Ocean Harbor in Philadelphia, PA

3.9(1,095)Philadelphia, PA
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3.9-star rating from 1095 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Quick service
  • Many diner reviews

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Philadelphia, PA • 3.9★
Experience the Best of Chinese Cuisine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Ocean Harbor, a renowned Chinese buffet destination in the heart of Center City East. With its extensive menu offering authentic Cantonese dishes, this restaurant has been a crowd favorite, boasting a rating of 3.9 based on 1095 reviews. Whether you're in the mood for dim sum during the week or an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet, Ocean Harbor's diverse options cater to every palate. Enjoy your meal in a comfortable setting, complete with amenities like goodForGroups and goodForKids, making it an ideal spot for family gatherings or corporate events.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
1023 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA, Center City East, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Phone
(215) 574-1398
Today
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Rating
3.9 (1,095 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomTV AvailableGood For GroupsGood For KidsWaiter ServiceDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualNoise: Noise level

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessertSeating

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceGreat tea selectionServes local specialty

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
noneAlcoholBeerCocktailsComfort foodHard liquor

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservationsUsually a wait

Reviews

1,095 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Ocean Harbor a kid-friendly restaurant?

Yes, it is a great spot for a casual get-together and has a lively atmosphere.

What is the price like at Ocean Harbor?

Prices are great, and you can try a lot of dishes, especially if you have a large group.

What kind of dishes does Ocean Harbor offer?

They have a large and eclectic selection of different dim sum, including traditional dishes like steamed pork belly with preserved mustard green and silken tofu with crab meat.

Is Ocean Harbor a clean restaurant?

The decor looks very dated, but the food was hot and it was edible.

How long does it take to wait for a table at Ocean Harbor?

There wasn’t a wait when I went, and basically the moment we sat down, a cart came and we had food immediately.

Is the food at Ocean Harbor fresh?

Everything was fresh and delicious.

Can I get dim sum at Ocean Harbor?

Yes, they have dim sum during weekdays.

Is Ocean Harbor a good choice for a large group?

Yes, it's great for a large group, and you can try a lot of dishes.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

93 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Theaters & performance venues

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Theatre

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~0.2 miMo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
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Cinema

~0.2 mi
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Banking

Abacus Federal Savings Bank

Bank

North 10th Street

~380 ft
Citizens Bank

Bank

~700 ftMo-Fr 09:00-16:00, Sa 09:00-13:00
Parke Bank

Bank

1032 Arch Street

~800 ft
MoreBank

Bank

~810 ft

Restaurants

Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House

Restaurant

1022 Race Street

~100 ftMo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
+1-215-923-1550Website
Dim Sum Garden

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1024 Race Street

~100 ft11:00-22:00
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Yakitori Boy

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~170 ft
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Bai Wei

Restaurant

1038 Race Street

~170 ftMo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30
+1 215-873-8338Website
M Kee

Restaurant

~240 ft
David's Mai Lai Wah

Restaurant

1001 Race Street

~240 ft16:00-27:00
+1 215-627-2610Website
Lee How Fook

Restaurant

~250 ft
Ho Sai Gai Restaurant

Restaurant

~260 ft
T-Swirl Crêpe

Fast Food

~290 ft
Vietnam Palace

Restaurant

~290 ft

Grocery & Markets

S&D Market

Convenience

1037 Race Street

~110 ft
+1-215-928-8878
AsianFresh

Supermarket

146 North 10th Street

~340 ft
New World Laundromat & Food Market

Supermarket

~390 ft
Luen Fong Food & Produce Inc.

Greengrocer

928 Winter Street

~550 ftMo-Fr 08:00-17:30; Sa 08:00-13:00
+1 215-928-9282Website
No. 1 Supermarket

Supermarket

~780 ft
Jonathan Best Gourmet Grocer

Greengrocer

~1020 ft
QQ Deli Market

Convenience

1231 Race Street

~1030 ft
+1-267-243-5077
7-Eleven

Convenience

917 Filbert Street

~0.2 mi
+1 616-772-0354Website
Iovine Brothers Produce

Greengrocer

~0.2 mi

Bakeries & Desserts

Bread Top House

Bakery

1041 Race Street

~150 ft
Ice Land

Ice Cream

~340 ft
Saint Honore Pastries Inc.

