Great food and really strong drinks! I would definitely come back. We weren't super sure on what we wanted but the waiter gave great suggestions. I would highly recommend making a reservation and not doing a walk-in unless going on off-peak hours. read more

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R & G Lounge is the last restaurant that we visited on our family trip to California. I did not want to leave San Francisco without eating chinese food and this one, which I was already considering, was recommended to me by a Chinese Lyft driver. We did not have a reservation, so had to wait about 40 minutes to be seated on a Thursday night, not bad. The restaurant is immense, with three levels of dining rooms and a separate bar area. We ordered several dishes and shared them all: chow mein with chicken, fried rice, R&G special beef, honey spare ribs, honey garlic chicken, honey walnut crispy shrimp. Would have ordered more but the portions are not small and I abhor wasting food. We thought all of it was delicious, except for maybe the chow mein, which received mixed reactions. The beef was thinly cut and crispy, actually relatively light to eat. The spare ribs were perfectly sticky and flavorful, not too sweet. The shrimp was my favorite dish: incredibly light and crispy with great balance from the walnut which tasted almost like candied walnuts. The chicken was perfectly cooked and also not too sweet. The fried rice was a nice compliment to any of the meat dishes, as it should be. I've never thought fried rice should be a stand alone dish. It is important to note that the prices are very reasonable. I was surprised that my final bill was not higher. In addition, this is a chinese restaurant that is authentic (I would go back without the family and order differently) but is nicely approachable for those who do not possess the palate for some of the most adventurous offerings. The service was excellent as well. read more

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Late night dinner for two. Veteran of eating Chinese cuisine and some knowledge on the cooking side. Skipped their signature salt and pepper crab as we had a humongous seafood dinner a couple days before. Had that dish before and it lived up to the billing. This night we waited at the bar with drinks and calamari appetizer for 20 minutes, right on the dot of the estimated wait in cue. Seating downstairs at very back corner, which I guess can be considered more private and intimate. Since it was right at closing (Sat 9:20 pm), wasn't quite as noisy. Ordered just two dishes. Steak cubes with mushrooms. Excellent 8.0 Very tender sirloin beef due to velveting technique common in Chinese restaurants. Mushrooms also perfect. It's a competitive landscape for ratings on the beef, so the bar is high. We loved it though. Not best in my life but still extremely satisfied. Peking duck. Excellent 9.5 Served with the small bao buns. This is banquet food/dish, often served during wedding banquets, so I considered this special. Removed bones and placed in bun with shredded green onions and plum sauce. Brought back memories. The crispy skin is the feature, and this did not disappoint. Calamari at the bar. 1.0 This was truly disappointing. They were thin circles of calamari. It tasted like cardboard. This is not fit to be served, and they need to force their quality control manager to eat this daily to better understand. Service 9.0 The bar was very busy but bartender was cordial and no mistakes or attitude. Downstairs for dinner, waiter pleasant and very fast. Food came quickly, perhaps due to end of evening. We appreciated that since we sat just as they closed the front door to anymore business. We were priced out of the abalone at $88/plate. He did quickly say it came with four pieces which is the proper response. We were able to see the kitchen staff eat at nearby tables, since it's been a long busy day. This is normal and also brought back memories. All in all and despite the bad calamari, a great dining experience at an authentic Chinatown restaurant in a great city. We stayed at the Hilton Financial District (formerly Holiday Inn) and this restaurant was just two blocks away. That was the plan, walk a lot including to good restaurants in Chinatown and North Beach. If you want the bling bling or modern/chic, this is not the place for you. R&G drills down to the old school Chinese restaurant that has been time tested. The building and interior is old. It can be loud. Downstairs can be a bit claustrophobic. You actually see Chinese eating here, and quite a few. I consider the prices reasonable and competitive for today's market. We are foodies, eat out frequently, and my gf is a professional cook. read more

