City View Restaurant in San Francisco, CA

4.4(1,337)San Francisco, CA
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Solid choice

Rated 4.4 stars based on 1337 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

San Francisco, CA • 4.4★
Experience the ultimate San Francisco, California dining experience at City View Restaurant, a renowned Chinese buffet destination in the heart of Chinatown. With a 4.4-star rating and over 1,300 reviews, this esteemed eatery has earned a reputation for excellence. From the moment you step inside, the atmosphere feels both inviting and refined, setting the tone for a memorable meal. Enjoy all-you-can-eat dim sum, expertly prepared with tender, flavorful meat and crisp, golden skin. The soup dumplings are a standout, each one filled with a rich, savory broth that captures the essence of authentic dim sum craftsmanship. With gracious, attentive, and knowledgeable staff, every dish arrives with thoughtful timing and presentation, making every visit a true delight.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
33 Walter U Lum Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA, Chinatown, San Francisco, California
Phone
(415) 398-2838
Today
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Rating
4.4 (1,337 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

Signature Dishes

3 popular dishes mentioned by diners
Atmosphere LikePricesQuality Of The Food

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Regional Specialist 🏮

Cantonese regional cuisine · score 70/100
Authenticity score70/100
AuthenticCantoneseBeijingBBQ

Regional dishes detected

Dim SumSoup Dumpling

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.3 weighted · 1,337 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.4 from 1,337 reviews(↓ 0.06 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,337 / 690 median
03,450 (Rock Solid threshold)

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.4) with the city average (4.22) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3450+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

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Tue
Wed
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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair Accessible

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomGood For GroupsGood For KidsOutdoor SeatingWaiter ServiceDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualTrendyNoise: Noise level

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessertSeating

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceGreat tea selectionServes local specialty

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
noneAlcoholBeerComfort foodQuick biteSmall plates

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservationsUsually a wait

Reviews

1,337 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the quality of the food at City View Restaurant?

The food is considered delicious and of high quality, with many reviewers praising the dim sum and other dishes.

How would you describe the service at City View Restaurant?

The service is considered great, with many reviewers praising the staff for being friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable.

What is the atmosphere like at City View Restaurant?

The atmosphere is considered inviting and refined, with a blend of classic charm and modern polish.

Are the prices at City View Restaurant reasonable?

The prices are considered reasonable, with many reviewers stating that the food is worth the cost.

Is City View Restaurant a good place for dim sum?

Yes, City View Restaurant is considered a great place for dim sum, with many reviewers praising the quality and variety of the dim sum dishes.

Is City View Restaurant clean and well-maintained?

Yes, City View Restaurant is considered clean and well-maintained, with many reviewers praising the cleanliness of the restaurant.

Is City View Restaurant suitable for tourists?

Yes, City View Restaurant is considered suitable for tourists, with many reviewers praising the restaurant's location and atmosphere.

Is City View Restaurant a good place for a date?

Some reviewers consider City View Restaurant a good place for a date, while others do not.

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Can you park easily near City View Restaurant?

Parking near City View Restaurant can be difficult, with some reviewers mentioning that it's tough to find a spot.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
30
Retail & Shopping
12
Miscellaneous Services
10
Healthcare & Medical
9
Personal Care & Beauty
8
Transportation & Automotive
7

103 nearby places across 14 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

103 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Robert Louis Stevenson

Artwork

~100 ft
Goddess of Democracy

Artwork

~160 ft
CMAC Edge on the Square

Arts Centre

800 Grant Avenue

~210 ft
Website
Artwork

Artwork

~250 ft
Stylers Art Gallery

Art

~410 ft

Banking

EastWest Unibank

Bank

~110 ft
Citibank

Bank

845 Grant Avenue

~180 ft

Grocery & Markets

Charming Sun Market Inc

Convenience

49 Walter U. Lum Place

~30 ft
Jackson Produce

Convenience

~110 ft
Produce Land

Greengrocer

775 Clay Street

~240 ft
Ha Mini Mart

Supermarket

~240 ft
Website
Wok Shop

Convenience

718 Grant Avenue

~440 ftMo-Su 10:00-18:00
+1-415-989-3797Website

Cafes & Coffee

iCafe SF

Cafe

~50 ft
Maggie's Cafe

Cafe

~110 ft
Red Blossom Tea Company

Tea

831 Grant Avenue

~180 ft
+1 415 3950868Website
Tea shop

Tea

764 Clay Street

~180 ft
Vital Tea-Leaf

Tea

~250 ft
+1 415 9819322Website
Matcha Cafe Maiko

Cafe

754 Grant Avenue

~260 ft
+1 415 6587748Website
Sweetheart Cafe

Cafe

909 Grant Avenue

~260 ft
+1 415 2629989
Little Jane on Grant

Cafe

752 Grant Avenue

~290 ftTh-Su 10:00-14:00,14:30-18:00
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iCafe Chinatown

Cafe

133 Waverly Place

~320 ft
+1 415-391-8088
Cool Tea Bar

Cafe

103 Waverly Place

~360 ftMo-Su 11:00-19:00
TenRen's Tea

Tea

~380 ft
Aroma Tea Shop

Tea

~380 ft

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Empress of China

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838 Grant Avenue

~60 ft
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733 Washington Street

