
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4.8

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Dancing Yak

2. Base Camp

3. Wayfare Tavern

4. Prelude

5. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

6. Top of the Mark

7. Starlite

8. Harborview Restaurant & Bar

9. Le Central

10. Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club

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