Empress by Boon

838 Grant Ave, San Francisco
(415) 757-0728

Recent Reviews

Delicious tasting menu, personally the food was a little rich for my liking and by the end of the meal I was feeling a little over stuffed, but I would go back again in the future.

The food on the day we went was good though not outstanding. Nice cozy atmosphere and really nice view, though the general ambiance was a little loud to my liking and not particularly intimate. I still think this is a good place for celebrating special occasions.

Steve

We enjoyed the wine pairing option and the duck. The server was great explaining the wines and they were paired nicely with each course. We also order the duck. O my, lovely! The skin was crisp and the meat melted in my mouth. The view of San Francisco was exceptional. So glad we went.

FresnoDad

Exceptional Cantonese food. Really brought me back to thinking I was in Hong Kong. Beautiful location once you get upstairs. Views are incredible. Our server could have been more polished. Our busboy was very polished and knew a lot about all the dishes. Very nice dinner.

I think all the food coming out of the kitchen is sous vide, steamed, and plated. It's what you would expect to eat on a business class flight to China. Not a green vegetable in the entire meal.

Very long service, they didn't know if a particular bottle of white wine was available: keep waiting for 20 minutes. Last course was a huge portion. I've found 4 bones in my course : it is a Michelin starred restaurant it is a big mistake. Intolerable. Nice location but too noisy.

joeb

From the greeting to desert this is a first class dining experience. Do yourself a favor and add on the duck...one of the best things we ever ate. And indulge in desert...worth the calories.

Maria De Los Angeles P.

Great and delicious food 10/10 Amazing and very good service 10/10 Beautiful, clean, and organized ambiance 10/10 100% recommend!

Nick

We had a fantastic dinner. Period. The cocktails were creative and exceeded our expectations. The food was presented very beautifully. It tasted even better. Our server was fantastic. She was exceptionally knowledgeable about each dish as well as each of the wines that paired with the dishes. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Great experience was running late from catching a show staff was fine with, courses started slow but ended with a bang, food was delicious very worth the price, nice ambience, wasn't rushed even though stayed after place was supposed to close! 5 stars definitely recommend this place don't normally frequent china town but this place is a gem.

Miranda T.

Came here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and the overall experience was wonderful! The servers were attentive and carefully explained each course as it was served. The ambiance was elegant and the decor/architecture of the restaurant was beautiful. Every course tasted great and we got the supplemental wine pairing to go along with it. We also ordered the duck which was the tastiest! The skin was so crisp and the meat was juicy and flavorful. For dessert, we got the egg tart and black sesame cremeux. Both were fantastic and it was so sweet of them to add a little happy birthday message to the dessert. Such a great spot to celebrate a special occasion or to treat yourself!

Steven C.

This restaurant is definitely an experience spot. I would recommend for anyone who enjoys fish and Asian styled foods. It is definitely pricy for what you get. We did the duck add on as well as the dessert. The duck skin was extremely crispy as was delicious. The cheesecake was the best however it was. Bite sized portion. Drinks were average but pricy.

Alvi L.

Elegant and charming restaurant with a view of the city. Delicious food that is also an enjoyable visual and eating experience. The service is friendly and polite. A great place for a date. They may have special events during Lunar New Year, such as performances and a special menu.

Sherry F.

7/10 for the set course, 10/10 for the duck supplemental. Interesting presentation overall especially the dumplings. I'd say I enjoyed the dining experience (going up the elevator in to the breathtaking bar and dinning area on the 6th floor) and the exceptional service a little more than the food.

Gaoming

Great place for a date night or to entertain out of town guests. The food is good. The courses start out strong, but end on an average note with the noodles and eggplant just typical average Chinese food at the end. The restaurant should rethink the menu and come up with something to end on a special note. I will be back for the ambiance no doubt.

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