If it's been a while since you've been to the "New" Shanghai Pine Garden, it's time to come back. Never been? It's time to pop in. This is a local institution for over 50 years and it deserves to be on everyone's list. Sure the inside vibe isn't fancy or totally cohesive. But the food stands up and the staff make you feel like home. Beef chow main has great flavor and the don't skimp on the beef. Garlic string beans are cravable. Mu shoo pork comes pre rolled and they don't skimp on the filling. And the sweet and sour shrimp is crispy even under the blanket of sticky sweet electric orange sauce that take you back to the 1970s. Get a table by the window and watch the people walk by with their Balboa bars and frozen bananas. Great value for the money as well. Its no wonder this institution birthed Wahoos Fish tacos. read more

We visited this restaurant for the first time in 40 years. When I lived on the island in the 70s this was a great Chinese restaurant. We moved away and decided to try it again today. Service was fine...there were many menus and choices so it was very hard to decide what to get. We settled on two special plates with two items each...one was lo mein and mu she pork and the other mongolian beef and kung pao chicken. These came with soup, rice, and spring rolls. The food was just OK - nothing among these were spectacular - just so-so. We were hoping for better - it's hard to find your "go-to" Chinese place anymore. We dream of the old days of moo-goo gai pan and egg foo yung. The most striking thing was the price....$47 with tip for two people. Just too expensive and I suspect this was why as we were there during lunch time on Sunday,, with lots of tourists on the street, this restaurant was empty. I've read alot of the reviews and I just have to conclude that some people will not be as critical. read more

Our favorite Chinese spot in Newport! We actually always get delivery & it's perfect every time! Arrives fast, correct, and the food always tastes sooo good! The orange chicken, fried rice, lettuce wraps & soups are our go too! The crispy noodles too are the best around & they always give us extra sauce! It's perfect every time! read more

I have been coming here for 35 years and back when I first started coming here this place was special. They had wonderful red leather booths and great family seating and dimly lit dining room. The food had excellent flavor that made you never want to put down your fork. The service has stayed the same but now since the remodel I have been three times and it's not good. The food is bland and the seats are uncomfortable. It doesn't have the cozy feel it used to. We are back in town for our annual visit and we won't be returning to our once favorite place to grab dinner. read more

Balboa Island's Fav Chinese Restaurant New Shanghai Pine Garden is Balboa Island's favorite Chinese restaurant where locals been coming since the 80s with friends and family. They got all the Chinese American Classics which we all love and the best part it's family style! Eveyone gets to try a little bit of this and discover new favorites with every bite! What did we enjoy! Crispy Shrimp Rolls Combination Fried Rice Orange Chicken Walnut Shrimp Mongolian Beef Spicy Eggplant & Tofu Steamed Juicy Pork Dumplings Kung Pao 3 Meats Restaurant is spacious and the service is friendly. Come check them out after soaking up the sun or enjoy an evening walk in Balboa Island off of Marine Ave in Newport Beach, CA. 300 Marine Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92662 Haters, you can't mess with what Locals love. There is a reason why this spot is still thriving all of these years. Visual Review: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJhtButTqtT/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== #orangecounty #balboa #balboaisland #beachlife #chinese #chinesefood #chineseamerican #familystyle #orangechicken #mongolianbeef #xiaolongbao #shrimp #walnutshrimp #kungpaochicken #friedrice #eggplantandtofu #familydinner #mothersdaygifts #mothersdayspecial #eatingout #mothersday read more

Shanghai Pine Gardens Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Shanghai Pine Gardens has been around for 20+ years. This is the first time we've been since they've changed/updated their menu. They're still super busy on a night with the Newport Beach Boat Parade, but they take reservations and we were able to squeeze our party into a cozy booth. While the food isn't what I would call "authentic", it was decent and we were hungry. The service on such a crowded and busy night was excellent, which is why they received 4 stars! read more

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Place smells like cigarettes and food was obviously unclean and staff was not friendly and food was not good!

