As someone who works at this restaurant, I can say our Chinese food is excellent. Some people may say otherwise, but I was never a fan of Chinese food until I tried ours. Some people out there may say the service was slow, but as a server and bartender, I strive to make everyone as happy as possible. Sometimes we are unable to be everywhere at once, and for this I apologize. I take my job seriously and beyond satisfactory experiences are what I strive for. I take all suggestions and will continue to improve and be the best I can. To all those that were inconvenienced, I apologize. We will try harder in the future and we welcome you at anytime! Cheers! Anthony D'Angelo read more

Food was pretty average overall. Nothing stood out too much, but it was fine for a casual meal. The chicken dishes were definitely the highlight--well-cooked and had good flavor compared to the rest of the menu. Service and experience were okay, but the food itself didn't really go beyond standard takeout-style Chinese food. Solid if you're nearby and want something quick, but not a place I'd go out of my way for. read more

I had a really upsetting experience ordering from here through Uber Eats. I ordered wonton soup and chow fun, and had my partner pick it up on his way home. As I was serving the soup, I noticed something unusual. When I picked it out and placed it on the counter, it was clearly a yellow worm. Completely shocked, I contacted Uber Eats customer service. They only offered a refund for the soup, not the chow fun, because the issue wasn't visible in that item. But honestly, how am I supposed to feel comfortable eating anything else from the same order after finding a worm in one dish? I then called the restaurant to report what happened, and instead of addressing the seriousness of the issue, the manager asked what we wanted them to do and even offered free food. That response was disappointing and didn't feel appropriate given the situation. It's unfortunate because we've ordered from here before and the food was good, but after this experience, we couldn't bring ourselves to eat the rest of the meal. Dinner and our appetite was completely ruined and it came with a price. read more

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My coworkers raved about Peony Garden which led me to trying this restaurant and what I can say is that they overhyped it. The food is decent and by all means it actually has flavor that tastes like authentic Chinese food. I felt the prices for the area were fair, given it's located at a more affluent location and the restaurant itself has a very cultural aesthetic and overall welcoming atmosphere when seated. What I didn't appreciate however was the nonexistent service. This was my first time ordering food at this business for takeout and I felt that couldn't have been treated as more of an after thought. My order was over $50 but that didn't seem to matter when in comparison to other patrons who were dressed more business professional despite me arriving there in uniform and with attire that was representative of the company I am employed at. Even more, staff is known to receive better treatment from this business when it is known so I have no idea what made me an outlier. I found it annoying that the employee who served me made sure that the customer ahead was given 5 star service offering fortune cookies, sauces and other amenities when I was only offered two forks. She gave them gratitude but with me was passive and dismissive. While I wasn't pleased at all with the quality of service, I can't state that I was content with my meal. The quality of food tasted better than most Chinese restaurants located in affluent areas and the prices were definitely fair. While I'll probably never eat there again, the service gets a 1.5/5, the food, a 3/5. read more

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I was in search of a good fried rice ,chow mein and something salt and pepper fried in the diablo area. My co worker raved about this place so I had to try it. I was so disappointed. I was such a spacious well designed restaurant. In the summer time I'm sure it's delightful. The staff was nice, but not attentive. They are doing so many things at once. Greeting, answering the phone, seating people, answering questions from staff. It was a lot going on, I now see why my order was wrong. The rice has the frozen mixed vegetables in it and I didn't get to try the chow mein because they made it a rice instead so 2 disappointing rices went to waste. The salt and pepper chicken wings were blah. But I will say I feel like the salt and pepper fish was 7/10 I think it would have been better if I had eaten it there. Yes, I should call out that I got the food to go. Not sure if they forgot who I was but I waited forever at the bar and when I finally had some sense to go ask how much longer it look like it had been sitting at the counter for a while. I must say it was getting tons of door dash orders. But to me it lacked flavor that I enjoy from Asian cuisine. But I won't be back that was 89 bucks down the drain. I'll keep searching. I was only able to capture my drink at the bar which was also mid. read more

Peony Garden - Lemon drop - Dim Sum Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I used to come here all the time - but the menu has changed significantly. The add on dim sum gave me more choices - aim for chicken feet! The dinning rooms and the outside sitting atea next to the creek I are all good places to sit. Service is best! They're very attentive and remember that I bring my own containers to go read more

