Best Group Dining Gatherings Chinese Restaurants in Richmond District
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Dragon Beaux
Inventive dim sum rooted in Koi Palace craftsmanship.
Notable Picks
#1
Dragon Beaux
8.6
Polished Richmond destination from the Koi Palace team serving creative, high-execution dim sum by day and hot pot at night. Expect refined technique (colored XLB, sea bass dumplings) and smooth, well-orchestrated service in a sleek room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Five-Color Xiao Long Bao, Crab Roe Siu Mai, Salted Egg Yolk Lava Bun
What Makes it Special: Inventive dim sum rooted in Koi Palace craftsmanship.
8.3
Longtime Geary standby known for a deep Cantonese menu and made-to-order dim sum. Portions are generous, turnover is brisk, and it’s a reliable pick for family-style lunches and casual banquets.
Must-Try Dishes:
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumpling), Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai, Baked BBQ Pork Bun
What Makes it Special: Big, classic selection with fast, efficient pacing.
#3
Empero Taste
8.1
Cantonese-leaning menu with clay pots, seafood, and banquet-style classics served late by Richmond standards. Locals come for dependable execution on salt-and-pepper plates and black-bean sauces without crossing town.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salt & Pepper Prawns, Clams in Black Bean Sauce, Barbecue Quail
What Makes it Special: Clay-pot and seafood standbys with later kitchen hours for the neighborhood.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Compact Balboa Street restaurant where a Cantonese menu meets a focused dim sum roster (including Teochew items). It’s a pragmatic pick for neighborhood dine-in when you want staples without the wait.
Must-Try Dishes:
Teochew Steamed Dumplings, Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll, Sesame Balls
What Makes it Special: Teochew-leaning selections alongside Cantonese dim sum standards.