Bakery

~360 ft
Hong Kong Bakery

Bakery

917 Race Street

~520 ft
+1 215-925-1288
K.C.’s Pastries, Inc.

Bakery

North 10th Street

~680 ft
+1-215-238-8808Website
Frozen Rolled Ice Cream

Ice Cream

938 Arch Street

~840 ftMo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr 12:00-24:00; PH closed; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
+1 267-457-5118
Bassetts Ice Cream

Ice Cream

~0.2 mi
Mueller Chocolate Co.

Chocolate

~0.2 mi

Cafes & Coffee

A La Mousse

Cafe

145 North 11th Street

~190 ftSu-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:00
+1 215-238-9100Website

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~160 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~260 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~400 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~650 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~720 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~840 ft

Public facilities

Public restroom

Toilets

~900 ft

Other healthcare

Thai Beauty Spa

Massage

205 North 11th Street

~140 ft
Lollipop Massage Spa

Massage

1123 Race Street

~450 ft
237 Spa

Massage

~650 ft
The Tibet Steaming Palace

Massage

~790 ft

Alternative medicine

Long Life Chinese Herbs Inc.

Herbalist

~700 ft

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Neff Surgical Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~710 ft
Arch Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~750 ft

Specialists

Cohen's Fashion Optical

Optician

1030 Arch Street

~800 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa-Su 09:00-16:00
+1 215-238-1444Website

Other services

Asia Crafts Inc.

Craft

~530 ft
Vacant

Vacant

135 North 9th Street

~820 ft
PA General Store

General

~900 ft
Ex Machina Parlor

Hackerspace

319 North 11th Street

~990 ft
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Rittenhouse Communications Group

Yes

211 North 13th Street

~1010 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
+1-855-748-8266Website
Market Blooms

Florist

~0.2 mi
Fantasy Printing

Printing

~0.2 mi
RichArt Graphics

Printing

~0.3 mi

Hair services

Room 209

Hairdresser

~150 ft
Ben Hair Salon

Hairdresser

~650 ft
Fashion Hair Mall

Hairdresser

~670 ft

Body art

Philadelphia Eddie’s Tattooing

Tattoo

Arch Street

~1010 ft

Legal services

Law Offices Of Eugene P Tinari

Lawyer

1313 Race Street 2nd Floor

~0.2 mi
+1-215-569-2551Website

Sports & recreation

Round1

Bowling Alley

~0.2 mi

Places of worship

Church of Scientology of Philadelphia

Place Of Worship

1315 Race Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa-Su 09:00-18:00
+1 215-564-1547Website

Sports & outdoor

Bike Line

Bicycle

~790 ft

Electronics & technology

Fay Fay Music

Music

~830 ft

Specialty stores

K&A Gift Shop

Gift

~890 ft

General retail

Reading Terminal Farmers Market: 12th and Arch Streets

Marketplace

~980 ftSu 09:00-17:00; Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00
Website
Little Thai Market

Marketplace

~1050 ft
Fair Food Farmstand

Marketplace

~0.2 miMo-Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 09:00-17:00

Gyms & fitness centers

L&M Studio

Fitness Centre

1035 Race Street

~90 ft
+1 215-900-5592

Sports facilities

Movement

Sports Centre

1010 Callowhill Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 07:00-22:00, Sa-Su 08:00-22:00
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Parking facilities

Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~110 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~230 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~830 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~1010 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.2 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~0.3 mi

Vehicle rentals

11th & Vine

Car Sharing

~350 ft
1013 Arch

Car Sharing

~690 ft
9th & Race

Bicycle Rental

156 North 9th Street

~720 ft24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
11th & Wood

Bicycle Rental

1035 Wood Street

~920 ft24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
9th & Arch

Bicycle Rental

875 Arch Street

~0.2 mi24/7
+1 844-446-3346Website
11th & Filbert St.

Car Sharing

~0.2 mi

Attractions

Reading Terminal

Attraction

~0.2 mi

Visitor information

Becky Stoloff Welcome Center

Information

~0.2 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Shell

Fuel

~870 ft