Elaine L.
11/9/2025
My dear friends and I celebrated our 60th birthdays at this very beautiful Cantonese restaurant in Chinatown. Our old Empress of China restaurant transformed. The elevated food was detailed,...
Empress by Boon
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838 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94108
Empress by Boon is a legendary restaurant nestled in Chinatown, offering diners an unparalleled view of San Francisco. Ascending via an old-fashioned lift, guests are greeted by a stunning city panorama, setting the tone for a nostalgic dining experience.
With its elegant, classic interior, the restaurant evokes a sense of history and charm, making it a perfect spot for those who appreciate stories from the past. More than just a place to eat, Empress by Boon provides a unique and irreplaceable experience reminiscent of the gangster films of the 1980s.
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David K.
8/13/2025
Taking over the 6th floor space of Chinatown's legendary Empress of China is Empress by Boon, an elegant fine-dining restaurant with a prix fixe menu inspired by Cantonese cuisine. The array of...
Randy F.
7/3/2025
Empress Delight Situated in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown, Empress by Boon opened during the peak of COVID in 2021 replacing the historic Empress of China restaurant famed for its...
Eileen C.
11/12/2025
My friend's engagement party was here and it was the best time! The food was very good and what I expected from a high end Chinese restaurant like this one. From the menu, there was only one thing...
Vivien H.
11/15/2025
Amazing presentation, taste and views! Highly recommend for a special occasion! We celebrated my husbands birthday here
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