One of our favorite meals during our SF trip and I'll be recommending R&G lounge to anyone visiting. Interestingly, this wasn't our first choice to eat at that night, but everything else around was closed. We came on a Friday night and this place was busy. Our wait was about 30 mins. Easy place to find as it's on the corner of a busy street next to the hill of lanterns. The place is 2 or 3 floors of dining with a bar area of open seating. Staff is friendly, attentive, and helpful. Restaurant was clean and efficiently managed. Wish there was more of us so we could try more items from their menu, but for the two of us, it's a lot of food. Portions are generous and prices are more than fair. Let me get this out of way, you MUST get the salt pepper crab. It's market price, but it's way more than fair compared to what you're going to get elsewhere in SF. It's delicious, the way the crab is prepared, legs being slightly cracked and the rest of the crab carefully taken apart really lets the crab absorb all the flavors while also retaining the shape of the crab when presented on the plate. The crab is juicy, full of flavor, the crispiness of the batter is perfect with the crab texture. Oh the crispy garlic/salt is the most addicting part of the dish. Mix that with some rice and your meal is complete. We took leftovers home and air fried the crab and it was still delicious days later (with the crispy garlic) Peking duck is good, duck pieces have a good amount of meat, juicy and flavorful. Skin was crispy. Half portion was perfect of the two of us. Veggie deluxe was perfect complement for our protein heavy dishes. Cooked well and a good variety of veggies. Wanted to try some of their cocktails, but that will be for next time. Yes, this is one of those places we'll be back to next time we're in SF. read more

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We came here around 1:15pm for a party of five on weekend afternoon. There was a long wait, the hostess said the wait would be about 20 minutes, but in reality it was a one hour wait. Once we were seated, we noticed that not all tables were full but likely they did this to not overwhelm the staff working since it was very busy. Anywho, we ordered a variety of items such as the salt and pepper crab, seafood combination chow mein, walnut shrimp and assorted mixed vegetables. The highlight of the meal was the salt and pepper crab. It was pretty good, nice batter, very moist crab on the inside, good portion size although expensive but had reasonable value. I do wish it had a bit more salt and pepper flavor, but regardless it was still very good. The assorted mixed vegetables were fine, a classic. The walnut shrimp, was not that good mainly cause of the sauce on it. Wouldn't get it again. The seafood combination chow mein was very good, it had lots of seafood - scallops, shrimp, clams, everything cooked appropriately and perfectly. The noodles also had a nice wok hei. When I ordered this noodle, I thought it would be more with a gravy rather than drier - it's not a bad thing but just different and would order again. We also learned that they have a parking structure nearby, so next time we don't have to park as far away. To note, parking here can be difficult - should be easier if we had known about the parking structure. Anyways - definitely recommend trying their seafood items, will try their meat dishes next time. read more

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R&G Lounge in San Francisco, CA Just visited San Francisco, and of course we had to try one of the most iconic Chinese restaurants in Chinatown -- R&G Lounge! R&G Lounge is a Cantonese restaurant located right in San Francisco Chinatown, and here's everything we tried: Fried Stuffed Bean Curd (Recommend ) Definitely my favorite dish of the meal! 8 pieces of tofu stuffed with shrimp paste and glazed in a thick, starchy sauce. The outside is crispy, followed by soft tofu and a bouncy shrimp filling inside. The different textures worked so well together! Beef Brisket Clay Pot (Recommend ) Beef brisket served with Chinese radish in a light, clear broth. The brisket was super tender and tasted like it had been braised for hours. The broth itself was clean and light, making this such a comforting dish. Soy Sauce Chicken A classic Cantonese-style chicken poached in a sweet and savory soy sauce. I thought the balance between the soy sauce and sweetness was just right, but the chicken itself was a little too firm and dry for my preference. Stir-Fried Scallops with Beef & Macadamia Nuts This honestly wasn't what I expected, and it wasn't really my favorite dish of the meal. Ginseng Chicken Soup We both got the ginseng chicken soup. The soup itself was pretty decent and comforting, but I thought the chicken was a little too dry. Overall, there were definitely some hits and misses read more

