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R&G Lounge
Cantonese Restaurant and Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Chinatown, San Francisco
This Cantonese restaurant is famous for their crab. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Order the deep fried salt and pepper crab and the special beef!"(35 Tips)
"Best fried crab ever."(8 Tips)
"That and the 1/2 order or Peking duck is a perfect dinner for two."(16 Tips)
"Try the lychee martini, the king crab and the black cod ❤️"(7 Tips)
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Seriously addicted to this place and their Kung Pao chicken - have to go at least weekly to dine in or take out 😊. Fried crab and duck are also great
Mike WinstonAugust 29, 2018Excessively decadent & pretty pricey, but my god that whole Salt & Pepper Crab is unbelievable. Salty & crispy with the sweet richness of fresh crab meat. You gotta try it one time. WinstonWanders.com
- EaterOctober 8, 2013For group dining that's a notch above hole-in-the-wall, R&G is one of the few Chinatown spots that delivers. Try its famed salt-and-pepper crab, Peking duck, and walnut prawns. [Eater 38 Member]
Winson WongMarch 6, 2016Good Cantonese food in San Francisco. Famous for their salt and pepper crab which is indeed delicious. Go in a group so you can order more food and go family style! Service is fast but super crowded.
Brian StraussDecember 10, 2019My favorite Chinese restaurant that is not dim sum in SF. We come during crab season and absolutely pig out. Get the black bean crab and ask them to make it spicy.
Authentic Cantonese food, their salt & pepper crab, steam fish and steam egg with clams are really delicious at a reasonable price. Must try!
Emily LeungJanuary 7, 2018Our group's must-have dishes: fried chicken stuffed w/ glutinous rice ("loh mai gie" - must call and pre-order with reservation), salted egg yolk fried crab, dried scallop egg white fried rice
Wilson Favre-DelerueMarch 28, 2017CRAB 🦀! Though I'd recommend banning deep fried versions (such a shame for such refined flesh)! Beyond that, delicious EVERYTHING. The place to come when one's China/Canto nostalgia kicks in.
Matt HealyDecember 20, 2014If you're not here for the crab, half a Peking duck + a lighter entree is a great amount for two.
- J CrowleySeptember 16, 2016Salt and pepper 🦀 crab is like eating fried chicken, but crab! It's pretty insane. That and the 1/2 order or Peking duck is a perfect dinner for two.
Gary BaconAugust 8, 2014Always excellent.. reasonable prices, wide variety of selections. Always busy so make a booking or get there early. There is a good bar so have a drink a chill out for a while.:-)
Emerson SampaioDecember 29, 2015I am very picky with food. I do not eat too much. I eat well! R&G Lounge is one if not the best chinese food I've ever eaten in my life. I strongly recommend the Roasted Duck. It is sublime.
Chefs FeedDecember 3, 2015"This great soup has shrimp, scallops, pork, dried scallops, and chopped winter melon in it. Use the pepper on the table to season it—it's there for a reason." Chef Corey Lee Read more
Cameron WJanuary 4, 2015The Peking duck is really good. The three little treasures with black bean sauce is very tasty and the scallop and steak cubes dish is always a hit. Be prepared for a wait.
KC StarDecember 20, 2014Everything is good here. From Hong Kong style Chow Main to Salt and Pepper Crab, even a simple Pok Choy with Garlic was delicious!
Every time I get the baked cod, I taste heaven because this place is the god of baked cod.
- المهره الصعبه ماهي لأي خيالSeptember 9, 2016Not very fancy but the food is one of its kind. Try the lychee martini, the king crab and the black cod ❤️
May LeeJuly 26, 2017The charsiu is seriously comparable to Hong Kong standard! And it's a very good lunch deal ($10 for charsiu wonton noodles)
Olga ZhukovaMarch 2, 2016Best Chinese I've ever tried and I've been to Boston and New York Chinatowns places many times! Must! Btw Michelin recommended for many years
BommyMay 30, 2016Definitely make a reservation. Off-menu broccoli and prawn prawns with honey walnuts are best, although they could really add some more walnuts to the dish.
Ashley ShenJune 24, 2013Perfection, we always order: Salt & Pepper Crab (duh), Three Treasures, Roast Duck, and Chinese Broccoli with Garlic Sauce. Never fails, always amazing.
Jennifer FengFebruary 27, 2014Really good salt and pepper crab ! Reasonable price too! Must order ! The soup is also pretty authentic and is actually HOT, not warm ! Highly recommend !
Leslie FraustoAugust 23, 2017Amazing wonton soup, duck was incredible. I will definitely be back and will order the crab that looked delicious!
Garry TanDecember 30, 2014E fu noodles, crab, and beef dishes are all must eat. Mustard greens also super good.
Tracy PlayleOctober 8, 2012Food here is excellent but they sell shark fin soup which is incredibly inhumane. Please support in trying to get this otherwise excellent restaurant to take this unnecessary dish off their menu.
Ness 🌸💜🌸 MSeptember 20, 2013Best crab dish in town. Also try the special beef and abalone with fresh greens. You'll enjoy these chef's specialties.
Monica🚒 🔥Carrera🚑October 19, 2014The crispy duck is delicious! Every portion of the rest of menu can be shared up to 4 people
Lots of great food (won't even mention the crab). Dont let the line fool you...they run a very efficient lunch. In and out quick!
Martin AssmannOctober 12, 2014Authentic Chinese food, including specialties like swallows nest soup. This restaurant is also mentioned by the famous Michelin Guide.
Salt N pepper Dungeness Crab and Seafood in A Clay Pot is incredible. The Chinese Banquet menu is wonderful but expensive! A great place for special occasions!
Mystie RodriguezSeptember 1, 2015The best king crab in the city!!! We went here twice in a week for the crab cooked 4 ways. Amazing!
Ada ChiuJanuary 15, 2013Salt and pepper crab was amazing! Also ordered the prawns with walnuts and that didn't disappoint. Can't wait to come back here.
Nicholas YudhaJuly 23, 2015The crab is a must. Ordered the special beef, and honey chicken with garlic too. Great food.
Basheer BergusNovember 10, 2013Everyone raves about the salt pepper crab and there's a reason: crab is illmatic
Tatevik ParsamyanApril 9, 2013The special beef is really delicious! Tender, saucy. Just a tiny bit sweet for my taste. Definitely a must try dish!
Ashley EderyMay 31, 2017Easily best Chinese food. Salt and pepper crab is everything and more you'd expect it to be.
Athena ChangNovember 20, 2015Try the Special Beef - Glad to check out Anthony bourdain's spot. Delicious but small portion. (via @Foodspotting)
LizNovember 16, 2015Chicken with broccoli was delicious. Fresh and clean flavors. Service was fantastic too!- EaterDecember 1, 2010It's step up in price from the typical Chinatown joint, but the cavernous R&G is a favorite of many and the fried Dungeness has become a signature. [Eater 38 Member]
Jennifer Kielmeyer PritchardSeptember 12, 2013The roasted chicken is very good, but even the half is enough to share between two or three with a side of steamed rice.
Yazeed AlshobailiAugust 23, 2013One of the best Chinese restaurants I have been to in my life. Should try it if ever in San Francisco.
Great place, I don't normally like Cantonese style Chinese food but this one is awesome and everything I have ordered so far are delicious !
Gayle MacciaFebruary 29, 2016The crab is delicious! Just the best downtown Chinese food without going to Clement Street.
Stephen BassmanAugust 15, 2012Try the Salmon Avocado Egg Rolls - You get four small halves, w s&s sauce. That was a delicious 90 seconds. #chinese #SF
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