Eight Tables by George Chen

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.

Everyone has a different palette but I think there's something for everyone here. Logistics: account for parking if you're not familiar with the area Courses: Long Tasting Food: Excellent. Several highlights but the dessert was exceptional. The dumpling was mid. Everything else was excellent. Spicy in soy milk? Amazing. Price: POV: you're in SF in the year of our dear lord and savior 2024. You have a base meal, gratuity, tip, and tax. If you want the Eight Tables experience, go. Was it worth it? Sure. Overall: Good pick. Recommended.

The staff was absolutely excellent and made this experience truly special! The dishes were all really unique and you could tell the kitchen put a lot of time and thought into making them. Definitely pricey, but we felt the service and unique dishes were well worth it.

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.

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.

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.

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!

We had a great time eating here. Everything was executed very well. The "nine essential flavors" dish was amazing and stood out in it's creativity and presentation. Would have loved a few more bites of some flavors. Overall a great way to pamper ourselves with some elevated Chinese cuisine.