Sea Dragon in Argyll & Bute

We met Mr Lee whilst I was going past him stood outside the Bonnie Clyde. He saw me and knew I wasn't local. Anyway he spoke Hakka and as such we briefly chatted. He then followed us in to the restaurant having a chat with Kyke and the kitchen staff as well as ourselves. We said we must try his restaurant but alas he said children moved away he runs it as a takeaway now. The lad loves Chinese food anyway and after a few drinks on our last night we went to the takeaway he recognised us and had a chat even getting my mum on the phone to chat. Anyway we ordered the boy wanted to try a munchies box, we ordered satay chicken , spring roll, bbq pork and chicken, sweet and sour chicken, noodles , sea dragon soup, sea dragon combo, fried rice and some chicken strips. All very substantial and rather too much really. But we ordered and the munchies box is a complete meal of good ribs, salt and pepper chicken, chicken strips and chips. A quality one compared to the one I saw Danny get on ratemytakeaway. The roast pork char siu was excellent tasty and not dry like some places. Chicken satay tasty curry alternative. Excellent chow mein. We were not disappointed with the food we got here. His daughter had come back to help and we chatted to them all very friendly staff and family owned. A gem

Food was excellent customer service second to none couldn't ask for a better establishment cleanliness was brilliant in this pandemic paramount couldn't recommend enough

We ordered a takeaway for delivery on Friday night. The staff member who took our order initially said 20 minutes then revised it to 45 which we said was not a problem.However after an hour it had still not arrived; we called and it was clear they had forgotten our order.The staff member said it would be 15 minutes more because they had been busy; not really apologising. I asked for a discount or a waive of the delivery charge but they said this wasn’t possible.When the food DID arrive 20 min later it was huge portions, hot and very tasty.Shame about the service - we’ll try somewhere else next time.

Visiting Rothesay for the first time since childhood and found this lovely wee restaurant with its friendly staff. It’s only serving takeaway at the moment due to Covid but that didn’t put us off. My husband and I couldn’t believe the size of the portions and the food was delicious and fresh. We had planned on eating somewhere else the following night but couldn’t resist trying something else from the menu. Will definitely be making this our go to place when we return later this year. Fingers crossed it’s able to open up for dining again by then so we can enjoy its traditional atmosphere.

Popped in last night after a long drive. Can not fault it. The staff were lovely, food was plentiful and delicious. It was one of our friends birthdays and one of the staff went out to get her a birthday cake!! Second to none. You can’t buy alcohol, it’s a bring your own restaurant but the co-op is minutes away. Would definitely return if I came back. Thank you

Food was faultless.Friendly service.Reasonably priced.We had Hot and Sour Soup, Sesame Prawn Toast, Combination Satay, Chicken and green pepper in black bean sauce, fried rice,and a banana fritter.Big portions of well cooked tasty food. Every dish was perfect.Will definitely be back on our next visit to the island.

Not going to lie felt like a pop up shop. 4 of us which was fine. But 6 came in and there was no way could a 4 and a 2 sit separate. It was like 2 of you just can’t sit here ans half full a table and eat! No alcohol license but the pub next door allows you to buy and take it in? Not sure how legal that is? Or pop to the co op and bring your own. Told this twice! Which granted is a good thing. I wasn’t told that the last time I tried to order wine. Satay came mixed in the sauce and very spicy. Chow mein was nice and fresh. Fried rice looked good. Chips usual Chinese style. Very quick too. Waitress was really attentive if slightly rushed. Must be 30 people sittings in total plus take away and they deliver. Bill - 2 separate families clearly too. Told bill was full total and can’t pay separate as don’t have time to add it, we should have said at the start. Don’t have time to faff with doing it as they would get a row and they don’t want that? I’m all for good chat with the staff but being told they can’t separate a bill as it will cause a “row” isn’t what I want to hear.

As we were staying Just one night in Rothesay we decided to call in to the Chinese for a meal. We were very warmly welcomed and told of we wanted alcohol that the pub next door would sort us out! My husband went next door and was told that he only sold small bottles of wine...but kindly directed him to the coop! Such helpful people. We enjoyed Singapore noodles, chicken in oyster sauce and egg friend rice...along with our wine. It’s only a small place...but plenty of people were calling in for takeaways!

