This place has been around for decades and even though I haven't been here for 12 years, I'm certain I left a review. Based on the 159 reviews, I am going to assume maybe the business changed owners and the reviews reset. I will say, I have been reluctant to return here. I don't recall the food or service being impressive. However, on this visit, the service could not have been friendlier and the food was far better than I remember. In the past, we always came here for lunch and even though we came during lunch hours today, we ordered from the dinner menu. We wanted to try an entrée not offered for lunch and it was pretty good. This place did a couple things really well. Their soy sauce was homemade and their chili oil was full of flavor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'll also say we were the only no Asian's in the restaurant and it's always a good sign when you have an ethnic business and your people are your main customers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We probably won't rush back, but I trust these guys to serve a respectable meal. read more

If you're looking for a spot in the Renton area that serves authentic Chinese food, then this may be the spot for you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]On our visit, they had a very steady stream of people. Many speaking mandarin, lots speaking English. But anytime I go to a place and it's not filled with Americans but the people the cuisine represents, it's always a good sign.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were immediately greeted and they have quite a few tables. Many of them are the big round tables with the lazy Susan in the middle. Typical and traditional for a family dinner experience with Chinese food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As it's meant to be served and shared with everyone. You don't typically order your own plate. On our visit we ordered the Westlake beef soup, fried eggplant with spicy garlic, seafood chow fun with gravy, and the salt and pepper fried chicken wings. Every single dish was served piping hot and fresh. The chow fun had a hint of the wok char which is super important. And each dish was delicious. The eggplant was so tasty. The garlic extra crispy and not bitter at all. The crispy coating around the tender eggplant- exceptional! The chow fun was well balanced. The seafood cooked perfectly. The chicken wings, I only wish it had more topping on it. But fried well, light batter and seasoned to perfection. The soup was light and with a little white pepper, I was so satisfied. We will definitely be back. The service was great. They were friendly. Just a tip, they don't take American Express. read more

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Ordered a To-Go order on a Friday evening, for a specific time. Not everything was ready when I reached there for picking up the food. Waited for 10-15 minutes get everything ready. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was packed with 3 to 4 people waiting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The people who were waiting mentioned it was one of their go to places. The food was tasty and we liked it. Curry Chicken was quite Good . Ordered 3 of their fried rice, including the house special that has beef, pork and chicken. Pleased with the food. read more

Decent place to get Chinese lunch specials. The rice to meat portion sizes. The chicken was okay, sauce was good. read more

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Authentic Chinese dishes at Competitive pricing. They are closed on Wednesdays, and very busy on weekends so plan ahead! My favorite dish is their braised pig feet with sliced Chinese lotus root. Only restaurant outside of Chinatown that makes this! read more

3.5 out of 5 stars Renton Seafood has some really solid dishes, especially for the price point. Their lunch specials are a great deal $11.99 for large portions that easily fill you up. My absolute favorite is the salt and pepper chicken wings. They're perfectly crunchy, seasoned well, and the fried garlic + jalapeño topping is chef's kiss. Definitely one of the standout items on the menu. The dim sum and chicken dishes overall are reliable and tasty, and I'd happily come back for those alone. [[HIGHLIGHT]]That said, the restaurant itself is a little outdated, and the "fresh" seafood tanks are... a choice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The lobster, crab, and shrimp tanks look more like unkept pets than actual fresh seafood options. It's honestly a bit off-putting and doesn't inspire confidence if you're thinking about ordering from the live seafood section. My advice: stick to the chicken dishes and dim sum they're great and well worth the stop. Just maybe avoid looking too closely at the tanks on your way in. read more

Food is great! You can call in ahead of time to place your to go order, they'll let you know how long it'll take. Great service. read more

Renton Seafood Restaurant - Honey walnut prawns to go. 10/10! I like that they use the lettuce at the base and not the crispy vermicelli. - Seafood Near Me - Renton, Washington

