Canton Restaurant, Scotts Valley

224 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, United States
+1 831-438-2002
$$$ Restaurant
(62 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Canton Restaurant in Scotts Valley offers a straightforward, full-service Chinese dining experience that fits well for weekday lunches or casual dinners with family and friends. Nestled on Mt Hermon Road, the interior feels comfortably kept and orderly, with a décor that leans toward neat practicality rather than elaborate styling, making it approachable for regular visits.

The menu leans heavily into classic Cantonese and Szechuan flavors, with key lunch specials like Schezwan Chicken and Mongolian Beef served alongside reliable appetizers such as potstickers. Local diners seem to appreciate the balance here – dishes can be adjusted for spiciness without losing the core flavors, adding a personalized touch to the meal. Sizable portions alongside fresh, well-executed meals make it a good spot for those after hearty, no-fuss Chinese food.

Atmosphere-wise, Canton feels like a clean and tidy local staple where the kitchen consistently sends out food cooked just right — tender meats and thoughtfully stir-fried vegetables are hallmarks. The presence of smiling customers and attentive service suggests a friendly environment without feeling overly formal or rushed, suitable for both quick lunches and relaxed dinners.

People looking for dependable Chinese options in Scotts Valley — whether craving a spicy noodle bowl, a light potsticker appetizer, or a filling fried rice dish — will likely find Canton a comfortable, steady choice. Peak visiting times appear to be around lunch specials or early evening hours when the kitchen and staff operate with swift efficiency, making it a smooth experience even on busier days.

Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves comfort food
Serves small plates
Serves wine
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

11:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday

11:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Wednesday

11:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Thursday

11:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Friday

11:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Saturday

11:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Sunday

11:30 AM - 8:30 PM

62 Reviews
Judy Rust

31 Dec 2025

Best food ever! I can order it spicier and it will be perfect. Beautifully decorated and always very clean. Happy place with smiling customers. Perfect cook on their chicken.

Stephen Rosalli

17 Dec 2025

The food is delicious! We love the freshness and the quality of their food! My favorite is the String Bean Chicken. The chicken is tender white meat, which is so buttery and delicious. My husdand's favorite is Sweet and Sour Pork. The tempura batter is light and delicate. It coats the tender pieces of pork perfectly. Their pork fried rice is the best I have ever tasted. Our server was sweet and attentive. The resturant is clean and tastefully decorated. When we lived in the area this resturant was one of our favorites. Now everytime we come to town we stop in for a meal! It's consistantly delicious! Yum!

Ben Moore

07 Dec 2025

We frequent here. They are always kind, fast, clean, and the food is always terrific. Plus the portions are generous. Highly recommend.

Andrea Eaton

21 Nov 2025

I never write reviews, so you gotta know this is special! I was searching for Chinese food near me and this restaurant was on the list. I am VERY picky about my Chinese food, so I decided to look at some of the reviews. I saw that people wrote about the food being great, which is what I was looking for. But some were saying that the service was not so great and I didn’t find that to be the case at all! The young person at the counter was very attentive and polite, and made recommendations of their favorites when asked. They were super sweet actually! And the food indeed was amazing. I absolutely recommend this little hole in the wall! The orange chicken was tender and delicious. And the pork fried rice is the best I’ve had in a very long time. The one and only suggestion that I would make is to add more gravy to the egg foo young. I will most definitely be back!

Strawberry Boudoir Photography

18 Nov 2025

Dinner was delicious and the food was toooo! The hot and sour soup was delicious, as well as the potstickers. We had 3 different meals that were largely portioned and flavorful and cooked perfectly!

Katie Parsons

01 Nov 2025

EAT HERE! this place is clean, the staff is SO friendly, the prices are great, the portions are huge AND the food is incredible. The best Chinese food anywhere near Santa cruz. Ive never had a bad bite here. I promise you will not regret it! What are you still doing reading this review? Get over to canton!

Patty Hartmann

17 Sep 2025

We came here tonight for the first time for dinner and the food was all around amazing! Very tasty and extremely generous portions. We had several dishes and appetizers and we really loved the Szechuan Green Beans, the walnut shrimp, beef broccoli and the vegan Canton Tofu. They have tons of vegan options which is a plus. And the service was absolutely wonderful! So warm and welcoming. Also super kid friendly! We loved it here and will be back for sure!

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