Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Chinatown
China Live, San Francisco, CA

China Live

4.6
4.6
3293 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 115 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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 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.
  • 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 3,293 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.

3,293 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Our server Michael was great

    Is this helpful?

  2. Judy

    VIP

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Ian, was knowledgeable about the dishes and helped us select the appropriate amount of food. Our dishes exceeded our expectations- the flavors were beyond anything we’ve had in a very long time.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Kristen

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Chinese cuisine I have experienced. Lively atmosphere where you can observe the chefs cooking. Our waiter was friendly, attentive and provided great suggestions. We ordered pork dumplings, chow main and Peking duck. All were excellent. Expensive but the experience justified the cost. Will happily return!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Shashank

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    China Live is our favorite go to place in the city. The bar / lounge on the second floor is a nice touch to enjoy some libations and snacks in case you have to wait. The food is absolutely delicious and the ambience eclectic. A must visit place for sure

    Is this helpful?

  5. Jody

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was delicious. The service was excellent. Not sure what our waiters name was but he was great. My only complaint is it’s VERY loud. That said I keep coming back.

    Is this helpful?

  6. john

    VIP

    Washington DC

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely professional service and delicious food. An interesting shop to buy sauces and other Asian accessories and cookbooks.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Pat

    VIP

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to China Live and what a delight! The perfect execution of the Dim Sum dishes made it a memorable eating experience.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Angie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    115 reviews

    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have to say, we had a fabulous time at China Live and fantastic food and drinks. We knew we were dining on a very busy night (after the Lunar New Year Parade) but had made reservations well ahead of time. Despite the busy evening, the restaurant went above and beyond to make sure we had a lovely dining experience. The special steamed fish was absolutely amazing. We will definitely be going back. I was impressed with how the restaurant prepared for unusually large crowds and gave forethought to the circumstances.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Brent

    VIP

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a busy restaurant and I felt the goal was to turn your seat as fast as they can. We were warmly greeted and were seated early after arriving slightly before our reservation time. Our waiter made some recommendations of the house favorites and we placed our order. Within 2 minutes of our order the food began to arrive and in less than 10 minutes we had our complete order served. 20 minutes into our experience I located our serve and asked about the drinks we had initially ordered. He had forgotten and they were finally delivered well into our meal. Food was nothing special and every dish was obviously prepared in advance and not cooked to order. This is a one and done for us. So many different options nearby that are authentic, this is not.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Davina

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. The duck was delicious as was the fire cracker chicken.

    Is this helpful?

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 3293 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 115 times today
Experiences are available.

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, Takeout, 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 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.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo