My family and I go here at least 2 times every year I absolutely love it it's an annual thing I do with my family every year it takes a while to get there like 2 to 2 1/2 hours to get there but we are okay with it because it's worth it and we get to get so much food that's worth the wait and drive read more

I met up with a friend for dinner last night and was excited to try this place. We ordered the dim sum plate appetizer, a great way to try bao buns, shrimp wonton, etc. it's a ton of food and very tasty. We shared the honey walnut shrimp, very tasty, very fresh. Overall, the food was really good with generous portions. Service was very friendly, we were welcomed in and served tea and hot and spicy soup immediately. Everyone was very attentive when we arrived, we just found it a little difficult to actually pay and leave. Ambiance was family oriented, like extended families dining together. Although we sat near the middle of the restaurant, we still felt privacy. I liked this place. I'd go back. read more

It's a bit of a downer to rate Capital so low but it's been our experience that last two times we were there in a span of a couple of months. The first time was lunch time during the week for a party of four. It seemed like there was only one lady running the floor and despite not being very busy, it was a loooong lunch. She was apologetic as they were short staffed. The food was fine but service was absent. The second time was a banquet celebration. We had a sectioned off space in the back and the place is literally falling apart. We were warned about the loose/missing tiles on the floor. That experience also took way longer, despite having a preset menu ordered in advance. Again, the place seemed very short staffed and they weren't very busy in the main dining area. Not sure if we will return given our recent experiences. Others in our party have commented how it's gone down hill. read more

I used to come here a few years back and am now very disappointed with the decline in food quality and service. As others have mentioned, no servers will acknowledge you when you enter. There is a sign that says "please wait to be seated" written on the host stand when you enter. You stand there and wait, and no one checks in on you. We ended up walking intthe restaurant to flag a server down to be seated. Mind you, half the restaurant was empty. We were seated and did not receive menus until almost 10 minutes later. Food was 2/5. Prices are now about $7 for a tin of dim sum items. Hardly worth the price. Sadly, we will not be returning anymore. read more

Came here a while ago when I was somewhat in the area. Extremely long wait in line for a table and very unorganized. Took a very long time to even receive a menu and ice water. Was eventually able to order some food. The Pork siu mai was delicious and definitely freshly made. Juicy, lots of meaty flavor. Very good. Shrimp Har Gow was good but not as memorable. Those two items are always going to be a dim sum restaurants signature items to let you know how other dim sum items will taste. Sooo, other items, as it seems, turned out to be a hit or miss. Oh well. The "Capital Seafood" restaurant establishment has been around for decades and in various locations. I would go back for the pork siu mai but because the wait was sooo long, service being horrific including wanting to pay the bill to leave and even watching the manager and staff yelling and disrespecting each other all the time (idk if this was really a husband and wife team or what) it wasn't a very pleasant dining experience. Idk if I would go back to this particular location. Idk. Maybe if I ordered to go. Idk. Hard to say. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Terrible food. An awful smell coming from the kitchen area where they prepare food! It's been stated the owner treats employees like slaves with none to little payment. Go someplace where people are happy and wanting you to enjoy their food. read more

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. read more

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Service was terrible and the food did not taste good. I'm looking forward to eating at Din Tai Fung around the corner.

It was my first time trying this place. I made reservations for a Saturday brunch with four friends and one baby. Overall, the dim sum was pretty good, and the other dishes like the walnut shrimp, green beans, and fried calamari were great. However, the Hong Kong-style chow fun was not good -- it had too much cornstarch slurry, and the beef quality wasn't great. I understand that can happen with chow fun sometimes, but overall it wasn't a great dish. We also wanted to try the half duck. Unfortunately, it came out after we had already finished most of our food. When it arrived, the presentation was not great and definitely not what you'd expect from Peking duck. It looked like poorly executed carving and deboning -- more like scraps of duck with only two pieces of skin. It definitely didn't look like a $30 plate of duck, and we know duck. We explained to two different waiters that the dish looked off to us and that we didn't like it. There was some back and forth trying to explain, and eventually the manager came over to sort things out (my Mandarin might not have been coming across clearly). After some difficulty, she took the dish away and removed it from our bill. When the bill arrived, they had also automatically charged gratuity, which I thought was supposed to be for parties of six or more. At that point we were a bit over it and were planning to tip anyway, so we didn't bring it up. Overall, this would have been a much better experience if the issue with the duck had been handled more smoothly. I'll probably come back because there honestly aren't that many dim sum spots in OC, and the food overall tasted pretty good. The service itself was okay -- we just had to ask a few times for tea and water refills. It was more the way the complaint was handled that made the experience less enjoyable. That said, a lot of old-school Chinese restaurants can be like this. If you're used to that style of service, I'd still say give this place a try. For the price they charge you would expect a bit better. I'll likely be back, just not anytime soon. read more

