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Shanghai 1930

133 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

The Best contemporary Chinese in the Bay Area...selected 'Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants' and full *** rating by the San Francisco Chronicle. Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence wine list and service. Live 'free' jazz nightly in a romantic supper club atmosphere evocative of Shanghai in the 1930's when it was called the 'Paris of the Orient'! ****If you are intending to order the Beggar's Chicken, please call restaurant to order--24 hour notice is required.****

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Valet
Cross Street: Mission

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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating		3.9 out of 5 (138 Reviews)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
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Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion (62)
good for groups (54)
romantic (53)
fit for foodies (48)
vibrant bar scene (34)
hot spot (26)
great for lunch (24)
notable wine list (24)
neighborhood gem (18)
late-night find (10)
great for brunch (3)

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Shanghai 1930 Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food and service were both great. The live jazz band is a big plus. I would not hesitate recommending this place."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/19/2009

(review submitted 11/21/2009)

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Review 2 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"One of the best meals, but they forgot about my wife's birthday...."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/14/2009

(review submitted 11/17/2009)

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Review 3 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Expensive for unexceptional food and drink. Not worth it."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Fair)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/14/2009

(review submitted 11/16/2009)

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Review 4 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Fantastic Food.... friendly waiters and staff!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
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Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/23/2009

(review submitted 11/12/2009)

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Review 5 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food & ambiance were good. The wine was mediocre and overpriced."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/30/2009

(review submitted 11/04/2009)

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Review 6 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We had always wanted to visit Shanghai 1930, so our anniversary became the occassion. The food presentation and flavors were wonderful. The service was fast and friendly. We had made reservations through OpenTable, so got a booth, which was comfortable. We moved into the bar after dinner to listen to an awesome live jazz band (Protege). It was a lovely evening and we're inviting friends to go with us next time!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/31/2009

(review submitted 11/03/2009)

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Review 7 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The eggplant was wonderful - not greasy like most Chinese restaurants. The Firecracker chicken was not good. Beware: it will be recommended by the staff. The Tangerine Beef is delicious, and the chow mein is not to be missed."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/31/2009

(review submitted 11/02/2009)

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Review 8 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Food was outstanding as was the service.
Enjoyed the music in the bar after dinner."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/24/2009

(review submitted 11/01/2009)

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Review 9 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"The food was awful with service to match. The restaurant has the feel of a dying establishment on life support - - - and it's time to pull the plug. You can find much better Chinese food pretty much anywhere in this city, so I can't imagine why anyone would return to this restaurant for a repeat visit."

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/30/2009

(review submitted 11/01/2009)

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Review 10 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"We booked a lunch celebration for a co-worker here. It was very disappointing. The restaurant looks a pretty run down inside, worn carpet, fading paint, etc. We sat toward the back where there was a cloud of smoke from the kitchen during our entire meal. The food was medicore, the chinese chicken salad was smothered in dressing, the Sichuan Beef was rubbery and not very flavorful. Our waiter was from the school of bare bones service and after delivering our bill he stood and waited for us to settle it. I was so excited to come here and was gravely disappointed. Perhaps their happy hour scene is a better exprience but the food and service was not a stellar experience."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Poor)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/28/2009

(review submitted 10/29/2009)

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Review 11 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Good)

"I first tried Shanghai 1930 about six months ago. I was less pleased on the second visit. The food seemed less fresh, the portions smaller. While one appreciates service which is not rushed, the service was inexcusably slow. Since I was entertaining guests from out of town, I was somewhat disappointed with the experience. While I might try it again, I would not take out-of-town guests until I found that the experience improved. There are certainly better - and more impressive - options."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/27/2009

(review submitted 10/29/2009)

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Review 12 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Was rather expensive for what I ordered. I got the chicken lettuce cups and soup; the bill was over $20 - an expensive lunch."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/26/2009

(review submitted 10/28/2009)

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Review 13 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Other reviews that indicated the food was okay and overpriced were surprisingly accurate. I was disappointed the food was no where near what we expected of an upscale gourmet Asian restaurant. The chain restaurnat PF Changs and locally owned small chinese restaurants rate better. The wine list is extensive and expensive and would probably please a true conisseur. Their Mai Tai ($14) was okay. The smooth jazz music that played from the Blue Bar while we were there on a Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. was enjoyable and not too loud. The best part of the evening was the service. Our server, Dustin was very personable, friendly, and attentive. Even though he was great, we will not likely return to Shanghai 1930."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/22/2009

(review submitted 10/25/2009)

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Review 14 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Nice food, good service and obviously Chinese food with Jazz music is always going to be a different experience!"

