Canton Seafood & Dim Sum Restaurant

Restaurant Location: Small city, town, or suburb

Number of Employees: 4+

Number of Seats: 50

Average Price: $7.99-$9.99

Restaurant Type: Takeout

Cuisine: Asian fusion

Awards and Honors

Top100 Overall Excellence (2004)

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	Reviewed by : charlie b. On: 2009-10-21 This place is a really great dim sum restaurant. The food is good but its the prices that make it worth going. They are really a steal. Definitely the place to go for lunch when at work in SOMA. ...?
	Reviewed by : Eric P. On: 2009-10-20 Our office occassionally heads over to Canton for a Dim Sum lunch. Total old school Cantonese restaurant but solid Dim Sum at a price that still feels too expensive for lunch but that is certainly cheaper than Yank Sing. ...?
	Reviewed by : Erica O. On: 2009-10-20 Although Canton is not the best dim sum I have had in San Francisco, it is definitely a strong option for lunch in SOMA. The dumplings are good and it is reasonably priced, particularly when compared to competitors in the neighborhood ...?
	Reviewed by : Regina H. On: 2009-09-12 I love their dim sum! I think they have the best in all of SF. The staff is very kind, they also help you decide on which ones are the best dim sum..i recommend this to everyone. ...?
	Reviewed by : komdohree On: 2009-08-10 The restaurant is easily accessible by bus (if you're a tourist, like I was) and it's just a block away from the Museum of Modern Art (if you're interested). Even though it was rather quiet, and there were only a few dim sum carts moving ...?
	Reviewed by : Anne On: 2009-06-22 Sadly, this restaurant serves and supports the shark finning industry which is leading to the decimation of our oceans sharks. It's a wasteful and sick practice used to make a tasteless and cruel soup. BOYCOTT all restaurants that ...?
	Reviewed by : A TripAdvisor Member On: 2009-06-17 I researched dim sum restaurants for a recent trip to San Francisco - Canton's dim sum had great reviews so we tried it. It was my friends' first experience with dim sum and they were not disappointed. Also ordered Salt and Pepper ...?
	Reviewed by : Ohio lippi On: 2009-05-04 Not at all fancy, but delicious dim sum from carts and to order. I also recommend the mango "pudding." My bill was $17 including tax (9.5%!) and tip and I was stuffed! ...?
	Reviewed by : liam m. On: 2009-04-21 When I lived here, this place was hands down the best dim sum in all of San Fran. Even better than some dim sum that I've had in Hong Kong! I expected the dim sum to taste like it used to but it was different. It was not as I remembered. ...?
	Reviewed by : Anonymous On: 2008-11-23 Always been consistently good. This and Yet Wah are great dim sum places that are really good, great variety and consistently good.?
	Reviewed by : A TripAdvisor Member On: 2008-10-21 I had a business trip to San Francisco, and I stayed at the Courtyard Marriott on 2nd Street. I asked for a dinner recommendation from the hotel, and Canton was one of them. The restaurant and hotel are only about 1 block apart, ...?
	Reviewed by : Shari M. On: 2008-09-17 The wait staff at Canton Seafood and Dim Sum House will help you decide on just the right dish for your dinning pleasure. Yum, this place rocks. Take a friend! ...?
	Reviewed by : Anonymous On: 2008-08-21 Dim sum is just OK, maybe a little on the greasy side. There is never a wait, and service is good. I won't return for the food though.?
	Reviewed by : Anonymous On: 2008-08-18 requested delivery they said okay, so we placed our order, then they asked our address and said it was too far. but only 15 blocks away! took 15 minutes of our time, now we need to find a new restaurant! TERRIBLE customer service.?
	Reviewed by : BlackBook On: 2008-07-27 Massive live seafood tank in busy, open dining room. Gaudy brass and crystal chandeliers and red Asian accents means it's the real deal. Good place for cheap 'n' tasty dim sum or 12-course Chinese wedding banquet for 750 of your crosest ...?
	Reviewed by : ML0079 On: 2008-07-10 Wasn't sure I was at the correct place voted #1 dim sum in 2007, But half hour later as the food started to flow, the place was packed with people. The waitress came by and asked if we had special requests, so we ordered some dishes that ...?
	Reviewed by : Molly A. On: 2008-06-01 Their menu had quite the variety of Chinese food--all at very reasonable prices. The staff was also professional and helpful. I'd say that this restaurant is worth visiting, even though parking was difficult. ...?
	Reviewed by : Debbie C. On: 2008-05-21 We love this place! Canton Seafood & Dim Sum has an awesome menu that's got lots of choices - all at great prices. The waitstaff is great and has plenty of suggestions if you just can't decide. ...?
	Reviewed by : nignatiev On: 2008-05-08 Come early as the restaurant fills up quickly for lunch around noon. Most of the dim sum items presented were shrimp or seafood filled. Several dim sum carts are in constant rotation throughout the dining room and include vegetarian and some ...?
