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China Live, San Francisco, CA

China Live

4.7
4.7
3187 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 86 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
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 3,187 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 Bay Area

    Chinese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
China Live is a vibrant culinary destination in SF's Chinatown offering exceptional service and a modern take on Chinese flavors. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "excellent service," and unique cocktails. Although the ambiance can be "very loud," the lively atmosphere and diverse menu make it a "must experience."

3,189 Reviews
  1. Ming

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down the single best combo of authentic Chinese favorites executed at a high level and CA modern lively ambiance. Noteworthy: XLB and pan fried baos are juicy, Peking duck pockets are genius, all veggies are charred to perfection, and Kung Pao Chicken with the pasilla pepper twist is an unexpected delight. Ingredients, execution and atmosphere are all impressive. And the attached store has their tasty condiments and highest quality tea leaves you can find. Just go!

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  2. Quentin

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I thoroughly enjoyed China Live which provides a way cool ambiance over any San Francisco Chinatown I've been to. I would prefer a little more variety in the dimsum... and enjoyed their very cool way of presenting Peking Duck which is as effortless as a Cha siu bao. I am a fan of their way of doing Chinese fusion cuisine and will return again.

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  3. Pierce

    Austin

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Freaking awesome ! Have a cocktail upstairs and then enjoy the menu. We had dumplings and man they were delicious

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  4. Daniel

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It started out with getting seated at one of the worst tables in the place. After that our food and waiter took a while to come in between courses. And then after all that, we see that there is a mandatory 20% tip, so now we know why the waiter was taking his time with everything. 

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  5. B

    Hawaii

    37 reviews

    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Peking duck was very good. The restaurant noise is overwhelming and you cannot even have a conversation . The restaurant automatically adds 20% tip and 5% SF mandate to the bill

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  6. Kristin

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated in the store which was a much different vibe than the main dining area. The chairs sliding on the concrete floor was distracting and annoying. They should at least put pads under the legs. Service was slow at first and it took a waitress 20 minutes to come over (after we inquired).

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  7. Howard

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food. Advice from server bit hit/miss. Restaurant charges 5% SF fee and 20% service fee on all bills.

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  8. Simon

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super ambiance, il y a du monde, la nourriture est vraiment bonne.

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  9. EmelieS

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at China Live!!! Can’t wait to go back!!!

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  10. Mark

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding food and amazing service! Our server (Michael) was friendly, accommodating and provided us with excellent recommendations. Top shelf all the way around

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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 3187 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 86 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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