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/22/2009

(review submitted 10/24/2009)

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Review 15 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Hard to believe all this applies. But, we've been there several times, as a group, for a birthday, and finally, this time with our three year old. The food and service is always good, and we enjoy ambience along with the music."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/19/2009

(review submitted 10/22/2009)

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Review 16 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Our dining experience at Shanghai was fun. We enjoyed the food and the live Jazz. The only dissapointing experience was the service. The waitress was nice but service was very, very, very, slow. It appeared as though she was the only waitress in our area. We were seated in front of the Jazz band which was quite nice, but slow service. I would dine there again, but only if they have more staff to accomodate the guests."

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/15/2009

(review submitted 10/20/2009)

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Review 17 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"The seating was so tight that i felt like i was sitting on top of the person next to me and i felt i was more in there conversation than the one i was trying to have with my dinner partner. order, firecracker chicken (kung pao) and it was most awful. the meat was dried and fried, no flavor at all. not recommend at all. service was stuffy and pretentious. the wait staffer were not attentive at all."

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/09/2009

(review submitted 10/20/2009)

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Review 18 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Food was pretty good, but the service was way too slow. We got there before most of the people and yet it still took almost an hour to serve us lunch. We were rushing at the end to get back to the office. Not a place to go if you've got less than 2 hours to dine."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/15/2009

(review submitted 10/19/2009)

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Review 19 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"As always, Shanghai 1930 is an excellent restaurant. A real neighborhood gem. Serve the best firecracker chicken!"

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/14/2009

(review submitted 10/16/2009)

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Review 20 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I have always enjoyed going to Shanghai 1930. It has a very special ambiance. I always feel so special when I am there."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/14/2009

(review submitted 10/16/2009)

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Review 21 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The restaurant was awesome! We went to enjoy live music with our dinner."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/10/2009

(review submitted 10/12/2009)

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Review 22 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Arguably one of the best upscale Chinese dining experiences in SF!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/09/2009

(review submitted 10/11/2009)

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Review 23 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"LOved the food and the price was reasonable."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/07/2009

(review submitted 10/09/2009)

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Review 24 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"As always, dining at Shanghai was terrific. The gracious hostess let us wait for one more diner. The server was very accomodating. The food was wonderful; it's always a treat to go there!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/07/2009

(review submitted 10/09/2009)

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Review 25 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Good)

"I had been to Shanghai 1930 a few years ago,and it was fabulous,so when the opportunity came up to visit San Francisco with my fiance,again,Shanghai 1930 was a clear choice. We were both somewhat disappointed in our experience,the food was O.K, the Dim sum awe sum,the problem we didn't expect to engage was that they served my fiance a different wine than she had originally ordered when she asked for a second glass,they were two completely different wines,one very expensive,one very mediocre,and thought she would not be able to tell the difference when she drank it. The other negative experience was at a near by table, Mr. intoxicated profanity sat, belching out every profanity known to man in every sentence loudly,I wasted $160.00 for this."

Special Features: notable wine list

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/02/2009

(review submitted 10/05/2009)

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Review 26 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"The food wasn't much better than Panda Express."