The restaurant was insanely busy when I went, and there were people just waiting to get acknowledged and ask how long the wait was to be seated for 10+ minutes. The tables are so close together that it's impossible to not bump into someone, and someone kept bumping into my chair every time they passed to go to the bathroom. The restaurant itself is not very clean and two of the chairs at our table looked disgusting. The kitchen was clearly not prepared or staffed for the traffic the night I went. Several dishes were sold out, and many people arrived to pick up their order and ended up cancelling because the wait was so long. Our table ordered a variety of food (chow mein, orange beef, salt and pepper crab, fried pork, etc) and the food tasted generally good and was fresh, but it took forever to come out. Although the location is convenient and there's a limit of authentic Chinese food on the east side, I would rather go into Seattle than come back here. read more

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With few Cantonese restaurants on the Eastside, my family ventured south to Renton Seafood Restaurant. This was my first time, but my family had been once before and said it was pretty good overall. We came at 5pm on a Sunday evening and the place was packed, granted that the restaurant is pretty small. They have about 7 tables that seat 8 people and maybe 5-6 tables that seat 4 people each, but with little walking space in between. They don't play any music, but it was comfortably loud with all the conversations going on at the other tables. We were immediately seated in the corner near the door, which FYI can get a little drafty when the door opens and closes. They didn't wipe the table down well as there were some strands of noodles, but I had a wet wipe on me and just wiped it off a bit more; we probably could've asked them to wipe it down, but they were very busy attending other tables. The carpet is also worn and the floor isn't that clean, so don't look down. The menu is quite extensive and has 6 pages plus a lunch special menu on the back. We ordered the ROASTED DUCK (HALF), the FRIED TOFU AND FISH STONE POT, the MUSHROOM YEE-MEIN, and the GARLIC PEAVINE. Of the dishes we ordered, the ROASTED DUCK (HALF) and the GARLIC PEAVINE were the dishes that stood out and would order again. The ROASTED DUCK was well-marinated and very meaty. For $16, it was well worth it. They drizzle a sauce on top which is savory and just slightly sweet. The GARLIC PEAVINE was super tender and had strong garlic flavor. It was fresh and a deep green color. This dish is about as good as it gets. The FRIED TOFU AND FISH STONE POT was alright. It wasn't super colorful as both the fried tofu and fish were brown, but there were mushrooms and napa cabbage on the bottom. It was savory, but kind of on the bland side. I also wish there were more vegetables in it. Lastly, the MUSHROOM YEE-MEIN (fried chewy noodles, like chowmein's chewier cousin) was a little overcooked. The noodles were lacking chew. The dish was also soupier than it should've been- normally yee-mein is served dry, but this dish was saucy which made the noodles soggier than preferred. Service varies depending on how busy they are. They brought our dishes out in a staggered order, but we had to wait a while for the peavine. They didn't forget, but we had finished all the rest of the food and were waiting a while for it to come out. Servers are friendly and they give you complimentary orange slices at the end. Overall, Renton Seafood is the most authentic Cantonese food we've found outside of International District. While I wouldn't go back for all their dishes, they are better and more authentic than Mai Place, Yummy Garden, and Royal Kitchen, but a step below the recently closed, Red Bamboo. 3.75/5 for food, 3/5 for service, 3/5 for atmosphere read more

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I was so angry about the traffic jam, but I came across a Chinese restaurant on the way. The first dish, the roast duck, shocked me and made me eat it. It was so plump and juicy. I understand why some people think it was roast goose. It was really tasty and not like the skinny duck in the stereotype. Remember to ask the sister for sour plum sauce. Roast duck is incomplete without sour plum sauce. Then I ordered ginger and scallion lobster e-meal. I really wanted e-meal for a long time! This dish is amazing. It is a must-have dish for banquets. The lobster seemed to be 26 per pound, and it was 102 after adding e-meal. There are many other dishes that I didn't order because I couldn't eat them. I will definitely come back to try the mustard pork belly shredded chicken. This roast duck is also worth driving 30 minutes for! Really recommended! read more