Worse Chinese ever tasted chicken satay was rubbery and the sauce was more like a vindaloo king prawns under cooked and the duck and pineapple never mind where’s wally it was more like where’s the pineapple and the duck was very chewy and the meals are overpriced stay clear of this restaurant

We stopped here for a meal with friends and found all the food to be hot,tasty and well presented.Take your own booze,as there is no licence,but it wasn't a problem,the owner Jimmy popped out to check all was well,nice wee touch and well appreciated.Business has been here for a few years now,food always on the money !

Had yet another enjoyable meal cooked by Jimmy the owner all to our satisfaction, such a brilliant chef. This restaurant makes you so welcome as Colin is such an excellent waiter and serves with so much enthusiasm to make your night most enjoyable. Cannot understand why Sea Dragon has had couple of nasty reviews as I have stayed on the island for 32 years and would not have went to any other chinese restaurant but Sea Dragon. Well done to all staff keep up the good work towards customer satisfaction. Had a wonderful Father's Day Meal.

Dropped in for a takeaway, quick service, friendly, huge portions and very good value for money. Will definitely go back possibly for a sit in dinner next time.

Over priced and vile. Really sub standard Chinese food. No atmosphere in restaurant. Egg fried rice never seen a egg, chicken satay was rubbery and we think curry not satay. Pity, could be a great place. We will never return.

Asked locals what was the best Chinese takeaway in Rothesay and was told the Sea Dragon. Well all I can say is I pity the residents of Rothesay if this is the best. I had a beef curry with fried rice and my wife had lemon chicken with fried rice. Both meals were disgusting and after only a couple of mouthfuls were binned. We certainly won’t be visiting this place again.

We were staying in Ascog and they delivered timely hot and tasty food. It was an order for 8 people with starters too and was very reasonably priced. Spicy chicken rolls was as previously commented. Delightful.

Hot n Sour soup for the last 20 years has been the best that I have tasted, but tonight its like the horrible watery gravy type that Jade Garden sells. Also Chicken Satay very watery......hope its just a glitch....

Ordered from here last night for first time in long time. Spicy chicken rolls were out of this world ad the chicken and mushroom curry packed with chicken as you would want but don't always get. For a Saturday night delivery service was fantastic.this has become our go to Chinese in Rothesay

This place is consistently good,never had a bad meal,large portions would easily feed 2,great delivery service,everything Is freshly cooked and arrives piping hot,highly recommended

Came here on a very wet Saturday night and managed to get a table. Food was of a good quality and my portion of chow mein was huge! Staff were very friendly and happy to chat. Restaurant is BYOB

Had a delicious meal last night in this wonderful restaurant. Jimmy the chef is a fantastic cook and staff are very friendly and serve with a smile.

We were recommended this takeaway by a local. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. You could sit in but we chose to take away.

Contento de que el Sea Dragon no copia el rival Jade Garden y cerca de un lunes. Creo que las críticas están justo en la puntuación sobre igualdad. Este tiene algo inusuales en papel blanco de flores negras, pero en mi experiencia no hay otros restaurantes. Los clientes eran en su mayoría pequeños, sales escaldado para llevar las comidas en sí, y esto significa un efectivo sólo de política. Mi última noche, me preguntó si había cualquier buñuelos como no aparezca en el menú, sin piña pero banana estaba disponible, empujar mi factura pasado £20. La presentación no fue tan sofisticado aunque no esperes nada se mantienen calientes con velas. La misma sopa, ya que tenía en el jardín de Jade tiene el pollo cortado más pequeñas, pero el plato era abundante (ver foto) mi favorito es el de carne y el tomate, y me agradó real tomates estaban incluidas. Este restaurante ha estado aquí bastante tiempo, pero prefiero el equilibrio en uno en el otro extremo del mar. No llevar en la competencia.

El Mar Dragon es un restaurante chino y comida para llevar. Pedimos una variedad de comidas desde el menú y no nos decepcionó, todos disfrutamos de lo que había pedido.

Lovely small restaurant serving excellent food with a friendly smile. They also allow the pub next door to bring your drinks in as currently they do not have am alcohol license.

