Harborview Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Harborview Restaurant in San Francisco offers a sophisticated dining experience with its Cantonese cuisine, Dim Sum specialties, and fresh seafood dishes. Nestled in the Embarcadero Center, it boasts stunning views of the Bay Bridge and the Ferry Building, making it a picturesque setting for a meal. The restaurant provides a range of amenities, including validated parking, wheelchair accessibility, and outdoor seating.
Customers rave about the delectable dishes, such as the Baked BBQ Pork Buns, Siu Mai, and Orange Peel Beef Balls, which are all favorites among regulars. The upscale ambiance, attentive service, and extensive menu make Harborview a top choice for special occasions or casual dining. With a focus on quality ingredients and authentic flavors, this restaurant stands out as a must-visit spot for Chinese cuisine enthusiasts.
Featured Items
Three Cup Basil Chicken
Three Cup Chicken with basil, peppers, ginger and onions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanbeiji
Tossed Shredded Chicken Salad
The Prosperity Toss (Lo Hei or Yu Sheng ) is a colorful and refreshing appetizer salad dish of vegetables and raw fish, where you "toss" the ingredients with chopsticks. The ingredients and the dish signify prosperity, longevity, and good fortune. The higher you toss, the greater luck in the new year! The dressing is a sweet chili fish sauce. (serves )https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yusheng
Black Truffle Peking Duck Sliders
Shredded Peking duck meat and skin with black truffle Hoisin sauce, served with sliced cucumber and scallions on a house made toasted bun. ( pcs)
Roasted Squab (Whole)
() Whole squab roasted to a golden brown crispy skin and served with seasoning salt.
Golden Prawns
Lightly battered with Salted Egg Yolk.
Steak Cubes, Scallops And Snap Peas In House X.O. Sauce
Our Surf & Turf as featured in the FoodFest Live YouTube video!https://youtu.be/jpJSLFS
Tossed Egg Noodles With Whole Abalone (Lo Mein)
Steamed Chinese Cured Meats And Vegetables With Rice
Serves - (please allow additional cooking time)
House X.O. Chili Sauce - Oz
X.O. Gives extra umami to your dim sum, stir-fry, noodles or any other dish. House-made X.O. Sauce with dried scallops, dried shrimp, Virginia ham (or Salmon), shallots, garlic, chili pepper oil, special sauces and spices. No added MSG. Choose from Original (Virginia ham) or Salmon.Recently featured in the San Francisco Chronicle Holiday Gift Guide!
Sauces
Soy sauce, Sriracha, Hoisin sauce, mustard and/or hot sauce are free. X.O. Sauce $Ginger & scallions sauce $House chili sauce $Available by request, to not create more waste.
Deep Fried Crab Claw
Stuffed with Shrimp Meat ( pcs), served a sweet chili sauce.
Seasonal Vegetables With Egg Trio In Hearty Broth
Three kinds of egg (salted egg, preserved egg, and poached egg) with seasonal vegetables in a hearty broth.
Whole Maine Lobster With Ginger & Scallions
( +$) with Noodles option
Peking Duck
with Steamed Buns as featured in Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand .https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/san-francisco/restaurant/harborview
Steamed "Four Great Heavenly Kings" Dim Sum Combo
Our four most popular steamed dim sum items curated in a combination tray for your convenience!Har Gow Shrimp Dumplings ()Siu Mai Pork & Shrimp Dumplings () Honey BBQ Pork Buns ()Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf (with Chicken, Pork, Chinese Sausage, Mushroom and Salted Egg Yolk) ()Save %
Steamed Dumpling Sampler
Steamed dumplings sampler of Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai Dumplings, Shrimp Ha Gow Dumplings, Scallop Dumplings, Shrimp & Chives Dumplings, Shrimp & Cilantro Dumplings
Baked Coffee Lava Buns With Crunchy Sugar Crust
( pcs) Try our new baked buns with a special coffee lava filling, topped with our signature crunchy sugar crust!
Steamed Shrimp Har Gow Dumplings
( pcs) 'Har Gow'
Steamed Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai Dumplings
( pcs) Siu Mai
Sticky Rice Wrapped In Lotus Leaf (Regular Or Vegetarian)
( pc) Stuffed with minced pork and chicken, mushroom, Chinese sausage, dried scallops and salted egg yolk.Vegetarian option also available!
Pork Wontons In Chili Sauce
( pcs)
Steamed BBQ Pork Buns
( pcs)
Baked BBQ Pork Buns With Crunchy Sugar Crust
( pcs)MUST TRY!
Steamed Scallop Dumplings
( pcs)
Steamed Shrimp & Chive Dumplings
( pcs)
Steamed Shrimp & Pea Sprout Dumplings
( pcs)
Potstickers (Chicken Or Vegetarian)
( pcs) Choose from chicken or vegetarian
Baked Portuguese Custard Tarts
( pcs)
Baked Pineapple Bun With REAL Pineapple!