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Was in Chinatown for a birthday and decided we would treat ourselves! Went to R&G on a Saturday expecting a wait and put our name on the wait list. 45 minutes later we received a text our table was ready. We were seated downstairs at a table for 3. It was a tight fit but we were there for the food not the atmosphere. The crab soup with winter melon was excellent and the highlight of my meal! We also had the walnut prawns. Also real good. Salt and pepper crab was fried and delicious. We also ordered the lobster and sticky rice. Was not my favorite. While the lobster was good and a nice portion the rice was extra oily. If we returned we would pass on the lobster sticky rice ($95 MP)and try another item. Overall it was an over the top meal we all enjoyed. Glad we stopped in. read more

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This restaurant was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon. You can join the waitlist but be prepared to wait for at least 30 minutes. The bar on the street level is first-come first-serve and no reservations required. However, nothing beats sitting down properly in a table downstairs to enjoy Chinese dishes family style. Ordered the house special beef. This reminds me of Filipino tapa but slightly sweeter. You can also taste the soy sauce and my favorite parts were the crunchy, slightly burnt bits. Also ordered the stir-fried green beans with garlic. This isn't quite on the menu but I asked the waiter how to prepare it and he said the kitchen can. Not pictured is a cup of Bird's Nest soup and the House Special Fried Rice. The service was fast. Lots of other dishes to choose from but kept it simple during this visit. Wouldn't mind trying the lobster or crab dish next time. read more

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We always see a long line outside of R & G and decided to make a reservation. We made a reservation for Monday 6:30pm but came early around 6pm because we thought the reservation was at 6pm. We got seated right away downstairs. Looks like most seating and take-out pickup is downstairs. We wanted a super light dinner because we were meeting friends from bar bites later so we ordered a vegetable chow fun ($24). The veggies were nice and crispy and the noodles had good flavor. Just wishing for some wok hei (if anyone has any recommendations in SF Chinatown, please let me know). We didn't get it but the nearby table got the popular salt and pepper crab and it looked plump. The menu says market price for that and a few other items (including lobster noodles) but we didn't ask what market price was. We took public transportation so can't comment on parking (but definitely recommend public transportation). read more

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Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the Bay! Excellent service! Servers were courteous, professional, and pleasant! Reservation helps as this restaurant is always busy! The food never disappoint every time we dine here! We pretty much stick to our favorite dishes because they hit the spot all the time! No fancy food plating here but definitely flavorful! A new add to our list is this water spinach dish, clean-tasting with a little heat! Yum! read more

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Update: Recently returned here for the salt and pepper crab for my wife's birthday, and this time around everything was phenomenal. The service, especially at the bar was exceptional and top tier. The service at our table was excellent and very attentive, they accommodated our large party at the last minute. Everyone was satisfied the crab is nothing short of greatness. Thank you R&G staff for a wonderful dinner. read more

R & G Lounge - Salt and pepper crab - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Glad to see R&G still going strong despite not visiting for many years. Reservations highly recommended, but we walked in at 7.45pm on a Thursday and waited about 20 minutes for a table, although for smaller parties you can sit at the bar right away and order from the menu there. Four of us ordered : - BBQ pork appetizer (5/5): it wasn't served with the soy beans as in the menu photo but was so tender and juicy that we forgave this miss. - Snow pea leaf with garlic (5/5): perfectly cooked with lovely roasted garlic flavor. Nothing fancy but just so solid - R&G Special Beef (2.5/5): the one miss. Dry and the sweet vinegar glaze wasn't tasty enough to save it. Would not order again - Salt and Pepper Crab (5/5): A huge whole crab, pricey at $76 but we felt it was worth it - lovely light batter, perfectly cooked crab with large chunks of tender delectable meat. At first it seemed the batter needed some salt but after a while it seemed perfect. The head brains were so delicious too with rice. A must order. - House special fried rice (4.5/5): super simple egg fried rice but done so well. R&G proved it deserves the SF institution title! Will come again for sure. read more

