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China Live, San Francisco, CA
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China Live

4.6 (3406)
$30 and under
Chinese
644 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133

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2 people
22:30
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 3,406 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Chinese

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
China Live offers a delightful "modern twist on traditional Chinese dishes," featuring "amazing food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "super fun vibe" and unique dining experience, complete with robot servers. Ideal for families, groups, or date nights, this lively spot is a must-visit in San Francisco.
3,406 Reviews
  1. dave

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was amazing, the drinks-on point-the staff was polite, seemed like our server was likely very busy since we didn’t see much of them. Our entree wasnt what we ordered however we were so happy to have a fun night out we really didn’t mind. Dumplings are amazing, smashed cucumbers were our favorite part of our meal. The cocktail lounge upstairs is the perfect place for a nightcap.

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  2. Tarek

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere with a good vibe. The bar and lounge upstairs is a plus. The host/hostess team were not so great and forgot our table after checking us in at 8:45pm (we came and asking us to wait at the bar upstairs and they would send a message when our reservation at 9pm table was ready. At 9:20 pm I had to go and remind them we were waiting and they had seated other tejos reservations were after ours and others with no reservations. Wow. F Food was good but not great. A fun place to go with friends. Will not be a recommendation but not a bad place to give it a try. Food was good but was “cold” and had to be reheated which also is not a good thing. So overall not a great experience. FYI this was my second visit, first time was over a year ago. Same experience at that time. Nice but not great.

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  3. Larry VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is absolutely fantastic. The food was incredible and the waitress was very informative and helpful. Highly recommend recommended.

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  4. Ardath

    Raleigh21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    China Live offers a modern twist on traditional Chinese dishes. From dim sum delicacies to miso smoked Chilean Seabass entrees, everything is delicious. The service is attentive and helpful. There’s even a robot to deliver to your table. Great for families or groups as well as date night.

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  5. Edward VIP

    San Antonio4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great taste authentic Chinese food and great service

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  6. Tammi VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, super fun vibe and amazing food!!

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  7. Denis

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was highly rated, so I decided to check it out while I was in the area. The food was amazing, and the service was excellent. I tried the braised beef noodles, the pan-fried dumplings, and the sesame soft serve shaved mango dessert. I highly recommend checking this place out if you’re in the area or traveling to San Francisco.

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  8. Chelo

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    They tag on 20% service charge and 5% health insurance for staff regardless of one diner it more. We were told of the fees right when the credit card had been charged.

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  9. Monique

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, fun but very loud atmosphere. Plenty of food for our large group!

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  10. Tiffany VIP

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our experience overall. We weren’t big fans of the pork belly but everything else was delicious.

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FAQs

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

China Live is rated 4.6 stars by 3406 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
22:30
Experiences are available.
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644 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stockton & Grant
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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