CHINA By The Sea

Authentic Chinese & Thai Cuisine

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Our mission:

Welcome to China By The Sea - A family owned and operated establishment since the 1980s with a passion for great food and service all in a pleasant atmosphere. Thanks for visiting our page and we hope to see you at our restaurant in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

We have been open in town for many years providing to our community satisfying Asian cuisine in a relaxing environment. Located in the heart of Boothbay Harbor, we have been offering the most authentic and elegant Chinese Cuisine experience possible since 1980.

Our goal here at China By The Sea is to provide lovers of Chinese Food with authentic and tasty Chinese cuisine and at the same time, provide food that is truly good for you. We also offer a lighter menu featuring tasty steamed dishes prepared without salt, cornstarch, or MSG.

We take pride in preparing dishes that delight all the senses and would love for you to experience the best Chinese Cuisine the Boothbay area has to offer.

Meet The Chef

Kenny Tsang

Head Chef

Chef Kenny has dedicated his entire life to providing satisfying meals for everyone who steps into his restaurant. Friendly and always very humble, Kenny will make your experience at the restaurant a true sensation.

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Customer Reviews

“I work down the road and probably eat here about once a month (either take-out or a quick lunch with coworkers). Their food is consistently solid, and as far as small town Chinese places go, this is the best I've ever had. There's never any fat or gristle on the meats (which I find you run into all the time at Chinese restaurants) and their prices are very reasonable. All of the appetizers that I've tried have been great, and I really enjoy their chicken with spicy garlic sauce and chicken and broccoli. I have a friend that swears by their soup too.

Also, oddly enough my husband and I both agree that their french fries are amazing (I know - not what you'd think your go-to would be at a Chinese restaurant. I'd highly recommend trying them - they're addictive.”

Adria K.

Bath, ME

“Nice clean place and friendly service. Won Ton Soup was good. Crab Rangoon's were big and filled with crab, they were really good and so was the Egg Foo Yung. The Rangoon's and the Egg Foo Yung were the reasons for the 4 stars, they really were yummy. We have had better curry. Not the best but was good for a change from all the Maine seafood eateries. We would go there again. They charge you for chili sauce never saw that before but the tea is free”

Pamela S.

San Diego, CA

“... I will begin by saying 2020 is a tough year for anyone in the restaurant business but like many they have made the best of it. The food quality is very good and always fresh. They are only doing takeout at this point but they do it very well.

One of our favorite meals is beef with vegetables in black bean sauce, not on the menu but they will make it for you if you ask. I like the house fried rice as well, no bad selections I know of. Family owned and good folks.

Enjoy!”

Tom M.

Santee, CA

“The food is typical american chinese with local offerings available. The cleanest chinese restaurant I have been in from Hong Kong to London. Food is always hot, individually prepared with a thoughtful variety and fair pricing in this small town. They have successfully operated here for over 25 years and everything they do is devoted to getting it right. Lobster is available fresh from their tank. Park at the restaurant, use the computers or hang out at the bar.”

Charles B.

Southwest Harbor, ME

Get In Touch

To inquire about reservations, please call us at: 207-633-4449

Whether it be a romantic dinner, a night with good friends, or just because you don't want to cook, China By The Sea is here to offer you an exquisite and refined experience.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email us at info@chinabythesea.net or fill in the contact form below.