Over priced....restaurant and the food was nothing special...this restaurant only cater to the older crowd....hahaha

Came to the Gulfstream to see the horses run and decided to get a bite to eat. Always wanted to try this Chinese restaurant since it's the old school Chinese food Chinese food . Honestly, I wasn't too impressed. The bowl with the rice and the shrimp wasn't too bad, but the chicken was not good at all. The chicken was so tough. When the waiter came around to ask if everything was ok, I was honest and told him that the chicken was very tough. He was a nice enough to go in the back and get a new batch with the sauce on the side. The chicken was more tender now , and the waiter was nice enough to make it better . read more

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Haven't been here in many years, but was very happy with the food. Authentic crispy egg roll hot out of the kitchen was delicious. Baby back ribs were a little bit on the small side, but prepared perfectly and what I would consider real Chinese baby back ribs the lobster Cantonese was also excellent And tasty. The only thing that was average was the roast pork lo mein. The service was impeccable and we did not want for anything. The wonton soup was also excellent. No complaints at all a little on the higher end of Chinese food prices but well worth it. Everything was excellent. read more

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Christine Lee's is an Asian Fusion restaurant located at the Gulfstream Park, and horse racing is a major attraction there. There is also a casino there. We wanted to see the Christmas lights that were advertised for the entire park. To make a night out of it, we chose Christine's for dinner and the casino for an hour. We ordered a Lycheetini and a Merlot to start with. The Lycheetini was really good , but the Merlot was average quality that upset my digestive system later in the evening. For appetizers, we got the Crab Rangoon, and they were delicious. However, the Pan Fried Pork Dumplings weren't cooked long enough and did not taste right. We tried to send them back, but the server said that's how they are supposed to be. This was not our first time at a Chinese restaurant, and we knew better. After a small discussion, I was able to send my order back, and they took it off the bill. The Barbequed Spare Ribs are advertised as their long-time specialty of the house, so we felt confident ordering a plate of them. Unfortunately, they came out looking burnt, dark black. You can see them in my photos. We asked the server to please bring out a new plate with non-burnt ribs. I'm sure he was rolling his eyes by now, but there is no excuse to serve food that way. By the way, we are very polite and apologetic when we send anything back. Our server said that was how they were made. The same small conversation took place again, and he brought out a new batch that looked and tasted delicious! So much for the appetizers. The main courses were Mongolian Beef and Honey Garlic Chicken. We loved the Chicken, which was cooked perfectly. The Mongolian beef was more average and not as good as other places make it. The Special Fried Rice was made with chicken, pork, and shrimp. It was good. Our bill came to $157.51 for 2 people. They already included 18% for tip and took an "impact fee", whatever that is. Service is very good here. Our server was Yong, who was excellent at his job. No complaints of him at all. He was attentive and pleasant. I would rate him 5 stars. I think that their food items are overpriced for average tasting food. They need to step it up or lower their prices. The competition is out there. Restaurants are popping up everywhere! People want to get out again after Covid. This place was mostly empty. Our reservations were for 6:30pm. It should have been crowded during Christmas week. Parking was nearby in a lot, and there is also valet parking right outside this place. read more

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Hostess sat us without menus so we were overlooked by wait staff for 30 min. The rice was terrible. The Mongolian beef didn't have much flavor. The chicken skewers had absolutely zero flavor but very salty. Even though shrimp dumplings tasted very bland. I'm pretty sure Kristina Lee would be pissed off and know that her restaurant went to shit. I'm the type of person that hates to complain. But they really need to do better. Personally, I would not come back here. Listen up Christina Lee. You guys need to flavor your food. It's a shame that the rice could be horrible. I did like the atmosphere I'd like the tables I like the chairs. It seems like a place out of the movies but I can't believe how terrible the food was. read more

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Tried to go there twice. There's a parking lot but it's not close to the restaurant and there's literally no parking by the restaurant. There is valet parking but, at $25 a pop, that won't happen. read more