Baked Pineapple Bun filled with custard and real pineapple! (!)
Rice Flour Rolls
Choose from: Beef, Shrimp, BBQ Pork, Vegetarian or Chinese doughnut. Available lunch only.
Steamed Egg Yolk Lava Buns
( pcs)
Steamed Longevity Buns
( pcs)
Steamed Kurobuta Pork 'Xiao Long Bao' Soup Dumplings
( pcs) Served with black vinegar
Fried Shrimp Dumplings
( pcs)
Deep-Fried Shrimp Balls
Served with sweet chili sauce
Deep-Fried Shrimp Toast
(pcs)
Deep-Fried Sesame Balls
( pcs) with Purple Sweet Potato or try our limited edition white chocolate and dark chocolate! !
Deep Fried Meat Rice Dumplings
( pcs) with Assorted Meat
Carrot Glutinous Rice Dumplings
Shaped like a real carrot and filled with purple yam. It's basically like a Fried Glutinous Rice Dumpling, but vegetarian and slightly sweet. So much fun!
Steamed Chicken Feet With Black Bean Sauce
Chicken Feet In Herbal Broth
(- pcs) Good for warming the soul.
Bean Curd Wrap (Shrimp Or Vegetarian)
/ ( pcs) Steamed or Deep-Fried with Shrimp or vegetable filling
Pan Fried Turnip Cake
( pcs)
Steamed Buddhas Delight Dumplings
( pcs) - Vegetarian with mixed mushroom and vegetables
Vegetarian Pan-Fried Buns
( pcs)
Vegetable Egg Rolls
( pcs) Deep-fried and served with a side of sweet & sour sauce
Lotus Leaf Wrapped Sticky Rice ()
with chicken, pork, Chinese sausage, mushroom, dried scallops, salted egg yolk. Can be reheated by steaming for minutes after water boils.
Steamed Black Truffle Assorted Mushroom Dumplings
( pcs)
Steamed Seafood Dumplings
( pcs)Dumplings with scallops & shrimp
Deep Fried Taro Dumplings
Steamed Beef Balls
with diced water chestnuts
Jumbo Dumpling Soup In Supreme Broth
filled with dried scallops, pork, shrimp, mushroom, bamboo pith.
Congee/Rice Porridge
Plain Chinese rice porridge or with choice of protein. Optional Chinese fried doughnut .
Dim Sum
House Specialties
House X.O. Chili Sauce - Oz
X.O. Gives extra umami to your dim sum, stir-fry, noodles or any other dish. House-made X.O. Sauce with dried scallops, dried shrimp, Virginia ham (or Salmon), shallots, garlic, chili pepper oil, special sauces and spices. No added MSG. Choose from Original (Virginia ham) or Salmon.Recently featured in the San Francisco Chronicle Holiday Gift Guide!
Salt & Pepper Dungeness Crab
Deep-fried & sprinkled with salt & pepper garlic seasoning.
Singaporean Style Chili Crab
Whole Maine Lobster With Ginger & Scallions
( +$) with Noodles option
Whole Maine Lobster With Maggi Sauce
( +$) with Chinese Sticky Rice option.
Stir-Fried Dungeness Crab With Ginger And Scallions (With Or Without Noodles)
Baked Black Cod
Marinated and baked in our special glaze (Please allow for approximately minutes to bake)
Peking Duck
with Steamed Buns as featured in Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand .https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/san-francisco/restaurant/harborview
Harborview Beef
Top Choice beef stir-fried with Chef's special marinade. Original recipe created over years ago by our founder.
Beef Brisket And Turnip In Supreme Broth
(Optional Spicy )
Chilled Sea Cucumber
Honey Garlic Pork Spareribs
Deep-fried spareribs sauteed in our honey garlic sauce (does not come with rice)
Pan-Fried Pork Patties With Salted Fish
Steak Cubes & Mushrooms In Black Pepper Sauce
Sauteed with assorted mushrooms & green beans
Steak Cubes, Scallops & Snap Peas
XO Sauteed with our house made X.O. Sauce
Steak Cubes And Broccoli In Maggi Sauce
Beef With Seasonal Vegetables
Mongolian Beef
Steamed Pork Spareribs In Black Bean Sauce
Kung Pao Chicken
Boneless chicken sauteed with assorted vegetables in a spicy sauce (peanuts on the side)
Honey Garlic Chicken
Wok-fried boneless chicken sauteed in our honey garlic sauce & served with broccoli
Prawns With Honey Walnuts
Wok-fried prawns served with a side of our special mayonnaise and honey glazed walnuts
Prawns With Scrambled Eggs
Salt & Pepper Appetizers
Deep fried scallops, calamari or spareribs seasoned with Salt & Pepper
X.O. Chili Sauce Sauteed Prawns OR Scallops & Snap Peas
Choose from Scallops or Prawns
Pan Fried Prawns In Supreme Soy Sauce
Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
( pcs) Harborviews new version of sweet and spicy honey fried chicken wings are a new hit!
