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The Garden - Reviews

716 Kearny St, 94113 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
447

Reviews

67.8%

Satisfaction

99

negative

45

neutral

303

positive

What people say about The Garden

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Popular C.
Review date: 10/29/2025
1
Terrible Chinese Food Experience
My experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing. I ordered the bbq pork fried rice and the general tso chicken, and it was the worst Chinese food I've ever had. The bbq pork fried rice lacked any flavor and had an excessive amount of lettuce. The general tso chicken tasted like old sweet and sour chicken, which was frankly gross. I spent $45 for just rice and chicken, and it was not worth it. I will never be returning to this place.
  • bbq pork fried rice1
  • general tso chicken1
  • flavor1
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
john G.
Review date: 10/28/2025
9
Spot-on Dinner Combo!
I recently had a 1 person dinner combo that was exactly what I was looking for. The combo included sweet and sour chicken with egg fried rice, a complimentary egg roll, and a small portion of the soup of the day. Today's soup was egg flower soup, which is my favorite! All of this was an incredible value at just $20. I'll definitely be coming back.
  • 1 person dinner combo9
  • sweet and sour chicken9
  • egg fried rice9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Bruce H.
Review date: 10/25/2025
10
Transcendental Dining Experience!
I basically had a transcendental experience here. It was the best part of my trip! The Chinese food is unlike anything I've had in the Netherlands. The waiting staff were very nice, providing great service with small waiting times. The atmosphere was excellent. Highly recommended!
  • Chinese food10
  • waiting staff9
  • service9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Maria M. R. B.
Review date: 09/27/2025
3
Food okay, but cleanliness is a major issue
My experience at the restaurant was mixed. The food was not bad, but it was just okay, with some dishes being better than others. However, what really stood out was how dirty the place was. It was a significant detractor from the overall experience.
  • food6
  • place2
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Juan M.
Review date: 08/22/2025
9
Great Service and Food!
A guy from Lan Lan Market recommended this place, and I'm glad I came. The service was great, and the food was also great.
  • service9
  • food9
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Dennis
Review date: 08/20/2025
2
Restaurant Closed During Opening Hours
I cannot provide a full review because the restaurant was closed at 2: 45 PM on a Wednesday, which contradicted the opening times listed online. It was a bummer!
  • opening times2
Price per Person
  • $71–$80
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Ha D.
Review date: 07/06/2025
9
Authentic Chinese Food Experience
My experience at this restaurant was great for enjoying authentic Chinese foods. They offer a wide variety of Chinese dishes to try. I particularly loved their salt and pepper tofu and saltyfish fried rice. The staff was friendly, and the environment was good.
  • authentic Chinese foods9
  • salt and pepper tofu10
  • saltyfish fried rice10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Colleagues
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Alison M. C.
Review date: 06/29/2025
9
Excellent Chinatown Lunch with Impeccable Service
I met with an old friend and colleague here, and he knows Chinatown well. We had the best lunch with impeccable service. I highly recommend the short ribs, the spicy chicken 🔥, the sweet red pork, the pan fried noodles w beef + tomato, and the mabo tofu. We also enjoyed nice hot tea and rice. The environment was great for a long lunch and a nice chat.
  • lunch10
  • service10
  • short ribs9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Tom C.
Review date: 06/23/2025
9
A Must-Try Gem in San Francisco!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! On a previous visit to San Francisco, I noticed this place and was encouraged by a gentleman who said, “just go in, you won’t regret it. It’s the best, we come here all the time. ” However, for some reason, we didn't go in then. On our return to San Francisco, we made sure not to miss the opportunity. The food was GREAT! My only regret is that we didn’t have time to go back to try more food. The service was awesome, and I loved the place. My daughters, aged three and seven, also loved the food. We will definitely go back in the future!
  • food10
  • service10
  • place8
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Tom N.
Review date: 05/02/2025
8
Solid Value Lunch Experience
My experience at this restaurant was a solid value for both food and service. It was a great lunch. While the Seafood Chow Fun had only 2 shrimp and 2 small pieces of fish, the taste was great. It's a comfort food restaurant.
  • value8
  • lunch8
  • Seafood Chow Fun6

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