Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant, Mandarin House SF and Harborview, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale places for dim sum in San Francisco. Top-rated dim sum spots at the right price.
San Francisco's Upscale Dim Sum Destinations
San Francisco’s vibrant dining scene offers a sophisticated take on traditional tea house favorites with this collection of upscale dim sum destinations. From the legendary trolley service and refined Cantonese classics at Yank Sing to the creative, American-influenced small plates at 3rd Cousin, these spots elevate the shared-plate experience with premium ingredients and elegant settings. Whether you are seeking a timeless city tradition or a modern fusion twist, these curated selections represent the pinnacle of elevated dining in the heart of the Bay Area.
14 restaurants in Best Upscale Dim Sum in San Francisco | Top Upscale Spots
- Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Mandarin House SF · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Harborview · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- 3rd Cousin · rated 3/5: American.
- Marrakech: Middle Eastern.
- Yank Sing: Chinese.
- Great Eastern Restaurant: Chinese.
- House of Nanking: Chinese.
- Hang Ah Restaurant: Chinese.
- Lai Hong Lounge: Chinese.
- Wha Da Pho: Vietnamese.
- 707 Sutter: Korean.
- San Tung: Chinese.
- Hing Lung Co: Chinese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
