The Empress by Boon

The Empress by Boon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Krista VIP

   Seattle2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely outstanding all around. Food was great, presentation was top, service was phenomenal - they really made our anniversary special.
   

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   Caiden

   New Orleans1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   the view might be the best part of the experience for me; the cocktails and the earlier courses of the meal were also incredible.
   

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   Larry VIP

   Washington DC78 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful rooftop setting. Excellent service, including adjusting prix fixe menu for dairy allergy. But the dishes were way too salty and only one of the two drinks at our table was tasty. Mister Jiu’s is superior for high-end Chinese dining — if you can get a reservation there.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Central Coast1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 23 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing service! We were dining with my 95-year-old grandma and 5 months old baby. It was a lot to manage but all the staff were very patient, accommodating and friendly to ensure we have a good experience. Love the food, the staff, and the view! Would absolutely come back again!
   

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   AlishaT

   San Francisco5 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Underwhelmed by my most recent experience which was a far departure from how wonderful the previous visits there were. i’ll be giving feedback to restaurant management and will report back on how graciously it’s received Follow up - I reached out to the restaurant and they said “email us your feedback and we’ll take a look over the situation.” Funny how they were so reachable and proactive prior to the reservation, but after a meal that cost us $700 for 4 suddenly they are unavailable “email us your feedback.” Previously we used to send friends here but would no longer recommend this place.
   

   The Empress by BoonResponded on 21 March 2025

   We are sad to hear this but appreciate your feedback - please send us your experience via our reservations email (listed on our website under private events). Our team will gladly take a look over the situation. Thank you! - The Empress Team
   

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   Recasens

   Miami1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The fixed menu is simply great! Balanced, versatile, surprising and more than enough.
   

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   William

   San Francisco1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   I hate to say anything bad about this restaurant as I love good restaurants in Chinatown. That being said, kind of find it hard to believe that’s a one star restaurant as it did not live up to that via either service and or food. My advice to anyone would be go for the drinks and get an appetizer and enjoy the wonderful view. The service is subpar at best. There was some hits in the food and there were some real misses. Enough said. 
   

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   Zachary

   San Francisco1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Been here 4 times and the food has gotten really bad. Most things came out lukewarm and nothing tasted particularly good except the veggie spring roll, which I strongly suspect came out of the freezer. Service was meh, cocktail program was decent, views were spectacular. For how outrageously expensive it is, doesn’t really seem worth it. I certainly won’t be going back for food soon.
   

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   Sarah

   San Francisco5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and wonderful staff! We loved the view, the experience, and the meal was just enough without being too much. Fun cocktails and we added the crispy duck. A must!
   

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    Peter VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Bst Chinese Restaurant in the ity Much better than Mr Jiu's on so many levels The food is fresh and vibrant The staff is polite ad attentive The Chef is personable and very accommodating it will become a regular for us
    

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