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Went here after a quick search for Asian food in the area. Not really "good" in my opinion and here's why: PROS: - Easy to find location on a main road - Parking to the side/back of the restaurant - Nice decor, lots of seating (no pics, I meant to but forgot!) - Good, quick servers... not chatty but pleasant(ish) - Good portion sizes CONS - There was an odd/musty/foul smell in the front foyer of the restaurant that was still there when we left about an hour later - Food taste of the main dishes were quite bland and underwhelming (except for the app!) - Stingy on the prawns in the (Kung Pao Prawns). The beef dish had a proper protein ratio, but was also bland tasting. All in all, although the appetizer was good there was nothing that really impressed us about this dinner. It was surprisingly and disappointingly "mid" on the things that matter to me most. As such, for now, it's not high up on my list of places to revisit. read more

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I ordered from Uber Eats/doordash a few times now, the chow mein is good with nice noodles and flavor. Don't love the dim sum - got the shu mai and the steamed pork buns. The pork buns are very small (probably the smallest I've seen) and are just fine. Shu Mai is also just fine. It's not bad but I definitely think there is better dim sum in Walnut Creek/east bay. Pricing is pretty standard for the area (around $15 for chow mein and $8-9 for dim sum dishes). Can't comment on service or ambiance since I have only gotten it to go! read more

Every time I go, I know im going to leave satisfied! OMG the Mongolian beef and honey walnut prawns are to die for! Love the chow mein, too!

Had mixed vegetables with tofu. No flavor at all just some slightly gooey sauce. Put a brown liquid in it that I thought was soy sauce. Very vinegary so that didn't help. Ate a small amount. Disappointing. Sauces in Asian food are usually so flavorful. Service was good. read more

I've been to Peony Garden several times, by myself at lunch, with my family at lunch and at dinner. I'm no Chinese food expert, but I like the food I've ordered. It's not spectacular, but good. The honey walnut prawns are excellent, and the chicken and green beans have been very good on several occasions. The service has been good enough. My one little gripe is that, even when there were four of us, we were placed in the side room, where I've always wound up. Someday I'm going to ask for one of the fancier tables. read more

Walnut Creek says suburbia to me. I've never lived here, but every time I come here, it feels like the type of town I grew up in on the peninsula... shopping centers, parking lots, more shopping centers, more parking lots. I had finished a hearty hike at Castle Rock (review: https://yelp.to/i33_7DIAT8) and thought I might find something good around Broadway Plaza as I crossed slow-timed traffic signals and treacherous parking lot entrances. I made it to this rather low-key Chinese restaurant that looked a cut above the takeout spots more common in suburbia. I was led to the terrace area where only a senior couple was already dining with what looked like quite the banquet of Cantonese favorites. Despite the temptations of dim sum and wonton soup noodles, I gravitated to the $13 Oriental Chicken Salad. Bingo! That was exactly what I wanted even though I have a personal bias against any dish referred to as 'Oriental'. C'mon, it ain't a rug. However, it was delicious with iceberg lettuce, crispy rice noodles, and fried breast meat mixed in a light vinaigrette, julienned carrots, and crushed peanuts (photo: https://yelp.to/SfSGR4bT_9). Even the senior couple asked me what I ordered presumably for next time. "ASIAN Chicken Salad", I replied. FOOD - 4 stars...fresh Chinese chicken salad without the extra calories AMBIANCE - 4 stars...pleasant and atmospheric, not harried SERVICE - 3.5 stars...attentive enough TOTAL - 4 stars...a good chicken salad can be hard to find RELATED - Exploring Walnut Creek? Here's my collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2x1rlsD read more

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I ordered an eggplant tofu dish for delivery here. The item was so salty and soggy it was inedible. It looks like they just dumped a ton of sauce on some overcooked eggplant and tofu. Really disappointed and will not order from this place again. read more

I have been here many times over the years. Sadly, it has gone from being mildly upscale to mildly shabby. Badly needs some TLC to improve the ambiance. From the entryway to the bathroom door. It is time to get rid of the large high table (never seen used) in the middle of the room and replace with smaller tables. Six of us made a reservation for lunch. They had reserved the first table right next to the entrance for us. The worst possible location. Fortunately, the round table right next to it opened up after 10-15' and we moved there. We shared some beers and we all ordered different lunch specials. They ran out of brown rice. Fried rice is $3 extra! The portions were generous for the price ($14.95-15.95) and included soup, spring roll, rice and extensive options for protein. The food was positively tasty but there was zero effort to enhance the plating. Not sure what's going on, but we would gladly pay a couple of bucks more to get back to the ambiance of its early years. read more

Fried Rice....undercooked, no flavor. Beef with Asparagus had a variety of veggies but overwhelming black bean flavoring. And I could have sworn it had a soapy taste. Eggplant was the only good item ordered. Order was thru ubereats so I gave stars due to great packaging and quick service. Unlikely to order again from here. read more

