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Dragon Well - Reviews

2142 Chestnut St, 94123 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
401

Reviews

67.1%

Satisfaction

113

negative

19

neutral

269

positive

What people say about Dragon Well

Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Abel B. S.
Review date: 10/11/2025
9
Generous Portions, Great Value Chinese Food
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. The Chinese food was of very good quality, and the portions were generous. I also found the price to be not excessive, with it costing around $40 per person. The food received a perfect score of 5, and the service and atmosphere were rated a 4.
  • Chinese food10
  • portions9
  • price8
Price per Person
  • $61–$70
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Hank F.
Review date: 10/05/2025
10
Best Chinese Food in the Bay Area
My experience at this restaurant was unequivocally the best Chinese food I've had in the Bay Area, and it stands as a top restaurant across any cuisine category. The quality of the food, the attentiveness of the staff, and the atmosphere were all superb. To top it off, they offer a fantastic selection of wines.
  • Chinese food10
  • quality of the food10
  • attentiveness of the staff10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wes M.
Review date: 09/15/2025
9
Delicious GF Chinese Food!
We were super happy to find this delicious Chinese spot that actually has GF options. It was the first Chinese restaurant we've found with gluten-free choices, and every dish we tried was great. Thank you for offering these options!
  • GF options10
  • every dish9
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Ric (.
Review date: 09/05/2025
10
Dragon Well: Consistently Amazing Chinese Food
I've been a loyal customer at Dragon Well since 2000. Every time I visit San Francisco, I make it a point to stop by for an amazing meal. It's definitely worth a stop if you live in SF or if you're visiting and craving a clean, delicious Chinese food meal. In my opinion, there's no better place.
  • amazing meal10
  • clean delicious Chinese food meal10
  • No better place10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Kelsey B.
Review date: 08/31/2025
2
Overpriced and Bland Food
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. The spring roll was overpriced and contained only sour marinated vegetables with no meat, something Panda Express could easily do better. The noodle dish was dry and the flavor was bland.
  • spring roll2
  • noodle2
  • Price2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
June K.
Review date: 05/20/2025
9
Favorite Chinese Spot in SF!
My favorite Chinese restaurant in SF. I especially love their Chinese chicken salad, which is very refreshing and yummy with a perfect portion size. I also love the dragon well beef, which is full of chives and green onion. The service was fast and attentive. Fyi, they don’t take Apple Pay, so it’s better to bring your credit card!
  • Chinese chicken salad9
  • portion8
  • dragon well beef9
  • Apple Pay4
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Geoff B.
Review date: 04/18/2025
9
Best Chow Fun and GF Options
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! I found the Best Chow Fun I've had, and I was also impressed by their good gluten-free menu, which is not easy to find at a Chinese restaurant.
  • Chow Fun10
  • gluten-free menu9
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Special Occasion
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Deborah “. S.
Review date: 03/22/2025
10
Exceptional Birthday Dinner Experience!
My experience at the restaurant was truly exceptional, especially for my birthday dinner. The food exceeded all expectations, with superb appetizers, soup, and entrees. The staff were incredibly gracious and made us feel like VIPs, contributing to a memorable birthday celebration. I wholeheartedly thank Christina, Gary, and the entire team for making my special day perfect.
  • food10
  • appetizers10
  • soup10
  • Parking space4
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Oguzhan B.
Review date: 03/09/2025
1
Terrible Experience: Awful Food and Service
My experience at this restaurant was very unpleasant. The service was terrible, and the food tasted awful. The atmosphere was equally disappointing, with staff who didn't even smile and seemed forced to work. Overall, it was a very unpleasant experience.
  • service1
  • food1
  • atmosphere1
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Takeout
Maria A. R.
Review date: 02/09/2025
6
Disappointing Takeout Experience
We ordered takeout soup and were surprised to find there was zero broth. When we called the restaurant, we were told the noodles absorb it and that people usually order a side of broth. It's unclear how we would have known to do this. While the food is good, it seems you need to pay for extra broth if you order soup takeout, which feels counterintuitive. Additionally, our chicken and vegetables order only contained broccoli, missing carrots, mushrooms, and other advertised ingredients. This place used to be great, and we've been coming for years, so we are very disappointed to see this decline.
  • food7
  • broth2
  • extra broth3
  • chicken and vegetables3

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