ABC Seafood - Foster City

3.6 (227)

$30 and under

Chinese

973 E. Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch

ABC Seafood Restaurant offers an incredibly diverse menu that appeal not only to those looking for a traditional Chinese meal but also to the most ardent seafood enthusiast. Boasting a wine list comparable to the most elite establishments we strive to provide the complete dining experience. A VIP and banquet room are both available to rent out for large banquets or smaller, intimate parties.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–2:30 pm Fri–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.abcseafoodrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please call for details.
Private party facilities
ABC Seafood Restaurant in Foster City offers authentic Cantonese cuisine in a modern setting. With a VIP private room that holds up to 40 guests and a banquet room that can hold 250 guests, ABC Seafood Restaurant is the idea venue for any parties or large corporate gatherings.

Location
973 E. Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
Area
Foster City
Cross Street
Shell Blvd
Parking Details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Chilled Bitter Melon in X0 SauceUS$6.00
Chinese Chicken Salad
- per personUS$5.00
Five Spice Beef ShinUS$6.00
Braised Pork ShankUS$5.00
Chongqing Shredded ChickenUS$7.00
Aged Vinegar Marinated JellyfishUS$8.00
Marinated SeaweedUS$6.00
White Cloud Phoenix TalonUS$8.00
Marinated Duck TonguesUS$8.00
Chiu Chow Style Deep Fried TofuUS$6.00
Pork Knuckle in Superior Abalone SauceUS$8.00
Shanghai Bean CurdUS$8.00
Deep Fried Tofu with Salted PepperUS$7.00
Fried Wontons (8)US$8.00
Egg Rolls (4)US$8.00
Deep Fried Shrimp BallsUS$10.00
Deep Fried Calamari with Salted PepUS$10.00
Appetizer Combination (3 items)US$20.00

Barbecued Favorites

Roast Suckling Pig
- Reg. OrderUS$20.00
- Large OrderUS$40.00
Roasted Whole Suckling Pig
- HalfUS$100.00
- WholeUS$198.00
House Special Steamed Chicken
- HalfUS$12.00
- WholeUS$24.00
Roasted Duck
- HalfUS$12.00
- WholeUS$24.00
Roasted Squab
- eachUS$14.00
Roasted Peking Duck
- WholeUS$28.00
Rose Flavored Soya Chicken
- HalfUS$12.00
- WholeUS$24.00
Crispy Premium Black Tea Chicken
- HalfUS$14.00
- WholeUS$28.00
Roast Chicken
- HalfUS$12.00
- WholeUS$24.00
Barbecued PorkUS$11.00
Barbecued Spare RibsUS$11.00
Barbecued Pork NeckUS$12.00
Barbecue Delicacies Duo Combo
Your choice of 2 BBQ items
- Reg. OrderUS$15.00
- Large OrderUS$28.00
Barbecue Delicacies Trio Combo
Your choice of 3 BBQ items
- Reg. OrderUS$24.00
- Large OrderUS$35.00
Roast Suckling Pig and Barbecue Delicacies Combo
- Reg. OrderUS$23.00
Chiu Chow Style Marinated Delicacies Combo
- Reg. OrderUS$22.00

Bird's Nest, Sea Cucumber & Fish Maw

Double Boiled Bird's Nest
with Papaya
- per personUS$42.00
Prickly Beche De Mer
with Goose Web
- per personUS$20.00
Fish Maw
with Prickly Beche De Mer
- per personUS$38.00

Abalones

Buddha Jumped Over the Wa
- per personUS$40.00
Dried Abalone & Tender Greens with OysterUS$35.00
Fresh Abalone & Sea CucumberUS$40.00
Fresh Abalone with Fish Maw & Shiitake MushroomUS$42.00
Dried Abalone with Goose WebsUS$40.00
Braised Fresh Whole Abalone
Seasonal
- Mraket Price

Soups

Fish Maw Soup with Assorted Mushrooms
- BowlUS$18.00
House Special Soup of the Day
- BowlUS$13.00
Dried Scallop with Supreme Broth
- BowlUS$14.00
Supreme Seafood Broth with Bamboo Pith
- BowlUS$13.00
Westlake Soup
- BowlUS$12.00
Hot and Sour Soup
- BowlUS$10.00
Seafood with Sizzling Rice Soup
- BowlUS$13.00
Lobster Hot & Sour Soup
- BowlUS$39.00
House Special Won Ton Soup
- BowlUS$13.00
Crab Meat with Fish Maw Soup
- BowlUS$15.00
Sweet Corn with Minced Chicken Soup
- BowlUS$13.00
Vegetable and Bamboo Pith Soup
- BowlUS$12.00