	Reviewed by : SFTim67 On: 2008-03-13 dependable. The pink decor and 80s chandeliers are dated but there's no lack of treats coming by in steam trolleys. Seafood is the specialty -- lots of shrimp and scallop dumplings plus the usual shumai, pork buns, and homemade noodles. ...?
	Reviewed by : makkuo On: 2008-02-05 I come from Hong Kong and have been craving dim sum since I arrived in the US. After reading the reviews on this website, I decided to try Canton Seafood & Dim Sum House. The food was good and quite authentic. They wheel around carts ...?
	Reviewed by : elsigh On: 2008-01-03 This is pretty much as good as jellyfish gets I think. Definitely the best jellyfish I'd ever had, therefore the Dishola. I ate this entire bowl pretty much myself, which is telling, since it wiggles like a Klingon delicacy reserved for ...?
	Reviewed by : elsigh On: 2008-01-03 Instead of the usual passing steam or window cart, these babies come along in a rolling, hot wok on wheels. We'd seen two ladies preparing this in the middle of the restaurant about 1 minute before rolling by our table, and so it was ...?
	Reviewed by : yodamahoda On: 2007-09-20 I have been here several times and have never felt really great about what I have ordered. The food is pretty greasy, but if you order the combos, the portions are large for the price. It's a great deal if greasy chinese food is what you're ...?
	Reviewed by : Anonymous On: 2007-08-29 I'ma frequent customer here. (mainly because of the good food and its walking distance from my apartment) The place was clean, the service was fast, and most importantly, the food was awesome!?
	Reviewed by : normia On: 2007-07-07 Canton is a diamond in the rough. The decor is very outdated but do not judge this restaurant by it's interiror decoration's first impression. The wait staff is attentive and friendly...and the food...yummm! Canton delivers when it comes ...?
	Reviewed by : josechan On: 2007-06-20 So most dim sum joints only do their thing during the daytime. However, that is one reason Canton is so much better. To start with, whether day or night, it is really good dim sum at a reasonable price. Sure, it's not as fancy as Yank ...?
	Reviewed by : A TripAdvisor Member On: 2007-03-25 Really enjoyed the service and food of this local Dim Sum house.We wanted to avoid the China Town crowd and loved this place. The food was just as good,as I recalled from Hong Kong. A must visit for those who seek the real local flavour ...?
	Reviewed by : prophet On: 2007-03-03 with the best in the city (TK, Yank Sing or Koi Palace) but good enough if you are in that area. Dinner is below average, with everything either too bland or too salty, or just greasy. ...?
	Reviewed by : A TripAdvisor Member On: 2006-09-25 Terrific, very traditional dim sum, conveniently located in SOMA.Parking is difficult, and the decor leaves something to be desired, but if you want good, really good, dim sum, without any of the glitz or glitter, and you want ...?
	Reviewed by : lafontaine On: 2006-08-18 Oh How I HATE the word YUMMY! Sounds like something a 5 year old would say, this place was def not yummy in fact the food tasted like poorly prepared frozen chun king ( sorry chun king) food products. The service was not much better, ...?
	Reviewed by : hepcatlaura On: 2006-08-17 --buffet style. Greasy spoon! Not much of a choice in food. Typical fried chicken, greasy chow mein and some veggies--broccoli. You will definitely need some papaya enzymes to help with digestion! ...?
	Reviewed by : nayiak On: 2006-08-04 Growing up in Canton, I am a total Dim Sum snob. The first time I walked by Canton restaurant, I thought it didnt look like a good one and didn't try until later. I was SO wrong! Its Dim Sum is certainly the best in SF, even compared to the ...?
	Reviewed by : Avery G. On: 2006-04-29 When it comes to SOMA Dim Sum, there are only two real choices: Yank Sing and Canton. Considering that I didn't want to take out a second mortgage, Yank Sing was out - leaving us with Canton. We've been to Canton once before, about 10 ...?
	Reviewed by : dracylla On: 2006-02-24 I've been to numerous chinese restaurants from hole in the wall joints to big fancy banquet style ones, and I must say Canton is definately not recommended. The food was a bit over priced for what it was. We ordered the family meals and the ...?
	Reviewed by : pastrykingdavid On: 2006-02-24 of co-workers but i gained about 15lbs. over the course of 6 months because me & another co-worker were so hooked on the take out we ordered from there every other day. the take out portion of the restaurant was simply delicious & always hit the spot. the best dim sum & typical ...?
	Reviewed by : lunabeam On: 2006-02-22 from that of an 80s wedding theme...the white tulle and odd flowers did make me chuckle though. Atmosphere aside, the dim sum was very good here. Some dishes were a bit oily, so I agree, stick to the steamed options and you'll enjoy your visit more. Not someplace I'd take people to ...?
