China Pavilion

Chinese Restaurants in Santa Barbara, California

4.1 (548)

CategoryChinese Restaurants · Restaurant
Address1202 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
AreaSanta Barbara, California
Phone(805) 560-6028
Google rating 4.1 (548)

Hours

Monday11:30 am–2:30 pm
Tuesday11:30 am–2:30 pm
Wednesday11:30 am–2:30 pm
Thursday11:30 am–2:30 pm
Friday11:30 am–2:30 pm
Saturday11 am–3 pm
Sunday11 am–3 pm

About China Pavilion

We are open Monday-Friday from 11:30-2:30pm for lunch and 5-9pm for dinner. Saturday and Sunday 11-3pm for dim sum. 5-9pm for dinner.

China Pavilion is a chinese restaurant in Santa Barbara, California. It is listed at 1202 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, which places it among the local businesses of Santa Barbara that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

Chinese restaurants in the United States range from steam-table lunch counters to white-tablecloth Cantonese seafood halls, and most fall somewhere in between: a laminated menu, a lunch special board, and combo plates priced a few dollars below the dinner menu. Ordering by number off the menu is normal and speeds things up, especially at takeout counters. Family-style ordering, where a table shares several dishes with rice rather than each person getting an individual entree, is standard at sit-down spots and usually cheaper per person. Many neighborhood restaurants are cash-preferred or charge a small card fee, so it is worth asking or checking the door before you order. Delivery apps cover most areas, but calling the restaurant directly is often faster and avoids the markup.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. The most common schedule is 11:30 am–2:30 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach China Pavilion at (805) 560-6028; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is china-pavilion.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Its Google rating is 4.1 out of 5 from 548 reviews, a solid but mixed picture; reading the most recent reviews will tell you what to expect.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Eva Maya Mejia 4 months ago

I have been a loyal customer of this restaurant for quite some time, and my family and I regularly dine here because we have always enjoyed the food and service. Unfortunately, after my most recent experience, I will never be returning. A few days ago, I ordered my usual favorite dish, the chicken noodles, and ate a significant portion of it before taking the leftovers home. The following day, while reheating the food, I was absolutely disgusted and horrified to discover a cockroach mixed in with the noodles. The realization that the insect had been in my food the entire time, including while I was eating it at the restaurant, immediately made me sick to my stomach and caused me to vomit. This is beyond unacceptable and demonstrates a shocking lack of cleanliness and food safety standards. I am deeply disappointed because this used to be my go-to Chinese restaurant, a place I trusted and frequently recommended to others, but after such a revolting and disturbing experience, that trust has been completely destroyed. I can no longer feel comfortable eating here and will absolutely never return.

joe childs 5 months ago

You can’t go wrong here. Inexpensive extra fresh food. Service was fantastic. Don’t pass up the opportunity to eat hear.

Madan Ahluwalia, Lawyer 6 months ago

We had a reservation and arrived on time. At the reception, there was a sign that read, “We are short staffed. Have patience” We understood and were prepared for possible delays. However, we waited about 10 minutes without anyone greeting or seating us, even though staff were moving through the front area. When someone finally came to the host stand, another group who arrived after us was seated first. Once seated, we initially planned to order appetizers first and entrées later. The server suggested we place the full order at once, and we agreed. The soup (best dish no doubt) arrived promptly, but the potstickers were served cold. After we raised the issue, the waitress later explained there had been a mix-up and that she had picked up potstickers that were not properly cooked. We appreciated the explanation. We requested replacement. Our main dishes arrived before the replacement potstickers. The noodles were good. However, the mapo tofu was overly salty and difficult to eat, and the vegetable soy chicken was nearly burnt. The replacement potstickers arrived much later, after we had finished most of our main dishes, and we declined them at that point. When the bill arrived, th

Alvin Xu Edited 6 months ago

Please, I beg you, don't come here! This "Chinese Restaurant" has unauthentic Chinese food. This place is for Americans. The atmosphere was OK. My plate was sticky, which was absolutely disgusting, and when I asked for another one it was also sticky. So were my utensils. The dishes were terrible. They were unauthentic and felt like they weren't actually cooked. The lack of staff was absolutely disgraceful. Instead, the chef probably added some sauces and mixed it up. We ended up paying $70 for a roasted duck. It was cut wrongly and didn't taste right. Absolutely scammed. Also, it wasn't the full duck. When we asked for the manager, she didn't come out. Lack of concern for customers here. I can cook better than the chef here. I hope I never come here again!

Ahmad Alfilimbany a year ago

I had dinner at China Pavilion and it was a great, authentic experience. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the food truly stands out. We started with fried wontons and vegetable pot stickers—both were crisp and flavorful. For the main dishes, we ordered chicken fried rice, chow mein noodles, Kung Pao chicken, and Mongolian beef—every dish was fresh, well-seasoned, and delicious. Highly recommend for anyone craving classic, flavorful Chinese cuisine!

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Frequently asked questions

Where is China Pavilion located?

China Pavilion is at 1202 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, in Santa Barbara, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is China Pavilion?

China Pavilion is listed as a chinese restaurant and is also tagged on Google as restaurant.

What are the hours of China Pavilion?

Published hours are Monday: 11:30 am–2:30 pm; Tuesday: 11:30 am–2:30 pm; Wednesday: 11:30 am–2:30 pm; Thursday: 11:30 am–2:30 pm; Friday: 11:30 am–2:30 pm; Saturday: 11 am–3 pm; Sunday: 11 am–3 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is China Pavilion open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–3 pm.

What is the phone number of China Pavilion?

You can call China Pavilion at (805) 560-6028.

How is China Pavilion rated on Google?

China Pavilion has a Google rating of 4.1 out of 5 from 548 reviews.

Does China Pavilion have a website?

Yes, the website of China Pavilion is china-pavilion.com (linked on this page).

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