George Chen, Founder and Executive Chef
George spent his formative years working at several of the top restaurants in Los Angeles and, most notably – while attending Cal Berkeley, at The Mandarin in San Francisco for Madame Cecilia Chiang, a lifelong friend and mentor. Since then, Chen has created, developed and operated several award winning restaurants. Betelnut, Chen’s first restaurant, was nominated for a James Beard Award for the Best New Restaurant in America in 1995. Overall, Chen has created, owned and operated 16 restaurants around the world.
Upscale Chinese restaurant on China Live’s 2nd floor for elaborate tasting menus & clever cocktails. Based on 112 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout
Address:
8 Kenneth Rexroth Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 788-8788
Website: https://eighttables.com/
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Hours
| Friday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
Menu
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: exploretock.com
Reviews
Kyla Jones
Worth the $200/person minimum price tag. Love the variety of dishes and flavors, plus a few fun surprises sprinkled throughout the meal. Very small and intimate restaurant with a high class feel to the decor. Service is impeccable. My favorite bites were the salty of the 8 essential flavors (top middle, fried taro ball) and the fish, which was such a fun mix of flavors and textures.
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Maya Holt-Teza
This was such a fun experience! The mixed reviews made me nervous but my partner and I had a really amazing time. Tucked away in an unassuming alley, with a door code and elevator, it created great ambiance and the restaurant itself continues the atmosphere. The waiters were incredibly attentive and polite, the food was great, and they put a candle in the dessert when they found out it was my birthday! Very pricy but definitely worth the experience in my opinion!
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Abe
I went here for my birthday, and it was a great experience! It’s a tasting menu, so there’s not much to think about besides whether you want a drink pairing. I think it’s nice they have a non-alcoholic pairing, but we chose the wine pairing. The nine flavors first course is just amazing; what a way to begin a meal! I hope to come back again some day.
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Ryan Wu
Was a bit nervous about the mixed reviews but I am thoroughly impressed by this restaurant.
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Shivin Kumar
Eight Tables is just a phenomenal restaurant. Everything about it from the moment you walk in, the ambiance really hits you. Then the fact that there are eight tables makes it an interesting atmosphere in the restaurant. The service was very accommodating and even realized that my brother was a lefty. The food was outstanding. Starting with a very varietal first course that brought flavors that were shared in later courses. The chefs table in the kitchen gave my family a good chance to see what goes on in this hectic kitchen. It was quite clean and very organized. Overall this is probably one of the best restaurants I have ever been too and I’m bound to come again.
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Robin Murphy
This was the best dinner of my life! My two girls and I are so lucky to have enjoyed an amazingly fantastic meal here. And as fortunate as we are to have one of the few tables at Eight Tables by George Chen, we were even more blessed to be able to eat inside the kitchen at this incredible restaurant.
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grant aboytes
Decide for yourself what you would rate this experience. This is mine.
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Maria Smith
This is our second Michelin rated restaurant we have tried. Eight Tables deserves the star. This is a culinary experience! We ordered the Chef’s Menu ($325 per person, 12 courses), not the main menu ($225 per person) which includes 2 more courses than the main menu (10 courses). Chef George Chen beautifully creates and builds up each course. The textures and flavors are amazing! Not one course disappointed. By the ninth course, you start feeling full. The service is the best we have ever received- uber attentive and synchronized. Even though this restaurant is expensive, the staff is down to earth. We celebrated my husband’s birthday here- it definitely was a gift. Chef George Chen visits every table to welcome his guests and explains the first course. When you first arrive, you are not really sure where the entrance is, but the valet person unlocks the gate and escorts you to the entrance of the “house”. You take the elevator to the second floor. Chef George Chen wants you to feel like you’re at his home. It’s a dining experience of a lifetime.
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C Lee
Eight Tables is one of our favorite fine dining experiences! I love the decore and each dishes. I was hesitant at first because I never tried fine dining Chinese. It’s always been fast take outs or family style dining. Eight tables did not disappoint! In fact, they far exceeded our expectations, so much that we can’t wait to come back when the menu changes.
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Janice Myint
Absolutely magical and unforgettable experience! We came for my birthday (and turned into an engagement ) expecting to sit in the dining room but as a surprise they sat us at the chefs table. The food was delicious, perfectly prepared, with wonderful wine pairing. Chef Chen came by and explained many of the dishes too! We even got to take a picture with the skilled staff! Truly amazing service as well!! Highly recommend
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