We went because we had a gift card. It's in a nice area with other shops and things. Server was nice, food ok, I don't see a reason for us to come back. It's definitely overpriced as other reviews say. The cost minus the gift card is probably what you'd get at a regular Chinese restaurant would cost. By the way, the red snapper was pretty fishy tasting. read more

Christine Lee's - Neptunes delight - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hallandale Beach, Florida

Christine Lee's is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the relaxing and inviting atmosphere sets the tone for a perfect dining experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a family night out, or marking an anniversary, this place has it all. The Beef Mongolian was a standout--perfectly cooked and bursting with rich, savory flavors. --and the ribs were absolutely amazing, tender, and packed with smoky, mouthwatering goodness. Every appetizer we tried was impeccable, crafted with care and packed with deliciousness. To top it all off, the molten Java cake was an unforgettable treat: warm, sweet, and indulgently satisfying. I would have ate one more if I had room in my stomach. What makes Christine Lee's even more one of a kind is its location by the horse racing track, adding a fun and lively element if the races are on. Whether you're there for the food, the ambiance, or the entertainment, Christine Lee's is the spot. Highly recommended!!! read more

Christine Lee's - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hallandale Beach, Florida

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Best Chinese we have had in Florida. We had spring rolls, egg rolls, spare ribs, general tsaos chicken, chicken fried rice & Peking duck. Food: 5 stars +++. I felt like I was in NYC Chinatown. It's the best Chinese food we have had in FL. Service: 5 stars +++. We had an awesome server. Santiago did a great job. Atmosphere: Kind of quiet but a bit plain. The chairs were so comfy. Overall experience: 5 stars +++ read more

Service at the outside bar was quick friendly and helpful. Ordered our fav Cantonese dishes and they met our expectations. Tasty won ton soup plenty of tender pork crispy thin noodles were complimentary. Best thick egg rolls with shrimp with perfect mustard and duck sauce. The eggplant in garlic sauce was delicious as was the hot te. Prices were great and we highly recommend it when at or near gulfstream racetrack read more

I have been wanting to try this place out. I was in the neighborhood and so I finally did. The indoor sitting area looked nice and it was nice and cool. It had beautiful chandeliers. We sat outside. It had a nice view for us. We started with the Volcano Roll. Funny the rolls were plated to resemble a volcano lol. This was delicious. The rice tasted fresh and it had plenty of crab meat. We liked it. The Crispy Duck was good. It tasted great. The skin was nice and crispy. They rolled it up for us in some kind of white homemade pancake. It was good. The Szechwan Fish was also very good. The fish was perfectly cooked. It was a good portion size. It had good flavors. I got fried rice on the side. That was very good also. I personally, I though the price was a little high for the dishes. The gratuity was automatically applied to the bill. The food was good. The service was a little slow but friendly. read more

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Went to the racetrack in gulfstream to watch and bet on the horses with friends.. for dinner we went to Christine Lees.. It was the best Chinese food I had since I was in Florida.. a must go to! read more

Really didn't like anything about this place. You walk in and the very first view of the place is less than welcoming. Hostess was literally on her phone while she spoke to me, almost as if we were bothering her. She didn't treat us bad, but it was a weird interaction. Then we sit and the server comes and goes but isn't too helpful throughout our time there. Food was simply not good. I am surprised this place is open considering gulf stream being a nice spot and having other nice restaurants read more

Food was horrible we were a party of 5 ordered a variety of dishes and they were all horrible. It was my moms birthday and it sucked!!! Never never again! I feel sick the rice was gross! Don't come to this place!!!! read more

Best old school chinese in florida. Always great food and great service! Been eating there since i was a teen and im over 70

