Empress by Boon

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All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $4,000

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Born in Malaysia, Chef Ho is the former international executive chef of Hakkasan and has opened several of its most celebrated restaurants worldwide, including Hakkasan Hanway Place in London, Hakkasan Mumbai, Hakkasan Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi , Ling-ling Morocco, Yauatcha Soho London, Turandot in Moscow, and Breeze in Bangkok. He relocated to the U.S. in 2012 to launch Hakkasan New York and other US cities. His international culinary expertise transforms any restaurant and its cuisine into a true epicurean experience. Chef Ho's traditional techniques combine fresh ingredients from local purveyors to produce dishes that are both contemporary and with the essence of traditional Cantonese cuisine.

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Historic Estates, Mansions
Restaurants, Breweries

Venue setting

Indoor

838 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108

Our event spaces

The Empress

The Empress room is intimate and elegant!

A semi-private space with an artful lattice wall and intricately carved wooden doors, as well as large windows frame the soft glow of Chinatown below with Coit Tower and the Bay in the distance. This dining space can accommodate up to 14 guests at a single table or up to 20 guests for seated dinner.

Guest capacity

14-20 Seated

Ideal for

Elopement, Wedding shower, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Yan Yan

The Yan Yan room is spacious and stylish!

The Yan Yan is a semi-private space with an artful lattice wall and watercolor backdrop by Lily Jordan, Atelier LLYS. The Yan Yan room reflects the old-school decadence of Chinoiserie with a modern flair, and views of the Financial District including the Trans America Building and Salesforce Tower. Great for a standing reception or seated dinners of up to 48 guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 48 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Restaurant Buyout

The Empress by Boon: Where breathtaking views meet culinary excellence.

The restaurant accommodates up to 120 guests seated, or 225 guests for a cocktail reception. Empress by Boon with its 270 degree views overlooking the Financial District, Chinatown, the Bay and North Beach with natural light flooding in from large windows complimented by soft interior lighting allow the view to truly shine, with an impressive u-shaped bar and tea lounge to complete the truly stellar space.

Guest capacity

Up to 120 Seated

Up to 225 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”