China Center Restaurant in Salinas, CA

4.5(182)Salinas, CA
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 182 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Casual dining
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Salinas, CA • 4.5★
China Center Restaurant, a renowned Chinese buffet destination in Salinas, California, offers an exceptional dining experience. With a 4.5-star rating based on 182 reviews, this restaurant has established itself as a top choice for locals and visitors alike. The all-you-can-eat buffet features a diverse selection of dishes, including vegetarian options, making it an ideal spot for families and groups. Reviewers rave about the amazing service, with one reviewer noting that the server's daughter went above and beyond to accommodate their requests. We were impressed by the restaurant's ability to special order dishes not on the menu, and the delicious food was a highlight of our visit. With its fair prices and gender-neutral restrooms, China Center Restaurant is a welcoming destination for all.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
1453 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906, USA, Salinas, Salinas, California
Phone
(831) 449-8068
Today
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Rating
4.5 (182 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🧹Clean, comfortable

Well-maintained dining area

🦀Fresh seafood

Quality crab and seafood options

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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

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 8:30 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Gender Neutral RestroomsGood For GroupsGood For KidsTV AvailableDogs AllowedCurbside Pickup

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Noise: Noise level

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Bike ParkingBusiness Parking parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
none

Reviews

182 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food at China Center Restaurant good?

According to reviews, the food at China Center Restaurant is delicious and tasty, with some customers considering it their favorite Chinese food restaurant.

How long does it take to get food at China Center Restaurant?

According to one review, food came out in 2-3 minutes, and it was piping hot and fresh.

Is the service at China Center Restaurant good?

According to reviews, the service at China Center Restaurant is attentive, friendly, and helpful, with one review mentioning that the server was amazing.

Are the prices at China Center Restaurant fair?

According to one review, the prices at China Center Restaurant are definitely fair, with the customer feeling that they got a good value for their money.

Can you special order food at China Center Restaurant?

According to one review, yes, you can special order food at China Center Restaurant, and the staff will accommodate your request.

Is the parking at China Center Restaurant ample?

According to one review, yes, the parking at China Center Restaurant is ample.

Is the food at China Center Restaurant fresh?

According to one review, the food at China Center Restaurant is piping hot and fresh, but another review mentions that the egg rolls were greasy and the tempura was overbattered and undercooked.

Is the customer service at China Center Restaurant prompt?

According to one review, the customer service at China Center Restaurant is prompt and attentive.

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Are the dishes at China Center Restaurant delicious?

According to reviews, the dishes at China Center Restaurant are delicious, with one review mentioning that the wonton soup was absolutely delicious.

Is China Center Restaurant a good value for the price?

According to one review, China Center Restaurant is a good value for the price, with the customer feeling that they got a good deal for their money.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

67 places nearby (finance, food, government, healthcare, services)

Banking

Bay Federal Credit Union

Bank

1524 North Main Street

~0.3 miMo-Th 09:00-17:00; We 10:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-15:00;Su off
Wells Fargo