Came on a Sunday as I was in the area shopping. They should open later than 11am, as it seems the restaurant was not ready for customers. Got seated and restaurant had only 4-5 tables, we were given a menu/ slash order form. We placed our order, finally got some hot tea and water. This is where it all went downhill, only half our food was brought out. We thought that they were bringing the plates staggered, but when we asked where's the remaining plates. We were told that's all they had on our order. We gladly closed out as by this time the restaurant was busy and random guests started to grab their own utensils and condiments from the side storage. Service 1/5 Food 3/5 Ambiance 2/5 read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Great food Beef dry noodle sesame seed ball walnut prawns steamed spinach with garlic and. BBQ dim sum. BUT the service needs work! read more

Capital Seafood Restaurant - Sesame seed balls e we wanted at the end of the meal but we got them first. - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

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If I could give a zero star. Really horrible service. We went here today. We waited 20 minutes before getting seated. Didnt get asked for our order for another 20 minutes. When we finally ordered, they brought one main dish and didnt come back for another 20 minutes. And just left us without plates, utensils. We asked the server for plates. And he came back with our bill instead. We had to ask for plates and when we said we never had plates on our table, the lady serving us said "how come?". When they finally gave us plates for our party, they were all wet that we had to wipe them ourselves. We ordered whole chicken and gave us half a chicken. When we told the same lady that our chicken does not look whole, she said "yeah we dont have whole, we only serve half" however on our bill it said whole. Theres a lot more that happened when we went there. But overall we really had a bad experience at this branch. read more

My mom planned my dad's 80th birthday dinner months in advance, and what should have been a special night turned into a complete disaster. Reservations were made in January for 2/26, with multiple calls to Nancy to confirm the order. She lost the order twice. We had two tables of nine and were first nearly seated in a private room already reserved for a wedding, before being pushed into a dirty back area with overflowing trash cans, dirty tablecloths on the floor, carts nearby, and sticky floors. My mom and family had to move garbage and service carts themselves so guests wouldn't be sitting next to filth. Food was brought out before guests arrived and before the reservation time, taken back, and later returned cold. One table received food while the other waited. By the time one table was nearly done, the other had barely been served. Total chaos. Instead of enjoying his milestone birthday, my dad spent the evening helping manage missing dishes. It was embarrassing, frustrating, and a complete waste of money. The restaurant was clearly understaffed and unprepared, and Nancy had no system to handle the night that had three large parties. Not one person in our party of 18 would ever return. CTA: Capital Seafood should take accountability and offer compensation or a refund for completely ruining an 80th birthday celebration. My parents deserve something back for such an awful experience. I wish Yelp allowed 0 star reviews! read more

This was legitimately one of the worst dining experience our family has had at an Asian restaurant. We understand that when it's a busy, packed service, orders may get forgotten or a little bit longer to complete. However, we went on an early Sunday evening at 5:30 pm time frame. The restaurant was practically EMPTY. TWO of our main dishes never got served because the chefs were very audibly arguing in the kitchen and never completed the dish. When we asked if a dish could be non-spicy, instead of simply informing us it cannot be served as such, we were told it was sold-out only to find out later that it was available all along. Food quality was abysmal and portions were small. This is such a shame considering we held my niece's 1 year birthday party at this very same location just 7 months ago and we all enjoyed the food. If there's been an ownership or managerial change, then SHAME on their lack of attentiveness and care. A food restaurant thrives from the top down and evidently, a break down has happened somewhere down the chain. There's clearly some level of neglect happening that caused the chefs to break out in a full argument (to the point where they didn't even cook the ordered dishes), to waiters taking eons to follow-up, and the floors and bathrooms appearing in grimy disarray. I sincerely hope they make a proper turn-around because this is not at all representative of what Capital Seafood used to be at its prime. read more

What shame that capital seafood has fallen! The food still taste amazing but the service is lacking. Chinese food is one of those foods where variety of options is important to the experience. Our orders comes one at a time - 5 to 10 minutes in between dishes. Appetizer coms third. Main dish comes first. One dish doesn't come at all. To be fair, the taste is very good but it sours the experience. read more

Pretty disappointed Quality of the food and service was sub par. Entrees took forever and we did not even get eating utensils until we asked. We were about to cancel the rest of our order but felt bad. And please note- this was lunch time and not busy. read more