Service was Quick and attentive, but everything else was terrifying. This is not Chinese food, stop claiming that it is. The recipes were probably lost, the way to prepare is probably lost, everything tastes ridiculous. I think it's time to let this space be occupied by something more delicious and less pricey, $65 for two people without any drinks is unbelievable. I feel like I've been ripped off. read more

Good hot and sour soup! I also found that there is such a thing as "too much service." We were constantly waited on the whole time, party of 5. The man was super, super nice, but i think theres a middle ground that he can find. Parking will be tough, by the way. Try to get lucky with street parking around the houses. It was overall, an ok time! I dont think id go back but thats no shade. Theres just better, more accessible places closer to me. read more

Shanghai Pine Gardens Restaurant - Hot Tea - Chinese Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Oooooooooh my goodness avoid this place I had diarrhea for two days after eating here. Most likely frozen food and whatever else they add to survive on balboa read more

Had another delicious dinner at Shanghai Pine Garden. Good food at a good price. I only wish my fried rice had the larger shrimp the chow mein had. read more

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It's actually comical how bad this place is. Ordered a FAMILY MEAL and it said it came with wrapped chicken, wontons, and egg rolls as appetizers. To clarify the appetizers included 1 wonton, 1 egg roll, and 1 wrapped chicken to share. Comes with a 2 cup portion of fried rice. But don't worry, you'll still receive 5 fortune cookies so no need to ration there. FYI: Panda Express is down the street and is available on door dash and Uber Eats AND they deliver. This is sad. Funny...But sad. Xoxo gossip girl - Michael Scott read more

Shanghai Pine Gardens Restaurant - Family meal of 1 - Chinese Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Only spot on balboa island for Chinese food and we were not disappointed! Dined in on a quiet weekday and shared a meal with my bf. Everything we picked was delicious and was the perfect amount of food for two people. We started with the fried dumplings and for our main meal, orange chicken and pork fried. We did come about 1.5hr before closing, so wasn't very busy but there was plenty of people picking up orders thought out out 45 mins dining in. We will easily be back to try some more options, and the lo Mien! read more

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I will never go back. The food was low quality, lots of white rice filler for a large price. I live on the island and will never go back. I was hoping it would be so much better. Their lunch special to go does not include soup as advertised and no discount is offered. read more

Stopped by after the Christmas boat parade and the food was delicious! We had black bean fish, foil Paper chicken, egg flour soup, sizzling rice soup, fried egg rolls, and dumplings. All ingredients were extremely fresh and no MSG was a plus as my mom is allergic to it. Best eggrolls and black bean fish I've ever had! read more

The food was amazing, the service was impeccable and I don't have enough space in this review to rave about Kathy. She made our night! She was so friendly, went out of her way to make sure our night was perfect. That girl is going places! read more

My family and I tend to come here during the holidays before walking around to look at the Christmas lights. This past weekend was the busiest because of the boat parade. We were a group of 6 and had to wait a little while for one of the big tables to open up. I must say that even during the busiest times, their service and hospitality is 10/10! It truly makes such a difference in the entire experience. And of course the food is also great, with family style portions to share! I really love their fried rice, Mongolian beef, curry shrimp, and sesame shrimp! read more

Shanghai Pine Gardens Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Newport Beach, California

It's not as great as it was when I first came to Newport. But the food is still good, tasty, still hits the spot. The service is friendly and speedy. My go to order is always the sesame chicken and egg drop soup Parking is a bit of a challenge on the island, but if picking up, can generally find a spot on the side street. read more

So friendly. The inside isn't anything special, but it's located in a great spot on Balboa Island, perfect for watching the people go by. The food was excellent and will be back very soon. read more

Jimmy our sever was wonderful, food is perfect. We truly enjoyed it. Coming back soon. read more

We came in to check this place out. My boyfriend has come here a few times and said he doesn't care for it that much. Which is unfortunate, because it's the only Chinese food place on the island. We ordered the Buddha's feast because I figured this would be on the safe side. You can't mess up that right? It's usually tofu, veggies and rice. Easy enough. At least we thought. So the Buddha feast at this restaurant doesn't include tofu. It's just vegetables and rice. Very plain and bland tasting. Didn't have any heat to it, but also seemed to be lacking flavor. It was just okay. The white rice helped give it something. But overall, we didn't get excited about this entree. Honestly, we got tired of eating bland vegetables. We only ate half of the dish and we shared it. The Orange chicken was not good either. Soggy and gross. Overall this place was a miss. Stay clear. read more

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We have dined here many times. However we ordered a feast for the whole family on Christmas this year to be delivered locally on Balboa Island. The food never arrived. We called the restaurant and reconfirmed the address and order and they assured us that it was on the way but it never came. Incredibly dissappointed. I would not recommend ordering to go food from here. Not reliable. read more

I just want to start by saying this place should be five stars. I go here so often with family it's so clean and yummy. Also it's under new management so the menu has improved (although the old one was good this one is so much better !) Amazing food and atmosphere. Food is astonishingly well priced for how delicious it is. Vicky is an accommodating sweet heart! Try the new onion pancakes and the sesame balls. I always get shumai and the walnut chicken is out of this world ! read more

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We tried this place for the first time and loved our experience. The family meal is a great deal. The crab ragoon is the best you will ever have and the honey walnut shrimp is fantastic. Orange chicken is also very good. We will be back. read more

A good neighborhood Chinese restaurant here on Balboa island. Good authentic food with great lunch specials. Delicious food and good service. Not fancy but a good Chinese meal. read more

Shanghai Pine Gardens Restaurant - Three ingredients lunch special. Delicious - Chinese Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Great food, reasonably priced and excellent service. Great location on Balboa Island, as well.

