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This 2019 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment overlooks a stunning view of the San Francisco Bay. Harborview Restaurant & Bar boasts a sophisticated dining experience of authentic Cantonese-Chinese cuisine. The extensive menu is dedicated to fresh seafood, dim sum, and dinner with banquet tastings. Whether you want to feast on something traditional (Peking Duck or Salt & Pepper Dungeness Crab), or are ready to taste a modern iteration of a classic dish (Black Truffle & Kurobuta Pork Soup Dumplings), there is certainly something to impress for every palette.
Contemporary, family-style outlet serving Cantonese-style dishes with panoramic harbor views.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4 Embarcadero Center, Street Level Drumm Street &, Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 399-1200
Website: https://www.harborviewsf.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp-website-link
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Pinhwa Su
If you’re planning a group dinner or special event in SF, Harborview is the spot. Super spacious indoor and outdoor seating with an amazing view.
Came here for an Autumn Moon Festival creator dinner and we had an amazing experience! The space is beautiful (perfect for content), the staff were super accommodating, and the food was so good!
We ordered everything from Singapore-style Chili Crab and Salted Egg Yolk Crab, Peking Duck, baked black cod, and a huge variety of dim sum. Don’t skip the BBQ pork buns with the sugar crust, they’re a must! And we also ordered a couple deserts, salted egg yolk lava bun, egg tart, and the black sesame mochi in almond soup.
Bonus: they’ve got lots of cocktail options which makes it perfect for a fun celebration or night out with friends.
… moreCame here for an Autumn Moon Festival creator dinner and we had an amazing experience! The space is beautiful (perfect for content), the staff were super accommodating, and the food was so good!
We ordered everything from Singapore-style Chili Crab and Salted Egg Yolk Crab, Peking Duck, baked black cod, and a huge variety of dim sum. Don’t skip the BBQ pork buns with the sugar crust, they’re a must! And we also ordered a couple deserts, salted egg yolk lava bun, egg tart, and the black sesame mochi in almond soup.
Bonus: they’ve got lots of cocktail options which makes it perfect for a fun celebration or night out with friends.
Mathew Heart
We visited Harborview Restaurant & Bar at the Embarcadero in San Francisco in Dec 2024, and it delivered a memorable upscale Cantonese dining experience with stunning views of the Bay Bridge and Ferry Building.
Here’s what we tried:
* Steamed Chicken Feet with Black Bean: Tender and flavorful with the perfect seasoning, the best so far. A great start to the meal.
* Deep-Fried Vegetable Spring Rolls: Crispy, light, and filled with fresh vegetables–a satisfying appetizer.
* Kurobuta Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai Dumplings: Deliciously juicy and packed with flavor. These dumplings are a must-try!
* Shrimp Har Gow Dumplings: Perfectly steamed with a delicate, translucent wrapper and juicy shrimp filling.
* Chicken Fried Rice: Well-seasoned and fragrant, though it could have used a bit more chicken. This was a let down.
* Congee with Sliced Beef: Comforting and bland with tender slices of beef that melted in our mouths. This was also a let down compared to other places that we have tried the same dish.
* Dry Chili Sautéed Tiger Prawns: Bold, spicy, and absolutely delicious–the tiger prawns were perfectly cooked and packed a punch of flavor.
* Pan-Fried Chicken Pot Stickers: Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside–exactly what you’d hope for in a pot sticker.
* Beef Rice Flour Rolls & Shrimp Rice Flour Rolls: Both were silky and perfectly seasoned, with generous fillings.
Ambiance: The restaurant has an elegant yet lively vibe, with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing beautiful views of the Embarcadero. However, it was quite loud when we visited.
Service: The staff was attentive and friendly, ensuring that our dishes arrived promptly, though they had way too many tables to handle. It takes a while before someone can attend to you but you place the order and they have processed it, then it works like a charm.
Overall: Harborview delivered a fantastic Cantonese dining experience with standout dishes like the siu mai dumplings, chili tiger prawns, and har gow. While the noise level can be a bit high during busy times, the food and views more than make up for it.
Highly recommend this spot for anyone seeking authentic Cantonese cuisine in an upscale setting!
