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Restaurant Peony
- Chinese
- Oakland, CA
About this business
- Hong Kong Style Dim Sum Lunch - Suckling BBQ and Authentic Cantonese Cuisine - Elegant Banquet and Party area large enough for 80+ tables
Location details
388 9th St #288, Ste 288, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
DO NOT GO THERE – The service was terrible. The dim sum cart only made its way to our table 3 times and we had to order our dim sum with the waitress and in addition to the dim sum, we also ordered noodles. We waitied 30 minutes and finally left. They were slow as snail. I recommend Legendary Palace 708 Franklin St., between 7th and 8th Street within walking distance from Peony. Their dim sum are good and their service is excellent. The waiters and waitresses are everywhere and the dim sum cart comes to your table constantly... read more
The Restaurant is a fraud! – We had made a non-refunable deposit of $100.00 for a dinner reservation for the next month. The manager, Mr. VINCENT KWONG, wrote us a receipt. We had to cancelled the dinner a few days later because something came up. Mr. Kwong nicely told us that we could use the deposit money some other times and there was no expiration date on the receipt. A couple months later, I went back to the restaurant and tried to use the deposit money to buy some take-out. I shown him the receipt with his signature on... read more
Average dim sum, price ok, service pretty bad – Food: 2.5 stars, Service: 1 star, Price: 3 stars We had a full table on a Sat at 11 am (prime time). Not many carts were circulating and I did not see any favorites like shrimp ha gow. They had basics like shu mai and beef buns. It took a while to find even the most common things like chat su bow (bbq pork bun). We were missing and had to ask for soy sauce, vinegar, tea, etc. Our appointed table lead person sat near the aisle and had trouble getting these things to us even thou... read more
Best dim sum around, but GO EARLY. You won't be disappointed! – Peony is some of the freshest, most mouth-watering dim sum you can get in the Easy Bay Area. That being said, do not head out to Peony expecting a Western-Style dining experience. The service generally isn't rude or horrible, as other reviews suggest, but you're not going to get much (if any) personal attention. You'll sometimes need to be aggressive with flagging down the carts as they roll by, you will probably feel ignored to some extent, and good luck gettin... read more
Improper Charging, Horrible Service outweights Okay Dim Sum – They taxed my gratuity (they call it 10% service charge). I complained and they would not help me. It wasn't worth the hassle for a dollar and change Food is decent. But you can get better food without them trying to rip you off.
Most diverse dim sum menu – I read all the reviews and feel the restaurant gets a bad rap. It's definitely a hard-core Chinese restaurant that isn't typically directed to non-Chinese palates or service comforts. In most Chinese restaurants, it's a given the waiter/ess is elusive and patrons pack their own leftovers. I've visited numerous times with family that visit frequently and know half the people eating there. My hubby and I get an instant table, decently placed table and free dessert (some bean soup thing, really not a... read more
EXCELLENT seafood and dim sum – This place has very authentic cantonese/hong kong fare! My father is a restauranteur/chef and I grew up in the business...this place is much better than most chinese restaurants in SF. My brother had his wedding banquet here and it was terrific. There is a back room available for parties. If you go expecting stellar service, than most chinese places aren't for you, but if you know how to order and can enjoy the noise of a busy sunday with delicious dim sum, I highly recommend it!
Bad Service, high prices. You decide. – I went here with my wife for dinner on 09/04/06. We'd heard that it was well-known for excellent dim sum and we thought their dinner entrees would be worth checking out. While the food was very tasty, the service experience discolored everything. The waitperson couldn't get around the fact that we had ordered something that required 20 minutes of preparation and asked us 4 times if we really wanted it. The items came out in no customary order (entree first, soup second, rice only when ... read more
Not Recommended – I agree with liliasmith that the services is in Peony is really BAD. This is probably because the tip (around 15%)is mandatory and built into your bill and the waiters no longer have interest to impress you with their service. The first time I went there for dimsum with my friends we had to wait at least 30 mins to get our tea. not to mention the dimsum served was nothing close to being lukewarm. I end up going there a few more times for dinner and the service was slightly better but still generally bad. Se... read more
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How is Restaurant Peony rated?
Restaurant Peony has a 4.1 star rating with 818 reviews.
When is Restaurant Peony open?
Restaurant Peony is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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