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/30/2009

(review submitted 10/01/2009)

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Review 27 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Shanghai 1930 is always great, it took me a year to venture past Spicy Chicken now my favorite is Crispy Chewy Beef, so good must have at least every other week. I always take out of town guests here and they are always impressed"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/29/2009

(review submitted 10/01/2009)

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Review 28 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This was some of the best food we've ever eating! A must try when traveling to San Francisco!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/25/2009

(review submitted 09/29/2009)

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Review 29 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great place to listen to music."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/26/2009

(review submitted 09/29/2009)

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Review 30 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Good)

"I hadn't been to the restaurant in a few months and was disappointed in the food. Everything was too sweet and didn't have any interesting spices or flavors. The Yiubao shrimp in particular was quite sweet and I don't remember that being in the description -- if I had seen that I wouldn't have ordered it. The five-spice pork was also sweet and was lacking the taste of any spices. I didn't expect a lot of flavor in the sauce for the little pillows (after all, it is light fish), but again the dish seemed too sweet."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/24/2009

(review submitted 09/28/2009)

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Review 31 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The lounge and live music were outstanding. Dinner was good. Overall very nice night out."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/19/2009

(review submitted 09/27/2009)

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Review 32 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Loved the ambience. Food great. Liked their idea of trying to create a restaurant that echoes Shanghai in 1930. The jazz was great. Will return for sure."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/19/2009

(review submitted 09/26/2009)

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Review 33 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"A great place for exceptional food. The Peking duck is excellent but don't leave without having the shrimp with garlic noodles."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/23/2009

(review submitted 09/25/2009)

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Review 34 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Good atmosphere and the service was very attentive. I did think it was a bit expensive for Chinese food that was not really all that different than the food you would get at a cheaper restaurant.

I would recommend the restaurant take a look at their entrance way as well. The carpet is worn and should be replaced."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/19/2009

(review submitted 09/21/2009)

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Review 35 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"A lovely place to eat for lunch when you're having a bad day at work and you want to take a little break. The restaurant is a small indulgence."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/18/2009

(review submitted 09/20/2009)

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Review 36 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Shanghai 1930 has always been a favorite of mine. Be it lunch or dinner, they don't disappoint. The food is outstanding, yet the prices aren't. I've never had a bad time or a bad meal at Shanghai. Just go, you'll see what I mean."

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/10/2009

(review submitted 09/15/2009)

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Review 37 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The menu offers many unusual dishes plus the more common traditional dishes. The food has much less salt in it and has many other spices instead. The beggars chicken needed to be ordered a day ahead is a big surprise and is the first Chinese restaurant we have seen it.
The jazz music is just the right level of sound in the dining room and vibrant in the bar.
Beef used is of an excellent quality not the commonly used Chinese restaurant beef that requires pounding and overcooking to be chewable.What wonderful starters with duck confit in lettuce leaves and three types of dim sum.The sauces are delicious. The service is friendly and workers very knowledgeable.This is the very best Chinese restaurant."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/12/2009

(review submitted 09/14/2009)

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Review 38 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"San Francisco is home to many many high quality, authentic restaurants that serve Chinese Food. Shanghai 1930 is not one of them. The bar scene and music are worth the trip, but not he food."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/22/2009

(review submitted 09/03/2009)

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Review 39 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Has always been a nice place for Shanghai style cuisine, but food on our last visit was really good. Each dish was perfect."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/29/2009

(review submitted 08/31/2009)

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Review 40 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Great place to show off the unique SF food scene. Great atmosphere (even better when there is live jazz playing - Thursday - Saturday), well-executed Chinese food, somewhat small portions, but very flavorful and satisfying. Recommend the chocolate mousse dessert - decadent, perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Valet parking available."

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/26/2009

(review submitted 08/28/2009)

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Review 41 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"What a fun nightspot. Really excellent jazz, and the service was great. We couldn't make our reservation for one night, and were able to move it over to the next night - friendly and helpful staff. We would definitely go back. Probably the dim sum on the bar menu is one of the best choices - original!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/22/2009

(review submitted 08/24/2009)

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Review 42 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very pleasant atmosphere with some very good Asian food. We had an infant and a service dog with us, and were treated very well. This is our second time, and we will go back again when we're in the neighborhood."

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/21/2009

(review submitted 08/23/2009)

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Review 43 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"This restaurant really get's it. The ambience, service, and food was superb. The wait staff and management were attentive and the food presentation was excellent. The extensive wine list was impressive. The lettuce wraps had just the right amount of spice and "The Lion King" was a table hit. I would definitely go again, whether in a group or just on a romantic date. It is a must see."

Special Features: good for groups, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/19/2009

(review submitted 08/21/2009)

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Review 44 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The menu features familiar and slightly unusual Chinese dishes -- extremely well prepared. Service was very attentive and helpful.