~80 ft
+1-415-397-3232Website
Grant Place

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~90 ft
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~120 ft
Golden Star Vietnamese Restaurant

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~130 ft
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Chinatown Restaurant

Restaurant

744 Washington Street

~150 ft
+1-415-392-7958
Peking Garden

Restaurant

~210 ft
Golden King Vietnamese Restaurant

Restaurant

757 Clay Street

~230 ft
+1 415 217 6888
A-1

Restaurant

779 Clay Street

~240 ft
Fast food restaurant

Fast Food

~300 ft
Golden Dragon Dining

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~300 ft
Hotpot Champ

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801 Kearny Street

~310 ft
+1-415-400-4528Website

Bakeries & Desserts

Magical Ice Cream

Ice Cream

900 Grant Avenue

~190 ftMo-Su 10:00-22:00
+1 415 5761355

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~140 ft

Postal services

US Mail Service

Post Box

~180 ft

Government offices

Consulado General De Guatemala

Diplomatic

659 A Merchant Street

~470 ftMo-Fr 08:00-14:30
+1 415-563-8319Website

Specialists

Ey'c on 88

Optician

~150 ft

Alternative medicine

Yu Fung Co

Herbalist

~200 ft
+1 628 867 7117
Superior Trading Company

Herbalist

713 Washington Street

~250 ft
The Zhao Acupuncture Clinic

Alternative

~270 ft
Jian Long Healing Center

Alternative

~300 ft

Other healthcare

Yu's Foot Reflexology Town

Massage

783 Clay Street

~240 ft
+1 415 398 6668
Therapy Academy

Massage

~330 ft
Asian Palace Spa

Massage

704 Kearny Street

~370 ft
+1 415 4779988
Fung Soong Reflexology / Massage

Massage

~380 ft

Other services

L&G Trading

Yes

~60 ft
Sweet Mart

Yes

~80 ft
Chinese For Affirmative Action

Yes

~100 ft
Peking Bazaar

Yes

Grant Avenue

~120 ft
Ellison Enterprises Corp

Herbs;Ginseng

~160 ft
Min Ngai

Craft

~170 ft
J.W. Huang Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

Yes

~170 ft
Super Nature Power

Yes

766 Clay Street

~180 ft
Asian Styles

Yes

Grant Avenue

~180 ft
Camera

Camera

Grant Avenue

~190 ft

Hair services

Zhen Mei Hair Salon

Hairdresser

749 Clay Street

~250 ft
+1 415 549 6626
Artist Hair Design

Hairdresser

719 Clay Street

~310 ft
+1 415 989 1238
Mayfu Hair Design

Hairdresser

~320 ft
Sakura Hair Saloon

Hairdresser

~470 ft

Beauty & spa

Bobo Lili

Beauty

~280 ft
Ming Beauty Salon

Beauty

~290 ft
Lily May Sun

Beauty

~420 ft
Beauty salon

Beauty

~460 ft

Real estate services

AmeriaSia Invesment Realty

Estate Agent

~240 ft

Legal services

Notary service

Notary

648 Jackson Street

~480 ft

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~200 ft
Bench

Bench

~210 ft
Bench

Bench

~210 ft
Bench

Bench

~220 ft
Bench

Bench

~220 ft
Bench

Bench

~270 ft

Places of worship

Chinese Congregational Church

Place Of Worship

~60 ft
Guan Yin Citta

Place Of Worship

753 Clay Street

~240 ft
+1 510 686 3599
Buddha's Universal Church

Place Of Worship

~270 ft
+1 415 9826116;+1 415 9826117;+1 415 9826118Website
Tin How Temple

Place Of Worship

~330 ft

Clothing & fashion

ONLY

Clothes

~140 ft
Wai Hing Chinese Crafts Imports

Clothes

Grant Avenue

~180 ft
Tartas' Secret

Clothes

751 Clay Street

~240 ft
Oriental Treasures

Clothes

950 Grant Avenue

~330 ft
KIM+ONO

Clothes

729 Grant Avenue

~440 ft
Yee Hing Clothing Store

Clothes

603 Jackson Street

~470 ft
+1 415-632-8663

Specialty stores

Louie Brothers Book Store

Books

~160 ft
Shangri La Gifts

Gift

Grant Avenue

~170 ft
Sing Sang Jewelry

Jewelry

768 Clay Street

~190 ft
Hollywood Too

Jewelry

~230 ft
Toy store

Toys

~250 ft
Se Se Shi Jae Gift Shop

Gift

745 Clay Street

~250 ft
+1 415 601 3757

Parking facilities

Portsmouth Square Plaza Garage

Parking

~230 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~230 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~240 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~250 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~370 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~380 ft

Public transportation

Taxi Stand at Hilton Financial District

Taxi

750 Kearny Street

~320 ftAt All Times

Attractions

Bank of Canton (former Chinese Telephone Exchange)

Attraction

~110 ft

Visitor information

Chinatown Visitor Information Center

Information

~470 ft

Travel agencies

Travel agency

Travel Agency

~470 ft

Other utilities

Penny Collector

Vending Machine

864 Grant Avenue

~150 ft
Website
Penny Collector

Vending Machine

717 Grant Avenue

~470 ft
Website