
China Sea Restaurant
Quick info
About China Sea Restaurant
On Renfield St in Glasgow, China Sea Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant at number 12, with a dragon hanging over the dining tables. Seating is at round tables or in booths, so parties of different sizes can choose a layout that suits them. The kitchen works from a main menu, and a fixed price menu is offered alongside it for diners who prefer a set meal. The dining room sits close to Glasgow Central station, which makes it a straightforward stop before or after a train.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Usually difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dragon ceiling decor, £16.95 two-course menu, beef with ginger and spring onions and chicken fried rice.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dragon ceiling decor, £16.95 two-course menu, beef with ginger and spring onions and chicken fried rice.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often point to the dragon on the ceiling and the decor around it, which several call stunning, terrific, or incredible to look at. The food comes close behind. Reviewers praise beef with ginger and spring onions on crispy noodles as authentically delicious, and also mention a tasty chicken fried rice and a good won ton soup. Several describe kind, very attentive staff, and one says plates are cleared the minute the last mouthful is finished, though another finds the service good but a little reluctant. The room is described as very busy and a bit loud. The complaints cluster around specifics. One reviewer says the bench seating is very tight and they could not fit in, another says the bathroom needs renovating, and two found the fixed menu limited and bland, with one calling the food average on a repeat visit. A family notes that the kids enjoyed their meals too.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often point to the dragon on the ceiling and the decor around it, which several call stunning, terrific, or incredible to look at. The food comes close behind. Reviewers praise beef with ginger and spring onions on crispy noodles as authentically delicious, and also mention a tasty chicken fried rice and a good won ton soup. Several describe kind, very attentive staff, and one says plates are cleared the minute the last mouthful is finished, though another finds the service good but a little reluctant. The room is described as very busy and a bit loud. The complaints cluster around specifics. One reviewer says the bench seating is very tight and they could not fit in, another says the bathroom needs renovating, and two found the fixed menu limited and bland, with one calling the food average on a repeat visit. A family notes that the kids enjoyed their meals too.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“An attractive place, it is quite large, and the service is good but a little reluctant. The decor of the restaurant is stunning. Was craving some Chinese food and saw this place quite close to my hotel so gave it a try. Ordered just one dish, a Chicken Fred Rice, and it turned out very tasty.”
- Google user
“I had beef with ginger and spring onions on top of crispy noodles and it was authentically delicious!! Also, i had water chestnuts. I think it's the best Chinese restaurant in Glasgow ⭐️ But honestly they need to renovate their bathroom.”
- Google user
“Was there last year and it was good so we returned. 20th May Menu selection very limited. Average quality of food, not as many customers as last visit the same time of day. I'm sure it's long established and many customers but needs a rethink.”
- Google user
“This is the best Chinese restaurant I have ever been to! Tasty food and good service!”
- Google user
“There is a touch of class about this place, nice atmosphere and it offers a wide range of options to eat. Service was excellent and I thought the bill was very reasonable. Conveniently close to Glasgow Central station, moreso once tge nearby building repairs have concluded.”
Highlights
“Chinese-style dining at simple round tables or cosy booths with hanging Dragon over tables.”
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Late-night food
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great dessert
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Chinese Restaurants near China Sea Restaurant
- Lychee Oriental4.51,2840.1 mi£20–30
chicken satay, lunchtime two course menu, ribs and chicken skewers
- Super Wok4.01191.5 mi
chow mein, salt and chilli chicken, satay sauce
- Wok Cuisine4.11081.6 mi£10–20
egg fried rice, salt and chilli dumplings/chips, chicken chow mein
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Sea Restaurant | 4.31,422 | — | £20–30 | dragon ceiling decor, £16.95 two-course menu, beef with ginger and spring onions |
| Lychee Oriental | 4.51,284 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | chicken satay, lunchtime two course menu, ribs and chicken skewers |
| Super Wok | 4.0119 | 1.5 mi | — | chow mein, salt and chilli chicken, satay sauce |
| Wok Cuisine | 4.1108 | 1.6 mi | £10–20 | egg fried rice, salt and chilli dumplings/chips, chicken chow mein |
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