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Emperor Seafood Restaurant
Master Critic Review
Emperor Seafood Restaurant
7.9
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Brunch Bliss Spots
Emperor Seafood Restaurant is a second-floor banquet hall serving Cantonese dim sum by day and seafood feasts at night. Crystal chandeliers and big round tables make it a natural fit for banquets built around live seafood and traditional dishes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steamed lobster with garlic and vermicelli, Rice rolls with crispy fried dough, Abalone soup lunch special
Scores:
Value: 7.4
Service: 6.4
Consistency: 7.6
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 8.6
Cultural Relevance: 7.3
What makes it special: An upstairs banquet space pairing daytime dim sum with live-tank seafood dinners.
Who should go: Groups planning celebratory dim sum or traditional seafood banquets
When to visit: Weekend brunch for dim sum or evenings for banquet-style dinners
What to order: Steamed lobster, crispy-youtiao rice rolls, an abalone soup special
Insider tip: Reserve a private room and pre-order live seafood dishes if you’re hosting a larger celebration.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking is available but tight on weekends; municipal lots along nearby intersections are your best bet. No valet service.
Dress code: Smart casual works well; families often dress comfortably for dim sum while banquet groups lean slightly dressier.
Noise level: Lively, especially during peak dim sum hours; conversations are doable at smaller tables but banquet rooms can get loud.
Weekend wait: 30–45 minutes without a reservation, longer for large parties.
Weekday lunch: Usually minimal wait, even for groups.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—classic dim sum vegetable dumplings, sautéed greens, and tofu dishes are available.
Vegan options: Limited—some vegetable plates and greens qualify, but most dim sum items contain egg or dairy.
Gluten-free options: Moderate—seafood dishes and greens work, but dim sum dough-based items are not gluten-free.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better suited for groups and celebrations than intimate dates; the energy is lively and tables are large.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes for small parties, but expect a wait on weekends. Large groups and banquets should reserve ahead, especially for private rooms.
Is it kid-friendly? Very—families come for dim sum, there’s plenty of seating, and service is quick enough for younger children.
Best For
Better for: Large celebrations, dim sum gatherings, and traditional banquet-style seafood dinners with plenty of space.
Skip if: You want a quiet, intimate meal or highly modern Cantonese cooking—other spots in Flushing offer more refined or intimate settings.