Rice Dishes

House Special Fried RiceUS$20.00
Ham & Scallop Fried RiceUS$14.00
Salted Fish & Diced Chicken Fried RiceUS$14.00
Chiu Chow Style Fried RiceUS$14.00
Dried Scallop & Egg White Fried RiceUS$15.00
Minced Pork & Preserved Cabbage Fried RiceUS$12.00
Fook Kin Fried RiceUS$16.00
Yin Yang Fried RiceUS$16.00
Cured Meats with Chinese Broccoli FriedUS$14.00
Vegetable Fried RiceUS$12.00
Seafood with Fish Broth Cooked RiceUS$16.00
Diced Green Onion Pancake with PorkUS$14.00

Live Seafood

Market Price

Flounder
Ling Cod
Cabezon
Rock Cod
Sea Bass
Bass
Tilapia
Catfish
Dungeness Crab
Australian Lobster
Maine Lobster
Pacific Lobster
Geoduck Clam
Manila Clam
Sea Conch
Prawns
Prawns Salad
Frog

Hot Pot Casserole

Dried Seafood ComboUS$38.00
with Abalone Sauce
Fish Maw and Goose WebsUS$32.00
Chicken with Wine SauceUS$16.00
Short RibsUS$16.00
with Onion in Black Pepper Sauce
Ma Po TofuUS$13.00
Live Shrimp with Pumpkin & TaroUS$15.00
Thai Style Assorted Vegetables in BrothUS$13.00
Eggplant with Minced PorkUS$14.00
Chicken in Black Pepper SauceUS$16.00
Braised Fish FiletUS$16.00
Mandarin Style SpareribsUS$17.00
Enoki MushroomUS$14.00
with Dried Scallop & Eggplant
Minced Pork, Eggplant in Salmon SauceUS$15.00
Seafood ComboUS$18.00
with Hot Pepper Sauce
Black Mushroom & Goose WebsUS$22.00
Satay Seafood & VermicelliUS$18.00
Salted Fish, Chicken & TofuUS$14.00
Fatty BeefUS$15.00
with Enoki Mushroom & Preserved Radish
Vegetables in Preserved Bean Curd SauceUS$13.00
Taiwan Style "Three Cups" Braised Sea Bass CasseroleUS$18.00

Chicken

Steamed Boneless Chicken with Ham & Mushroom
- HalfUS$14.00
- WholeUS$26.00
Black Pepper Steamed Chicken & Cured SausageUS$13.00
Emerald Szechuan ChickenUS$13.00
Steamed Chicken in Lotus LeafUS$16.00
Fried Chicken with Shrimp PasteUS$16.00
Pan Fried Chicken Patty with Lemon SauceUS$13.00
Sautéed Chicken with Black Bean SauceUS$13.00
Kung Pao ChickenUS$13.00
Cashew Nuts with ChickenUS$13.00
Peppery Diced BeefUS$15.00
Salt & Pepper RibsUS$13.00
Sautéed Pork with Spicy Bean SauceUS$15.00
Macadamia Nut & Fatty BeefUS$17.00
with Black Pepper Sauce
Sweet and Sour PorkUS$13.00
Pan Fried Pork ChopUS$13.00
Mandarin Style Pork ChopUS$13.00
Mongolian BeefUS$14.00
Sautéed Beef in Black Bean SauceUS$15.00
Chinese Style Beef Filet in Tomato SauceUS$15.00
Beef Strips Sautéed in Fried Spring OnionsUS$15.00

Vegetarian

Thousand Leaf TofuUS$15.00
Asparagus Sauté with Honey Glazed WalnutsUS$13.00
Shiitake Mushrooms and Seasonal VegetablesUS$15.00
Bamboo Pith with ZucchiniUS$15.00
Eight TreasuresUS$13.00
Chinese Broccoli with GingerUS$12.00
Celery, Gingko Nut, Lily BulbUS$12.00
Assorted Mushrooms with Black PepperUS$12.00
Spicy Fried Long Green BeansUS$13.00
Preserved Cabbage with PumpkinUS$11.00
Crispy Fried TofuUS$13.00
Sautéed Seasonal GreensUS$11.00
Sautéed Gingko Nut, Wild Mushroom and AsparagusUS$13.00
Fried Garlic Cloves with Snow Pea VineUS$15.00
Sautéed Fresh AsparagusUS$12.00
Bamboo Pith with 3 VegetablesUS$15.00
Cashew Vegetarian ShrimpUS$15.00
Sautéed Chinese CeleryUS$15.00
Shanghai Style Braised EggplantUS$13.00
Deep Fried Tofu with Salt and PepperUS$11.00
Braised Fresh TofuUS$12.00
Sautéed Diced Vegetables served on a Golden NestUS$15.00