… moreHere’s what we tried:
* Steamed Chicken Feet with Black Bean: Tender and flavorful with the perfect seasoning, the best so far. A great start to the meal.
* Deep-Fried Vegetable Spring Rolls: Crispy, light, and filled with fresh vegetables–a satisfying appetizer.
* Kurobuta Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai Dumplings: Deliciously juicy and packed with flavor. These dumplings are a must-try!
* Shrimp Har Gow Dumplings: Perfectly steamed with a delicate, translucent wrapper and juicy shrimp filling.
* Chicken Fried Rice: Well-seasoned and fragrant, though it could have used a bit more chicken. This was a let down.
* Congee with Sliced Beef: Comforting and bland with tender slices of beef that melted in our mouths. This was also a let down compared to other places that we have tried the same dish.
* Dry Chili Sautéed Tiger Prawns: Bold, spicy, and absolutely delicious–the tiger prawns were perfectly cooked and packed a punch of flavor.
* Pan-Fried Chicken Pot Stickers: Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside–exactly what you’d hope for in a pot sticker.
* Beef Rice Flour Rolls & Shrimp Rice Flour Rolls: Both were silky and perfectly seasoned, with generous fillings.
Ambiance: The restaurant has an elegant yet lively vibe, with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing beautiful views of the Embarcadero. However, it was quite loud when we visited.
Service: The staff was attentive and friendly, ensuring that our dishes arrived promptly, though they had way too many tables to handle. It takes a while before someone can attend to you but you place the order and they have processed it, then it works like a charm.
Overall: Harborview delivered a fantastic Cantonese dining experience with standout dishes like the siu mai dumplings, chili tiger prawns, and har gow. While the noise level can be a bit high during busy times, the food and views more than make up for it.
Highly recommend this spot for anyone seeking authentic Cantonese cuisine in an upscale setting!
Yuelly
We got a tried a mix of classic canto cuisine and westernized dishes like the beef and fish but it was honestly a really disappointing experience. Everything was way over seasoned and the beef had questionable sweet profiles. The fish was cooked wonderfully but the sauce did not go well with the fish.
… moreSadie Dinc
Harborview Restaurant was an amazing experience for first time. The food was delicious everything we ordered was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The roast duck with buns, fried rice, and noodles were all so tasty. You can really tell they use fresh ingredients and put care into every dish. It was pretty crowded when we went, but the staff stayed friendly and patient the whole time. I had my 15 month-old baby with me, and he was very active and made a bit of a mess, but everyone was so kind and understanding. That really made the meal even better for us.
Overall, I’m giving Harborview Restaurant 5 stars great food, great service and a very family friendly atmosphere!!
… moreOverall, I’m giving Harborview Restaurant 5 stars great food, great service and a very family friendly atmosphere!!
Mika Hale
We had the crispy pork belly, stir fry beef, fried chicken and fried rice. We went around lunch time and were able to get a seat immediately. The service was pretty fast and the food was also great! I definitely recommend getting the fried rice. We werent in the mood for dimsum that day but it was the closest to us so we gave it a tey and we are pretty happy coming here! We will definitely order dimsum next time.
… moreAerie
The tofu skin goose was delicious, it has great texture and rich, savory flavor. Honestly, almost everything we ordered tasted really good. Solid spot for flavorful Chinese dishes. Would definitely come back.
… morePauline Kalil
We went to Harborview last night for my sister’s birthday and it was a really great experience from start to finish. When we walked in through the bar area, the bartender immediately greeted us and asked if we were there for dinner, then served us while we waited—a nice touch that set the tone for the evening.
They set us up with one of the Lazy Susan tables, which is always fun (just ask my nephews!). The service was diligent—they showed up, got the job done, and got it done right. They worked as a team and a couple managed to sneak in some friendliness. You could tell they’re all on the same page. The structured approach makes sense though, because the food is incredible.
And I mean incredible. I’m going out on a limb here, but Harborview has the best pork buns I’ve ever had in my life. The bread was freshly baked and remarkably light, really allowing the pork’s flavor to come through—such a departure from the thick, sticky buns you usually get. All of the dumplings were delicious, as were the duck and crab dishes.