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If you look up a good restaurant to eat while in Chinatown in SF, R&G Lounge will come up on this list guaranteed. It probably will be the top one too. My friend was flying over to SF on a work trip and wanted to eat some good food. This was a no-brainer for me as this is one of those restaurants that was sure to not disappoint. We pretty much hit all the big items in the "House Special" menu including: 1.) Salt & Pepper Crab 2.) Lobster Sticky Rice 3.) Three Treasures as well as the following: 1.) Honey Walnut Shrimp 2.) Salt & Pepper Squid 3.) Beef Brisket Clay Pot 4.) Red Bean Coconut Jelly. Every food item was up to par and extremely delicious. The stand-out dish for me was the Beef Brisket Clay Pot since the meat was SOOO tender and soft. Really enjoyed that dish. Service was good imo as the waiter can over to check on us often and even helped pack our leftovers when were paying the bill. Easy recommend for me. read more

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My partner wanted to try R&G Lounge after seeing so many great reviews, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The absolute showstopper was the salt and pepper Dungeness crab. It was hands down the highlight of the meal. We got a little carried away and also ordered the crab fried rice, green beans, and walnut shrimp. Everything was delicious, but we kept going back to the crab. It can be a little messy to eat, but the restaurant makes it easy by providing crab crackers, bibs, and even gloves if you ask. Most of the flavor is in the shell and legs, so don't be afraid to nibble on them to soak up all the seasoning along with the meat. The restaurant was clean, and the service was attentive throughout the meal. The main dining room is on the second floor, while the first floor has more of a lively bar atmosphere with karaoke. Overall, it was a fun experience with excellent food, and I'd definitely recommend it if you're in Chinatown. read more

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We used to live in Soma and this was one of our go to spots while living in the city. So since we live 45 minutes away, if we're back in the city, this is on our list of automatic come back to eat. #1 thing you need to order is the Salt n pepper crab. It's market price. It was around $60-70, the last time we went. It's lightly battered. If you have had salt n pepper fish, it's the same type of breading where it's a carbonated style batter to make it airy and light. They fry up also a bunch of minced garlic and green onions that comes on the plate. My wife and I split this dish. Plenty to go around where this plus a starch is tons enough to be satisfied. If we're here for lunch, we just order a side of rice because the crab is the star. If you want something more, order the Hong Kong friend chow mein. Think of a crispy chow mein that comes with a sauce. The sauce is mixed and in the crispy mess eventually melds with the sauce to give two types of textures. Interior has a variety of tables for two tops to 8 tops. Larger tables have lazy Susan's to spin dishes. Main dining room is downstairs. Staff is generally quick but it's the type of spot where you waive down staff. That includes getting to order. Don't expect a table touch to see how things are tasting. Times we've been, they've forgotten our rice or noodles. So if you give it some time and it hasn't hit the table, just check in with staff. When you sit, they automatically drop off a black tea kettle. If you want ice water, make sure to ask for it in the beginning with your food order. Food comes out quick ish. Once a dish is done, it comes to the table when ready. So just expect dishes to trickle in. Pro tip, is to make a reservation online if you can. Plan it a few days in advance. Especially if you have a large group. read more

R & G Lounge - Salt n pepper Dungeness Crab 珍宝蟹 - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

We loved this spot! So many options in Chinatown, but we needed a spot that satisfied both kids & adults palates so this was the spot. Started with the complimentary hot tea as we browsed the menu. The lunch portions are massive. Our favorite was the Peking Duck. Keep in mind it takes longer to prepare but it's worth it! Service is friendly and fast too. read more