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The service staff have all been nice however I didn't expect the female owner was this horrible. The eel we ordered tasted like plastics, and it's the 4th time we came back for it, so we knew sth was off. However the female owner not only denied the problem, but refused to refund. It's a $60 worth of a plastic like fish - we were forced to pay for it but left without going back, EVER. Just for her attitude, I would never recommend it to anyone. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No wonder this restaurant is always so empty[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Just left this place. They took my take out order and states it's only going to be 40 min wait turned into 1 hr -+. Second I even asked if it was going to to take long Never never never going here ever again read more

We previously had dim sum here and wanted to pop in for a late lunch vs down to Lucky House, Triumph or Great Wall Mall. Yup, it was the same place, with greenish interior, but I saw no dim sum plates on anyone's table. The waitress came with the menu, we flipped through several pages and saw lunch specials on the back. She comes back and I ask about dim sum. Nope. New owners and they haven't served it for five years! We ended up staying and ordered garlic green beans, almond chicken, and fried sticky rice. I've never seen almond chicken like this (probably the prepped chicken for various stir fries and then dipped in a coating), but everything was actually really good. We had plenty to take home for another meal and I snazzed up the rice with scrambled egg shreds, and more cilantro and green onions. read more

Renton Seafood Restaurant - Fried sticky rice, garlic beans and almond chicken - Seafood Near Me - Renton, Washington

3 stars on Yelp but packed with Asians on a Friday night? All the signs telling you this place is going to be good. Don't sleep on this one folks- Renton Seafood is no frills and serves up classic and authentic Cantonese dishes without having to trek to the ID. FYI they don't serve dim sum. Ask about their fresh seafood selection and then get whatever it is steamed with garlic, I promise you it will be good. Every time I've been here, nearly every table in this packed house will have a wasabi chicken on the table. If you like cold chicken salad type things, I highly recommend this dish. read more

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12.31.2024 - orange chicken and fried rice, sat in my stomach no longer than 2 hours before it came back out and had me sick the rest of the day 6.27.2025 - tried again with sesame beef and noodles, over 40 bucks and they talked s*it about me in mandarin because I didn't tip, but I figured if I didn't hurl it up Id leave a tip next time. 7.5.2025 - tried one more time, sweet sour chicken and fried rice, again 40 bucks, this time I tipped just cause. So much MSG in this that I couldn't even finish half the meal before getting that psuedo-filled feeling. No fridge at work, wasted $120, not a place I'll go back to. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fish in an old tank by the register, sitting still a the bottom looking depressed as ever, waiting to be culled and cooked.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very strange environment, I don't think I'll ever move to China and I'll stick with panda express for a meal I can completely finish and feel full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Multiple friends recommended Renton Seafood Restaurant's Roasted Duck (aka BBQ Duck) so we had to go try it. The decor of the restaurant is typical of most neighborhood Chinese restaurants but it is bright and well-kept. Menu offers a good balance of vegetarian and non vegetarian options, a good variety of seafood dishes, and some interesting chef's special. We ordered the Roasted Duck and it did not disappoint. It was SO good! The skin was crispy, and the meat was tender, juicy and flavorful. Steamed Oysters with Garlic and Scallions were fresh and tasty. The Sautéed Fish Fillet was a bit salty but still decent. The Stir-Fried Cured Meat with Veggies and Lotus Root was refreshing and the Beef Chow Fun was tasty. Food was served promptly, service was good, and prices were reasonable! A very pleasant experience overall. Will definitely come back for more! read more

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Food is very authentic. Good portions. They have easy online ordering. Prices are even better during lunch time. Decent price for dinner. read more

Great food. Just long wait due to small place and lot of take out orders. You should come early for dinner like 5:30. Booking ahead does not work very well. read more

Service was okay, but food was all on point. Braised goose is savory and full of umami, plus it's sizzling for minutes after coming to table. House special stir fry was not memorable but not a bad dish, wish it had more wok hey though. The pork stomach was the best thing that night, but be careful with the mustard if you cannot stand the heat, or pro tip: you can have it on the side. read more

