China Harbor Restaurant in Seattle

Great dim sum! I avoided visiting the restaurant despite living in Seattle for many years due to the appearance of the building, which is in disrepair. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the dim sum menu. We had the shu mai, which was flavorful and fresh, taro puffs which were perfectly crispy and light on the outside and with a delicious soft taro and pork filling on the inside. Next were shrimp dumplings (very QQ) and some nicely sauced steamed Chinese broccoli. Finally we had some turnip cakes which were great.The views from our table at the window were great -- we were able to see a sailing race in progress on Lake Union a...

I've been here a few times and the food and service is top-notch. I also love the style and decor of the dining area -- it looks upscale and seems fitting when dining at a place right at the marina with a view of the lake.At first glance the menu looked smaller than the multitude of Chinese restaurants in the International District nearer to my home, but on closer inspection I realize it's simply more concise in its presentation. It has the staple dishes you'd expect - almond chicken, Mongolian beef, hot & sour soup, etc. - but also has some unique takes on traditional items. I absolutely love the green apple honey walnut prawns! Even items with relatively basic descriptions such as "sauteed greens with garlic" were delicious.The waiter was on top of things and came around to check on us several times. After finishing one of my meals I ordered a couple more dishes to go and had special requests, and when our server came to the table he pulled each item from the to go bag to review them and ensure they were prepared as ordered. I have a spouse who can be pretty particular so I was appreciative knowing that our server was as in tune with our special requests as I know my husband would be when I got home...

The friendliest owners and staff together with the lakeside ambient along with the tasty food & beverage accompanied with the multicultural entertainment, it brought us the best experience of Seattle Chinese cuisine. We would never forget the 4th of July firework show and dinner on the lake at the China Harbor Restaurant, we were astonished at the special moment. We miss China Harbor Restaurant and we were touched by the generosity, the genuineness and the greatness extended by the owners and the staff. It is a must-go dining experience upon our next visit to Seattle.