R & G Lounge - Chicken Chow Mein / 雞炒麵 & Shrimp Fried Rice / 虾炒饭 - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I went to R&G Lounge for two reasons: to go to a restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown and to get the famous salt & pepper Dungeness crab. Upon walking in, I was surprised by the ambiance, as it was nicer inside than I anticipated. Other reviews knock the service for being slow, but R&G just seems to be consistently busy. My wife ordered a mai tai, which was one of the better ones I've had. For my appetizer, I ordered the baby octopus. I personally enjoyed it, but if you get weirded out by texture, I wouldn't recommend it. As for the Dungeness crab, it was good, but I don't think it's worth the price. I could have ate more and spent less had I gotten something else. Regardless, I would definitely go back to R&G. read more

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Honor to join my girlfriend Doreen Wy team dinner. R & G Lounge Captain - Lucy, is the best. She always makes sure you are so spoil on all your visits. Server - Isaac, he was great in helping with to drink and food orders. Also join in on the party too. Lychee Martini Passionfruit Margarita Ginger Lemonade Charonney Banquet Dinner - 9 Course They setup us all up in a private room. The deco had pretty pictures and setup so nice. Must have your events here. read more

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Passed in front of this place so many times, never really giving it any credit. But it's actually a pretty big spot! It also gets very busy during lunchtime, so get here before 11:30 if you want to skip the line! The menu is robust, they have a lot of dishes to choose from. It's definitely a bit heavy on the salt side, but might appeal to most people (I avoid salty foods). It's definitely well seasoned and you can taste it. Everything I ate was good, although nothing blew me away, it is a solid option. I also saw a lot of people eating their crab noodles, which definitely stands out when looking around. Maybe I'll give it a try next time. read more

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Very popular Cantonese restaurant! Popular with long line on the weekends. Tried their: - sea cucumber salad which was very good! wasabi spice - duck neck - fried scallops - crispy pork - steamed sea bass Overall good authentic canton restaurant but nothing stood out! read more

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A classic San Francisco establishment - I'll start off with saying that you are paying a premium for the food and service. Our check also had 20% gratuity added automatically be the restaurant for a table of 7. Most dining is underground (downstairs) but there is a bar area upstairs where you can dine in as long as you're okay sitting at high tops. When I went, it looks like they only offered it to people with max table of 2. R&G is known for their Dungeness crab but they have other classic dishes as well if that's not your thing. Only took pictures of 3 dishes but my table ordered 9 (8 dishes + 1 soup). Every dish we had was cooked well and flavorful. You could tell that the chefs and cooks in the kitchen spent had a lot of experience. The servers were also really knowledgeable and ready to give advice and recommendations. I'm not sure if I'll go back soon as I always see R&G as more of a special occasion restaurant but I know that when I do, the food will be delicious and the service excellent. read more

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Came here while in town to chase our love for crabs. Since our usual spot was closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, we were on a quest to find another good crab restaurant. This was the first we thought of as our friend repeatedly recommended this. Sorry to say, I think Vancouver Cantonese restaurants are many notches better. The crab was super coated with flour and then fried. The crab fat, all crusted with flour and hardened, that I wasn't able to enjoy any bit of it. I'd rather taste the garlic bits than the crispy flour. We also ordered a Mixed Vegetables with Mushroom but portion is very small. Our quest continues... Ambiance is typical of Chinatown restaurants, quite old, a vintage look. **They do validate $5 off of your parking ticket when you order $60 and more. read more

R & G Lounge - Mixed Vegetables with Mushrooms 荷芹鮮雜菌 - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First time visiting! We walked in as a party of two around 7pm on Saturday and waited about 30 minutes for a table upstairs. We shared the Peking Duck, Seafood Combination in Clay Pot, Mixed Vegetables with Mushrooms, Pan-Fried Hong Kong Style Chow Mein, and Seafood Fried Rice, and everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and great for sharing. The Mango Sago was a highlight and refreshing way to finish the meal. We'll definitely be back! read more