Chef's Specialties

Spicy Eggplant Stuffed with Minced ChickenUS$15.00
Steamed Egg White with Tofu and ShrimpUS$14.00
Seasonal Vegetables with Crab Leg MeatUS$18.00
Papaya, Lily Bulb and ShrimpUS$14.00
Thai Style Sautéed Flounder FishUS$14.00
Crisp Corn Patty with Minced ShrimpUS$13.00
Crispy Pork Chop with Minced GarlicUS$14.00
Brisket with Preserved Cabbage and EggplantUS$14.00
Minced Pork with Preserved Radish and TofuUS$14.00
Flounder with Chinese Broccoli and MushroomsUS$15.00
Clam in Shell with Supreme BrothUS$16.00
Seafood Baked in Portuguese Style Sauce with TofuUS$16.00
Swiss Style Beef Short RibsUS$16.00
Honey Walnut PrawnsUS$17.00
Szechuan Spicy & Sour PrawnsUS$16.00
Garlic PrawnsUS$16.00
Salted Spicy Prawns in ShellUS$15.00
Fried Spinach Leafs with Shrimp in Almond JuiceUS$18.00
Scallop & Shrimp with Honey Black Pepper SauceUS$17.00
Seafood & Tofu in Lotus LeafUS$15.00
Scallop with Tofu in Black Bean SauceUS$17.00
Prawns with "Lobster" SauceUS$16.00
Diced Beef Sauteed with Seasonal VegetablesUS$17.00
Pork Chop Sauteed with Pumpkin and Preserved VegetablesUS$17.00
Scallops Sauteed with Seasonal VegetablesUS$18.00

Fried Noodle

Malaysian Chow FunUS$14.00
Spicy Eggplant in Rice VermicelliUS$12.00
Duck and Preserved Radish Rice VermicelliUS$12.00
Enoki Mushroom and Dried Scallop NoodleUS$14.00
Thai Style Rice NoodleUS$12.00
Crab Meat E-Fu NoodleUS$16.00
Seafood Noodle in Abalone SauceUS$16.00
House Special Pan Fried NoodleUS$14.00
Beef and X.O. Sauce Rice NoodleUS$14.00
Satay Minced Fish UdonUS$14.00

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at ABC Seafood - Foster City.

3.6

(227)

3.8Food
3.0Service
3.2Ambience
0.8Value

Noise • Energetic

227 Reviews

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DorothyO
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 January 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good service. Was fast and food was steaming hot. Asked if we needed anything else before handing us the bill
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PeninsulaDining
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 December 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food is good, its awesome that you can get reservations. But, the service is terrible. When we were last there, one of the hosts was groping one of the bus boys as an uncomfortable joke - completely inappropriate.
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Doctor
San Francisco Bay Area35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 November 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. A perfect dinner for us on my wife's Birthday.
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JRWC
San Francisco Bay Area21 reviews
3.0
Dined on 29 October 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Location and Dim sums are very good. However service was very subpar.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 6 October 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We went specifically for live seafood as we have had it before and it was amazing, but they had absolutely nothing in the tanks. The service was ok. They forgot one of our drinks, and were not especially friendly. The food was fine, but we've had better for cheaper.
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ILoveFood
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined on 1 October 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I would recommend for the food but not the service. The level of anger from staff or requesting basic things like soy sauce and tea without backlash of them rolling their eyes at you is painful--this happened with a few waiters and this was after waiting for a long period of time. If you don't mind horrible service but good food, then go to the restaurant.
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Opt1 Gold
San Francisco Bay Area57 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 October 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The services is the worst. From checkin the waitress has an attitude for not giving me the table while half of the restaurant was empty. I argued with her so she reluctantly gave me a table in the corner. You can hardly find a waiter or waitress there. I have to collect our dirty dishes to another table to make space for ourselves. Other waitresses saw you and ignored you because they are busy talking to their regular patron. Our table has 13 ppl. We over order so much food that we have to pack to go. I asked for some flat togo box and she asked me to pay $.30 cents each. Our bill was over $250.00 and that was the type of services you will receive in that restaurant. They ran out of turnip cakes and some other dishes (yum cha) at noon. At 1pm, there were barely 4-5 tables left. Business is suffering from all these terrible service from these waiters and waitresses who are there for years. And send like the owner doesn’t care and let them run the show.
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susiep
Denver / Colorado30 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 September 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Authentic dim sum. Fairly large assortment. Most staff friendly. Definitely worth visit for dim sum or other lunch/ dinner.
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JessicaH Gold
Greater Boston20 reviews
1.0
Dined on 14 September 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This place is very outdated and not appealing. The waitress spoke so fast we had to ask her to repeat herself multiple times. The liquor options were also very limited. Not a warm, comfortable environment.
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Mango
California Central Coast8 reviews
1.0
Dined on 9 September 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service has never been good but it keeps getting worse . The people in the black suits have attitudes. They need to be prompted many times to do their job. They do not clear the empty plates away, the elderly ladies pushing the food carts have to take it upon themselves to help clear the table. Have to ask many times for water. No condiments at the table. The black suited wait staff walk around with an attitude that their job is beneath them so don't bother them. It's past it's heyday since there are better choices around for dim sum.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–2:30 pm Fri–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.abcseafoodrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please call for details.
Private party facilities
ABC Seafood Restaurant in Foster City offers authentic Cantonese cuisine in a modern setting. With a VIP private room that holds up to 40 guests and a banquet room that can hold 250 guests, ABC Seafood Restaurant is the idea venue for any parties or large corporate gatherings.