We got a Home delivery from the sea dragon, the first time in over10 years , the reason for that was the standard of food it was a hit or a miss. So we had heard good reports recently so we gave it a go.the spring rolls and ribs were just OK but the mains were disgusting luminous chicken kung po in a pink watery liquid, knackered noodles, stodgy fried rice , rubber beef in black Bean sauce and the handsome price of £28 for to put it straight in the bin it's the worst food I've been served anywhere. Do your self a favour and cook at home.

Happened to drop in just to try out and I'm glad we did!Monday must be a quiet night, as we were the only couple sitting in, everyone else was in for carry outs. We had sweat and sour Singapore style king prawns...lots of very large prawns. The best Chinese we've had in a while.

Away from home and after five nights eating out I decided to have Takeaway! Always a bit hit & miss when you're in a strange town but the Sea Dragon hit the spot!I had two Spicy Chicken Rolls, Special Kung Po & Fried Rice.By the time I got back to my b&b it was about 30 mins since I left.The food was piping hot and very tasty. I did find the luminous pink colour a bit unusual but made no difference to the taste! Good filling meal, no complaints here!

Great night, so friendly & helpful. They managed to accommodate all 15 of us very well! Good recommendations given by the chef, the food was tasty.

Had fantastic spicy chicken rolls always delicious and well prepared by Jimmy. Great Value. Also had a few delicious meals in restaurant with family several times. Staff very friendly. Restaurant spotlessly clean. Keep up good work Jimmy as you run a good restaurant.

We went there today for a takeaway,we ordered 3 meals it took 45 minutes to get them and they were all terrible. Even the chips and the free prawn crackers were stale. Avoid this place.

If you're a local and your toilet is close by, this greasy and dirty looking restaurant can produce some nice food. Locals wouldn't complain but good grief would anybody else and their bowels. Will be back to the restaurant and back to the toilet. Nice wee chow mein. Phenomenal Peking sauce.

Good food with good prices to match.Nice restarunt for take aways and sit ins i reccomend this place.

Absolutely shocking service. Called to order a takeaway and both people I spoke to were rude and completely unwilling to help. Gave up and told them not to bother.

Seven of us turned up at 10pm on a Friday night as it was the only place opened, went in and thought oh dear... waiter was just about to be sent home for the night, so wasn't too pleased. No cola, no diet cola, no wine, no alcohol...Luckily co op next door was opened and wine was bought. We ordered Vegetable Curry, Chicken Curry, Chicken in a black Bean sauce and a few other dishes i can't remember. When the food came it looked yummy and tasted like a Chinese should. food was hot and we didn't have to wait too long. Place looks a bit dated but the food and wee waiter made up for it. Place was busy and another few folk came in as we were sitting. Jimmy!! is the name of the wee owner and cook, he came out for a picture.. i would definitely go back next time I visit Bute!

In my opinion this is the better of the two Chinese take aways. I like the salt and pepper chicken balls. You get about 12 for £6. Food always tastes fresh & cooked to order.

Me and my friends came to the island for a night out to get away from the city's we lived in (Glasgow and Edinburgh) we went in and found out the wern't licensed so we were aloud to take our own inside with us. The waiter we had was great made it his mission to make sure we were all happy and were enjoying our food and looked very smart.As well as this fantastic service the food was great and had amazing value for money.the only problem was the restraunt did not look very Chinesey but apert from that it was great.

I cam here before and understand the decor was a little dated but I liked it made it feel more authentic it has been updated now and looks nice and modern and fresh. I have had satay, frshest king prawns ever watched them coming in a crate still wriggling, on my plate soon after sooo sweet. a spicy dish I think it was kung po chicken, sorry cant remember but was that nice building of heat in your mouth not burn your mouth off or no spice at all with some places. I can't wait to go back to Rothesay on hopefull a hot weekend and try another dish here.

I had a wonderful meal in the sea dragon with my family! The lemon chicken, salt and pepper chicken, beef green pepper and black bean sauce, curry breast of chicken along with the Peking ribs and the chicken spicy rolls is something to die for, very delicious Chinese traditional cuisine!The restaurant owner could not do enough for us especially when my son is such a fussy eater! I give 10 out of 10 for this fab restaurant! Reasonable pricing, great food with fab service! Anyone that gives the restaurant a negative feedback obviously does not know what good food is

This is our favourite Chinese take away on Bute.The staff are always friendly and happy and very welcoming.We are very boring and always have the same thing.......................2 sweet and sour king prawn hong kong style, House special fried rice and noodles.This is the best house special fried rice anywhere. The portion is huge and does two people. I fact it would do as a meal on its own. Huge slices of char sui porl, loads of prawns and lashings of gravy. Oh dear, I could eat it all again. Also great noodles and beansprouts.we love the food here. If you are on Bute eat in or have a take away..................they are marvellous.