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My focus this outing was talking with family at the table, so this is a rare ocassion I didn't snap any photos. With that said, the place largely lived up to the hype, but due to the popularity, this place can afford to push the price-to-portion ratio high due to the high demand. The phrase 'great food' is the better fitting descriptor, not 'great value.' I did careful research in advance planning what we would order reading all reviews from multiple sites for all the top Chinese restaurants in addition to this one. R&G sounded the most promising. I skipped the Dungeness Crab as I lived in a place all my life where I ate it all the time. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't. It looked great but quite spendy for what you are actually getting ($84 on our July 2026 visit.) Also, unlike most diners, I chose to skip the Peking Duck I don't doubt it's good, but after reading many reviews I determined there was much better value getting the whole roasted chicken (not the whole fried). And I'm pretty sure I was right as it was awesome. Juicy and flavorful with crispy skin but not oily/greasy or overwhelmed by a sauce or marinade. The candy-like sauce it came with was pretty sweet but super good. We got the LARGE Chilean Sea Bass ($93) as THAT isn't something I've eaten all my life or felt was overhyped. It WAS delicious but actually almost TOO delicious. The marinade was borderline sweet like candy, paired with the super buttery richness of the fish, the combo was actually too rich for one person at our table. If they backed off a little on the sugar in the marinade and let more of the basic fish flavor carry it's own weight I think it would be better. But largely in the USA these days everyone's palate is deeply desensitized to sugar and salt so I wouldn't argue the preparation pleases the largest majority. The large order was plenty for 6 people to share as one of the 4 things we ordered. I would go for the small if you have less than 6 or you had a party of 6 and just wanted a couple bites to sample because you ordered a lot of dishes. R&G Special Beef was a bit overrated. The beef cut didn't feel special in any way and while it wasn't dry/chewy it felt a bit overcooked and the 'secret' sauce didn't taste that 'special'. The sauce didn't have much of a unique/bold flavor beyond your typical soy+sugar dominated stir fry sauce. It was good, but I expected more when the words 'special' and 'secret' are used in the description. Egg Drop Soup was the best we ever had. To keep the bill from getting out of hand (after we had drinks at the small bar since we arrived early), we passed on the noodle and fried rice dishes and just ordered steamed rice. I've actually found it to be the better pairing when eating heavily sauced dishes anyway. But if I went back, I'd definitely try the garlic noodles with BBQ pork. We didn't worry about having a balanced meal with veggies this night out. We wanted to pay for the protein. A reservation is a practical must Fri/Sat/Sun and even then you may have to wait. The place is a complete madhouse by 6pm. Service at times seemed out of sync as the first entree came out before drinks and rice but the place was so busy we took it in stride and didn't blame our server. Those less forgiving about the service might be put off. Overall a very positive experience and I'd definitely go back to try other dishes. read more

Fire!!! Straight fire!! The place was packed when we arrived, so we put our names on a wait list and had a little galavant to pass the time. Even though we made it to our table a little late, we were accommodated swiftly. Like I said there were so many people, but service was so friendly and fast. Our waiter Ken was so so nice, and gave excellent advice on what to order. My friend had her eyes set on the fried crab, and I am so glad she did. It was PHENOMENAL! A must try if you visit. We also ordered the beef and the duck which were out of this world!! Definitely worth the wait!! Do check it out! read more

Tasty Chinese food! I really enjoyed the salt and pepper green beans - they were fried so a very unique take on a classic dish. The egg plant dish was also unique where they layered in a fish in it too. One downside- the ordering the food arrived was awkward. They brought out the mango sago (dessert) as the 2nd item and brought out the fried rice dish as the last item, much after all the protein dishes. It would have been better to eat the protein dishes with the fried rice. Staff were friendly! We walked in at 6pm on a Friday and waited ~15mins. read more

