Cantonese dim sum with panoramic harbor views and crab
4 Embarcadero Center, Street Level Drumm Street &, Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111 Get directions
$50–100
"With a behemoth $14-million space in the Embarcadero Center to call its own, this restaurant and bar is no mom-and-pop Cantonese joint. In fact, its dining room showcases impressive views of the Ferry building and Bay Bridge from its sunny upper deck patio; add to that a beautiful and polished interior space offering sun-drenched rooms as well as more intimately lit nooks.For lunch, you can order from the extensive dim sum selection, a separate kitchen menu or simply pick whatever strikes your fancy from the passing carts. From sesame balls to fried daikon and shrimp rolls, one really can’t go wrong. For dinner though, go for the crispy, golden-brown Peking duck, served with crunchy cucumber and scallions, steamed buns and a decadent house-made sauce." - Michelin Inspector
"A Cantonese waterfront spot favored for dim sum and scenic Embarcadero views; the barbecue baked pork buns are a must-order, with a crunchy sugary crust oozing sweet char siu pork. Patrons often enjoy dim sum on the terrace on sunny days. Other notable dishes include braised brisket with daikon in a clear broth, salt-and-pepper crab, and a Chinese chicken salad topped with thin slices of abalone." - Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
"This Embarcadero restaurant is the white-tablecloths-and-chandeliers dim sum option. Basically, it’s where you should make a reservation if you’ve got relatives in town, or need a place downtown to take your most high-maintenance client for lunch (they also have a full bar). Plus, this spot has unbeatable waterfront views. Go all in on multiple rounds of their iconic baked barbecue pork buns, which have a crunchy sugar coating on top that melts in your mouth. If you’ve got a hankering to crack into some crab legs, it’s the fried salt-and-pepper crab all the way." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"At this Cantonese restaurant located above Osha Thai, the menu is big and the dining room with Ferry Building views is even bigger (we wouldn’t be surprised if they could fit a 747 inside). This makes Harborview an ideal spot to gather with lots of friends and family to enjoy weekend dim sum or celebrate a special occasion over barbecue, sautéed and braised vegetables, noodle and rice dishes, and more." - lani conway, julia chen 1
"Run by members of the R&G Lounge crew, Harborview is more than just a swanky banquet space with views of the water. It’s also serving some of the tastiest dim sum in the city, turning out consistently solid versions of all the standards, from har gow to siu mai to baked barbecue pork buns. The restaurant has an extensive takeout menu that includes dim sum, family-style entrees, and prix-fixe meals — and even Dungeness crab." - Lena Park