Empress by Boon
Cantonese restaurant · Chinatown
838 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Highlights
Seasonal Cantonese meals, cocktails & opulent decor with booth seating
Seasonal Cantonese meals, cocktails & opulent decor with booth seating
"Empress by Boon is where you can go to see and be seen. The upscale Cantonese restaurant has an actual dress code (no t-shirts or shorts allowed), and the quiet door and elevator entrance has an air of exclusivity. You’ll emerge into one of the most gorgeous dining rooms in the city, with carved wood panels, a plush tea lounge, curved booths, a marble bar, and sweeping views of Coit Tower and the bay. The food on the eight-course prix fixe menu ($108) lives up to the luxurious setting. Delicate crispy sea prawn rolls, steam buns filled with jasmine-smoked short rib, and lobster in sweet chili sauce should all be paired with cocktails made with candy cap mushroom syrup, chrysanthemum, and more." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong
"The Empress of China — a Chinese banquet hall that ruled for nearly half a century — always had a regal view from its sixth-story vantage above Chinatown. It sadly shuttered in 2014, but Empress by Boon has since opened in the historic space serving modern Cantonese fare, as well as views north across Chinatown and North Beach, and east looking down into Portsmouth Square and the Financial District. Grab a seat on OpenTable." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Getting to this Cantonese tasting menu restaurant in Chinatown requires an elevator ride up to the sixth floor, so expect anticipation to build as you ascend (and let your ears pop, too). Once you make your grand entrance, you’re greeted with intricately carved wooden pergolas, a brightly lit marble bar, and expansive views of Chinatown, North Beach, and the bay. Sitting in a plush teal booth along the windows is the move—that way, you can watch the sun dip below Coit Tower while cutting into the excellent dishes like jasmine-smoked short rib bao and scallop and caviar rolls." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez
"The semi-private Empress Room is as decadent as the rest of this Las Vegas-y Chinese restaurant. The opulent dining room is filled with carved wooden doors, lattices, and blue accents everywhere, and offers both Chinatown and Coit Tower views. A seasonal tasting menu of dishes like jasmin-smoked short ribs, scallop and caviar rolls, and shrimp dumplings also ensure your path to event hosting success. The room fits 14-20, depending on the set-up. There’s also the larger Yan Yan room with a capacity of 48 people, and a full buyout option for up to 225." - lani conway, julia chen 1
"Getting to this Cantonese tasting menu restaurant in Chinatown requires an elevator ride up to the sixth floor, so expect anticipation to build as you ascend (and let your ears pop, too). Once you make your grand entrance, you’re greeted with intricately carved wooden pergolas, a brightly lit marble bar, and expansive views of Chinatown, North Beach, and the bay. Sitting in a plush teal booth along the windows is the move—that way, you can watch the sun dip below Coit Tower while cutting into the excellent dishes like jasmine-smoked short rib bao and scallop and caviar rolls." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez
