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    Capital Seafood Restaurant

    3.1 (1.9k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Rice in Lotus Leaf "Lo Mai Gai" / 糯米雞 Pork Shiu Mai / 燒賣 Sticky Pork Bun
    Lily S.

    Stopped by on a Sunday around 11:30am and it was already busy! It took awhile for us to be seated and we were a little confused because no servers acknowledged us as the line grew longer behind us. I tried to ask one of the works at the cash register and he was pretty rude and said to "wait by the door just like it says on the sign". This was pretty frustrated considering we had been waiting for over 20 minutes and no one has came, and people were asking us if we were next because we were first in line. When seated the servers came pretty quickly and gave us our menu and drinks! We ordered the basic dimsum dishes and a few special order items. The basic dimsum items came out pretty fast and were temperature hot! I realled enjoyed the Shiu Mai but the BBQ pork buns were a little too sticky and on the smaller side. The Lo Mai Gai was good and has a good amount of filling! Other dishes we got included the greens beans which we received cold. The turnip cake was good and had a good crunch! Lastly, the Chinese Donut Cheong Fun was a bit dry and dense. It tasted like the noodles were a bit thick and soggy. Overall the ambiance was very chaotic and lots of people seemed flustered while others had a great time. There was some arguments between employee witnessed which threw off the dining experience. A decent place for dimsum in irvine but expect to wait!

    Shrimp chive hargow
    Alexis K.

    Absolutely disgusting. They served rotten food (the shrimp and chive hargow) which smelled like a dead rat and made us scared to eat anything else we ordered. Unfortunately, the rotten dish was brought out at the end, when we've already ate some of their other food. As someone who is pregnant right now, I just hope I don't get food poisoning from any of the other food I ate here. Service was abysmal, no one knew what they were doing. Do not come here, it's honestly a health hazard!

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    Michael V.

    Came in with my girlfriend for dim sum on a Sunday around noon. Several groups were in front of us waiting for the hostess. Several minutes passed before anyone even acknowledged the line. Took 2 parties of 2 and seated them. Waiting for at least 10 more minutes before the family in front of us was approached. They were a party of 6. The employee just walked away without saying a word after the family told him that they were 6 people. Finally seated after around half an hour. Now we couldn't get anyone's attention to take our order. Finally flagged down a buss boy who brought us sodas but forgot the waters. My girlfriend was literally waving the dim sum menu around for at least 15 minutes trying to get someone to take our order. She flagged down one server who didn't slow down or stop just walked away muttering something that neither of us could understand. Finally got someone to take our sheet and returned a few minutes later with the order receipt showing only 4 of the 5 items we ordered and including a charge for hot tea which hadn't been provided. She flagged down another buss boy to ask for tea which he brought to the table. Food was delivered quickly and tasted good. The lady who was bringing out the dim sum out and the buss boys were the only moderately attentive employees in the restaurant. When we were ready to pay my girlfriend went to the counter with the receipt and still waited there for the bill to be prepared and to pay for our meal. Honestly I would have left before we were seated. The service was beyond terrible. Having staff scurrying around the dining room but ignoring the customers was shocking. The prices were very high, even for Irvine and the spectrum center, literally about twice as much as the going rate. Again, the food was good and the buss boys and lady who was dropping off the food at the table were good but everyone else provided terrible service. We definitely will not be returning. 2 stars only because the food tasted great with the exception of the calamari which was seriously over cooked and had the texture of an old tire. If I could award zero stars for the restaurant management I would have.

    - Hong Kong Pan fried noodle.  The sauce on this plate smelled rancid.  It tasted ok, but smelled like trash.
    Candice F.

    Christmas eve, definitely understaffed. Took 20 minutes to get seated; no one working the host stand. We were seated next to the kitchen and there was a foul odor coming out -- a strange mixture of bleach and something similar to stinky tofu. There are two guys running around with tablets for ordering. Good luck getting their attention! This seems like an episode of Kitchen Nightmare. We saw an owner(?)/manager(?) yelling to the wait staff "Hey! Hey! Hey! Tea here!", pointing to a table. She didn't seem to know the names of the staff. If you look at your plate and tea cup, you'll find grease marks. 15 minutes after being seated, Tablet Guy finally stopped by. We ordered five plates at 7:11. First dish came out at 7:39. I took a 15 minute excursion to get my car from the Supercharger and when I came back, we had 3 plates arrive, after 54 minutes. Plate 4 arrived after 76 minutes. Plate 5 took 85 minutes. The table next to us waited over 100 minutes for their last plate. There were at least four people working in the kitchen and by the time our last plate arrived, the restaurant was only 20% full. Our dishes arrived in the following order: - Sweet and sour pork ($22.88): someone in our party actively heaved after eating a piece. - House special green beans ($22.88): nothing special. - Pineapple seafood fried rice ($23.88): a little dry and not a single piece of pineapple! - Beef chow fun ($20.88): Tasted good but maybe that's because we waited so long for it! - Hong Kong Pan fried noodle (no price on the menu, but charged as $20.88): The sauce on this plate smelled rancid. It tasted ok, but smelled like trash. I didn't even finish what I put on my plate and noodles are my favorite! We had this removed from our check. Not worth any of the prices! We told the manager that there was no pineapple in the pineapple seafood fried rice and she laughed and walked away. They definitely have pineapple because it was in the sweet and sour pork! Four separate times, waiters stopped by with food that we hadn't ordered -- so disorganized! And disheartening to turn away food after waiting so long! The restroom has a urinal covered in a trash bag; not inspiring confidence. At least I saw the waiter thoroughly wash his hands after leaving the facilities. It was raining and they use (now muddy) white tablecloths to dry the walkways. Not appetizing to look at! I usually have very low expectations of Chinese restaurant service and cleanliness, but this ranks all-time low. I actively felt sick before I left the restaurant. Kitchen Nightmares indeed!

    Beef fried rice
    Jeff C.

    I liked it. Came in for a family lunch. Inside is bright and pretty spacious. Plenty of tables. A good place for small or large groups. They easily accommodated our party of 11. They have all the dim sum classics. They were all good. We ordered a feast. I can definitely recommend the turnip cake, shuimai, cheong fun, string beans, and Peking duck. Service was good. Efficient staff. Good location in the Spectrum right across from the parking structure.

    Leeza D.

    We had a girls day out at the Spectrum and decided to have dim sum for lunch. The restaurant is very nice and there was a short wait. The food is on the pricier side, but that is to be expected given the location. Overall taste was good but not exceptional. Like the atmosphere and service was fast. Please come and create your own adventure.

    Cindy P.

    I booked a private room months in advance and reconfirmed a few days before our anniversary dinner. When we arrived, we were told the private room had been overlooked and staff had to set it up quickly. It felt a bit unprepared for a planned dinner with 12 guests. We ordered the Golden Banquet ($588). The food was okay but not as flavorful as we're used to, and the lobster portions felt light for the price. A couple of dishes did stand out in a good way, especially the honey walnut shrimp and the house special lobster. The main issue was the billing. An 18% mandatory gratuity was already included, but we were told we needed to tip extra because we were "VIP." This wasn't explained clearly, and we ended up tipping much more than expected. Just a note for future guests: the 18% gratuity is already included. Update: The next day, I spoke with management. The manager was kind and refunded the extra gratuity of $206.77. I've updated my rating from two stars to three stars. Thank you for understanding.

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    Danielle G.

    service was really bad here. they took forever to grab our menu, and we couldn't get the attention of any wait staff, or any staff in general. it's very understaffed and disorganized. the food was decent, but nothing to write home about. could have been more tender, more flavorful, and warmer. it's just better to go to the san gabriel valley for dim sum where they have the little carts. it's maybe half the price there and much more variety. they also ran out of a handful of the items on the menu. it's well decorated tho. minus the fake fishtank decal lol.

    Kalen L.

    Service was lacking. They seemed to be short staffed. We had lunch at 11am as they were opening for the day. On a Monday. The servers and wait staff were helpful but not friendly. We asked for forks and water. Received everything we asked for but not a single glance or acknowledgment, it was strange. The tea arrived lukewarm. Food was acceptable but not exceptional and overpriced. Sadly, not much to warrant a return visit.

    Top to bottom: House Special String Bean, Mongolian Beef, House Special Fish Filet
    Michelle C.

