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China Live, San Francisco, CA

China Live

4.6
4.6
3277 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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Booked 97 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 3,277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Chinese

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
China Live in San Francisco offers "fantastic food" and "amazing service" with an energetic atmosphere perfect for gatherings. Diners rave about the delicious dumplings, Peking duck, and creative cocktails. While it can be "loud and lively," the vibrant ambiance and attentive staff make it a memorable dining destination.
3,277 Reviews
  1. Jana

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Third visit, always delicious! Service was good too!

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  2. Lauren

    VIP

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time! We had a big group dinner and it's perfect to get to share a bunch of different dishes. The food is excellent and never disappoints. Drinks were delicious too and overall value for all the food and drink we got was outstanding - it was another great experience!

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  3. Alessandro

    VIP

    Charlotte

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food. Attentive service a bit pricey, but worth it

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  4. Mark

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was just okay. Definitely not worth a $175 experience for two. While the green beans and eggplant were quite good, the sablefish was unimpressive - lacked flavor, a bit overcooked and a terribly small portion.

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  5. Nadia

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great vibes , very good service !! We will definitely be back!

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  6. Peter

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We made a reservation 2 weeks in advance, yet when we showed up, they had overbooked and we had to wait 30 minutes

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Holley

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Really busy. Maybe short staffed as it took a long time to order our drinks. Then we ordered our food and the spacing between courses was too fast, and vegetables were delivered as the last course. Felt like we were rushed.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Cleveland

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place, great service and atmosphere. The food is OK but the vibe makes up for it. Great place to take visitors but not our top choice for quality food.

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  9. Teresa

    VIP

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time diner and will be back! Our server Mike guided us well with family style menu choices and don’t miss out on the specialty/signature dessert.

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  10. brandon

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've dined here many times and China live always delivers. The staff is amazing and always accommodating and their food is always on point and delicious. A great place to take your friends for the best Chinese in the city

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FAQs

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

China Live is rated 4.6 stars by 3277 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 p.m.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 97 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for China Live

644 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stockton & Grant
  • Neighbourhood
    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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