Went on a Sunday around lunch time, there's a little bit of wait time but there's no waiting area. You just stand by the entrance until your name is called. The interior is a typical Chinese setup but this place is definitely clean. They have good variety of Chinese food including dimsum which are on a separate menu. Hot tea is complimentary. Service is quick and servers are attentive. It is on the pricier side but worth a try if you're craving Chinese food. It is located right across the covered parking structure inside the Irvine Spectrum Center. read more

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We came down from NorCal to surprise my uncle for his 78th birthday, and Capital Seafood at Irvine Spectrum was the perfect spot to host it. We had a private room with four large round tables--each seating about 10--and it was just the right setup for a big family celebration. From the moment we walked in, the service was top-notch. The wait staff was incredibly attentive, efficient, and took care of everything--classic Chinese restaurant hospitality at its best. They moved like a well-oiled machine and didn't miss a beat the entire evening. Now let's talk food--because wow. I honestly don't understand how this place only has 3 stars. Everything we had was delicious, but the honey walnut prawns stole the show for me. The portion size was generous, and I shamelessly made my way around to the other tables for seconds (and thirds). Every dish was spot on and served hot and fresh. After dinner, they even cut and served our birthday cake, which made the whole experience feel even more seamless and special. If you're looking for classic Chinese banquet-style dining, Capital Seafood hits all the right notes. From the great food to the excellent service and private party setup, this place delivered a memorable night for a very special birthday. read more

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First time at Capital seafood. Got assigned a small table by the manager for a size of 8. Our food didnt all fit on the round table. The manager keep trying to persuade us to not order lobster noodle saying its too expensive for us. Keep assuming that we are too poor to afford it? Food came out fast, but we're unable to get any water or tea for an hour. Waved down every single person and didnt get any service. She claimed the lobster on the receipt said 2.5 but at checkout its 3.5lb. 18 percent gratitude for 0 service. Go to a different location and not waste your time and money. Picture shown is the manager. Tips doesnt seem to be pooled either. read more

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Went last night for an early dinner (530pm). We were one of only two parties in the ENTIRE restaurant. And even then, service was terrible. It was impossible to flag over a server. A third person came in, was given water, and no one ever came back to her table - even after she tried to flag a person down. She eventually left. Their phone system (or maybe it was for online orders) is at a very loud setting and just kept dinging all night long. Maybe if there were more people the noise would have been diminished, but given the place was essentially silent, it was killing the very limited vibes that existed. Food was pretty good. But expensive. Overall experience wasn't great. read more

I really like the chicken feet at this restaurant! The duck was also good, but I felt that everything was just okay. Nothing was too impressive and the har gow was falling apart and hard. I have had better dim sum elsewhere, but this place is not bad. read more

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Walk outs seem to be the norm here. After being seated, we waited about 40 minutes without a single server stopping by -- no greeting, no water, nothing. What made it more surprising was that the restaurant was not busy at all, not even half full, and there was no visible management presence to step in or assist. I eventually walked over to the hostess stand, where an older woman told me she would help soon, but no one ever came. Meanwhile, the table next to us complained about the same issue and left frustrated, while another table was seated and served immediately. Since I was there with my party and kids, waiting any longer wasn't realistic, so we had no choice but to walk out and find another restaurant. Definitely not the experience we expected. read more

Sadly, I came here when they first opened and my dim sum was frozen. When asked if they could fix it, they seemed mad at me. I gave them the benefit of the doubt figuring they just opened. Fast forward to today and the food still isn't very good. This location's food is super salty and the rice and chow fun lacked flavor. Disappointing. The best part of the dinner was the dessert. read more

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High End Chinese Dimsum and seafood bar restaurant located within the Irvine Spectrum Shopping Center. We walked in for a late lunch and got seated right away. We ordered our favorite dimsum : shrimp & pork shumai, spicy beef tendon, chicken feet, Chinese broccoli, all tasted real Chinese style the only problem is the spicy beef tendon did not have much tendon and only slices were of beef. They also have a membership program where in you get 5% off from your complete order you just need to become a member and they scan your barcode to get the cash back. Unfortunately based on the receipt I got there was no 5% cash received from the total of my order. Maybe when we come back I will ask the manager about it. All in all everything was perfect. read more