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Located in Chinatown, parking can easily be found at Portsmouth Square Garage which is practically next door to R & G. Moreover, R & G offers a validation which reduces your parking cost. Before seeing the SF Ballet, our party of 10 ordered the following: winter melon soup crab peking duck prawns with candied walnuts fried rice beef mushrooms with Chinese broccoli eggplant complimentary dessert - agar agar red bean Everyone enjoyed their food. When the bill came, we were charged twice for the crab, but the error was quickly rectified. At the time of ordering, the waiter was unsure whether 1 crab would be enough for the 10 of us, but one was enough and we didn't need the second one. As for atmosphere, it was a bit humble, yet typical of old Chinatown. read more

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Tried R&G for my friend's going-away party (large group) and they accommodated us well. Some small mix ups with seating/ordering but the servers were all really patient and helpful. And an overall nice ambience where it's not too fancy nor too casual. Food was excellent! Paired the R&G Special Beef, Sea bass, Peking Duck, and Cumin Lamb with several of the side dishes such as Chow Mein and Fried rice. Most can be shared or served family style. Not all cheap eats but well worth a try. read more

R & G Lounge - Peking Duck - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

So good!!! We went here with our friends who always go while in SF and great food and service! We had the salt and pepper crab, fried rice (my favorite item), fried chicken, the Peking duck, egg drop soup and some kind of stir fried vegetable platter which was also excellent. Large portions, and shared plates - this was enough for 4 adults and 4 kids. They have a full bar. I will definitely be back- go here if you're near China Town!! We had a reservation and they sat our group of 8 quickly. read more

Saturday night Made a resy on Google few months before We walked from nearby This is the Chinese restaurant of my childhood Food was amazing- my son loved the salt & pepper crab. I loved the appetizers and sea bass and fried rice Service was great and efficient Atmosphere was a loud Chinese restaurant- what do you expect? Although we were downstairs it was still good. Plenty of people waiting upstairs and outside as we were leaving. If we lived closer we would be regulars! read more

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I am baffled by the positive reviews of this restaurant. Five of us dined here, and not a single one of us enjoyed the food. In fact, the sea bass we ordered was inedible and removed from our bill. We left hungry and confused. read more

The service here is excellent. I arrived with an old gift card and didn't expect them to look it up manually since they've discontinued that system. I appreciated the host for doing that and checking the remaining balance. Since I ordered takeout, my lunch was still hot when I returned to my office. The cozy ambiance makes it a great place to spend time, and I enjoy having lunch meetings at R&G. The host's warm welcome when I arrived really made my day. read more

R & G Lounge - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Eating here, I was reminded of the meme that the best Chinese restaurants are rated 3.5 stars, great food but poor atmosphere. Because yes, the R&G dining area was crowded and looked much like my childhood kitchen from the '60's (yellow flowered wallpaper, white ceiling, square-tiled flooring, round metal table and chairs). Yet, the food was delicious.. We had the Prawns with Honey Walnuts, half Peking duck and my wife splurged on the Lobster with Sticky Rice. My favorite turned out to be the Prawns, large, fresh and lightly tempura-battered. The duck, and especially lobster, were messy dishes, made messier by the lack of knives, forks, crackers and mallets I'm used to preparing such dishes with. The duck was chopped, served bone-on, so fingers were necessary to pull apart the meat. Likewise, the lobster was served in pieces and I believe was meant to be cracked although the claw meat was terribly difficult, dare I say painful. to reach. If able we'd have taken the lobster home and properly broken out all the meat. Instead, we left much of the lobster on the plate. Still, a fun place. We enjoyed our meal. read more

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Forgot to take a picture of the crab. But this spot is what I am reminded of growing up of chinese restaurants. Aunties and Uncles conversing over good food. Recently quality of certain chinese restaurants in the bay have gone down but this place is still here. This is what I mean by good chinese food for the family. read more

R & G Lounge - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

What an amazing dining experience. The place is packed for dinner on a Monday evening. The best thing by far we ordered was the salt and pepper crab. It's a massive plate of fried crab legs. The breading is delicious. The garlic seafood noodles are also delicious. Plenty of seafood and even more flavor. read more

