Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard

Restaurant · Livermore, CA

Uncle Yu's is a local favorite for special occasions, with regulars praising its flavorful food and accommodating vegan menu. Many appreciate the elegant decor and the option for outdoor seating. If you're looking for a refined Chinese dining experience, consider trying their frequently updated menu.

Chinese Cuisine
Outdoor Seating
Vegan Options
Wine Pairings

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About

Sharp bar/eatery with a Zen-like vibe offering select Asian mains, wine pairings & an outdoor patio.

Ratings & Reviews

★ 4.4931 Google reviews

S I★★★★★
Uncle Yu’s at the Vineyard was a great experience from start to finish. The food was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared, and the atmosphere made it feel like a really nice place to sit down and enjoy a meal. Service was attentive, and everything came out tasting exactly how it should. I’d definitely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a solid Chinese dining spot.
a month ago

Rose Thomas★★★★☆
Overall it was a good visit. The cabbage slaw was fresh and delicious. The eggplant was a bit too sweet. The green beans were cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. The curry was disappointing and lacked depth of flavor. The two chicken dishes my husband ordered were average, a bit under seasoned. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing. Service was good.
7 months ago

PK★★★★★
We’ve been here a few times and it’s always been a great experience. They are so accommodating with their vegan menu and answer all questions with patience. The interior is decorated really well and greats an ambiance.
3 months ago

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Dine-in
Takeout
Delivery
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Beer
Wine
Cocktails
Vegetarian options
Outdoor seating
Good for groups
Restroom
Free parking
Paid parking
Wheelchair accessible
Credit cards
Contactless payments

