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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 |
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
EXTREMELY BAD PLACE TO GO FOR DIM SUM – Never, ever go there. Extremely bad place. Waiters & servers are just ignoring you calling them (I was 100% sure they saw me waving my hand few times). Foods were very greasy and expensive. Air condition was poor and the restaurant was very hot and stuffy. In short, NEVER GO THERE, IT'S WASTE OF YOUR $$$$$!!!!!
Dim Sum, Anyone? If you like Chinese dim sum, then you must try Restaurant Peony. Their dim sum dishes range from traditional shrimp stuffed dumplings and leaf-wrapped sticky rice to more innovative and creative dishes with the same ingredients but prepared differently (for example, phyllo dough.) All the dishes I've had here are excellent, and unlike other places, aren't as greasy. Downside? The service is a little annoying, and the prices are a little higher than most.
Great Dim Sum and Banquet Food – You need to understand that this is as authentic of a Upscale Chinatown Banquet Restaurant before you enter this restaurant. This is by no means a restaurant that caters to tourists or people that don't understand Chinatown culture and behavior. If you intend on going to this restaurant and you aren't really familiar with how Chinatown opperates, my suggestion would be to bring an "insider" someone who is/was from Chinatown or who can speak the language. Trust me, in my case, my mother in law... read more
No joke - soy sauce nazis – I've been to Peony 3 times now, and am amazed at how terrible the service is. On my latest visit, there was no soy sauce on the table, so we asked for some. Instead of bringing us a bottle, they literally splashed some on our food. I was shocked. In addition, they never bring out the popular items on steam carts - you have to order to get what you want, and even that is a hassle. Too bad, because it can be tasty.
Frequently asked questions about Restaurant Peony
How is Restaurant Peony rated?
Restaurant Peony has a 4.1 star rating with 777 reviews.
When is Restaurant Peony open?
Restaurant Peony is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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