I literally found a worm inside my wonton soup! The rest is history. I don't even want to spend my time answering any other questions... disgusting! Updating my review: Uber Eats only refunded the soup, I ordered the Chow Fun as well and they cannot issue the refund because the worm was found in the soup not in the other item. I called the restaurant, the manager said she cannot do anything because it was ordered through a 3rd party (uber eats) the only thing she could do is giving me a food credit. Seriously? Who would accept credit from a place that you can find worm in their food. I will never. Never ever order in there again nor freaking Uber Eats! read more

Peony Garden - Hot & Sour Soup ( Q ) / Sopa Agridulce 酸辣汤 - Dim Sum Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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I was looking for a restaurant to take my mom out for her birthday. She really doesn't like restaurants, so I had to find the right one. She likes small, shared plates and she likes Asian food. I thought dim sum would be appropriate. I was delighted when this restaurant was suggested to me as I wanted a restaurant that had a nice ambiance as well. The outdoor back patio here is lovely! There's a fountain, and the restaurant also sits above the creek. In their back patio, you're surrounded by trees, and you kind of forget that you're near downtown Walnut Creek. The outdoor dining here is a treat. The small plates were also exactly what we were looking for. We got an array to share, and then we ordered two main dishes after we were through with the dim sum. My mom picked out an eggplant dish that was the star of the meal. Every since then, we regularly try to order eggplant at Chinese restaurants, but no one has done it as well Peony Garden. We've gotta go back for that. Although, we've only been here the one time, we still talk about it a lot. My husband and I really enjoyed our dining experience here, both for the outdoor dining setting and their dishes! We'll have to go back soon, but we always want to try new places. read more

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Food is good! Service is attentive! Ambiance is a little toned down. It's not what you think a Chinese restaurant is. Yes, food is great and so is the service, but this place is a bit more "intimate" as the lighting is a bit dark. I'd say go here if you are on a date and want to whisper to your partner the little intricacies of your life. Not a great place for a loud Chinese family to go, especially with kids who are loud. Overall a great place to eat, just not appropriate for the loud boisterous groups. We'll do takeout next time as the Fukkian fried rice and chow ho fun was a hit. read more

Peony Garden is a charming and authentic Cantonese restaurant in Walnut Creek that offers a delightful dining experience. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The service is consistently friendly and attentive, making you feel right at home.   The menu boasts a wide array of classic Cantonese dishes, all prepared with fresh ingredients and skillful execution. We particularly enjoyed the dim sum, the soups. The flavors were well-balanced and the portions were generous. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, creating a serene and relaxing ambiance. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch or a special occasion dinner, Peony Garden is an excellent choice Beautiful back area at Peony garden. High quality food, at normal Walnut Creek prices. We usually take our friends here because it's really easy to park and also you can find something for everyone. I don't normally like eating chinese in WC because it's expensive and Americanized but Peony stays fairly authentic. Staff is great with kids and portions are plenty. Here are some key takeaways: Authentic Cantonese Cuisine: Expect a wide variety of delicious and authentic Cantonese dishes. Warm and Inviting Atmosphere: The restaurant has a cozy and welcoming ambiance. Excellent Service: The staff is friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist. Perfect for Various Occasions: Suitable for both casual dining and special occasions. read more

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The food is good, but the lady at the reception is rude. We usually order Chow mein, orange, green bean, and kung pao chicken.

Food was great, service was excellent and ambience was pleasant and comfortable! Danny, our server was very helpful! read more

Peony Garden - Mongolian Beef, not spicy with Chow Mein and Egg Roll for lunch. - Dim Sum Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I think that their current rating of 3.8 is pretty accurate.. Pluses include that they have their own parking lot, food is good+, the patio is lovely. The wasps Really Like their Peking duck. (You might not want to order if you're outside) (They could care less about all their other proteins) Corkage is $25 Service was nice and decent read more

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While the food was really good, the service was even better. The team was super attentive and quickly moved us outside to a chill, pretty patio when we asked. Our server remembered our drinks, suggested a killer shareable, and everything arrived hot and perfectly timed. The outdoor vibe was relaxed with zero rush. Ideal for date nights or casual catch-ups. We'll be back! read more

Had peony garden ordered mooshu pork. You know if you are going to sell mushoo pork you need to put pork in it. Maybe found two three pieces of pork in it. Don't call something mooshu work when there is no pork. read more

We've been ordering here for years, always good. Highly recommended the Mongolian beef, Singapore noodles, Har gow (shrimp dumplings), moo-shu pork and string beans. read more