Hours & Price

Closed now

USD20–70

Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Har Gau$16Dumplings filled with wild white shrimp
Shumai$16Dumplings filled with pork & wild white shrimp
Pea Sprout Dumplings$16Filled with chicken and shrimp
Pumpkin Dumpling with Sea Scallops and Wild Shrimp$16
Lobster Shumai$27Served with a chicken consommé
*Spicy Thai Dumplings$20Fresh corn, pork and wild shrimp, spicy lemongrass sauce
Steamed Dim Sum Tray$24Har Gau, Shumai, Pea Sprout Dumpling, Pumpkin Dumpling with Sea Scallops and Wild Shrimp & Hong Kong Lo-Mein (boiled noodles)
Baked Sea Bass Puff$17Pillows of puff pastry filled with our famous sea bass
Wild Salmon Puff Rolls$18Wild salmon and fresh basil in a puff pastry with an avocado purée
BBQ Pork Puffs$18Traditional sweet pork and white onion in a flaky puff pastry
Pan-Fried Little Dragon Bao$17Savory Pork Buns
Crispy Dim Sum Platter$24Wild Salmon Puff Rolls, BBQ Pork Puffs, Pan-Fried Little Dragon Bao, Hong Kong Lo-Mein (boiled noodles)
Vegetable Tarts$16Filled with tomatoes & English peas
Asian Salmon Pizzetta$28Fresh sashimi grade salmon on a crisp homemade onion cake with avocado-cilantro sauce
Pan-Seared hokkaido Scallops$45Fresh Giant see scallops pan-seared with Creamy Wasabi
Salt and Pepper fresh petrale sole fillets$32
Sweet and Sour Pork$24Deep fried pork, stir-fried in a sweet and sour sauce with pineapple, onions, and bell peppers
Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables (V)$24Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in a light sauce. A very healthy and delightful dish.
*Peking Chicken$24Lightly fried, sautéed in a sweet, spicy and aromatic sauce.
*Kung Po Chicken$24All natural, free range white chicken meat sautéed with scallions & peanuts in a tangy Szechuan sauce
*Crispy Chicken$24Chunks of chicken breast coated & fried to a golden brown, glazed with a light vinegar sauce
Lemon Chicken$24Tender breast of chicken perfectly fried to a golden brown, served with a lemon infused sauce
Chicken with Fresh Vegetables$24slices of white chicken breast sautéed with fresh garden vegetables in a light & delicate sauce
*Kung Po Three Combo$28Tender beef, scallops & wild prawns stir-fried with scallions and peanuts in a tangy Szechuan sauce
*Mongolian Beef (Wagyu 4oz)$25Slices of tender beef sautéed with fresh scallions & sweet onions in a savory soy-sherry sauce
Beef with Fresh Vegetables (Wagyu 4oz)$25Slices of tender beef sautéed with fresh garden vegetables in a light & delicate sauce
Beef with Asparagus (Wagyu 4oz)$25Tender slices of beef, wok-sautéed with fresh asparagus and finished with a classic soy-oyster sauce
*Szechuan Prawns$25Wild prawns simmered in a tangy Szechuan sauce with diced onions and tomatoes
Wild White Prawns with Assorted Vegetables$25Sautéed with fresh garden vegetables in a light delicate sauce
*Spicy Crispy Chef's Prawns$25Golden wild white prawns glazed with chef's special secret sauce
Wild White Prawns with Black Bean Sauce$25Prawns sautéed with green peppers and onions in a savory black bean sauce
Stir-Fried Fillets of Wild Salmon with Sugar Snap Peas$28
Fresh Petrale Sole Fillets Stir-Fried in Black Bean Sauce$27
*Lamb Stir-Fried$25Your choice of preparation: Mongolian or Szechuan style
Signature Steamed Dim Sum Tray$35Har Gau, Shumai, Pea Sprout Dumplings, Pumpkin Dumpling with Sea Scallops and Wild Shrimp
Vegetable Tarts$16Filled with Tomatoes and English Peas
BBQ Pork Puffs$18Traditional sweet pork and white onion in a flaky puff pastry
Wild Salmon Puff Rolls$18wild salmon and fresh basil in a puff pastry with an avocado purée
BAKED SEA BASS PUFFS$17
Fresh Asian Wild King Salmon Pizzetta$28Fresh wild salmon on a crisp house made onion cake with avocado-cilantro sauce
Lobster Shumai$27Served with Chicken Consomme
Pan-Seared Hokkaido Scallops$45Fresh Giant Sea Scallops with Creamy Wasabi
*Spicy Thai Dumplings$20with Fresh Corn, Pork & Shrimp and Spicy Lemongrass Sauce
Fresh Fillet Of Petrale Sole$32With green soybeans and mangoes in peking sauce
*Happy Family$44Stir-fried Atlantic Lobster Tail, Wild White Mexican Prawns, Fresh Jumbo Scallops in Spicy Szechuan Sauce
All Natural Roast Duck Breast$34Marinated with Tea Leaves and Maltose on a bed of Mandarin Noodles
*Dry Cooked Sirloin Tip (9oz)$45with String Beans
Alaskan King Crab Fried Rice$33Alaskan King Crab, edamame beans, spiral carrots, sweet corn, cilantro
Spicy pan-fried crispy noodles with wagyu flank steak$30crispy noodles with spinach
Wagyu Chow Mein$24With Tomatoes, Green Onions and Bean Sprouts
roasted snake river farms wagyu short ribs (10oz)$52With Shiitake mushrooms, spinach and garlic noodles
Seared Wagyu Sirloin Rib Medallions$45With shiitake mushrooms, mini heirloom tomatoes & pearl onions
Chicken Salad$20All Natural, free range chicken tossed with greens, sesame seeds, ground nuts and imported spices
Organic Baby Greens with Poached Pears$20With caramelized apples, honeyed walnuts, poached pears and a cilantro vinaigrette
Organic Red cabbage Salad (GF)$20Jicama, basil, and walnut salad, lime and soy vinaigrette
Honey Walnut Prawn Salad (GF)$24Organic baby arugula, cucumber, and walnuts with a cilantro vinaigrette
*Hot & Sour Soup$8With organic pork, tofu, mushrooms and eggs