Harborview Beef
Top Choice beef stir-fried with Chef's special marinade. Original recipe created over years ago by our founder.
Beef Brisket And Turnip In Supreme Broth
(Optional Spicy )
Pork / Beef / Chicken / Seafood
Soup
Vegetarian Hot & Sour Soup (Bowl)
Thick broth cooked with bamboo shoots, bean curd, black fungus, scallions, egg, vinegar, & pepper.(photo shows cup)
Cream Of Corn & Chicken Soup (Bowl)
Chicken, sweet corn, & egg cooked in a thick savory broth
Creamy Pumpkin Soup (Cup)
With Pine Nuts ( oz)
Wonton Soup (Bowl)
Pork wontons and vegetables in a light broth
Jumbo Dumpling Soup In Supreme Broth
filled with dried scallops, pork, shrimp, mushroom, bamboo pith.
Congee/Rice Porridge
Plain Chinese rice porridge or with choice of protein. Optional Chinese fried doughnut .
Double Boiled Chicken Soup (Cup)
contains pork
Seasonal Vegetables With Egg Trio In Hearty Broth
Three kinds of egg (salted egg, preserved egg, and poached egg) with seasonal vegetables in a hearty broth.
Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables With Garlic
Seasonal Greens In Supreme Broth
Topped with Virginia ham.
Mixed Vegetables With Mushrooms
Three Treasures In Black Bean Sauce
. Fried tofu, eggplant and hot peppers stuffed with shrimp meat.
Braised Tofu And Vegetables
Chinese Broccoli In Sweet Ginger Sauce
Sauteed String Beans
String beans and pork sauteed in a bean sauce (vegetarian option available - does not come with rice)
Stuffed Bean Curd With Shrimp
( pcs)
Black Mushrooms With Mustard Greens
Ma Po Bean Curd
Soft bean curd, shredded pork & scallions sauteed in a spicy sauce (vegetarian option available).
Eggplant With Garlic Sauce
Eggplant, shredded pork, black fungus, bamboo shoots & scallions sauteed in a hot garlic sauce. Vegetarian option available.
Mu Shu Pork Or Vegetables
/ Combination of stir-fried egg, cabbage, bamboo shoots, black fungus & scallions served with six () crepes
Braised Abalone Mushroom With Seasonal Vegetables In Oyster Sauce
Vegetables
Barbecue
Roast Duck
California free range duck marinated with nine spices.
Chilled Princess Chicken
Specially marinated chicken served with a ginger & onion sauce
Golden Roasted Chicken
Oven roasted chicken served with a brown dipping sauce
Szechuan Spicy Cold Chicken
Served in a Sichuan style chili sauce.
Roasted Squab (Whole)
() Whole squab roasted to a golden brown crispy skin and served with seasoning salt.
Honey Glazed BBQ Pork
(+ pcs)
Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings
( pcs) Deep-fried and sprinkled with salt & pepper garlic seasoning
Crispy Roasted Pork Belly
( or pcs) Served with a spicy mustard
X.O. Sauce Stir-Fried Seafood Rice Noodles
X.O.
Sticky Rice With Chinese Bacon & Sausage
Golden Supreme Fried Rice With X.O. Sauce
Dried Scallop & Egg White Fried Rice
Braised E-Fu Noodles With Mushrooms & Shredded Pork
and Yellow Chives.
Combination Seafood Garlic Noodles
Sauteed with prawns, clams, & scallops
Black Truffle Udon
Udon stir-fried with assorted mushrooms and black truffle
Braised Noodles With House Salmon Sauce
(contains dried shrimp)
Chow Mein, Chow Fun Or Garlic Noodles
Egg noodles wok-tossed with your choice of protein.
Fried Rice
Egg fried rice wok-tossed with your choice of protein.
Jasmine Rice
Multigrain Brown Rice
Rice & Noodles
Dessert
Black Sesame Mochi In Ginger Tea
( pcs)
Mango Sago With Grapefruit
Black Sesame Mochi In Almond Tea
Black Sesame Mochi With Grated Peanut
( pcs)
Cocktails - Must Be To Purchase
Lychee Martini, Roku N' Ginger, Old Fashioned, or Aloha Margarita
Beer - Must Be To Purchase
ALL BEERS $ EACH
Wine - Must Be To Purchase
ALL WINES % OFF - ( ml)
Sake - Must Be To Purchase
SAKE % OFF
Non-Alcoholic
Soft drinks, coffee, tea, water