My husband and I happened to stumble upon this place and we've been coming back ever since. They serve a small choice of dim sum everyday which I love (they do full dim-sum service on weekends I believe) and the food is always amazing. If the weather is nice, I highly recommend sitting in their outdoor patio area. It really is a relaxing, beautiful place to enjoy your food and good company. read more

Best Chinese food in the area! It is absolutely amazing. We love the basil eggplant, beef chowmein, beef chow fun, salt and pepper pork chops, salt and pepper chicken, and the sesame balls!!! Honestly everything I've tried there is really good. read more

A different selection of dishes in Cantonese style they serve dim sum you Preferred to order, quick Service and spacious restaurant our go-to Chinese restaurant! highly recommend read more

Peony Garden - West Lake Beef Soup (Q) - Dim Sum Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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There was a fly in our chow main and it didn't seem like they wanted to refund our money.

We love this spot, the Food is fresh and delicious, good flavour and great portions! It or to go spot. read more

Wonderful, wonderful food here! And they are now using paper products for their takeout foods! thank you,Peony I was here today, July 6, 2026. Owners for listening!!! read more

That Mongolian beef is the chit. Order it! Neeeooowwww!!! The shrimp wonton soup is smackin as well

The orang chicken entree here is awful, far worse than Panda Express while being far more expensive. Their white rice is dry and very different from the standard white rice I've seen at numerous Chinese Restaurants. Their egg rolls and chicken chow mein weren't bad though. I don't recommend eating here. read more

This little gem across from Kaiser Hospital on South Main has a beautiful atmosphere wonderful employees and incredible food.

Came in for dinner, so glad I did. The food came super fast and it was delish. Service was excellent. I was not able to finish my dish and they packed it go for me. It is a beautiful place,dim lights. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. There's a bar. This is a hidden gem. I ordered their special purple yam bao. It was delish. Different taste from what I'm used to and so pretty to eat. I also had bbq pork chow mein, it was delish too. I'm full and had leftovers to go. Def coming back.thank you read more

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No complaints about the food. Ive been coming here for years, mostly for take-out with no issues. I usually find their menu through Yelp and access the menu from there. This time my online cart activated a program that asked for my credit card information, but then it didn't charge for the order. Confused, I thought I would just pay in the Restaurant when i arrived. Why take my credit info then, i thought. It was hard to find my order because the worker told me i had ordered from the "Chinese Menu", and the email receipt i was sent had only an "order number", which I found out the restaurant doesn't use that number to track orders causing a bit of confusion. The staff told me they have always used this digital service, so i suppose it is possible i accessed the menu in some slightly different way without realizing. When processing the payment, the person helping me ask for my pin number instead of passing me a portable pad. I told them I wasn't comfortable speaking/sharing my pin number and the transaction timed out. I paid again with my credit card but this time i insisted I step behind the kiosk and type in the numbers myself so I wasn't sharing it verbally. It may be that I was dealing with an employee who was inexperienced, but it was a completely unlike every other visit I've had to this restaurant. I'm probably not coming back because I am suspicious of The digital online interface their menu uses and I definitely urge anyone that is asked, to not share your pin number whether it is a well-intentioned request or not.. read more

This place is horrible I order orange and it was far worst then Panda Express it so dry that I chocked on piece of chicken also the lady gave me attitude when I ask for hot mustard won't be back very read more

I recently ordered from here to cater for a company meeting and they were so helpful! They were able to work with my schedule and have all the food done within an hour which I am so grateful for! They worked with me and my budget and really gave so much food! The service was so friendly, they helped me load the food into my car. A big thank you to Cindy for going above and beyond. My coworkers and I really enjoyed the food. We will definitely be returning customers! read more

Peony Garden - chicken Chow Mein Fried Rice / Arroz Frito / - Dim Sum Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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We recently got takeout again from Peony Garden for a large family dinner and everyone loved it. Cindy was so helpful and did a wonderful job for us! This is now our go to restaurant for Chinese food. Delicious. read more

Went to Peony Garden in between feedings of my newborn daughter. Customer service was abrupt and sub-par. We received no serving utensils or napkins for a to-go order. The Front desk person was inflexible in letting me order the duck lettuce wraps, even though it was listed as a special in the lobby. She then went on to tell me that they had duck, but it could not be sold as a wrap. When we ordered the prawn wraps, they gave us a delicious dish of prawns stir fried with veggies, and a head of lettuce that could have easily been given the same way along with the duck that the receptionist admitted was for sale. The inflexibility of this restaurant was annoying. Overall the meal was delicious, and the experience in getting the meal was aggravating. This place would make a marked improvement by working on customer service. Thank you! read more