Wonton Soup$8With BBQ pork, spinach, mushroom, and carrot in a vegetarian broth
Wor Wonton Soup$11With BBQ pork, chicken, prawns, wagyu beef, spinach, mushrooms, and carrot in a vegetarian broth
Chicken & Corn Soup (GF)$9Chicken, corn, egg, in a vegetarian broth
Seafood Soup (GF)$13With prawns, scallops and tofu in a vegetarian broth
Sizzling Rice Soup$12Chicken, prawns, wagyu beef, snow peas, and carrot in a vegetarian broth
Egg Rolls$15Filled with mushrooms and fresh vegetables
Salmon Spring Rolls$22With seaweed and avocado
Peking duck spring roll$20With Jicama, Shitake mushrooms, and carrots
Pot Stickers$17Freshly made with ground pork and vegetables
Vegetarian Pot Stickers$17Cabbage, corn, carrots, onions and mushrooms
Pan-fried little dragon bao$18Savory pork buns
Steamed Spinach Dumplings$18Filled with prawns, chicken, mushrooms, & fresh spinach
Crabmeat Cheese Puffs$16Crispy wonton purses filled with cream cheese & a touch of crabmeat
Laura Chenel Warm Goat Cheese Wontons$16With caramelized apples & pine nuts
Crispy Eggplant$22with hoisin ginger glaze
BBQ Pork Baby Back Ribs$24Hoisin sauce, soy sauce, chinese five-spice, sugar, onion, ginger and garlic
Four Bites$34Crab Cakes, Steamed Spinach Dumplings, Laura Chenel's Goat Cheese Wontons, and Crispy Wild Mexican Prawns in Phyllo
Lotus Chicken$27Free range chicken minced and stir-fried with peanuts, jicama, carrot, celery, onion, and served in lettuce cups with Hoisin Sauce
Mu Shu Pork$28Or choice of Wagyu, Chicken, Prawn, or vegetarian
Tea-Smoked Duck$35Marinated Duck smoked with tea leaves, crispy skin, haunting flavors
Classic Peking Duck$68With Bao or Pancakes. A gourmet "Must!"
BBQ Sea Bass$55Fillet of Sea Bass marinated in miso and baked to perfection
*Live Whole CrabMPOne of the following styles: Hunan Da Quian, Curry, Salt & Pepper, Ginger Scallion or Butter Sauce
*Beef with Aged Orange Peel (7oz wagyu)$32Marinated in Grand Marnier, seasoned & coated, flash fried, finished in an orange infused sauce
Mandarin Triple Crown$33Chicken, Wagyu & Prawns sautéed with fresh vegetables & mushrooms in a ginger-garlic sauce
*Kung Po Three Combo$36Wagyu, Scallops, and Prawns sautéed with scallions and peanuts in a tangy Szechuan sauce
Roast Rack of Lamb$52Roast rack of lamb with rosemary, Szechuan pepper corns and sautéed vegetables with garlic noodles
Fresh Whole LobsterMPPrepared either of the following styles: Brandy and Scallion, Pan-Fried Salt & Pepper, Spicy Hunan Da-Quian, or Steamed
*Honey Glazed Calamari$28Calamari steak, sliced, coated & fried to golden brown with honey-cilantro chili sauce
*Crispy Salt and Pepper Calamari$28Calamari steak crispy coated with sea salt & pepper
Prawns with Honeyed Walnuts$33Crispy wild mexican tiger prawns sautéed in our tangy white cream sauce with honey glazed walnuts
Wild white Mexican prawns stir fried with garlic & black pepper$33wild prawns flash fried with garlic, black pepper, and lime juice
Prawns with Fresh Vegetables$31Sautéed with fresh garden vegetables in a light and delicate sauce
*Szechuan Prawns$31Jumbo Tiger Prawns simmered in a tangy Szechuan sauce with onions and tomatoes
*Spicy Crispy Chef's Prawns$32Golden jumbo tiger prawns glazed with chef's special secret sauce
Peking Scallops (GF)$39Lightly fried, sautéed in a sweet and spicy aromatic sauce
Peking Prawns (GF)$39Lightly fried, sautéed in a sweet and spicy aromatic sauce
Peking Scallops and Prawn (GF)$39Lightly fried, sautéed in a sweet and spicy aromatic sauce
Fresh wild pacific petrale sole fish fillets$33Your choice of preparation: Black bean sauce with bell peppers, Crispy & spicy, or Poached
Wild Atlantic Salmon Fillets$37Stir-fried with sugar snap peas
*General Tso's Chicken$29Pan-fried all natural fresh chicken in chef's special garlic sauce
Lemon Chicken$28All Natural, fresh tender chicken breast golden fried to perfection, served with a lemon infused sauce
Stir-Fried Chicken with Fresh Vegetables$28Slices of tender chicken sautéed with fresh garden vegetables in a light & delicate sauce
EXOTIC BOMBA$8MANGO, PASSION FRUIT AND RASPBERRY SORBETTO DIPPED IN WHITE CHOCOLATE
PEAR TART$8BAKED IN A THICK PASTRY CRUST, WITH POACHED PEARS SITTING ATOP A BUTTERY ALMOND CREAM
LIMONCELLO DELIGHT$8A RICH LEMON-INFUSED SPONGE CAKE LAYERED WITH CREAMY MASCARPONE, TOPPED WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE SHAVINGS
PISTACHIO RICOTTA CAKE$8CREAMY RICOTTA AND PISTACHIO CREAMS ARE LAYERED DELICATELY WITH SPONGE CAKE, AND DUSTED WITH POWDERED SUGAR
CAPPUCCINO TARTUFO$8CAPPUCCINO GELATO WITH A HEART OF ESPRESSO, COVERED WITH COFFEE FLAVORED MERINGUE SPRINKLES
CHOCOLATE DECADENCE$8LAYERS OF RICH CHOCOLATE CAKE BETWEEN A DELICATE CHOCOLATE FONDANT
HAZELNUT TORTA$8LAYERS OF HAZELNUT CAKE, CREAM & CHOCOLATE TOPPED WITH PRALINE HAZELNUTS
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE$8THIS GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE IS DEEP WITH RICH CHOCOLATE FLAVOR, AND A FANTASTIC CREAMY TEXTURE
ITALIAN SORBETTO$8MANGO, COCONUT, OR PEACH CHAMPAGNE
ITALIAN GELATO$8VANILLA BEAN, DARK CHOCOLATE, CARAMEL SEA SALT, LYCHEE, OR PEPPERMINT BARK
BOURBON$22HENRY MCKENNA, HEAVEN HILL 7 YR, RUSSELS 6 YR
RYE$21MICHTERS RYE, FOX & ODIN RYE, WHISTLE PIG 10YR