5 Best Dim sum restaurants in San Francisco
Top Dim sum restaurants in San Francisco, United States
At a glance
Data updated: September 2026
- Places listed
- 5
- Average rating
- 4.1 / 5
- Reviews
- 883
- Rated 4.5 or higher
- 0%
- With a website
- 40%
5 best Dim sum restaurants in San Francisco compared
| Rank | Place | Score | Rating | Reviews | 5★ share | From center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dim Sum Bistro | 4.29 | 4.3 | 531 | 59% | 4.4 km |
| #2 | Sweet Delight Bakery | 4.15 | 4.2 | 47 | 57% | 4.1 km |
| #3 | Yummy Yummy | 3.90 | 3.8 | 45 | 47% | 4.4 km |
| #4 | Mongkok Dim Sum | 3.75 | 3.7 | 158 | 36% | 5.0 km |
| #5 | Guangdong Barbecue Restaurant | 3.61 | 3.5 | 102 | 41% | 4.2 km |
LocalGuideWorld score: the average rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a 4.8 from 2,000 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 3 reviews.
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How the places are rated
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★ 4.5 – 5.00 places (0%)
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★ 4.0 – 4.42 places (40%)
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★ 3.5 – 3.93 places (60%)
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★ < 3.50 places (0%)
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Dim Sum Bistro
Quick facts
- How many places in the “Dim sum restaurant” category are listed in San Francisco?
- There are 5 places in the “Dim sum restaurant” category in San Francisco on LocalGuideWorld.
- What are the 5 best places in the “Dim sum restaurant” category in San Francisco?
- By LocalGuideWorld score: Dim Sum Bistro, Sweet Delight Bakery, Yummy Yummy, Mongkok Dim Sum, Guangdong Barbecue Restaurant.
- Which place in the “Dim sum restaurant” category in San Francisco has the highest rating?
- Dim Sum Bistro, rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 531 reviews.
- Which place in the “Dim sum restaurant” category in San Francisco has the most reviews?
- Dim Sum Bistro, with 531 reviews.
- What is the average rating of places in the “Dim sum restaurant” category in San Francisco?
- 3.9 out of 5 on average, based on 883 reviews.
Reviews
Please do yourself a favor and order the hanging duck. It is juicy succulent and delicious. In the parking meter out front only cost a quarter
Food was okay but we didn’t expect to be buying cold dim sum! Ugh. Took it home and steamed it. At least it was edible hot.
Excellent bang for the buck, I got a lot of food for the two items + steamed rice combo. I had the chow mein and green beans with tofu. The consistency was excellent and the seasoning judicious, although I thought the tofu tasted slightly bitter. Staff were also polite, although it's a little strange that they give you a fork and you have to ask for chopsticks (yes, even my Chinese friend).
You can't sit down here, but if you're just looking to get food and keep moving, it's amazing.
You can't sit down here, but if you're just looking to get food and keep moving, it's amazing.
Changed extra for roast pork, but didn't give the roast pork in the 2 items BBQ lunch box. Luckily I checked before leaving and they played dumb, but did replace the incorrect item after I questioned them.
Dim Sum: 3/5
Service: 3/5
Ambiance: 3/3
Overall: The dim sum is pretty standard fare in my opinion.
The extended review...
Dim Sum:
Siu Mai - 3/5 - Standard fare in terms of taste and the portion size is moderate compared to other dim sum places.
Har Gow - 3/5 - Same as the siu mai, it's standard fare in terms of taste and the portion size is moderate compared to other dim sum places. The wrapper was slightly falling apart so it might have been sitting there a while.
Service: 3/5 - Standard service.
Ambiance: 3/5 - Similar to other dim sum places.
Service: 3/5
Ambiance: 3/3
Overall: The dim sum is pretty standard fare in my opinion.
The extended review...
Dim Sum:
Siu Mai - 3/5 - Standard fare in terms of taste and the portion size is moderate compared to other dim sum places.
Har Gow - 3/5 - Same as the siu mai, it's standard fare in terms of taste and the portion size is moderate compared to other dim sum places. The wrapper was slightly falling apart so it might have been sitting there a while.
Service: 3/5 - Standard service.
Ambiance: 3/5 - Similar to other dim sum places.
The dim sum is amazing and delicious here. The size, price, and quality is just fantastic. I always get the pork and shrimp shumai dim sum. Every time i come to San Fran my first stop is this place. The line is really long but its fast pace. I remember my first time i came and i had trouble ordering but someone in the line helped me translate what i wanted. Come very early so you dont have to wait in line.