Eight Tables by George Chen
Modern Chinese · Chinatown, San Francisco
Restaurant in San Francisco, United States
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Chef
George Chen
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Eight Tables by George Chen for a polished Modern Chinese special-occasion meal, not for takeout or a casual weeknight fallback. The strongest use case is a date, anniversary, or client dinner where the room and pacing matter as much as the food. 2026 recognition from Opinionated About Dining adds credibility for diners weighing it against other serious San Francisco reservations.
About Eight Tables by George Chen
Eight Tables by George Chen is a San Francisco restaurant from chef-owner George Chen, with a Modern Chinese cuisine focus. For diners comparing options, the venue is in San Francisco, the dress code is smart casual, it has a 2026 recommendation from Opinionated About Dining's Top Restaurants in North America list.
Book it for Modern Chinese cooking in San Francisco
The clearest reason to consider Eight Tables by George Chen is its Modern Chinese identity. In a city with many kinds of Chinese dining, this is the detail that most directly defines the restaurant.
Avoid building expectations around specifics such as a particular menu format, service style, room layout, or price point. If you are still deciding what kind of meal you want, use 's full San Francisco restaurants guide to compare other San Francisco dining options.
Use details as the planning lens
The 2026 Opinionated About Dining recommendation is a useful trust signal, but it should not be stretched into claims about ranking, score, price, format, or service. Eight Tables by George Chen is a Modern Chinese restaurant in San Francisco with recognized standing from OAD.
Plan with the essentials
For practical planning, focus on these key points: the restaurant is in San Francisco, the cuisine is Modern Chinese, George Chen is the chef-owner, smart casual is the dress code. For anything beyond that, including timing, availability, menu structure, add-on plans before or after the meal, check the venue's current official channels.
If you are building a larger San Francisco itinerary around the meal, Pearl's San Francisco bars guide and San Francisco hotels guide can help with planning without relying on restaurant-specific details.
Planning details
- Location
- 8 Kenneth Rexroth Pl, San Francisco, California, United States
- Website
- eighttables.com
- Phone
- 415-788-8788
Venue details
Ambiance
An ultra-luxury, residential-style dining room with only eight widely spaced tables, low lighting, plush and modern Chinese design details that create a hushed, exclusive, almost speakeasy atmosphere reached through a gated alley and discrete entrance above China Live.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Mock Goose made from eel crisp
- Barbecue shao kao with Peking duck skin and Iberico char siu
- Red abalone with red Dongpo pork
- Icelandic cod in banana leaf
- Foie gras potsticker
Planning details
Location
8 Kenneth Rexroth Pl, San Francisco, California, United States · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Eight Tables by George Chen in San Francisco?
If you want another San Francisco dining option, compare restaurants by cuisine, occasion, availability. Eight Tables by George Chen is the relevant pick when you specifically want Modern Chinese cooking from chef-owner George Chen in San Francisco.
Does Eight Tables by George Chen handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-accommodation details are not available. Contact Eight Tables by George Chen directly before booking if you have restrictions or allergies.
Can I eat at the bar at Eight Tables by George Chen?
Is Eight Tables by George Chen good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a planned San Francisco meal if Modern Chinese cuisine is what you want. The 2026 Opinionated About Dining recommendation adds a useful recognition signal, but specific service style, pricing, menu format should be checked directly.