The sesame balls deserve special mention as another best-I’ve-ever-had moment. The pastry was light and crispy rather than the usual thick shell, letting you fully appreciate the gooey filling and all its flavors. I wish I’d taken pictures to capture it all.
We took our time, ordered more as we went, and they let us just hang out all the way through dessert without any pressure. They even brought out a complimentary dessert with a candle for my sister’s birthday. We ended up staying two or three hours without even noticing the time pass.
The only thing keeping this from being a five-star experience: The atmosphere could’ve been more polished, and a true view of the bay that matched the name would’ve gotten me there.
Hot tip for anyone planning a birthday celebration or special event: Harborview is ideal when there’s an important game on (last night it was 49ers vs. Seahawks). You can start at the bar, slip away for dinner, and return to the bar afterward without disrupting the focus on your celebration or the person you’re honoring.
… moreThey set us up with one of the Lazy Susan tables, which is always fun (just ask my nephews!). The service was diligent—they showed up, got the job done, and got it done right. They worked as a team and a couple managed to sneak in some friendliness. You could tell they’re all on the same page. The structured approach makes sense though, because the food is incredible.
And I mean incredible. I’m going out on a limb here, but Harborview has the best pork buns I’ve ever had in my life. The bread was freshly baked and remarkably light, really allowing the pork’s flavor to come through—such a departure from the thick, sticky buns you usually get. All of the dumplings were delicious, as were the duck and crab dishes.
The sesame balls deserve special mention as another best-I’ve-ever-had moment. The pastry was light and crispy rather than the usual thick shell, letting you fully appreciate the gooey filling and all its flavors. I wish I’d taken pictures to capture it all.
We took our time, ordered more as we went, and they let us just hang out all the way through dessert without any pressure. They even brought out a complimentary dessert with a candle for my sister’s birthday. We ended up staying two or three hours without even noticing the time pass.
The only thing keeping this from being a five-star experience: The atmosphere could’ve been more polished, and a true view of the bay that matched the name would’ve gotten me there.
Hot tip for anyone planning a birthday celebration or special event: Harborview is ideal when there’s an important game on (last night it was 49ers vs. Seahawks). You can start at the bar, slip away for dinner, and return to the bar afterward without disrupting the focus on your celebration or the person you’re honoring.
Juliet Chia
My husband and I went to Harborview restaurant on a Thursday afternoon for lunch. We were sat down right away however we had to flag the server down several times to place our order. I ordered a spicy chicken and it tasted horrible. The Peking duck was not bad. I had to ask three times to different servers for hot sauce. The service was really bad. Won’t return.
… moreAliyah Ryan
Food was delicious. Need to try their beef and that pork bun was the best pork bun I’ve ever had in my life. The ambience was so nice overlooking Embarcadero but the service was poor. Never checked on us. Thought we were waiting for the carts to come out but they don’t you have to order ahead of time. Would definitely come back again. But thankfully the food was amazing because that is what gave them the two extra stars. Service needs to improve drastically.
… moreSiulung Ng (Michael)
We decided to host our reception dinner here because of the convenient location, amazing food, and a nice view with ferry building as the background. We reserved half of the dinner area and the outdoor patio for the party at night.
Tiffany was our event coordinator and she’s amazing! She explained everything clearly and got back to us in a timely manner. Staffs at the dinner was very very patient throughout the whole event ~10pm. The service is #1. The manager of the bar even asked me to take a shot with him at the end. I was very surprised by the quality of the cocktail here. I loved the bartenders and they made the drinks super quick. The dessert table was a nice touch. I got no complains but tons of complements about the quality of the food. How fresh and how yummy they are.
… moreTiffany was our event coordinator and she’s amazing! She explained everything clearly and got back to us in a timely manner. Staffs at the dinner was very very patient throughout the whole event ~10pm. The service is #1. The manager of the bar even asked me to take a shot with him at the end. I was very surprised by the quality of the cocktail here. I loved the bartenders and they made the drinks super quick. The dessert table was a nice touch. I got no complains but tons of complements about the quality of the food. How fresh and how yummy they are.