    I always grew up going to the Capital Seafood in Garden Grove, and it was nice to check out this other location in Irvine. The decor and ambiance is a lot more elevated compared to the Garden Grove location, and I feel like the food came out quicker too (within 10 minutes of ordering). The service is great with constant check-ins, we were seated and finished eating by the end of the hour! We started off with the Hot and Sour Soup, which was solid and comforting. It had just the right amount of vinegar, making it perfectly sour without being overpowering, a great way to start the meal and a staple Chinese soup, The String Beans are a must-order every time. They're always crisp, well-seasoned, and full of flavor, never soggy nor overdone, which I really appreciate. The House Special Fish Filet is another standout and my all time favorite childhood dish. The seasoning is spot-on with a light, sweet, garlicky soy buttery sauce, and it comes with just the right amount of sauce coating so it's flavorful without being drenched. The texture of the fish is delicate yet holds up well, and each bite had a great crispy outside and soft white filet interior. We also had the Mongolian Beef, which was excellent. It was tender, flavorful, and not chewy at all - a common issue at many places, but not here. Every bite was satisfying and paired well with the sautéed onions it came with. Will definitely be coming back to this location more often!

    House special Fish fillet , Mongolian Beef , sautéed Green Beans
    Brian N.

    This was my second time at this Capital Seafood location. I usually went to the Garden Grove one growing up, but I think this spot is a bit nicer, especially with the decor and tableware, which is always a plus. The staff was super attentive, constantly refilling my water even when it wasn't empty. We went on a Friday night and were seated almost immediately thanks to our reservation. Highly recommend making one through Yelp! The food came out pretty fast, probably around 10 to 15 minutes after we ordered. Here's what we got w/ white rice: House Special Fish Fillet - This one's a childhood favorite. It's a lightly fried white fish fillet with a buttery, sweet soy glaze and garlic (I think?). It has a bolder flavor, which goes so well with rice. Highly recommend to anyone getting this dish. Sautéed String Beans - They did this dish really well. I'm usually not a fan when places overcook string beans, but these had the perfect crunch and texture. The seasoning was light, with a simple soy sauce base and garlic. Mongolian Beef - Another childhood favorite. The beef was super tender and came with a lot of sautéed onions, which I love. You can never eat enough of carmelized onions ! If you've never had it, it's a sweet-savory beef dish. Probably not for you if you're not into sweetness in your meat. Overall, I really enjoyed my time here! The staff was friendly, and they even gave us oranges for dessert.

    Sesame seed balls e we wanted at the end of the meal but we got them first.

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    Ask the Community - Capital Seafood Restaurant

    Is this location closed? I tired calling the phone number and it states it's disconnected?

    That's weird, it should be still open. Maybe keep calling or messaging through yelp

    Are you open this year for Christmas dinner and do you take reservations?

    Yes . We are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day until 9:00

    Will you ever bring back Peking Duck Tuesdays?

    Have you stopped takeout and delivery? Cannot order thru Grubhub or Doordash...

    Ordering through DoorDash and UberEats has been paused for now! We are hoping to have that all ready to go for you sometime in February. However, we will no longer be offering take out and delivery through GrubHub.

    Do you use MSG in your food? I am allergic

    Do they make their own chili oil or can we buy it somewhere? It's so good.

    Their chili oil is made in house

    Do they have abalone?

    THEY NEVER FOR 20 PLUS YEARS

    Are there a lot of outdoor dining spaces for dim sum (Jan 2022)?

    As of Oct 2021 there were a few tables (4-6) outside under tents.

    Are they open for dine in?

    They are open for curbside dining which is the equivalent of dine in because a special tent was set up with table cloths & cutlery. That is curbside dining with the feel for dine in

    Are they still open?

    Yes they are open!

    Why did the price go up for so much? For example, House special string beans used to be $13 now it's 19.

    inflation. prices are going up everywhere.

    Do they have a lunch menu?

    Yea they have a lunch menu and lunch specials

    Do they take reservations for large parties about 20 people?

    I've seen large parties of at least 10. Calling them directly is the best way to answer your question.

    Do they have happy hour on Sunday?

    No Happy Hour on Sundays

    Can I reserve table for 7-9 people in lunar new year?

    Give the restaurant a call during business hours and they should be able to do that for you. For Lunar New Year you should book far in advance because we've been turned down for reservations before because we tried booking too close.

    Do they serve Peking duck all day or just for dinner?

    It's served all day

    Dim sum platter?

    They have wait staff carrying din sum trays and carts around the tables so you can pick whatever you want.

    What time is their happy hours everyday?

    Happy Hour is from Monday to Friday from 3-7pm

    Do they have cart service for dim sum? ...so we can see the dishes from the cart and pick. The last time I went (probably spring 2017) they didn't have ladies pushing carts…

    Monday -Thursdays = no carts and order by a menu Friday-Sunday= cart service

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