Things to Do in Chinatown, San Francisco A mix of laundries and restaurants, with a night market that celebrated its Asian heritage in 2018. The area has murals reflecting its history, including a dragon and lion, and is currently an immigration hub for Ethiopian people.
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City Lights Booksellers & Publishers ★ 4.7 · 4.4k★
A North Beach standby, this 3-level shop with Beat-era roots stocks art, poetry & mainstream books.
Every day 10 AM – 10 PM
Chinatown and Dragon Gate ★ 4.3 · 11.2k★
Iconic area with the largest assembly of Chinese eateries, shops & cultural events outside of Asia.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory ★ 4.5 · 5.1k· $
Landmark bakery preparing homemade fortune cookies in a tiny open kitchen, with tours available.
Every day 9 AM – 7 PM
Red Blossom Tea Company ★ 4.6 · 278
Modern family-owned shop sells a range of artisanal loose-leaf teas & teaware in a peaceful setting.
Old St. Mary's Church ★ 4.6 · 600
historic roman-catholic church in California, United States
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 4 PM
Sat 12:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Sun 8:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Chinese Historical Society of America Museum ★ 4.6 · 238
Small museum exploring the Chinese immigrant experience in the U.S. through photos & artifacts.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed 10 AM – 5 PM
Thu–Fri Closed
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun Closed Where to eat & drink in Chinatown
Vesuvio's ★ 4.6 · 2.0k· $10–20
Visitors & locals alike toast Kerouac et al. amid Beat-era memorabilia at this North Beach icon.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 1 AM
Fri 11 AM – 2 AM
Sat 11 AM – 2 AM
Sun 11 AM – 1 AM
Comstock Saloon ★ 4.5 · 999· $10–50
Fancy, turn-of-the-century digs house vintage cocktails, upscale bar fare, cozy booths & live jazz.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 4 PM – 12 AM
Fri 12 PM – 12 AM
Sat 4 PM – 12 AM
Sun Closed · $100+
Chef/owner Brandon Jew's unique Californian take on Chinese cooking has made Mister Jiu's a perennial favorite.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun Closed
Li Po Cocktail Lounge ★ 4.4 · 1.1k· $10–20
Long-standing no-pretenses Chinatown bar attracting a diverse crowd with signature Chinese mai tais.
Every day 2 PM – 1 AM
Z & Y ★ 4.6 · 1.6k· $30-60
Some like it hot, and here they are in heaven. Be forewarned: timid palates are ill-suited to the spicy Sichuan dishes that have made Z & Y a Chinatown favorite.
Mon–Tue 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
Four Kings 四大天王 ★ 4.2 · 316· $40–90
Restaurants don’t get much buzzier than this bustling Chinatown haunt, where Chefs Franky Ho and Michael Long are drawing crowds eager to sample their breezy contemporary take on Cantonese cuisine.
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 5:30 PM – 11 PM
Sat 5:30 PM – 11 PM
Sun 5:30 PM – 11 PM
R & G Lounge ★ 4.3 · 4.0k· $20–80
Celebrated Cantonese grub, dished out in a basic downstairs space & more formal upstairs room.
Mon 11 AM – 9 PM
Tue 11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Wed–Thu 11 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 9 PM
Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant ★ 4.4 · 1.8k· $10–20
Clay pots soaked in water cook & steam many of the dishes at this Chinese lunch & dinner spot.
City View Restaurant ★ 4.4 · 1.4k· $20–30
Upbeat spot serving dumplings, pork buns, and other Chinese dim sum dishes in a white-tablecloth setting.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 11 AM – 2 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Sun 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Rice Roll Express ★ 4.5 · 439· $10–20
Every day 7 AM – 6 PM Planning time in Chinatown?
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1 City Lights Booksellers & Publishers 2 Chinatown and Dragon Gate 3 Vesuvio's 4 Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory 5 Comstock Saloon 6 Mister Jiu’s 7 Li Po Cocktail Lounge 8 Z & Y 9 Four Kings 四大天王 10 R & G Lounge Other areas in San Francisco Ready to plan Chinatown? Turn these Chinatown picks into a day-by-day San Francisco plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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