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China Live, San Francisco, CA

China Live

4.6
4.6
3311 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 112 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout

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 3,311 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 offers a vibrant dining experience with "absolutely delicious" food and "superb" service. Guests rave about the lively atmosphere and the unique, modern take on Chinese cuisine. Signature dishes like Peking Duck and dumplings receive high praise. Ideal for group gatherings, the restaurant's lively vibe is a standout feature.

3,311 Reviews
  1. Laura VIP

    San Francisco26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    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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  2. Ami VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We dine with you regularly and the experience last night was very disappointing. Especially since we brought guests who were visiting from out of town. Repeated issues last night. 1) The food was cold. Everything that came out even after asking several times to make sure it was served hot. 2) Some items never arrived but we were never informed if they were coming or not. Luckily we were not charged for these. 3) Half the table was not set properly and I had to ask several times for napkins, silverware and condiments. 4) We waited over 20 minutes to get service when our fill party was seated and the time it took to get drinks brought to the table was ridiculous 5) When asked to take leftovers to go I was brought containers thrown on the table. Not the kind of quality you would expect for dining upstairs. Overall huge disappointment.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our group really enjoyed our meal at China Live. We had one individual with a gluten allergy and we were impressed with the number of gluten free options and our waiter’s attention to detail in making sure we knew which dishes she could eat. The food also came out quickly and was hot. China Live continues to be a go-to restaurant for our group dinners.

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  4. Teresa

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really liked the atmosphere—so much so that we honestly think it would be a great fit for Madrid!

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  5. Bob VIP

    San Francisco35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch at China Live was pretty chill compared to evening dining,

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  6. Jennifer

    Detroit2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was tasty but very small portions for the price. Also I didn't love sitting in the middle of a gift shop.

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  7. Nigel VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & service! 2nd visit and not disappointed.

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  8. 1966mg

    San Francisco26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We asked for a different table than the one we were offered and your hostess was so helpful and gracious. Also our waiter made great suggestions for dishes that we, as long term customers had never tried. Great as usual.

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  9. David VIP

    San Francisco63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sumptuous Chinese food and exceptional service. Took a while to get a quieter table but had an excellent cocktail in the upstairs lounge. Will definitely return!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    For an error of the waitress, they swiped our card twice. So we paid twice. We tried to have one of the payments back, writing to the administration as they suggested when we called, and first they replied telling us one of the payments would be cancelled, but this never happened. We wrote again but they didn’t reply. We will not cancel this review until we have one of the payments back. A pity, for the place was nice and the food good.

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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 3311 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 112 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for China Live

644 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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