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I've lived in renton almost my whole life and as long as this super Safeway has been here this place has been here. It's always looked really busy, but in 25 ish whatever years I've never eaten here until today. I ordered Kung pao chicken and my lady ordered fish and tofu hotpot. The hotpot is not soup at all. I don't think my lady was very pleased with it and just picked at it. I however really enjoyed my kung pao chicken. Our server was very nice. The ambience was kind of quiet no tv or music just the sound of the fish tanks and people chatting in a language I didn't know. I liked that kind of ambiance though. Not sure we will try it again but it wasn't too bad an experience. read more

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I recently visited Renton Seafood Restaurant for the first time and unfortunately, my experience was less than satisfactory. While the majority of the dishes were enjoyable, a significant issue arose with the 椒盐排骨 (salt fried pork chop). Upon tasting the pork chop, it had a sour flavor, suggesting it might have expired. When I brought this to the waitress's attention, she promptly removed the dish and offered a free replacement without any explanation. Curious and concerned, I asked her why the pork tasted sour when she returned. She candidly admitted that due to high temperatures in the kitchen, the chefs left the pork outside the fridge for too long, causing it to spoil. Despite this alarming revelation, she did not offer an apology, which left me feeling quite dissatisfied. When it was time to check out, I expressed my displeasure to the female owner of the restaurant. Rather than apologizing, she deflected the blame onto the manufacturer, which was a perplexing and unsatisfactory response. Even though she acknowledged it wasn't my fault, her lack of accountability was disappointing. Due to the poor service and the fact that I was served expired food, I decided not to leave a tip. The owner later approached me at my table to question why I hadn't tipped, insisting that their replacement dish should have warranted one. This interaction was quite uncomfortable, especially as other patrons were listening. Overall, while some dishes were good, the poor service and the unacceptable handling of expired food ensure that I will not be returning to Renton Seafood Restaurant. My first visit here was, regrettably, my last. I didn't take any photos (I should have), to prove my experience is genuine, I am including a photo from PayPal as evidence of my visit. read more

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It is a decent Cantonese restaurant. The shredded children dish with wasabi sauce is an interesting choice. The fried rice a bit dry. My favorite is the duck. read more

Renton Seafood Restaurant - Shredded Chicken - Seafood Near Me - Renton, Washington

Had the Gtaoes chicken an it didn't disappoint also ordered a side of fried rice to go with. Everything was freshly made [[HIGHLIGHT]]I ordered it to go take out but as I walked in the place looked nice an not to mention clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was great I'll surly be going back! read more

Still good like the first time. Ordered takeout and it was great. Big portions, reasonably priced, fast, and healthy! You can't go wrong! read more

Renton Seafood Restaurant - Lunch assorted veggies with chicken - Seafood Near Me - Renton, Washington

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is dirty and seats are old and worn.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is good sometimes but don't expect much when they are busy.

The food is tasty, portions are smaller, [[HIGHLIGHT]]tight and limited seating for 4 or less. RD tables can accommodate large groups of 8-10.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is good n friendly, but only 2 servers. I haven't been there in awhile, as the chalk board menu has changed to dishes I favored are discontinued, prices higher, (as to be expected, but it does limit my eating out frequency). [[HIGHLIGHT]]The resturant is not clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Mostly due to spoiled or bad health grade food standards, I'm NOT EATING THERE! It is very detrimental for us seniors, so it's too risky. Definitely not worth it. Another shout out to all resturants. [[HIGHLIGHT]]In regards to wiping down tables, the cloth should not be used over n over. Get a fresh one, esp when used to wipe down seats, sprayed with chemicals, then continue using other tables, spreading nasty bacteria onward.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Management plz note!!!! read more

Ordered take out and the food came out so quick. We ordered black bean chicken with veggies, salt and pepper pork chops and 2 orders of beef chow fun. The flavors were delicious. I know times are hard but I felt the amount of food was on the minimal side. read more

