Best Restaurants with Dancing in Chinatown

14 restaurants available nearby

1. Dancing Yak

4.8

Exceptional(419)

Price: Moderate

• Southeast Asian • Mission District

Booked 12 times today

Join us for our exciting taste that is a mix of traditional and contemporary. Open since 2018, Dancing Yak has quickly become a favorite spot among locals and travelers alike. On review sites from Yelp and TripAdvisor to OpenTable, patrons give Dancing Yak an average rating of between four and five stars. Dancing Yak is perfect for anything from a delightful casual lunch to an elegant special occasion. We welcome you for lunch, dinner and craft cocktails Monday through Sundays. Namaste!

2. Base Camp

4.9

Exceptional(273)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Mission District

Booked 18 times today

At Base Camp we aim to keep your taste buds tingling by inviting you join us and enjoy the blend of unique spices from the land of high mountains, fresh California produce and warm Nepali hospitality.

3. Prelude

4.6

Exceptional(44)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 13 times today

Prelude is a restaurant that is reimagining Southern cuisine. As a team, we will produce and serve nostalgic Americana food and drink, inspired by the Bay Area. We will be using some of the best produce in the world, combining modern high-level cooking techniques and recipes passed down through the generations of our Chef Celtin Hendrickson-Jones maternal family. Our offerings will be available in two menu formats: a multi course pre-fixe menu with options for guests to handpick their dining experience, and “salon menu” featuring quick bites to larger plates, all ordered at the guest's discretion.

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4. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

3.9

Excellent(2007)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Nob Hill

Booked 35 times today

A visit to San Francisco is not complete without experiencing Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. The Tonga Room offers exceptional Polynesian Cuisine in a tropical setting that includes thunder and rainstorms. It is the perfect escape after a busy day of meetings or shopping along Union Square. Be sure to try the Mai Tai, voted the City's best by Conde Nast Traveler.Dinner is seated on a first-come first-served basis for all parties under 10. Hurricane Bar guests are welcomed on a first-come first-served basis.The Island Groove performs a live set starting at 7:00 pm. A $15 per person cover charge applies to all guests seated in the restaurant or bar during the entertainment, regardless of the time they arrive.If you would like to make a reservation for 10 or more people to the Tonga Room, please give us a call at 415-772-5000 or email us at tongaroom@fairmont.com.

5. Top of the Mark

4.2

Awesome(854)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Nob Hill

Booked 24 times today

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Top of the Mark will not be open for cocktails on Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1, 2025 due to our Holidays at the Mark events taking place on those days. Thank you for your understanding.Number 1 in California and San Francisco, and 2nd in the nation on USAToday's 10 Best Hotel Bars.Nestled on the 19th floor of the historic InterContinental Mark Hopkins, Top of the Mark's breathtaking panoramic views of San Francisco's skyline and iconic landmarks, including the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, the enigmatic Alcatraz, Union Square, and more, will leave you spellbound. Sip on our signature cocktails as you soak in the atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Our appetizer and dessert selection will tantalize your taste buds, with options that complement our cocktails perfectly. What's more, we offer live entertainment each Saturday evening, where you can let the music move you on the dance floor.

6. Starlite

4.4

Awesome(164)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 26 times today

Starlite is a historic San Francisco cocktail bar with nearly a century of vibrant stories. Renowned for hosting lively parties and attracting iconic figures like Alan Ginsberg, Starlite invites guests to the Beacon Grand’s 21st-floor, featuring refreshed interiors by San Francisco designer Alice Crumeyrolle. The atmosphere is set with rich velvet fabrics and a jewel-tone palette inspired by the Art Deco Era, paying homage to the city’s icons. Crafted by Scott Baird of Trick Dog fame, the cocktails are both playful and meticulously made. Michelin-award-winning chef Johnny Spero curates a menu that celebrates San Francisco’s culinary artistry, drawing inspiration from international fare. Enhancing the experience are nightly, all-vinyl DJ sets by music director Nina Tarr.

