Best Family Friendly Favorites Chinese Restaurants in Walnut Creek
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Creek House Dim Sum Restaurant
Crowd-pleasing dim sum favorites without the long Chinatown waits.
Notable Picks
Sit-down dim sum with a neighborhood feel steps from Civic Park. Baked BBQ pork buns, har gow, and scallion-tossed wings make it a reliable weekend brunch fix.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baked BBQ pork buns, Har gow (shrimp dumplings), Salt & pepper wings
What makes it special: Crowd-pleasing dim sum favorites without the long Chinatown waits.
Worthy Picks
#2
Peony Garden
7.8
Broad Cantonese-leaning menu with dim sum selections at lunch and spacious dining rooms, including a back patio. A dependable choice near Broadway Plaza for multi-generational dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prawns lettuce cups, Beef chow fun, Sichuan-style chicken
What makes it special: Large-format menu and rooms that work for big parties.