R & G Lounge - Garlic seafood Seafood Garlic Noodle 海鮮蒜蓉面 - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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On a recent trip to San Francisco, my friend and I were craving good Chinese food after a long road trip and afternoon of sightseeing. We tried to do a little research, but things were closing on the early side. A friend suggested this restaurant that he had dined out with his family went in town. We arrived about half hour before closing, and the place was huge. There was a bar, bar area and it appeared to have at least 3 to 4 dining rooms on multiple levels. It was very lively and full. They told us they didn't have a table, but we absolutely begged and agreed to order within five minutes. This was no problems since we had already looked at the menu before arriving. Everything looked and smelled so good at the other tables that we just had to try the Peking Duck. It was crispy, juicy and fantastic with the scallions and bow, as well as as the hoisin sauce. I've been craving this dish for a long time and the restaurant fulfilled all my cravings. We ordered the seafood garlic noodle. They said they were out of crab, but still charged us the full price. I think it's a personal thing but for me the noodles were too thick and I didn't get much garlic flavor. It also had quite a small amount of seafood although the shrimp and scallops inside were on the large side. I missed the crab. The mixed vegetable dish with mushrooms was so fresh and had such a lovely combination of vegetables. It even had lotus root, and everything was cooked to perfection. I think on par with the duck my favorite dish was the eggplant with garlic sauce. The menu said it was spicy, but for me, it was not too spicy. It had bamboo shoots, black mushrooms, scallions, and other mouthwatering seasonings. The eggplant looked caramelized, but was so tender inside. I could eat this every night if I lived closer or even in town.! We ordered dessert in advance, which was the mango Sago. It tasted like it had mango and pomelo along with the tapioca in a mango flavored pudding. We all loved it. We got there when they were closing, but I found the service to be a little abrupt. They were loudly banging dishes as they were cleaning tables, and they were rushing us, and also forgetting things we kept asking for. However, the food more than made up for it. San Francisco definitely has excellent Chinese food and this place is a shining star. They had a sign outside saying they are celebrating their 40th year. read more

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This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in the city so decided to come here for dinner with my family. I made a reservation for Saturday at 6:15pm on tock and was pleasantly surprised that there were so many times available. We arrived and it was packed, just as I assumed. We were originally seated at the lowest floor but ended up moving to the 3rd floor since it didn't feel as cramped up there. We ordered a few dishes - salt and pepper crab (my all time favorite), golden supreme fried rice (good wok hei), honey walnut shrimp, baked Chilean sea bass (30 min prep time and came out crispy on the outside and flavorful), and veggies. No complaints on any of the dishes, they were just as tasty as I remembered. The portion of each dish was definitely smaller for the price. Our server was friendly and service was quick for the most part. Great restaurant for a get together with family and friends. Definitely recommend making a reservation if you can to ensure that you don't have to wait long when you arrive, especially on the weekend. I'm glad that the quality remains the same after all these years. read more

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I have been going to this restaurant sparingly since 2014? or so. Totally overdue for a review. This used to be our favorite lunch spot for our work lunch gatherings before 2020. It's been a while since I've visited. Food was delicious as usual. Service was good, however ambience was much louder than I remembered in the downstairs dining area. If you go with 6 people or more, they put on 20% gratuities on top of 3% SF mandate. Shrinkflation is real!! Smaller portions now but more expensive than before : (. We ordered from the regular menu (not the lunch menu) but the plate was one round smaller than how I remembered. I like their Singapore noodles. read more

this spot did not disappoint. the crab was incredibly flavorful, the hot and sour soup was satisfying, and the rice and beef were both solid. very attentive service and great traditional family style setup. well worth a visit whenever with a large group. read more

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Overall the best Cantonese seafood restaurant in the city with delicious food, exceptional service (Ken was very attentive, friendly and gave great recommendations ), busy vibes and clean dining room. read more

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