Renee's Place – Chinese
Renee's Place invites diners into a world of handcrafted comfort, where the rhythmic sizzle of golden green onion pancakes and the delicate steam rising from bamboo baskets set a warm, welcoming tone. The kitchen celebrates the art of the fold with plump, house-made pork dumplings and crispy pot stickers, while vibrant plates of salt and pepper okra and spicy wontons offer a playful balance of heat and crunch. It is a neighborhood sanctuary where traditional techniques meet fresh ingredients, creating a soulful dining experience that feels both intimate and timeless.
1477 Solano Avenue, Albany CA 94706 https://reneesplacerestaurant.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Renee's Place
Dairy-Free at Renee's Place
Renee's Place in Albany has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Kale with Garlic, Steamed White Rice and Organic Tofu with Mushrooms, Peas and Carrots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Renee's Place
Renee's Place in Albany has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Prawns (6), Sautéed Kale with Garlic and Steamed White Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Renee's Place
Renee's Place in Albany has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Prawns (6), Sautéed Kale with Garlic and Steamed White Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Renee's Place
Renee's Place in Albany has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Szechuan Rock Cod Soup, Spicy Chicken Morsels and Smoked Chilean Sea Bass. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Renee's Place
Renee's Place in Albany has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Prawns (6), Eggplant with Basil and Eden Organic Bancha Green Tea (Pot). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Renee's Place
Renee's Place in Albany has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Prawns (6), Eggplant with Basil and Salt and Pepper Okra. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Renee's Place
Renee's Place in Albany has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Prawns (6) and Steamed White Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Renee's Place
Renee's Place in Albany has 16 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Kale with Garlic, Steamed White Rice and Organic Tofu with Mushrooms, Peas and Carrots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Renee's Place
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Kung Pao Delight | 0.2 g | 92.4 g |
| Sliced Chicken Sizzling Rice Soup (Small) | 112.2 g | 58 g |
| Spicy Chicken Morsels | 17.2 g | 37.9 g |
| Vegetable Pot Stickers (6) | 51.7 g | 31.3 g |
| Uyghur Cumin Lamb | 8 g | 27.6 g |
| Eden Organic Bancha Green Tea (Pot) | 0 g | 25.5 g |
| Combination Fried Rice | 13.6 g | 24.9 g |
| Chicken Salad | 66.7 g | 23.4 g |
| Vegetable Spring Rolls (3) | 130.5 g | 20.4 g |
| Spinach and Tofu Soup (Small) | 40.4 g | 20.3 g |
| Hot and Sour Soup (Small) | 67.5 g | 19.4 g |
| General Tso's Chicken | 34 g | 19 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the excellent burgers and beautiful presentation, noting that the high-quality flavors make for a truly satisfying meal. Celebrated for its pleasant environment and inviting atmosphere, the experience is further enhanced by warm, attentive service and staff who are praised for their helpful recommendations. Guests consistently highlight the friendly nature of the team, making it a standout choice for a reliable and enjoyable dinner.
Menu
Appetizers
- Pot Stickers (6) - $16 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Pot Stickers (6) - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Renee's Homemade Pork Dumplings (8) - $18.5: Humanely-raised lean ground pork, Chinese vinegar Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Spring Rolls (3) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Prawns (6) - $17 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Wonton - $15: Boiled wonton, chili and peanut sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Onion Pancake - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Organic Steamed Soy Beans - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt and Pepper Okra - $13.95: Whole okra pods, jalapeños, salt, pepper Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chicken Salad - $9 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Hot Wonton Soup (Small) - $20 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Chicken Sizzling Rice Soup (Small) - $19 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot and Sour Soup (Small) - $19 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach and Tofu Soup (Small) - $19 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Rock Cod Soup - $20.95: Pacific Rock Cod, spicy chicken broth, Napa cabbage, rice noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Crisp and Spicy Cabbage - $20: Organic cabbage, chili pepper-soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uyghur Cumin Lamb - $22: Lamb, cumin seeds, jalapeños, green and red pepper, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Organic Tofu with Mushrooms, Peas and Carrots - $20: Organic tofu, mushrooms, peas, carrots, piquant spicy sauce, green onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tea-Smoked Duck - $23: Half duck smoked with tea Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Morsels - $21: White meat chicken, chili pepper, peanuts, crispy wontons Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot-Mustard Chicken with Two-Face Noodles - $20: Chicken, zucchini, onions, tangy mustard sauce, bean noodle pancake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Chilean Sea Bass - $27: Chilean Sea Bass, soy-oyster sauce, broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso's Chicken - $21: Diced chicken, bell peppers, spicy garlic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Beef - $23: Beef, orange peel, garlic, chili pepper Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Delight - $26: Prawns, scallops, chicken, water chestnuts, bell pepper, zucchini, peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lion's Head - $21: Pork meatballs, ginger, scallions, spinach Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian Beef or Lamb - $21: Beef or lamb, onion, scallion, chili sauce, fried rice noodle Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetables
- Sautéed Chinese Broccoli - $21: Chinese broccoli, garlic Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Kale with Garlic - $19.95: Organic kale, garlic, chili oil, Chinese vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dried Sautéed String Beans - $19.5: String beans, preserved vegetable Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant with Basil - $19.5: Eggplant, fresh basil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice and Noodles
- Combination Chow Mein - $20 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Fried Rice - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed White Rice - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Organic Brown and Wild Rice Blend - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Stone Cap Chardonnay (Glass) - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Sho Chiku Bai Sake (hot) - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Tsingtao Beer - $4
- Eden Organic Bancha Green Tea (Pot) - $2.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Mango Iced Tea - $2.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Voss Sparkling Water (Small) - $3.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Renee's Place
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Renee's Place accommodates mixed diets with extensive options including vegan spinach and tofu soup, gluten-free Szechuan rock cod, and keto-friendly dishes.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Szechuan Rock Cod Soup works for multiple diets including high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, low-fat, low-cholesterol, and volumetrics.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Renee's Place offers a casual dining experience characterized by a warm, welcoming neighborhood atmosphere and attentive service at a moderate price.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests enjoy a pleasant, inviting environment and a warm atmosphere complemented by attentive service and beautiful food presentation.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Renee's Place stands out for its high-quality Chinese cuisine, earning a 4.0/5 rating for excellent burgers and attentive service.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a diverse selection of Chinese dishes including dumplings, pot stickers, soups, and numerous options catering to over forty dietary preferences.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a reliable dinner featuring high-quality burgers and attentive service within a pleasant, inviting neighborhood atmosphere.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a moderate price level ($$) and a 4.0/5 rating, diners report high-quality flavors and satisfying meals that offer good value.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided information does not include specific operating hours or current status to determine if the restaurant is currently open.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data for Renee's Place does not specify the exact number of reviews the establishment has received.
- Is Renee's Place dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Renee's Place has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Kale with Garlic, Steamed White Rice and Organic Tofu with Mushrooms, Peas and Carrots.
- What can I eat at Renee's Place on a dairy-free diet?
- Sautéed Kale with Garlic, Steamed White Rice and Organic Tofu with Mushrooms, Peas and Carrots carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Renee's Place have vegan options?
- Yes. 16 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sautéed Kale with Garlic and Steamed White Rice.
- Is Renee's Place gluten-free?
- 9 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Renee's Place?
- Kung Pao Delight, at roughly 92.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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