R&G Lounge
The Verdict
"Anthony Bourdain featured this Chinatown Cantonese restaurant on No Reservations."
What you need to know
Anthony Bourdain featured this Chinatown Cantonese restaurant on No Reservations.
What to Order
Salt and Pepper Crab: The signature dish. Whole Dungeness, market price.
Peking Duck: Order in advance. Served in multiple courses with lacquered crispy skin.
Special Beef: Tender beef in a savory sauce.
Steamed Live Fish: Cantonese steamed fish, available when in stock.
The Space
Two floors. The main level is bright and busy with large round tables and fast-moving service. The other floor is quieter and more formal. Same kitchen.
Practical Info
Price: $$ to $$$. Crab is market price.
Reservations: Recommended on weekends
Group dining: The menu is set up for family-style ordering, so larger tables can sample more dishes.
Filmed here
Productions the city recorded shooting at or beside R&G Lounge.
- 713 Clay Street19m awayFremont 2023
- Chinatown40m awayWhat’s Up Doc? 1972/Romeo Must Die 2000/Pacific Heights 1990/Milk 2008/Invasion of the Body Snatchers 1978
- Kearny Street between Clay and Washington67m awayI’m A Virgo 2023
- 772 Commercial Street at Kearney82m awayWoman on the Run 1950
From the San Francisco Film Commission permit record.
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What to get
Salt and pepper crab, Peking duck (order ahead), special beef, steamed live fish