11 years since My review of this place with the restaurant moving outside to the paddock area vs overlooking the track it certainly, doesn't have the vibe of the old place, but it is a good alternative to the on site dining areas on the track. Saturday afternoon for lunch & service is ok not great, seated outside on the patio with betting tellers and self service machines makes wagering on the track easy. Keeping it simple. Fried Wontons with dipping sauce of mustard and duck sauce best I've ever had could have made a meal of them. Hot & Sour soup also the best I've ever had 2 for 2! Special Wonton exceptional. Pork fried rice pretty standard good flavor, nice chunks of pork ample size. Lunch NY Strip Sandwich not as good as I remember but still a top quality sandwich with Steak Fries that were delish. Bottom line was lunch was exceptional and it was a great alternative, to on site track dining. Will definitely repeat. read more

The service was absolutely amazing!!! We had 4 different people come to our table to make sure we ordered, we had drinks, that our food was in order. Impeccable service. Thé food was absolutely delicious! I would highly recommend their homemade egg rolls! Amazing. We loved their pan fried dumplings. Delicious. And their chicken lo mein was fabulous! We cannot wait to go back! read more

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Mongolian beef with no beef... I just moved back to Aventura, and had a craving for some Chinese. The place I usually order from is closed for vacation so I checked google, and there it was Christine Lee's!!! I remembered eating there so many times in the past at the old location. Quickly called and placed an order for some Mongolian beef and white rice Picked it up and took it home, Small container with a lot of white and green onions and I do mean A LOT!!! Now don't get me wrong I love onions both white and green and the sauce was good with the white rice, but...... Where was the beef? It's called Mongolian beef on the menu right? I counted 2 larger very thin slices and maybe 6 extra little pieces of beef, that was it, now it's not my intention to just criticize the lack of beef, I would actually just eat the white rice with the onions and the sauce if that was on the menu, but I'm sure I ordered and paid for the Mongolian beef and I expected some MORE beef. I hope the restaurant sees this as constructive criticism not even mentioning the word bad once, just please put some beef in the Mongolian beef dinner (it was not from cheaper lunch menu specials) Give the customer what they expect when ordering their food. I'll be back to try again, hope you're not offended read more

Wow! I grew up on your roast pork egg foo young while the restaurant was in Elizabeth, Christine Lee's Gaslight!! Out of all my trips to FL I never knew this was owned by the same person! Hopefully I can make it back to finally enjoy a perfectly made dinner of my childhood!! Based on the pics the food looks every bit as delicious!! read more

This place is an expensive Applebee's with chandeliers. Very far from fine dining. This is bad, food-court-in-the-mall food. I did my research I read the Yelp reviews before I came but it was much worse than I expected. Do not order raw fish sushi I ordered a tuna roll and could not eat it on account of how gross it looked. I'm not taking any chances getting sick at this place. Gulfstream is such an unbelievable mess that if you asked them to call an ambulance the track would probably dial you a dominos pizza. The hostess with hideous dreads and a terrible attitude set us at a dirty table. We had great weather so sitting outside was nice. we were parched and after our drinks were ordered they were never filled again. The older staff is good but that is not who we had the pleasure of interacting with. If you table looks "clean" check the seats because they probably wiped all the dirt from the table onto the seats. If you're hands aren't on it, your ass is probably sitting in it. The veg roll was edible but the tuna went to the trash. read more

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We go here several times a year and the food is always consistently good. I also find the service to be excellent. We have been going here since the 70's when they were in the Thunderbird on the beach. Big menu everything excellent. read more

Huge disappointment. I remember eating here years ago and remember loving it, but something happened over the years. The food was mediocre at best. Our group ordered 6 different items. Consider skipping this, or finding something completely different. read more

My entree was so disappointing. My shrimp friend rice was not appetizing. The shrimp was bland and seemed undercooked. The egg rolls were delicious. The chicken wings were crispy and taste great. The outdoor seating is beautiful however the vegetable fried rice was mediocre. Oh and the service was excellent, very accommodating staff read more