The maitre'd was a real gem, recommended a first rate menue."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/19/2009

(review submitted 08/20/2009)

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Review 45 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Great romantic place for birthdays, anniversarys, etc."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/15/2009

(review submitted 08/18/2009)

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Review 46 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food was excellent, but definately on the pricey side. We dropped $250 for three courses + wine. The jazz band made for great ambiance. The service was very attentive, but messed up a couple parts of our order. The wine list was also excellent."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/15/2009

(review submitted 08/17/2009)

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Review 47 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Every thing was A-one with the exception of the cocktail server or the individual serving cocktails at the bar area, just a little rude and had to wait some time to get served, finally got up and went to the bar."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/07/2009

(review submitted 08/09/2009)

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Review 48 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Great food and location. Best Asian food in the Bay."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/07/2009

(review submitted 08/08/2009)

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Review 49 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great appetizers, great drinks, incredible bar, great music, good service, incredible dessert.....but the entrees were equivalent to a mid-level chinese restaurant on geary, or at best a PF Chang's. Good but not equivalent to the decor and style of the place. Its clear that a more polished menu with better presentation would make this place really five stars all around. Also, this place needs to take more risks with music and attract more locals, it seemed like we were outnumbered by tourists...which is OK, but detracts from what kind of risks the restaurant can take in terms of menu and music."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/01/2009

(review submitted 08/03/2009)

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Review 50 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"As always, great food, setting, and real jazz. All that together is getting more rare all the time. Please, never change."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/01/2009

(review submitted 08/03/2009)

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Review 51 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We had just arrived in SF after a very long trip from NJ. We showed up at the restaurant an hour early and they were completely gracious. We were seated immediately - staff was very attentive without begin OVERLY attentive. Answered questions, made good suggestions. Food is served family style and we enjoyed trying different meals. Garlic noodles, special fried rice outstanding. WE had a little bit of everything - shrimp, mongolian lambs chops, chicken, beef. Each was a hit. Had we stuck with our original reservation time we would have enjoyed the jazz quartet that was playing as we left. we arrived tired, cranky and hungry and left happy and raving about the food."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 07/25/2009

(review submitted 08/01/2009)

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Review 52 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very nice experience in this basement location"

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 07/28/2009

(review submitted 07/30/2009)

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Review 53 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Haven't been in 12 years, but Shanghai has held up well. The live jazz makes for a great romantic background for dating purposes. The food was great. We never made it past the appetizers and just shared plates - prawns, shortribs and pot stickers."

Special Features: romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 07/25/2009

(review submitted 07/27/2009)

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Review 54 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Although my friend and I had accidentally double-booked our lunch reservation, and the restaurant was not at all full, we had to wait in the bar for our table. After being seated we had a leisurely wait and someone filled our water glasses and took our beverage orders. After another wait, our server took our food orders and asked us again what beverages we wanted. Our meals were very good; my friend had the pillows of sliced fish and I had the Buddha's delight; the vegetables were varied, neither under- nor overcooked, and the delicate sauce was an enhancement. This has consistently been my experience; the upside of the prolonged waits for service is that you can have an unhurried meal and plenty of time for relaxed conversation"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 07/24/2009

(review submitted 07/26/2009)

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Review 55 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Service was fine but the food was a disappointment. Way too expensive for what you get."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 07/24/2009

(review submitted 07/26/2009)

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Review 56 for Shanghai 1930

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"I last visited Shanghai 1930 in April and was pleased to see that the food and service quality remained at the same high level. For ths visit, we had the lunch special filet mignon beef cubes, fish pillows with mushrooms and xiaoxing wine sauce, sweet and sour pork - very flavorful. Loved the fried rice and sauteed beans. One person in our party of three had warmed brandy - the aroma was so nice! On both occasions, we celebrated a birthday, and the staff was discreet about putting the candle in the dessert. Excellent place for a low-key birthday celebration."

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 07/24/2009

(review submitted 07/26/2009)

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Ratings-Only Reviews for Shanghai 1930

Based on the average of (82) ratings-only reviews

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level