Shanghai 1930 – 133 Steuart St. – SOMA

The good: the atmosphere – very posh, large dining room, very lively. There is live jazz every night, and it can get loud, so don’t come if you’re looking for quiet time. The hostess at the door can be a little intense, but the wait staff is super friendly and accommodating. The food is good, not outstanding. Think upscale dim sum.

The bad: Well, it’s overpriced dim sum.

The bottom line: It’s a good place to go with friends if you don’t mind dropping a few bucks, and there are some cool bars in the area so you can go out afterward. Definitely not a place to bring kids, I would say.

The bathroom: Think horse stalls. Big enough so you don’t have to wait in line, pretty standard.