On going out for dinner on the few days that we were in Rothesay, I have to say the the staff at the Sea Dragon were extremely helpful, when we arrived at 7.45pm, were made very welcome considering that the restaurant was suppose to close at 8pm. On 1st impressions, yes the decor is dated and simple but the food was lovely and plentiful. Would recommend it.

Good quality Chinese takeaway. Very fast service. We stopped in here after cycling round Bute. Meals were plentiful, hot and tasty

I've had a few take aways from here & its always been tasty.My favourite is the Salt & Pepper Chicken.

The take away food is brilliant, phone it in and collect or have it delivered, very tasty, my mouth is going just typing this. Robert Wood

Lovely family run restaurant. Basic layout as is the way in China and Hong Kong, so it's authentic in that respect.

Just returned from my annual hols in Rothesay & as usual visted the Sea Dragon on a Saturday night. It was after 22:00 by which time it's one of the only places open. I had to buy my beer from the pub next door as the Co-op had jsut cloesd. They were out of the King Prawns, which was a dissapointment but the duck & ginger was excellent & made up for it. The decor hasn't changed & it really could do with an upgrade but for a quick & tasty meal it's fine. Not for romantic dinners!

Decided for our final evening in Rothesay to have a Chinese and settled on the jade garden as it had better reviews but on our way discovered it had been closed for a while. While the decor is nothing to write home about, the food was well prepared and very tasty. We had the mixed satay and Szechuan king prawn with a bowl of fried rice between us which was more than enough without excess. No alcohol can be served but you can bring your own and there is a Co-op just a few doors down.

Looks bad from the outside. Looks even worse inside. Everything about this place looks filthy. How can this restaurant still be open ?

On entering the sea dragon you are met with pretty dated decor and member's of the public waiting for their takeaways, Its not the most romantic place I've ever eaten in, not with people standing watching you eat. But the service was quick, friendly and the food was very good. . Its a BYO restaurant so best to bring a couple of beers.

Popped for a chinese to the sea dragon last night and it was really very good. Maybe not as flash as its bigger competitor the Jade Garden, but I like this one better. It is smaller, friendlier and very very cheap. The owner / chef is such a nice man and so helpful nothing seems too much trouble. I was a bit difficult with my order and wanted house special fried rice with no chicken, and he made the best one I have ever had. It was enormous with 6 huge slices of roast portk in gravy on top.So there was that (it fed 2), 2 portions of sweet and sour king prawn, fried rice, noodles, chips and of course the mammoth house special all for £24. That is very inexpensive, all served with a smile, in a warm and cosy place.

The curry was just perfect, very authentic. the spicy chicken wings had some veg amongst the spicy wings, it was a large portion considering the decent price. Must try it.Restaurant is a family run place, friendly to speak to.

We went to the Sea Dragon for dinner in June 2012 - As we went in, the waitress showed us to our table (which hadn't been set). After she had given us our cutlery we ordered drinks which were quick to arrive. We ordered our meals. The starter didn't take long but I had to wait at least 15 mins for my main course after id finished my starter. I had lemon chicken (more like lime chicken). The chicken was good but it was served in an extremely sour sauce which didnt taste remotely like lemon. I decided not to have sweet. My mum enjoyed her meal luckily!

were salty and food ready 45seconds after order so a bit quick...... fresh?

I have dined twice here now & both times have been impressed by the friendly atmosphere & personal service. The decor is a bit tatty & it's not a posh place but very authentic chinese food. The king prawns were cooked just right & as they haven't a licence, you are invited to bring your own beer from the pub or supermarket; makes for a cheap night out!

very freindly host and a nice curry. small very homely no time in sorting your order good menu to choose from wish we had one like it here right next to the pub heaven no looking around taxi rank right beside it