I've come twice now to give this place a fair shot, the first time fairing better than the second by far. A friend recommended it, but I can't say I'm a fan. The first time we tried beef chow fun and salt and pepper squid, the beef was tender and flavorful, and the squid a little dry (a light dipping sauce would have done it well.) Both dishes seemed to be half onions, and therefore didn't make for a good combination. The second visit we tried the sesame beef and general tsos, and both were almost too salty to eat. We looked around to flag someone down but were unsuccessful and honestly too hungry to complain. Waters went unfilled and we ended up leaving with a bad taste in our mouths, literally.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
John Takao
Great food! Always ready for a great eating experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salt and Pepper Squid, Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Soup
Jeff Schwarz
Cute little seafood spot, good fish in chips reasonably priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Soup
Emily Cocking
BEST CANTONESE FOOD IN
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary Adams
Some places are more difficult to review than others. This is one. The restaurant is low decoration, and within 10 feet of Powell Blvd in a cement building. Powell is a noisy street. Powell's Seafood Restaurant had no lunch specials. Our meals came out separately. Food was not cold. I had the General Tso's Chicken. I don't think I have ever made this criticism before, but the portion size was too large. Also, the price was $20.95 which was expensive for lunch. My friend's portion size was also too large. My friend is a better eater than I am and generally there are no left-over's for him. Not at Powell's Seafood Restaurant.My food was acceptable, but his was not. The eggplant was slimy and lacking in taste. The server never checked back with us. Our consensus was that we would not return to check out other menu items.Vegetarian options: Based on what my friend had (eggplant) I could not, in good conscience, recommend their vegetarian fare. The eggplant dish was flavorless and the eggplant itself was slimy.Parking: Once their five or six parking spots fill up they direct you to park on the other side of Powell. Or you can park on the street.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Lee Vernick
GREAT Chinese restaurant. So many choices, decent prices and large portions.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sean Dickey
Excellent food and the staff is awesome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Wong
Tradional Cantonese restaurant with wide selection of menu items. Fresh seafood is a must. First time eating here, will be back next time in Portland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Hoang Kim
Although the restaurant is small, the food here is delicious and suitable for everyone!
BAD SERVICE AND FOOD. They compulsively asked me for a tip, I gave it to them and they said I didn't tip enough. That’s insane! YOU HAVE BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE HERE WHY SHOULD I TIP YOU??? This is the worst Chinese restaurant I have ever meet!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
David Wu
Great Cantonese food ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Ryu
I was new customer at Powell’s Seafood Restaurant, at first couple of times just ok.But last week was very rude waitress, very pushy. The last visit rude and waitress complaining need pay more tips I was surprised they should not ask customer tips with bad service, they Needs improvement, not pleasing.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Yuki Yamada
I went to this restaurant for the first time, but I had a very bad experience. First，their service was too poor, without any smiles. the waiters were not friendly, and the food was not fresh. I didn't think it was worth giving a one star. I would tell all my friends not to waste money eating at this restaurant anymore.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Estela García lopez
Everything is very authentic and tasty. It is a pleasure. Thank you very much.
I've come twice now to give this place a fair shot, the first time fairing better than the second by far. A friend recommended it, but I can't say I'm a fan. The first time we tried beef chow fun and salt and pepper squid, the beef was tender and flavorful, and the squid a little dry (a light dipping sauce would have done it well.) Both dishes seemed to be half onions, and therefore didn't make for a good combination. The second visit we tried the sesame beef and general tsos, and both were almost too salty to eat. We looked around to flag someone down but were unsuccessful and honestly too hungry to complain. Waters went unfilled and we ended up leaving with a bad taste in our mouths, literally.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Great food! Always ready for a great eating experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salt and Pepper Squid, Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Soup
Cute little seafood spot, good fish in chips reasonably priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Soup
BEST CANTONESE FOOD IN
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some places are more difficult to review than others. This is one. The restaurant is low decoration, and within 10 feet of Powell Blvd in a cement building. Powell is a noisy street. Powell's Seafood Restaurant had no lunch specials. Our meals came out separately. Food was not cold. I had the General Tso's Chicken. I don't think I have ever made this criticism before, but the portion size was too large. Also, the price was $20.95 which was expensive for lunch. My friend's portion size was also too large. My friend is a better eater than I am and generally there are no left-over's for him. Not at Powell's Seafood Restaurant.My food was acceptable, but his was not. The eggplant was slimy and lacking in taste. The server never checked back with us. Our consensus was that we would not return to check out other menu items.Vegetarian options: Based on what my friend had (eggplant) I could not, in good conscience, recommend their vegetarian fare. The eggplant dish was flavorless and the eggplant itself was slimy.Parking: Once their five or six parking spots fill up they direct you to park on the other side of Powell. Or you can park on the street.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
GREAT Chinese restaurant. So many choices, decent prices and large portions.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Excellent food and the staff is awesome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tradional Cantonese restaurant with wide selection of menu items. Fresh seafood is a must. First time eating here, will be back next time in Portland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Although the restaurant is small, the food here is delicious and suitable for everyone!
The food all horrible, none of any are hot or
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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BAD SERVICE AND FOOD. They compulsively asked me for a tip, I gave it to them and they said I didn't tip enough. That’s insane! YOU HAVE BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE HERE WHY SHOULD I TIP YOU??? This is the worst Chinese restaurant I have ever meet!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great Cantonese food ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was new customer at Powell’s Seafood Restaurant, at first couple of times just ok.But last week was very rude waitress, very pushy. The last visit rude and waitress complaining need pay more tips I was surprised they should not ask customer tips with bad service, they Needs improvement, not pleasing.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I went to this restaurant for the first time, but I had a very bad experience. First，their service was too poor, without any smiles. the waiters were not friendly, and the food was not fresh. I didn't think it was worth giving a one star. I would tell all my friends not to waste money eating at this restaurant anymore.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Everything is very authentic and tasty. It is a pleasure. Thank you very much.