Maple Palace Chinese Restaurant, nestled in the scenic locale of Sidney, BC, has garnered glowing reviews since its recent ownership change. Customers rave about the quality of its dishes, with highlights including the “incredible” Sweet & Sour Pork and juicy Almond Chicken, both praised for their flavors and freshness. Diners have noted that the generous portions offer great value, making it a standout choice for Chinese cuisine in the area.
Apart from the food, the restaurant boasts charming decor and lovely views overlooking the airport, providing a unique dining experience. The attentive and cheerful service provided by staff members like Moon and Jane has made a lasting impression on visitors, further enhancing the overall atmosphere of the restaurant.
While the ascension to the second floor can be a concern due to the state of the stairs, the culinary delights and warm service seem to outweigh this drawback. In the words of satisfied customers like Kim H and Carrie Graham, Maple Palace not only rivals some of the best eateries in Vancouver but has also become a beloved fixture in the Sidney community. With its combination of delicious dishes and welcoming ambiance, this restaurant is set to become a staple for both locals and tourists alike.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Maple Palace Chinese Restaurant
Kim H
Jun 24,2025
This was our first visit in over 10 years and we were not disappointed, the new owners have made a huge change in the quality of food!! The food was incredible, hands down the best Sweet & Sour Pork we have ever had, the almond chicken was juicy and tender, the chowmein yummy and the deep fried shrimp tasty. Moon, our server, was lovely from the moment she entered the restaurant; until we left. We can’t wait to go back again, highly recommend!! And the prices are the best I’ve seen in a long time, thank you so much for an amazing experience Moon!! Our only concern is the stairs leading up to the restaurant on the 2nd floor, they are falling apart and a building code hazards, whoever own that industrial building needs to get those fixed asap!!!
R Grifa
Jun 21,2025
Oh my goodness, exceptional top notch service from Jane right from the moment we walked in. We were greeted with a wonderful smile and hello. Lovely mountain views in the distance and enjoyed watching the small planes landing and taking off. The food was so good. The pan fried prawns delicious. Huge plates of food. The chicken chop suey was so good. Will absolutely be going back.
Vince Blankenborg
Jun 3,2025
Found this restaurant tonight after encountering road closures on West Saanich. What a pleasant surprise. We were greeted and served by Moon and her wonderful smile. There is inside and outside seating with views over the airport and the sunset. Fast service, Delicous food, nice variety, reasonable price. We will be back.
Carrie Graham
May 11,2025
This restaurant is one of Sidney's best. Their new owners have totally upgraded the menu, and I would put them up against some of the best restaurants in Vancouver. I love the decor, and it's really cool eating while overlooking the runway. Their service is excellent, friendly and prompt, and they can spice to different levels depending on your tastes. This family run restaurant is reasonably priced too. They certainly don't skimp on portions. I've been here four times since the new owners took over and every time has been a great experience.
Matthew Lusty
Apr 30,2025
Tasty Chinese food overlooking the airport what more could you ask for. Lovely staff with tasty food options. Loved the sweet and sour pork and great noodles.
wah chi yip
Apr 17,2025
If you are heading or leaving Swartz Bay for the ferry, this is a good location to have your early dinner or lunch. You don't need to worry the traffic of HWY 17. It only takes less than 15 minutes from the terminal. It's located in the second floor while in front of airport. This is a comfortable seating area with a wide open view. I think this is the only Chinese restaurant with a view in Victoria. Plenty of parking there. The western Chinese food is what you expected. The food is fresh and hot with reasonable price. You may try the dry beef chow fun ( rice noodles). This beef rice noodles is same as the restaurant in Vancouver. We order cream corn egg chicken soup to go with the noodles. We all like it. The lady server is nice and helpful. The Chinese wall painting in and out of the restaurant is nice too.
Trevor Pelter
Apr 13,2025
Food was amazing, Server was great :) Haven’t had this good of Chinese food in years
Michelle Smith
Apr 10,2025
We decided to give this place a try as we have heard for years that Sidney has good Chinese food and the other restaurant is closed on Sundays. We were pleasantly surprised!! The sweet and sour chicken balls were the best we’ve ever had; so much meat, perfect amount of batter and beautifully fried. The beef chow fun had so much beef and the noodles were cooked perfectly. The Kung pow chicken was delicious as well as the egg foo young. All the portions were very generous and we had lots of leftovers to take home. We have tried most Chinese restaurants in and around Victoria and this may be the best one out there. The location may seem odd at first, but it’s pretty cool watching the planes come and go. The service is warm and friendly and the food is of the utmost quality. We will be sure to order takeout or dine in anytime we are around Sidney in the future.
Reviews For Maple Palace Chinese Restaurant