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Christine Lee located on the ground level right in the main center part of Gulfstream. I went here years ago when they were located over looking the track. What a magnificent view. So due to Covid 19 my regular Chinese food restaurant is closed. I contacted Christine Lee early on and they even delivered to me at that time in Hollywood Lakes. Unfortunately the secret got out so the next time I wanted delivery it wouldn't have made sense to wait so I went here and picked my food up. It gave me a chance to get out of the house as well as see their new location. That is when I get the info that Gulfstream made them move as they wanted the space for Events. Now for the important stuff, the food is delicious albeit expensive but you know the saying you get what you pay for. We ordered the fried rice, pork fried dumplings, their spare ribs are their specialty and you will definitely suck the bones clean. The egg rolls were the best I ever had so the second time got two orders for my family. Will definitely be back I am getting hungry just writing this review LOL read more

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One of the best Chinese food you're ever going to eat in gal Street Florida area definitely try the steak and Lamb Chops you will never ever eat again anywhere else the best Chinese and American food combination read more

Woman at front desk has an attitude. She tells us we have a 2 hour wait. A look around the place is empty. Who runs a business like this? We left and will not turn back again. read more

Still one of the very best restaurants in So Florida. The food and service are consistently phenomenal. The Chinese Steak is absolutely amazing. read more

Best Chinese food in South Florida may be in Florida as good as New York Chinatown limited hours because of where they are located but worth the wait read more

Been going to this restaurant for many years. Absolutely the best Chinese in south Florida. Would highly recommend.

Great view of Gulfstream and fountain!!! Unlimited free parking. Place was not busy on Tuesday night but other places around a little bit more live. Server was very attentive and quick. Food came out fast I had chicken wings which were absolutely amazing. Ribs used to be better and bigger portion before , so 19$ for appetizer small portion of ribs with no side not crazy about it, plus they were A little dry and cold. Other than that I would come back but not as often I as I used to. Also you can place bets on horses inside the place if the horse race is live at Gulfstream and watch it on tvs. read more

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So our group had a decision for dinner tonight... pay for a meal at Olive Garden or eat at Christine Lee's for free. We came to Christine Lee's and that was the wrong decision. I ordered the "world famous" prime sirloin steak (16oz)... what a mistake. Outback Steakhouse has this place heat 10 times out of 10... and I'm not even a fan of outback! I ordered the steak med rare but it was cooked extremely unevenly. Even the parts that were medium rare tasted awful. The meat was extremely tough... I had to really work just to cut it. And it was $54! I get if you're at Applebee's paying $15 for a steak if this happens... but how in the world does it happen at a place like this! The steak also came with a salad and sweet potato fries. The salad was pathetic... just a handful of cheap iceberg lettuce. The highlight of the meal was the sweet potato fries. They were cooked well (slightly crispy, not too soft) and came in a generous portion. My wife ordered the half Peking Duck which was so disappointing. The skin was decently crispy but the meat was rather dry. The duck was better than the steak by a mile though. We also ordered a couple of traditional sushi rolls and a yellowtail hand roll. One roll came with rice puffs which I've never had before and will never have again... just wasn't my thing. The hand roll was actually decent... the rice was cooked well but the seaweed was a bit tough. I'll note that my wife actually loved the hand roll. The others in our group ordered the Christine special and Steak Kew. The steak kew was cooked with filet which was way more tender than the sirloin. Still, it was over cooked which pretty much ruins steak. The Christine special had a lot going on... the noodles were tasty but the scallops were awful. Again, significantly over cooked. Total bill for 4 without alcohol was just under $300 and not one dish was any good except for the sweet potato fries. The service was pleasant. Based on the articles on the wall, it seems like this place used to be a highly respected establishment. It's sad to see how poor the food has become and how bad many of the reviews are. read more

