So, you’re craving Chinese food in Clearwater. Maybe you just finished a day at the beach. Maybe you’re a snowbird seeking familiar flavors. Maybe you’re a local who knows that great lo mein beats another fast-food burger any day. Whether you want fiery Szechuan or comforting dim sum, here are our top picks for Chinese dining in Clearwater.
New China Restaurant
$ | (727) 584-1405 | WEBSITE
New China Restaurant sits among Clearwater’s top Chinese spots, but this place feels wonderfully unpretentious. And while the prices are completely reasonable, the commitment to quality shines through with every flavorful bite. It’s also an excellent takeout choice. They have classic dishes like General Tso’s chicken and Lo-Mein, which are packed generously and stay deliciously fresh even when you get them home.
They also, as the name suggests, offer a full Chinese menu—but there’s nothing wrong with stopping by just for their standout orange chicken.
Wok Out Restaurant
$ | (727) 531-6000 | WEBSITE
Wok Out Restaurant is a reliable spot where you can get pretty tasty portions of classic Chinese dishes at reasonable prices. They have solid Bourbon chicken and Beef and broccoli, but even if you’re here for lunch, the lunch special is a good choice. It’s a straightforward plate with your chosen entrée over rice, though it doesn’t include an egg roll or drink. If you’re in a rush, they also have a reliable take-out situation where you can get a consistent (in a good way) Chinese meal or two.
China One
$ | (727) 447-6681 | WEBSITE
China One has a new location in Clearwater. Like the original, it’s a great place for classic Chinese food with zero pretension or need for a reservation. Takeout is a popular option, but there are also tables to sit and eat. They sell dishes a la carte, but the best options are the combination platters. If you’re in one of those moods to spend a little too much money on dinner, the $25 three-entrée combo is a great way to treat yourself after a long day.
Add an egg roll to your order if you’re willing to spend an extra $4.
P.F. Chang’s
$$ | (727) 674-4611 | WEBSITE
Since 1993, this spot has been the best place for Chinese food in Clearwater, where you can watch shoppers and families drift by over the course of lunch or dinner. It’s still a good choice because it’s delicious, well-prepared, and wonderfully has the kind of reliable mall-adjacent atmosphere we expect from a chain restaurant. Start with some chicken lettuce wraps, listen closely to the daily specials from staff like Maddy and Chelsea, and if it’s your birthday, you know what to do.
China Wok
$ | (727) 562-0888 | WEBSITE
China Wok is a casual restaurant offering Chinese dishes a la carte for $15 per person on average. Chicken egg foo yung, general tso chicken, chicken lo mein, and pork rolls are some of the dishes prepared daily. Their vegetarian and tofu options, available for dietary restrictions, are also really satisfying. You can sit inside and have a family-friendly meal, or go to one of the rear parking spots that make for easier access.
Amy’s China One Chinese
$ | (727) 449-9758 | WEBSITE
This Chinese restaurant should really have “sesame chicken” in its name—not “China One.” It’s not that the general tso chicken and other dishes—options like the egg rolls and other popular plates—are bad. It’s all pretty solid. But nothing is as good as the sesame chicken, which is the best we’ve had in Clearwater. The portions are large, the flavors are spot-on, and it’s consistently delicious.
Get that and you’ll be very happy as you enjoy your take-out meal from this friendly, accommodating spot that’s been serving the community for years.
New China Beach
$ | (727) 530-7785 | WEBSITE
New China Beach is a casual family-owned Chinese restaurant in Clearwater. They specialize in classic dishes like Sweet and Sour, General Tso’s, and Sesame Chicken. They’re good—the best thing you can get is their fresh and delicious Lo mein—and this spot works great for a satisfying dinner where you don’t want to spend more than $15 per entree. It’s a bright, welcoming space where you can enjoy a meal with friendly service that makes you feel right at home.
China 99
$ | (727) 531-2633 | WEBSITE
China 99 is situated in a bustling Clearwater strip mall, so there’s always a steady stream of people picking up takeout or grabbing a quick meal. But this place is worth making a special trip for even if it’s not right on your daily route. The food here is very good, the service is efficient, and it’s also not a bad option for a satisfying, no-fuss dinner.
The hot and fresh entrees are the main event here, but they have a variety of combos like shrimp and veg or teriyaki beef that’ll get the job done for a hearty meal.
Wok-N-Roll
$ | (727) 796-7800 | WEBSITE
Wok-N-Roll is a Chinese restaurant tucked away in a Clearwater strip mall, and visiting here will make you feel like you’ve discovered a hidden gem without having to hunt through dozens of other spots. There are some very delicious things at this cozy restaurant, especially fried dishes. We really like their crab Rangoon and the sweet and sour pork, crispy golden-brown bites that come with perfectly cooked white rice.
The indoor restaurant is also reasonably priced with most entrees around $12-15.
China City
$ | (727) 462-0066 | WEBSITE
Your authentic Chinese options in Clearwater are surprisingly limited, which makes China City all the more reliable. This casual restaurant works equally well for takeout or a relaxed sit-down meal, and the food offers generous portions of fresh, customizable dishes (with the occasional variation in quality). It’s welcoming in here, with clean tables and a general atmosphere that feels like a respite from the ordinary.
They have all the classic Chinese dishes, prepared quickly by their polite and attentive staff.
