Dì Guó Jiǔ Jiā - Burlingame

We called yesterday to inquire about reservations, but they don’t take them. Seven of us arrived today at 10:20 a.m., and we didn’t have to wait long—probably around ten minutes before we were seated. However, the waiter informed us we needed to finish by noon. We couldn’t help but laugh, unaware of the half-hour time limit. If we had known, we probably wouldn’t have come. We wanted to enjoy our meal and relax, but the dim sum came out very slowly. The chicken soup, in particular, took 30 minutes to arrive. While the portion sizes were good, the service left much to be desired. We had to ask for water refills more than three times, and we also needed to request clean plates. Overall, I’d give this place three stars for the food.

We tried a variety of items, including cloves, sui mai, chicken feet, baked BBQ pork chop, sesame balls, beef meatballs, bean curd skin rolls, Chinese roasted donut roll, and shrimp. The portions were decent, but I wouldn't say they were remarkable or exceptional. The pricing is reasonable—neither too expensive nor particularly cheap. Parking is available right in front of the restaurant, but it was completely full when we arrived, making it quite a hassle to find a spot amidst the other cars.

It seems that this restaurant is Guy Fieri's favorite dim sum spot, as his presence is prominent on the walls. The dishes are absolutely delicious, and it’s clear that the emphasis here is on good food and quick service! The atmosphere is vibrant, and the staff works efficiently. Diners can enjoy their dim sum while taking in the view.

Eating is delicious, but the service can be better. there are many sitting options so they don't have to wait too long if they have a big party. major plus is the beautiful look!

From my understanding, Grand Harbor Dim Sum Seafood is considered one of the more luxurious dim sum restaurants in the Bay Area. My experience would differ. I think the location benefits from its view of the bay, but underneath it all there are a lot of flaws to the space that makes it less luxurious. That aside, the food and service are about on par with other locations in the south Bay area. The service is brusk, bordering on rude...but expected and the food while extensive in the menu, often felt like it lacked some of finesse of a luxury restaurant. The flavor profiles are good, but everything just seems very messy. However, if you manage your expectations and are just there for the food and not the experience, you'll come away happy from Grand Harbor Dim Sum Seafood.