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China Live, San Francisco, CA

China Live

4.6
4.6
3320 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 100 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • 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
  • 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 ezCater, 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Upstairs @China Live

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy the China Live menu in our elegant upstairs dining room with featured cocktails from Cold Drinks Bar.
    Upstairs @China Live Photo

What 3,320 people are saying

China Live reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food and great atmosphere." The restaurant is noted for spacious, modern surroundings, ideal for large groups. Highlights include "sumptuous Chinese food," excellent vegan options, and attentive service. However, some reviews mention noise levels and service charges. Overall, a must-visit for an energetic ambiance and creative dishes.
3,320 Reviews
  1. Carol

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good as was service. We were only two people eating and the waiter helped us choose what dishes were best to order as far as quantity. Most selections are for larger groups. We loved the Roku gin!

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  2. Angie

    San Francisco21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite place in SF. The pork belly was so good. Loved all of it.

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  3. Ashim VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing. He was so attentive and took good care and kept checking in.

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  4. Amy

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Love the little shopping area too!

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  5. Lori VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is fantastic! Our waitress was great— attentive but not too much. Enjoyed the atmosphere. Love coming here.

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  6. Tony

    Bristol2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, with excellent vegan options, I keep going back for the mapo tofu. It's a perfect place to enterain a large group with spacious, modern surroundings. The portion sizes are big and offer good value.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit stressful since you were closing, but food was good!

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  8. Luke VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good value for lunch - had a large group and the lunch box was a good deal

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  9. Guido

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I dined at China Live some years ago and had a fantastic experience. This time, however, things felt different. While the ambiance and presentation remain strong, the restaurant appeared understaffed during my visit on a Monday at 1 p.m., with the host assisting customers at their tables. The Peking duck buns arrived cold, and the bun itself had a firmer texture than expected. The Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) were flavorful, but the chili oil took 10 minutes to arrive, by which time the dumplings had cooled. The Shanghai 'Fat' Chow Mein with pork, shrimp, chicken, and seasonal vegetables had a good temperature but tasted milder than anticipated. However, the Crushed Cucumber Skins with Chili Garlic Vinaigrette was a standout dish. Overall, while the dining experience had its highlights, the value didn’t quite match expectations on this occasion.

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  10. Laura

    San Francisco26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and great atmosphere as always!  highly recommend! 

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FAQs

China Live offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. China Live also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 788-8188.

China Live is rated 4.6 stars by 3320 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 100 times today
Experiences are available.
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer delivery via multiple Delivery Services (i.e. DoorDash, Caviar, GrubHub, etc), plus ezCater, 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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