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China Boat Restaurant


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#90 of 135 restaurants in Lahaina
  • Cuisines: Chinese, Szechuan
  • Price range*: £12-18 ($20-$30)
  • Address: 4474 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761-9208
  • Phone:  (808) 669-5089
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3 of 5 stars
Washington State
20 Jun 2009

After reading reviews, it was with low expectations that we recently had supper at the China Boat (we were already enjoying a fine day in Kahana, so what the heck). First off, pleasant, comfortable atmosphere. Again based on the reviews, we kept it simple: Kung Pao chicken, pork fried rice and tea. The pork rice was stock, but the kung... more

13 May 2009

We just love China Boat and China Bowl. The service is good and the food is authentic Chinese. There is a difference between the Chinas Boat and China Bowl restaurants. The food at China Bowl is excellent as well but they have a more varied menu at China Bowl. The owners of both restaurants are very nice people. Their purpose... more

1 Feb 2009

The food was ok at best. We ordered two vegetable entrees and were served with one bowl of rice. We received our check from our server who gave us the impression that we were bothering him by being in the restaurant and realized we had to pay extra for the rice we didn't ask for. I also ordered a mixed... more

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1 of 5 stars
california
30 Dec 2008

Staying in walking distance from this restaurant, we decided instead of going out for dinner again, we would relax and order take out. We ordered 3 items, one of which was sizzling rice soup. When I got home with it there was no rice put into the bag to be added to the totally watery soup that really looked as... more

20 Dec 2008

For many years we drove by the China Boat and finally last summer decided to give it a try. I sent my husband in with a take-out order of four entrees and fried rice. We took it back to our condo, only to discover we should have kept driving. This was the worst Chinese food we've ever eaten, and we're... more

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1 of 5 stars
New Jersey
11 Oct 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I had high hopes for this place after reading reviews here, but the China Boat suffers from being a relatively overpriced restaurant with unenthusiastic wait staff, and complacent from being in a touristy environment. We went there thinking it was a reliable substitute for high priced overly-fancy restaurants, but were disappointed. Specifically: The Wait staff: we were served by a... more

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4 of 5 stars
Newbury Park, California
13 Aug 2008

With a party of eight, we were able to sample several dishes; Hot and Sour soup, Szechuwan Chicken, Szechuwan Pork, Hot Szechuwan Bean with Minced Beef, Beef with Broccoli, Kwoh Te (Pot Sticker), and one of the daily specials Beef Tenderloin with Black Pepper. All of us rate the service and the food quality as “very good.” For the ones... more

5 Jan 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We ordered a take-out dinner from China Boat and were quite satisfied. The Moo-Shu Chicken was quite tasty as was the Shrimp and vegetables. Good size portions. The place needs a little paint on the outside and a better landscaping, but there is nothing wrong with the food. Prices are quite reasonable. more

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3 of 5 stars
Scottsdale, AZ
3 Jan 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We went to the China Boat on 01/02/08 for dinner. There is plent of off street parking. The drinks were excellent, and the service very friendly. The food was 'OK' -- I disagree with the other reviewer who thought that the food was terrible. But there is no doubt that the food is not the strong point of this place.... more

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1 of 5 stars
Oceanside, CA
16 Jul 2006
2/5 found this review helpful

This place was close to our condo so we decided to try it. The food was really bad and I would not go there again. The service was OK and the setting is nothing special. There are other restaurants in this area which are much better. more

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China Boat Restaurant Address

4474 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761-9208
Tel: (808) 669-5089
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.