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A & W Seafood Restaurant
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A & W Seafood Restaurant
8.4
A long-running Cantonese seafood and dim sum hall where families come for big, shareable platters and classic banquet-style cooking. The kitchen’s strength is wok-driven shellfish and live-tank selections, with portions that reward groups and repeat visits.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Special Dungeness Crab, Wok-Fried Lobster with Garlic, Salt & Pepper Shrimp
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 6.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: Classic Chinese seafood banquet cooking with crowd-pleasing live-crab staples.
Who should go: Families and groups craving Cantonese seafood feasts.
When to visit: Weekend brunch for dim sum, weeknights for seafood.
What to order: House special crab, lobster noodles, siu mai trio.
Insider tip: Ask for seasonal live-tank specials not listed on the menu.
A & W Seafood Restaurant
8.1
Classic Cantonese seafood house that still does old-school cart-style dim sum on busy weekends. The siu mai and har gow land best when you come early, and the kitchen’s wok work on seafood plates keeps regulars cycling back. Decor is dated, but the food hits the nostalgic, banquet-hall sweet spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Har gow (shrimp dumplings), Siu mai, Salt-and-pepper shrimp
Scores:
Value: 7.8
Service: 7.9
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 6.6
Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: One of the Valley’s few true cart-service dim sum rooms.
Who should go: Families and big groups chasing classic Cantonese dim sum.
When to visit: Weekend mornings right at opening for freshest carts.
What to order: Har gow, siu mai, chicken feet.
Insider tip: Ask for fresh steamer refires on favorites if carts slow.
A & W Seafood Restaurant
7.6
Classic Chinese seafood dining where the sleeper hit is the Spicy Salt Chicken Wings appetizer—crackly, savory, and pepper-forward. While known for banquet-style seafood, the wings are a smart add-on for the table and a fun change from usual buffalo profiles. Best enjoyed family-style with a few mains.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Wings with Spicy Salt (8-piece), Walnut Shrimp, Hot & Sour Soup
Scores:
Value: 7.9
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 7.6
Food Quality: 7.8
Atmosphere: 6.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.2
What makes it special: Spicy-salt wings in a full Chinese seafood setting.
Who should go: Groups who want wings plus shareable mains.
When to visit: Dinner for full kitchen and lively tables.
What to order: Spicy-salt wings, walnut shrimp, fried rice.
Insider tip: Pair wings with a veggie stir-fry to balance the salt-pepper heat.
A & W Seafood Restaurant
8.2
Old-school Cantonese banquet vibes with a dim sum cart feel and big, shareable seafood platters. Locals come for family-style feasts—especially crab and lobster preparations—where wok heat and garlic drive the show. The room is dated, but the kitchen still knows how to throw a party.
Must-Try Dishes:
House special Dungeness crab, Salt & pepper shrimp, Weekend dim sum spread
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 6.3
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Classic Cantonese seafood banquets in a no-frills local hall.
Who should go: Families and groups craving share-table Chinese seafood.
When to visit: Weekend brunch for dim sum carts.
What to order: House crab, salt-pepper shrimp, siu mai.
Insider tip: Order crab or lobster early—best freshness goes fast.
A & W Seafood Restaurant
7.7
Old-school Cantonese seafood and dim sum in a classic banquet-hall layout with lazy Susans and lots of space for private group meals. The kitchen shines brightest on wok-fried shellfish and weekend dim sum carts, and the room is naturally suited to family celebrations and large parties. Recent local press highlights the house special crab and lobster as standout crowd-pleasers.
Must-Try Dishes:
House special Dungeness crab with garlic and jalapeño, Salt-and-pepper shrimp, Dim sum siu mai and steamed buns (weekends)
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 7.5
Consistency: 7.4
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 6.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Banquet-style Chinese seafood with share-plate feasts made for big tables.
Who should go: Families, reunion groups, and dim sum weekend crews.
When to visit: Weekend lunch for dim sum; evenings for seafood feasts.
What to order: House crab, salt-pepper shrimp, dim sum sampler.
Insider tip: Bring a bigger group—the best orders are built to share.
A & W Seafood Restaurant
7.7
A banquet-style seafood and dim sum hall that families use for big gatherings and celebratory meals. The room is old-school, but the kitchen shines on shareable platters—especially garlic-forward crab and weekend dim sum carts.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Special Dungeness Crab, Dim Sum Assortment, House Special Fried Rice
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 7.5
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 6.2
Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: Large-table seafood feasts and weekend dim sum tradition.
Who should go: Families celebrating with a group.
When to visit: Weekend brunch for dim sum.
What to order: House crab, siu mai, fried rice.
Insider tip: Go with a bigger group to try more platters.