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Since I work nearby I normally go to Christine Lee's for a quick lunch. Today I decided to actually dine in just to see the atmosphere and see if it's a good restaurant. I normally get something like a poke bone or a spicy tuna roll(which are very good) but today I decided to get a salad. I truly enjoyed this salad since it was something different than what I ever gotten. Very filling and the steamed shrimp dumplings were a nice start. Overall I would recommend to anyone who enjoys food with a different kick! read more

Christine Lee's - Gulfstream Salad & steamed shrimp dumplings - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hallandale Beach, Florida

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Had dinner last night with my mother and wife. All three of us had agonizing stomach aches throughout the night and continued into the next day (still ongoing). I'll spare you the additional symptoms experienced. Not sure if it was the fermented alcoholic tea drink my wife had (and I tasted) or maybe the $180 bill for three dishes of Chinese food.. Hate myself for bringing my family back. If by Monday our symptoms persist we will go to the Dr. Avoid food poisoning, just don't go there. Every other restaurant had a 45 minute wait time, being immediately seated should have been a red flag but hunger got the best of me and it literally bit me in the ... read more

Christina Lee's is a very nice restaurant. The wait staff was very helpful and paid close attention to the customers. Food was very fresh and cooked to order. The party I was with, was about thirty people. read more

I do check yelp when I go someplace new, I like to take as well as give to the community. This place did NOT have a good standing, and after eating here I DONT KNOW WHY. Look, all good food is expensive, some are REALLY expensive, but also really good. Service was good, we had a few people take acer of us and everything worked out well. Walnut chicken was divine and the Hot & Sour soup couldn't have been better. Lets give this place the standings on yelp it really deserves. read more

I have heard this place is good from some people I ordered delivery of schezuan fish w/veg, fried rice , noodles. Food didn't taste fresh. Fried rice was very oily It definitely wasn't authentic Chinese food :( read more

I mean it's Hallandale Beach, where else can you find authentic Chinese food - hello? When my Auntie brought me here, I was thinking uh-oh...where's P.F. Chang's, I will settle for another non-authentic wannabe Chinese restaurant. This was the only option nearby. Since we were walking around all day, lots of sightseeing and shopping, I'm ready to sit down and have some tea. Plus, we were HANGRY! My Auntie kept raving about the race track, yet she took us here at night, couldn't see a darn thing even when sitting by the windows. The ambiance is so American, I can't even explain. Panda Express would have been more authentic. Thanks to Yelp, I'm Yelping about it. I didn't want to tell my Auntie she's no longer Asian, that would be a disgrace j/k LOL! Seriously, why in the world would she bring me here? The fried rice didn't look like rice, as it was covered in some dark sauce, not sure if it was even soy sauce...eewwww! Nothing tasted right, will not be back. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/christine-lees-hallandale-beach?select=fJdaG1meR0a8FgQxao_7VQ read more

A friend who's a former New Yorker has been bugging us to go to this place for months. He built it up so much that I was skeptical. Could it really be that good? I've been repeatedly disappointed in Chinese food down here and the one restaurant here in FTL that was half way decent closed down last year. Well, good news... I was not disappointed! Totally the NY/NJ style Chinese food that I'm used to. Cashew chicken in a nice thick brown sauce, great spare ribs, and egg drop soup. Huge portion of ice cream for desert. Thought I could never finish it. In the end I even ate the waffle bowl it came in! When I sat down at the table and joined my friends that were already there I was disappointed to see what appeared to be LaChoy skinny wonton noodles on the table. Really? That's not legit NY style. Welp, a few minutes later they delivered two huge platters of fried wonton strips that were just like home. I must have eaten half the plate! They were still warm! We were there with two tables of 8 because we had visitors in town and the service was great. Fast on the drink refills and the food. Couldn't have been better IMHO. In fact Friday is my birthday so we're going back! read more

Really bad service. The waitress at the bar are rude and unprofessional. I will never be back to this place. Food took forever and the wait was longer than what they told us. read more

Fun place to go to. Had the Chinese steak. Really good. The service is very professional. Atmosphere Saturday live. Well worth going to.