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China 1 in Holmes Beach, FL: A Local Chinese Restaurant with Mixed Reviews
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China 1

111 reviews

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Hours

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, Closed

About China 1

China 1 is a Chinese restaurant located at 3236 E Bay Dr in Holmes Beach, Florida (zip code 34217, USA). They can be contacted at (941) 779-2933 or +1 941-779-2933.

Customer reviews for China 1 present a stark contrast in experiences. One reviewer issued a "SCAM ALERT!" alleging a highly negative encounter. They claimed that after a past issue with delivery through a website connected to "Bring Me That LLC" in Chicago, IL (which they described as a "total SCAM"), they opted for pick-up. Despite this, they reported being charged for a monthly membership in addition to their food order. Upon arriving to pick up their meal, they were told no order was placed, yet they had been charged. This resulted in them being asked to leave without their food and having to cancel their credit card again. This reviewer strongly advises against ordering from China 1 and recommends other Chinese restaurants off the island.

Conversely, another reviewer had a more neutral experience. They noted that the restaurant is easy to find with ample parking. A positive feature mentioned was the availability of both half and full portion sizes, catering to individuals with smaller appetites or children. The standard of the food was described as "ok but nothing special," suggesting it is adequate but not exceptional. This reviewer felt it could be a suitable option for a cheap family meal or a quick fix.

As a Chinese Restaurant in Holmes Beach, FL, China 1 offers both pick-up and potentially dine-in options, given the mention of a counter and the ability to pick up food. A notable feature is the availability of half and full portion sizes. However, potential local users should be aware of the serious scam allegations and extremely negative experience reported by one customer regarding billing issues and the restaurant's connection to a third-party delivery service. While another customer found the food to be acceptable for a quick and affordable meal, the significant negative feedback regarding potential fraudulent charges should be carefully considered.

No information regarding the restaurant's specific environment or any current promotional offers is available in these reviews. Local users may want to exercise caution and consider the reported issues when deciding to patronize China 1.

China 1 Location

3236 E Bay Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217, USA

Customer Reviews

3.0
111 reviews
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Kelley Roberts
Mar 24, 2025

SCAM ALERT! This is the WORST place to get chinese food on the island. We LIVE HERE and have given this place several chances to make things right but the lady at the counter acts like she doesn't know what your saying, and their restaurant is directly connected to a company called Bring Me That LLC which is located in CHICAGO, IL!! and it's a total SCAM! I ordered food for pick up! Because we were burned by the website in the past for a delivery, well a year later they're still at it! We were charged for a monthly membership on top of our food and went to pick it up, she claimed nothing was put in like I didn't order anything! So we were charged AGAIN and told we had to leave empty handed. ORDER CHINESE OFF THE ISALND! THIS IS THE WORST EXPERIENCE! Had to cancel my card again!!

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Joanne Philpott
Feb 16, 2025

It's an easy find with lots of carpark space. They do half portions and full size which is good for people with smaller appetites or children. Standard of food is ok but nothing special. It would be a good place for a cheap family meal or a quick fix.

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Travis Tripp
Jul 31, 2021

It was all just kind of average. Not great, not bad. It was cooked fresh while we waited. The happy family had decent meat portions, but was almost all broccoli. I don't think there was a single water Chestnut in it and only a few other veggies. The rice was very good. The one star reviews on here seem over blown and unfair. The lady at the front didn't have great English, but she happily tried to answer our questions.

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Bryan Morgan
Dec 04, 2024

Ordered my food sweet sour pork lunch combo for 12p Arrived at 1230p & odds r not ready Aunties says “1 second” several times Aunties asks for my credit card at 1245p & says “pork fried rice ready” I say thank you Auntie but no sorry no apologies either so I walked out I have ordered the chicken low mien twice & came without the chicken Sorry I’ll miss the food Bryan

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Ben Coleman
Apr 24, 2024

I rarely leave a bad review, especially to a restaurant with friendly service, but this may be the worst food I've ever had. I'm not sure if I'm keeping down the little bit I was able to eat. I've never had fried rice that I had to douse in soy sauce like that just to make it edible. And the age of the chicken is questionable at best. This restaurant needs an injection of funding to revamp both its menu and the quality of the food. I appreciate that they're keeping the menu prices low, especially given the location, but this place is one slow season away from going bankrupt, because the locals aren't coming by. 1) Reduce the menu size 2) significantly increase the quality of the food 3) increase prices to reflect 4) abandon everything that was done before except for the friendly service.

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