Local mom and pop Chinese restaurant that reminds me of home. You need to call ahead if you want special fresh seafood items like geoduck, oysters, eel, etc. Restaurant does get busy during dinner time but please be patient as the staffs are trying their best to serve their customers. Stop by if you're ever craving traditional Cantonese food. You won't regret it. read more

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Wonderful service and good food. Roast duck was fantastic! It's hot too! It's not easy to find Cantonese Chinese restaurants these days. Will go back very soon! read more

Absolutely terrible service. We waited for an hour and a half only to be told that the two small party tables we were waiting for were unavailable. One was overtaken by people from a larger party, and the other was being held back because it could fit a larger group and bring in more money. This place only cares about squeezing more profit, not about their customers. I would never recommend anyone come here. read more

My wife and I visit this restaurant fairly often, mainly to attend dinner parties with friends. Though we do typically prefer Sichuan-style food, the Cantonese dishes at this restaurant are quite good, beautifully presented, and prepared with quality fresh ingredients. Each time we go we have around thirteen guests at our table and the waitstaff handles it very well. Dishes arrive promptly and are removed promptly when needed. Fresh plates are brought as needed. We tried the cold served Wasabi Chicken which does have a nice spicy bite to it. So if you enjoy Cantonese food you definitely want to try this place, and even if prefer Sichuan food give this a shot, you'll be happy you did. Invite lots of friends. read more

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Got the Dinner Combo with Mongolian Beef Almond Fried Chicken Barbecue Pork fried rice an Egg Roll Was Great the Cook is from Sea Garden that Use To be in China Town Server was Very Nice as Well. read more

I needed food right away for a group of 25. Came in the day before and ordered about 7 dishes. It included duck, chicken wings, rice, noodles, Mongolian beef, salt and pepper squid and green beans . Guest said it was all pretty good. read more

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The food tastes good but the service is a big mess. The first two dishes arrived after half hour of we ordered it. The last dish didn't not come until the one hour after the first two dishes when our rice and everything on the table had been already cold. I would have been a little happier, if the waitress didn't lie to us about the waiting time or blame me for asking for an exact time. read more

Excellent restaurant with excellent foods and customer services. Renton Seafood Restaurant is one of the best Chinese restaurants I have visited in the Seattle area! The restaurant is located in a neighborhood mall with many parking available. The area looks very safe and the parking lot is big. I have my car parked right in front of the restaurant. The King Crab and Geoduck is the best I have ever had in a long time. The other dishes are very delicious too! We have the Steamed King Crab Legs and Golden Salted Eggs King Crabs. The steamed king crab legs tasted super fresh and excellent timing. Fully cooked but not overcook. It is so tasty and just perfectly done! The Golden Salted Eggs King Crabs is looked very yummy and tasted even better than its looks! The geoduck sashimi is cut perfectly. Very thin cuts and keeping the original fresh taste. So delicious with the soy sauce and wasabi. Very good customer services. We received a very nice greeting as soon as we walked into the restaurant. Refills teas and waters all the time. Replace clean plates a few times in the middle of our meals. This is one of the most delicious dinners I have enjoyed! read more

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This place is a must-visit for anyone who loves wasabi chicken - it's simply fantastic and definitely worth trying! Additionally, the service is speedy and the prices are very reasonable. You won't be disappointed! read more

I love this place--must order "squab", and maybe call ahead to order them first. It's so good! We drove all the way to eat there. read more

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Same name but completely different food. Wasabi hand shredded chicken is to die for. Hong Kong style Sweet and Sour Ribs is authentic. You know this place is good when you see tons of asian eating here. read more

I hate to give it 2 stars only, but the foods were far from meeting my expectation. Ordered a few dishes, 2 of the meat dishes had sour/foul taste, like the meat is spoiled. The veggies were ok but lack of flavor. Of all, the steamed fish was good. Not sure if I went in on a wrong day but probably will not be back soon. read more

Renton Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Renton, Washington

We like to buy seafood and bring it to here let them cook for us ! Great place for family and friends eating and drinking. read more

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