Bank

~0.4 mi
Monterey Credit Union

Bank

1566 North Main Street

~0.4 mi

Money services

Coinstar

Payment Terminal

~0.4 mi
Website
Noa Noa Envios

Money Transfer

North Main Street

~0.4 mi

Insurance

Dennis H Dominguez Insurance

Insurance

~0.4 mi

Restaurants

Saigon Noodles

Restaurant

~30 ft
Subway

Fast Food

1403 North Main Street

~560 ftMo-Su 08:00-21:00
Carlitos II

Restaurant

51 West Curtis Street

~0.4 mi
Deli Delicious

Fast Food

North Main Street

~0.4 mi
Little Caesars

Fast Food

1578 North Main Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00
Crab Bucket

Restaurant

~0.5 mi
Golden China Restaurant

Restaurant

~0.5 mi
Blazin' Bagelz

Fast Food

1110 Northridge Mall

~0.6 miMo-Su 07:00-18:00
+1 831 449 1110
Fast food restaurant

Fast Food

Northridge Mall

~0.6 mi
Panda Express

Fast Food

Northridge Mall

~0.6 mi

Bakeries & Desserts

Crumbl Cookies

Pastry

North Main Street

~0.4 mi
See's Candies

Confectionery

1570 North Main Street

~0.4 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Cake Express

Bakery

North Main Street

~0.4 mi

Cafes & Coffee

Starbucks

Cafe

1546 North Main Street

~0.4 mi
+1 831-442-7500Website

Bars & Pubs

Cork N' Bottle

Alcohol

North Main Street

~0.4 mi
Bozzos Liquor

Alcohol

~0.6 mi

Specialty Food

Ron's Meat Market

Butcher

North Main Street

~0.4 mi

Government offices

Central Coast Immigration Services

Government

~0.4 mi
Armed Forces Career Center

Government

1664 North Main Street

~0.6 miMo-Sa 08:00-19:00
+1-8312029364

Emergency services

Fire Station

Fire Station

10 West Laurel Drive

~0.6 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.5 mi
Website

Other healthcare

BC Spa

Massage

~0.5 mi
Massage Therapy Services

Massage

~0.5 mi
Massage therapy

Massage

North Main Street

~0.6 mi

Specialists

Coastal Dental Care

Dentist

1244 North Main Street

~0.5 mi

Other services

The UPS Store

Copyshop

~0.5 mi

Beauty & spa

Sukh Beauty Spa

Beauty

1574 North Main Street

~0.4 mi
+1 831 800 3821
Hollywood Nails

Beauty

1576 North Main Street

~0.4 miMo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su off
+1 831 443 1322
Wayne's College of Beauty Inc

Beauty

~0.5 mi

Hair services

Bladez Salon and Barbershop

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi
Hue's Hair and Nails

Hairdresser

1191 North Main Street

~0.6 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-14:00

Legal services

Bay Area Immigration

Lawyer

~0.4 mi

Real estate services

Masako Takemura

Estate Agent

~0.4 mi

Employment & recruitment

Spherion

Employment Agency

1191 North Main Street

~0.6 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00;Sa,Su off
+1 831 444 6000Website

Sports & recreation

Playground

Playground

~0.3 mi
Sports field

Pitch

~0.3 mi
Playground

Playground

~0.5 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~0.5 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.5 mi

General retail

Dollar Tree

Variety Store

~150 ftMo-Su 08:00-21:00
Website
LBC Salinas

Mall

~0.4 mi
Steve's Filipino Asian Market

Marketplace

~0.5 mi
Target

Department Store

1640 North Main Street

~0.5 miSu 7:00-22:00; Mo 8:00-22:00; Tu-Th 7:00-24:00; Fr 7:00-20:00; Sa off
+1 831-442-0547Website

Specialty stores

Mi Fiesta Smoke Shop

Tobacco

1403 North Main Street

~540 ft
Current Comics

Collector

~0.4 mi
Smokin Up Smoke Shop

Tobacco

~0.5 mi

Clothing & fashion

Work World

Clothes

1390 Northridge Mall

~0.6 mi
Tillys

Clothes

~0.6 mi

Gyms & fitness centers

In-Shape

Fitness Centre

~0.3 mi
Planet Fitness

Fitness Centre

1210 Northridge Mall

~0.6 mi

Martial arts studios

Salinas Martial Arts Center

Dojo

~0.5 mi

Sports facilities

Big 5 Sporting Goods

Sports

1000 Northridge Mall

~0.5 miMo-Tu 9:00-22:00; We-Th 8:30-22:00; Fr 8:00-20:00; Sa off; Su 8:30-20:00
+1 831 449 6767Website

Other transportation

Salinas Motorcycle Center

Motorcycle

~0.5 mi
+1-866-394-2442Website

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi

Vehicle parts & accessories

O'Reilly Auto Parts

Car Parts

1100 Northridge Mall

~0.5 mi

Other utilities

Redbox

Vending Machine

~0.4 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Charging station

Charging Station

~0.5 mi
Valero

Fuel

~0.6 mi
Website
Exxon

Fuel

1240 North Main Street

~0.6 mi
Tesla Supercharger

Charging Station

1606 North Main Street

~0.6 mi24/7
Website

Storage & lockers

Amazon Locker

Parcel Locker

~0.6 mi