IMHO, the Wonton soup here is the best! The portion is generous, and it is chock full of meat, vegetables, and wontons!

I always eat here whenever I come every so often to run errands, the food is consistent and delicious which is why I come by every time I visit. Recent months I've noticed some changes in the staff, and one of the new servers has such a horrendous attitude. This server did not speak basic English to understand my order, and even when I pointed at certain menu items, I was returned with a rude glance and tone. The server was an Asian lady, seems to be from China in which she did not understand the dining culture of this neighborhood. She was also a bit blunt with her movements, and is very slow and unfamiliar with operations. Don't get me wrong, the food was still delicious as usual, but I do feel like this lady left such a bad taste in my mouth after the last couple of dining experiences here. Don't think I'll be coming back. read more

We love this place. To be clear, the food isn't going to win any awards. But it's the only Chinese restaurant on Balboa Island and it has all of the Americanized "best hits". We highly recommend the Honey Walnut Shrimp, and the Green and Green. Also the chicken wings and soups are excellent! The service is pretty fast and friendly. And the interior feels like a familiar throwback. read more

Ambiance poor Food choices poor Tired looking Waiters didn't speak English Need a total re-do read more

I had an amazing time with my gals. We laughed until the night wasn't young no more and my uncle used to come here for years and we celebrate every family dinner at this fine establishment. We've had the same amazing waiter for 17 years! Please come here and enjoy until the night wasn't young no more! read more

The food was fresh and served quickly. They changed the request for shrimp fried pineapple rice to chicken, but it still cost $19.00, which I think is rather a lot. The staff made us feel very welcome. Good to see locals coming in. Very grateful we arrived prior to unreserved party of 18. They seemed to handle it very well. read more

Recommended, but with caution. The food was delicious and service was fine. But, be careful and check your receipt before paying. We had 24% gratuity added by the server or restaurant, without our knowledge and had to ask for it to be removed when we noticed it. If we wouldn't have noticed we would have paid it, plus extra for tip. Just be aware. read more

Loved the low mien dish. We will be back soon. My wife ordered the family dinner. Also, very good.

Good food, excellent service from Tom Cruise in a relaxed atmosphere. Walking along Balboa main and ran into this little popular jewel. Try it. You'll like it!! read more

Shanghai Pine Gardens Restaurant - Tom cruise - Chinese Near Me - Newport Beach, California

With no exaggeration, this is one of the best family style, Chinese restaurants we've been to in quite a while. An older building similar to a throwback of the 1960s however it's clean and service is prompt and friendly. I've heard the owners are related to wahoo's fish tacos, and it shows. The food is delicious, plentiful, and I think value priced, but they do not lack on quality. Located on the island, come early to get a parking place It's certainly will putting this one on your bucket list to try. read more

Shanghai Pine Gardens Restaurant - This says it all. Stop in! This place is very very delicious and the people are very kind - Chinese Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Amazing Delicious Chinese food with affordable price. I had Lunch Special Almond Chicken and it was YUMMY. CHICKEN MEAT WAS SUPER SOFT TENDER. Nice clean and cozy restaurant located at the Balboa Island. Service was fast. Easy parking. read more

Shanghai Pine Gardens Restaurant - 4. Almond Chicken Lunch - Chinese Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Authentic, real good..thank you Vicky....will come back I want to try all the foods and bring my family and friends to experience the best

New Menu and remodeled! Haven't been here for a while and just found out all the new great changes with new dishes and remodeling. I love the new shrimp and beef rice bowls with hose special sauce, The fried tofu was crispy and a great vegetarian dish. Shrimp roll was so yummy and fancy. Wonderful Service and affordable price. Will come back for sure! read more

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You can't be sitting here with a 3.6 rating on yelp and charge $27 for Honey Walnut Shrimp with no rice or veggies or anything. I hung up after they told me that. And for what looks like tiny portions based on the pictures. What a joke. I guess that's the kind of crap you can pull when all the locals are millionaires. read more