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This place has gone to absolute trash. I've been coming here for years and it was always solid before (sure, always a little on the pricey side, but food and service good and worth it being at the Spectrum). I have never, ever had an experience this bad at any restaurant in my life. Confusing, frustrating, rude, abysmal service. We sat there for 25 minutes without any waiter coming by. Finally, we started asking a few people carrying plates if we could put a food order in. They were dismissive, and the vibe was "That's not my job", and fine, but I have no idea who our waiter actually is and maybe you could flag that someone for us? We were pointed to a woman who was at the front working as a hostess. We got her attention when she walked by us, and she literally waved us off with zero eye contact. It kind of shocked me how openly dismissive it was. I finally had to get up and walk over to the to-go counter, and saw a few other people doing the same thing. It was still another 10-15 minutes until that person came over, and he was still clearly not our waiter. There was another table that was seated after us, and they had a waiter, so, it just seemed like a luck of the draw kind of thing. When the food came out, I distinctly remember the server angrily flinging the plates across the table - like throwing the plates down spitefully. If she could have smacked us in the face with one of them, she would have happily done so. It was truly bizarre. But what was almost worse was when our Chinese broccoli came out, it was literally placed on top of another dirty plate. I've attached a picture. Nobody cleared any dirty plates (which we had placed at the edge of the table). We weren't asked to shuffle some things around to make room. The broccoli was brought out - cold - at the end of the meal, and then placed askew on top of another dirty dish. The food itself was fine. I didn't notice any rotten food issues that other reviewers pointed out. I will say, the tea itself tasted bad and I have no idea how that is possible (it wasn't even pu-erh, which I actually prefer with dimsum), and nobody refilled it, so it was lukewarm for most of the meal. They completely forgot our one noodle dish. I have never in my life tipped 0%, like literally never. I have always tipped a little something out of guilt. But after being treated with something resembling open hostility, I decided to tip nothing and never, ever go back. Heed my warning. DO NOT GO. read more

Capital Seafood Restaurant - They just put the broccoli down on TOP of another dirty plate. Zero effort to clear plates or ask us to move things around. - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California

Excellent chow mein noodles with seafood and beef with special sauce. Good service overall. Went to lunch @ 3pm and there were a few tables. Large restaurant read more

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Horrible place to eat the vibe is so negative and the woman who owns the restaurant is so rude. I want a refund and I would never go here again. OVERPRICED too for CHEAP FOOD. read more

Extremely disappointing -- terrible service, cold food, and unethical practices I had a very disappointing experience at Capital Dim Sum. First, we waited an extremely long time just to be seated. Once we were finally seated, our food didn't arrive for 30 minutes, and when it did, it was cold and stale. Service throughout the meal was abysmal -- every time we asked for something as simple as water or utensils, it took forever to arrive. The restaurant is clearly understaffed, and the food is expensive for the quality and service provided. What's worse, we learned that the staff have formed a union due to being unpaid and having their tips withheld. Shockingly, this includes minors, who are reportedly working long shifts with no food licenses, no breaks, and still having their tips withheld if the owner feels their performance is lacking. This is completely unacceptable. I cannot in good conscience support a restaurant that treats its workers -- especially minors -- this poorly. Combined with the horrible service, long waits, and overpriced, cold food, I will never return. Irvine Spectrum should seriously reconsider having this restaurant, as it is failing both its customers and its employees read more

My rating is solely based on service. My mom and I decided to order takeout since we were at the Irvine Spectrum. Upon entering the restaurant (which was mostly empty and had multiple tables in front covered in dirty dishes), it was unclear where to order. The host stand was empty and remained empty. I'm not sure why it's even there. We figured out there was staff around the corner, behind a wall. They could not care less if anyone entered the restaurant. We ordered takeout and took a seat in the front of the restaurant. Quite a bit of time passed by and I was getting VERY hungry. I made a comment to my mom that it had been a long time and I wondered what was taking so long, and what would have happened if we would have eaten in. My mom went to the counter to ask about our order. The woman who took our order was still there. Her response? "I have no idea!!!" We were literally the only takeout order. There were also less than 10 people dining there. Again, my mom asked and this woman could not remember helping us. She acted like she had never seen us before. Thankfully my mom had gotten a paper receipt, which she showed this staff member. My mom mentioned the long wait and her concern about the order perhaps being forgotten. The order was not forgotten. The finished order had been sitting on a table by the kitchen. One of the cooks pointed this out after he came out front. He asked the woman if she had checked near the kitchen; she hadn't. She then proceeded to blame US for "not talking to her sooner." She did not apologize, and continued to make condescending comments with a big smile on her face. This was some of the worst service I've ever encountered, and I will not be returning to this location. read more

We've been going to Capital Seafood for many many years and it's hands-down one of our favorite spots! The food is always fresh, delicious, and consistent--whether it's dim sum or seafood dishes, you can't go wrong. The service is just as amazing. The staff is super friendly, attentive, and always makes sure you're taken care of--checking on your food, refilling tea, and making sure everything is perfect. It's that extra care that keeps us coming back again and again. Capital Seafood has been the go-to place for so many family dinners and celebrations, and they never miss. If you want great food + great service, this is the place. Highly recommend! read more

Capital Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Irvine, California