Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Food seems okay, but service was awful. The servers were very rushed and ignored most of our requests. We ordered six plates, which they brought out - one every twenty minutes or so. There was 12 of us, so one plate wasn't even enough to give ... more

Food seems okay, but service was awful. The servers were very rushed and ignored most of our requests. We ordered six plates, which they brought out - one every twenty minutes or so. There was 12 of us, so one plate wasn't even enough to give everybody a single serving. We all ate very small portions so everybody would at least seem like they were eating. They brought no waters and offered no refills on the drinks that we had. They are supposed to bring a small dessert after, but brought nothing. As we left, we noticed most of the servers sitting around a little table. I felt more like a nuisance than a customer. I tipped 10%, but wished I lefted nothing. less

I have dined at Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant many times and have never been disappointed by the quality of the food, or the service of the staff. The food is authentic from regular chinese food (chow mein) to the extoic (Abalone, shark fin s ... more

I have dined at Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant many times and have never been disappointed by the quality of the food, or the service of the staff. The food is authentic from regular chinese food (chow mein) to the extoic (Abalone, shark fin soup)With over 150 menu items and hours that range from 9:00 am to 1:00am it is a wonder how they can consistantly serve excellent quality food. Their dim sum is nice portions of prepared food, not buffet food or minced, pressed, and steamed like other restaurants. Truly a dining experenced not to be missed. less

Best restaurant to hold a wedding reception. Staff was attentive and manager (Angie) was cooperative in meeting all my requests including table and banquet hall decorations, cake delivery and the installation of a dance floor. Food was excellent ... more

Best restaurant to hold a wedding reception. Staff was attentive and manager (Angie) was cooperative in meeting all my requests including table and banquet hall decorations, cake delivery and the installation of a dance floor. Food was excellent (sorry but there is a restaurant mentioned in this review that would never pass off as serving authentic Chinese cuisine - they originated in Arizona!), guests (mostly non-Asians) were simply bowl over by the courses available during the banquet (abaconch, shrimp, cold dish, duck) and the efficiency of the staff to replenish drinks and served the food promptly. Thanks, Emerald, for a wonderful wedding culinary experience! less

I wasn't impressed with this place at all. After having PF Chang's the week before, this had a large image to live up to, and it didn't pull through. The food was cold when I got it, which is rare for Chinese food, and none of it had ... more

I wasn't impressed with this place at all. After having PF Chang's the week before, this had a large image to live up to, and it didn't pull through. The food was cold when I got it, which is rare for Chinese food, and none of it had any real flavor. less

Someone was having a wedding dinner (or reception) in the restaurant while I was there. I really enjoyed the shrimp chips here...haven't had them in the longest time. The different seafood was great. If you have any specific seafood allergies, ... more

Someone was having a wedding dinner (or reception) in the restaurant while I was there. I really enjoyed the shrimp chips here...haven't had them in the longest time. The different seafood was great. If you have any specific seafood allergies, be careful about ordering dishes with mixed seafood. Other than that, go for it! less

Some of the best Dim Sum in San Diego County. I've experienced quite a few different Dim Sums, and this rates among the top five. Prices are very good overall, and the dishes are always consistently good. It's really worth a visit, and I drove ... more

Some of the best Dim Sum in San Diego County. I've experienced quite a few different Dim Sums, and this rates among the top five. Prices are very good overall, and the dishes are always consistently good. It's really worth a visit, and I drove thirty miles. less

The best dim sum in San Diego. The food is very good if not better than some of the higher priced restaurants in the area. I recommend you try Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant before you go to others. Why pay more for other restaurants that can' ... more

The best dim sum in San Diego. The food is very good if not better than some of the higher priced restaurants in the area. I recommend you try Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant before you go to others. Why pay more for other restaurants that can't compare? less