7. Le Central

4.7

Exceptional(2135)

Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 12 times today

Opened in 1974, Le Central has been serving traditional French cuisine for five decades, boasting the honor of being San Francisco’s most historic French bistro. Located on the edge of the Financial District, Union Square, and Chinatown in a rare one story brick building adorned with its iconic pink neon sign and crowned by a vintage “Tabac” sign. Step into this charming restaurant and be transported to a Parisian brasserie. With exposed brick walls, original imported brass bar, stained glass features, and cozy banquettes topped with brass railings. The atmosphere invites you to unwind and enjoy delicious French fare and exceptional wines and cocktails in an upscale, yet casual environment. Enjoy French classics like steak-frites, escargot, onion soup, and our world famous Cassoulet. Le Central’s cuisine is comforting yet sumptuous. Le Central is the downtown stop for locals and visitors looking for a taste of “La Belle Vie”!!!

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8. Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club

4.9

Exceptional(861)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 18 times today

***Best Jazz Club in the City, by San Francisco Magazine***Mr. Tipple’s is a craft cocktail bar featuring live jazz.-Reservations have a 90min time limit from reservation time. There is a $20/guest min for table serviceMr. Tipple’s heralds back to a 1950s NYC basement. Cozy. Dark. Boozy. The intimate setting features local jazz artists up close and personal. It’s a joint where you come as you are, hear great music, tap your toes, and sip a properly chilled cocktail.-My name is Mr. Tipple. Just a simple and laughable bloke hailing from London. I run a recording studio. My friends joke that you’ll oft find me spinning cocktails, not reeling tape. After a few too many, I usually just sit back and enjoy the music, having forgotten to hit record. Regardless, the band is always jiving, the whiskey is always cold, and we’re having a smashing good time.

9. Trace

4.1

Excellent(958)

Price: Moderate

• American • SOMA

Booked 2 times today

Savor farm-to-table American fare inside of the W San Francisco at TRACE. Enjoy thoughtful dishes made from locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.

10. Bissap Baobab

4.3

Awesome(23)

Price: Moderate

• African • Mission District

Booked 3 times today

Our name is a tribute to the meaningful symbol of life, community, and culture in Africa -- the Baobab tree. Bissap Baobab has been an institution in the heart of the vibrant Mission district for almost 20 years. We bring the savors and succulent flavors of Senegal to your table with traditional Senegalese cuisine and West African-California fusion specialties. More than a restaurant, Bissap Baobab also features a live performance venue where you can extend your evening and discover amazing musicians, dancers, comedians and DJs from all over the world.

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JenniferVIP
Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This is one of my favorite spots, you walk in the door and you are hit with the amazing aromas of the wonderful dishes. The food here is always delicious and if you like spicy, they can make the dishes to your liking. My experiences here are always top notch at Dancing Yak.
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Dancing YakPrice: Moderate• Southeast Asian• Mission District
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4.8
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Sharon
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This is my go to neighborhood spot for large groups. The food is good. The restaurant is very accommodating.
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Base CampPrice: Moderate• Asian• Mission District
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4.9
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Linda
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
We have been enjoying Christmas Brunch at the Top of the Mark for over 25 years. This year was the best organized and the "people flow" was so much better. Excellent food and the lovely young woman who made my yummy omelet was so professional and crisp and fun to watch. I understand that the new manager, is Amu" I think is her name, who wore a spectacular magenta dress, kept everything smoothly running and was so gracious. I had the privilege of thanking her personally. Frank was our expert server (he has worked there over 25 years) and he was unruffled and did not miss a beat even when dealing with the crass and rude and snarky pair who sat behind us. THANK YOU Mark Hopkins for making our Christmas, yet again, memorable.
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Top of the MarkPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Nob Hill
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4.2
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JessicaVIP
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
The food and service were excellent! The pork chop is an absolute must. Drinks were very creative and paired very well with the food. The decor, lighting, and mood inside were very mid century inspired, making for a fun dining experience. We will definitely be coming back!
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PreludePrice: Expensive• Californian• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.6
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SamanVIP
Philadelphia County •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Dec 2024
We loved the live musical performance! The tropical atmosphere feels like being on vacation in Hawaii!
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Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Nob Hill
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3.9

Best Restaurants with Dancing in Chinatown

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Dancing Yak

2. Base Camp

3. Prelude

4. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

5. Top of the Mark

6. Starlite

7. Le Central

8. Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club

9. Trace

10. Bissap Baobab

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