Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Destination for Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Albany
Since 1996, Renee's Place has been a Bay Area favorite for light, fresh Szechuan and Hunan cuisine served in an inviting environment. Our commitment to quality is evident in our use of seasonal, organically-farmed produce from local suppliers like Lundberg Family Farms, and sustainably raised meats from providers including Prather Ranch and Mary's Chickens. The dining room's serene atmosphere, featuring muted walls, soft carpeting, and a peaceful fountain, creates an ideal setting for enjoying authentic Chinese cuisine. Our menu emphasizes balanced flavors with dishes like salt-and-pepper spareribs and chicken with black bean sauce, prepared using transparent ingredient sourcing and traditional techniques. We maintain strong relationships with local producers to ensure ingredient freshness and quality, while our kitchen team consistently delivers light, flavorful dishes that highlight premium ingredients.The restaurant's design by abueg morris architects enhances the dining experience through thoughtful spatial planning and aesthetic harmony. Our approach prioritizes ingredient integrity, with organic produce in stir-fries and vegetable entrees, and sauces crafted to avoid excessive starchiness. Regular recognition from critics like Michael Bauer and Robin Davis of the San Francisco Chronicle underscores our position as a culinary destination. We maintain consistent operating hours seven days a week to accommodate diners seeking either quiet meals or takeout options. Our dedication to quality extends to beverage offerings through curated wine lists that complement our menu's flavor profiles.
Services
Chinese Cuisine
Takeout
Dining
Organic Ingredients
Wine List
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We use organic, locally-sourced ingredients from trusted suppliers
- Our menu features authentic Szechuan and Hunan dishes prepared traditionally
- We maintain a serene dining environment designed by professional architects
- We have been serving the Bay Area since 1996 with consistent quality
- We receive regular positive reviews from local food critics
What people say
Fresh Szechuan and Hunan cuisine
Serene dining environment
Organic ingredients
Critics' favorite
Balanced flavor profiles
Services
Chinese Cuisine
Our restaurant specializes in traditional Szechuan and Hunan dishes prepared with authentic techniques. The menu features organic produce in stir-fries and vegetable entrees, with sauces crafted to maintain balanced flavor profiles. Each dish emphasizes ingredient quality through transparent sourcing practices.
Takeout
We offer convenient takeout service seven days a week during operating hours. Our packaging maintains food quality for off-site consumption while preserving dish integrity. Menu options remain consistent between dining room and takeout orders.
Organic Ingredients
Our commitment to quality extends to ingredient selection, featuring seasonal produce from local organic farms. Meat products come from sustainable sources including Prather Ranch and Mary's Chickens, ensuring ethical production standards throughout our supply chain.
Wine List
We provide curated wine selections that complement our Chinese cuisine offerings. The beverage program focuses on varietals that enhance traditional flavor profiles while maintaining accessibility for diverse palates through carefully chosen pairings.
Dining
The restaurant features a custom-designed interior by abueg morris architects, creating a serene atmosphere with muted walls and soft carpeting. A peaceful fountain in the entryway contributes to the overall tranquil dining experience.
People
Renee Wang
Owner
Renee Wang founded the restaurant in 1996, bringing traditional Chinese culinary techniques to the Bay Area. Her vision combines authentic recipes with modern presentation, emphasizing ingredient quality through local sourcing relationships developed over decades of operation.
Questions
What type of cuisine does Renee's Place serve?
We specialize in traditional Szechuan and Hunan Chinese cuisine using authentic recipes and preparation methods.
Are organic ingredients used in your dishes?
Yes, we use seasonal organic produce from local farms and sustainably raised meats in all our menu offerings.
What are your operating hours?
We serve dinner seven days a week from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Do you offer takeout options?
Yes, we provide takeout service during regular operating hours with the full menu available for off-site consumption.
Is wine available with meals?
We offer curated wine selections specifically chosen to complement our Chinese cuisine offerings.
What makes your restaurant unique?
Our combination of authentic recipes, organic ingredients, and architect-designed serene environment creates a distinctive dining experience.