Location
973 E. Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
Area
Foster City
Cross Street
Shell Blvd
Parking Details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

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ABC Seafood - Foster City

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Appetizers

Chilled Bitter Melon in X0 SauceUS$6.00

Chinese Chicken Salad

Five Spice Beef ShinUS$6.00

Braised Pork ShankUS$5.00

Chongqing Shredded ChickenUS$7.00

Aged Vinegar Marinated JellyfishUS$8.00

Marinated SeaweedUS$6.00

White Cloud Phoenix TalonUS$8.00

Marinated Duck TonguesUS$8.00

Chiu Chow Style Deep Fried TofuUS$6.00

Pork Knuckle in Superior Abalone SauceUS$8.00

Shanghai Bean CurdUS$8.00

Deep Fried Tofu with Salted PepperUS$7.00

Fried Wontons (8)US$8.00

Egg Rolls (4)US$8.00

Deep Fried Shrimp BallsUS$10.00

Deep Fried Calamari with Salted PepUS$10.00

Appetizer Combination (3 items)US$20.00

Barbecued Favorites

Roast Suckling Pig

Roasted Whole Suckling Pig

House Special Steamed Chicken

Roasted Duck

Roasted Squab

Roasted Peking Duck

Rose Flavored Soya Chicken

Crispy Premium Black Tea Chicken

Roast Chicken

Barbecued PorkUS$11.00

Barbecued Spare RibsUS$11.00

Barbecued Pork NeckUS$12.00

Barbecue Delicacies Duo Combo

Barbecue Delicacies Trio Combo

Roast Suckling Pig and Barbecue Delicacies Combo

Chiu Chow Style Marinated Delicacies Combo

Bird's Nest, Sea Cucumber & Fish Maw

Double Boiled Bird's Nest

Prickly Beche De Mer

Fish Maw

Abalones

Buddha Jumped Over the Wa

Dried Abalone & Tender Greens with OysterUS$35.00

Fresh Abalone & Sea CucumberUS$40.00

Fresh Abalone with Fish Maw & Shiitake MushroomUS$42.00

Dried Abalone with Goose WebsUS$40.00

Braised Fresh Whole Abalone

Soups

Fish Maw Soup with Assorted Mushrooms

House Special Soup of the Day

Dried Scallop with Supreme Broth

Supreme Seafood Broth with Bamboo Pith

Westlake Soup

Hot and Sour Soup

Seafood with Sizzling Rice Soup

Lobster Hot & Sour Soup

House Special Won Ton Soup

Crab Meat with Fish Maw Soup

Sweet Corn with Minced Chicken Soup

Vegetable and Bamboo Pith Soup

Rice Dishes

House Special Fried RiceUS$20.00

Ham & Scallop Fried RiceUS$14.00

Salted Fish & Diced Chicken Fried RiceUS$14.00

Chiu Chow Style Fried RiceUS$14.00

Dried Scallop & Egg White Fried RiceUS$15.00

Minced Pork & Preserved Cabbage Fried RiceUS$12.00

Fook Kin Fried RiceUS$16.00

Yin Yang Fried RiceUS$16.00

Cured Meats with Chinese Broccoli FriedUS$14.00

Vegetable Fried RiceUS$12.00

Seafood with Fish Broth Cooked RiceUS$16.00

Diced Green Onion Pancake with PorkUS$14.00

Live Seafood

Flounder