August is warm enough for a big, shared Chinese dinner with the windows open, and this list gathers the Peninsula spots we return to most. Chinese cooking is one of the richest categories we cover, from Cantonese seafood houses to dim sum parlors and regional kitchens, and our picks start with the recognized standouts and the places our review team has featured.
At Outside Eats we seed these lists with restaurants that have earned it, our honorees and Michelin-noted rooms, then add the favorites readers bookmark and return to. Millbrae is famous for a reason, but great Chinese food sits in cities up and down the Peninsula, and we have tried to reflect that spread.
Whether you want a weekend dim sum outing, a whole steamed fish for the table, or a fast plate of noodles, our picks have you covered. Browse the city sections below to find our favorites near you, and open any restaurant for photos, hours, and directions. Gather a group, order broadly, and make an evening of it.
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Foster City
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Mountain View
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Millbrae
The Best Chinese Restaurants in San Mateo
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Palo Alto
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Belmont
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Burlingame
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Half Moon Bay
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Pacifica
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Redwood City
The Best Chinese Restaurants in San Bruno
The Best Chinese Restaurants in San Carlos
The Best Chinese Restaurants in South San Francisco
Looking for more? Browse all Chinese restaurants on the Peninsula.
