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China Harbor

2040 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109 (Downtown)
(206) 286-1688
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Ranked #1,045 of 2,504 restaurants in Seattle
Price range: $12 - $12
Cuisines: Asian, Chinese
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Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Scenic view, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighborhood: Downtown
Description: China Harbor Restaurant in Seattle combines breathtaking views of Lake Union and a wide array of authentic Chinese dishes to offer a one-of-a-kind, memorable dining experience. The restaurant uses the highest quality ingredients to offer an eclectic menu of culinary delights from the Hunan, Szechuan, and Mandarin provinces of China. Whether you are joining us for lunch or dinner or holding a special event at our restaurant, we look forward to turning moments into memories for you during your next visit.
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Seattle, Washington
Top Contributor
69 reviews 69 reviews
53 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 5, 2012

For as long as I can remember, this place has been on Lake Union. We had a coupon form the entertainment book, so we decided to give it a try on Sunday afternoon. The view over the lake is nice, the dining room could use a little updating, but the food was great. We ordered a "combo" style meal and... More

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Everett, WA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2012

I visited China Harbor with a friend a few weeks ago and ordered the Hot + Sour Soup and Almond Fried Chicken. Both were very tasty! The hostess was very warm and personable and made sure that we had everything we needed. Will be sure to visit again in the future.

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Seattle, Washington
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2012

I stop by here when I go biking or running by Lake Union to enjoy the delicious food and nice views of Lake Union. I am a big fan of the General Tso's Chicken, the Mushu Pork with buns, and BBQ pork fried rice. This is a nice place to stop and relax after a long, stressful day, and the... More

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Lynnwood, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

We went and ordered fried rice, chow mein, and my husband ordered General Chow chicken with fried rice. The food came very quickly and when we started to eat we were all disgusted. The meat in the chow mein and fried rice and not recognizable. I couldn't even swallow it. Anyway, I will never go back and it was THE... More

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Seattle, Washington
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10 restaurant reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

Looks great from the outside and seems to host many well dressed events judging by the people going in and out (I run past it regularly) however don't be fooled. The service was non existent. The water glasses were so dirty. The starters were ok - primarily fried. However the entrees were unrecognizable as food. We were the only people... More

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Seattle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2011

When I was young, my family had a very good chef. His name was Sun Ta, so I grew up with gourmet Chinese food. I have eaten at many Chinese restaurants in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Paris, Rome, Geneva, Tokyo, Kyoto, Bangkok, New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver. I even dined in the small town... More

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Seattle, WA
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011

I have been going to this place for about 8 years. They used to be much cheaper ($4.95 for lunch specials). They have rasied their price just a little bit ($6.95), but the quality of their food has improved over the years as well. They are average chineese restaurant.

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Seattle, WA
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31 reviews 31 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2011

The China Harbor looks great from the outside when you are driving by. We expected to have a spectacular view of Lake Union. We got there about 5pm after taking a walk in the new South Lake Union Park. We had a 2 for 1 coupon and so would have expected them to be ready for a dinner crowd. Instead... More

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SEATTLE
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2011

We were looking forward to eating at China Harbor all day so after a 10 mile bike ride to Golden Gardens we arrived for our 6:30 reservation. It was a beautiful day in Seattle and so we were especially thrilled to have a window table for 4 right on the lake! Our waitress was AWESOME with a great personality and... More

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Rocklin, California
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2010

Our visit had beautiful night views overlooking Lake Union with all the houseboats decorated for Christmas below us. We enjoyed a delightful dinner at very reasonable prices and with great service. The staff were particularly kind to my toddler granddaughter. It is not a cutting edge Asian cuisine restaurant, but if you like traditional Chinese food in an exceptionally beautiful... More

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