	Reviewed by : bowdoins On: 2006-01-29 Being ethnically Chinese, I have grown up eating Chinese food. I have lived in cities all over the US and have eaten some fine Chinese cuisine, but nothing compares to Canton House. Everything about this restaurant is fabulous. ...?
	Reviewed by : A TripAdvisor Member On: 2006-01-10 If you're attending a convention at the Convention Center (Moscone), this is a great place in the neighborhood to have lunch. We really enjoyed the dim sum--fresh, delicious, and a culinary adventure! ...?
	Reviewed by : Brian E. On: 2005-11-11 This is a very clean dim sum place where the waitresses all speak English. The dim sum is good, though the servings are small (the dumplings are bite sized). Not a huge variety though. The waitresses know the english names for all the ...?
	Reviewed by : Wayne Lambright On: 2005-10-19 we ate upstairs in the banquet room, and it was all dressed for a chinese wedding. The food was good, not bad, and not outstanding, just in the middle of the road, service matched the food. I think they pull a big lunch crowd; it looks ...?
	Reviewed by : katiewine On: 2005-10-10 This place is pretty big so one can usually be seated without waiting. The food comes out hot and there is a good variety of dishes. Baked pork buns are awesome. ...?
	Reviewed by : Anonymous On: 2005-08-28 I recommend the dim sum dishes here very highly. When relatives or friends come visit me on the weekends, they love going out for dim sum here. Canton's is on a busy street and is well known for their excellent cooking. The dishes are ...?
	Reviewed by : Alfred W. On: 2005-08-17 I had my wedding banquet here and I must admit I was thoroughly impressed. The food was outstanding and the service was fantastic! They placed an emphasis on service as well as the food which really sold me and my wife. ...?
	Reviewed by : deida On: 2005-07-18 Me and my grilfreinds went there on Sunday morning. Even though there are a lot of good Dim sums restaurant outhere. but here, I think its great. There are aways tables available, there are a whole lot variety of dim sum to choose from. ...?
	Reviewed by : jaymz On: 2005-07-05 to downtown. - Not somewhere I'd bring clients too, but if you're looking for a non-pretentious dim sum location, with good variety, and not too pricey, this is your place! ...?
	Reviewed by : promotersf On: 2005-04-25 The setting reminds you of some 1970s chinese Dry Cleaners, but the dim sum is solid. Stick with the steamed dumplings(har gow, sui mai, scallop dumplings) and the steamed greens were tasty. They serve well past the usual 2:30 pm cut off ...?
	Reviewed by : spadams On: 2005-04-08 Not quite up there with Yank Sing, but still a good place for some solid dim sum. They always have friendly and efficient service, and the dim sum staples like shu mai, BBQ pork buns shrimp rolls etc. are pretty good. Prices are ...?
	Reviewed by : binhex On: 2005-04-06 not trying to be fancy. Bascially it is old and a little dumpy but more in line with what you could find in China for Canton style (large cafeteria style resturants with huge menus and an inordinate amount of staff). The dim sum is good - better then yank sing imho ...?
	Reviewed by : mapleleafgirl On: 2005-01-18 for us slow to get up and going people! Inexpensive, chinese broccoli perfectly cooked!yum. Minuses:decor-very uninviting, salt & peper squid was rubbery and had too much breading on the squid...should have been lighter like a panko. The stuffed eggplant was very tasty but ...?
	Reviewed by : smmmarti guide On: 2003-03-30 All Review Photos From fireworks to macaroni, evidence often traces the roots of notions, great and small, to the clever people of China. So on the occasion of Chinese New Year, it seemed only fitting to turn a grateful nod to the Chinese in ...?
	Reviewed by : Anonymous On: The decor at Canton Seafood & Dim Sum House is sleek and contemporary with Asian accents and huge windows on both floors. It is the food, though, that packs in the Financial ...?
	Reviewed by : Anonymous On: The restaurant is easily accessible by bus (if you're a tourist, like I was) and it's just a block away from the Museum of Modern Art (if you're interested). Even though it was rather quiet, and..." ...?
	Reviewed by : Anonymous On: Bright, airy downtown restaurant serves large menu of Cantonese seafood dishes and dim sum at bargain prices.We serve daily Chinese Cuisine, traditional Cantonese style Dim Sum, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, banquet, catering, ...?
	Reviewed by : Gina Goff On: large menu of Cantonese seafood dishes and dim sum In Short This large SoMa restaurant, though a bit dated with its sea foam green walls and vinyl-backed chairs, draws a steady stream of local families and area professionals for its daily dim sum. The menu offers an extensive selection ...?

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