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Shanghai Terrace
Chinese Restaurant$$$$
Streeterville, Chicago
The folks at Time Out Chicago and Serious Eats like this place. Would you agree?
"Peking duck and the Chilean sea bass were both great!"(6 Tips)
"homemade mooncake & mango pudding (egg, milk, custard, fresh mango)"(2 Tips)
"Recommend the foie gras dumplings...delish!"(3 Tips)
"wok-seared beef tenderloin."(4 Tips)
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ElenaNovember 26, 2016If you happen to go here, get the fois gras and lobster dumplings. They are really good. Overall, this place doesn't deserve the attention even though terrace is nice.
片皮鴨跟薄餅 TRADITIONAL PEKING DUCK (traditional slow roasted duck with tender meat and crispy skin, served with mandarin pancakes, cucumber, scallion, hoisin & plum sauce)
- Monk Jumps over the Wall: abalone, fresh scallops, dried scallops, shrimps, mushrooms, baby bok choy, in an herbal abalone broth. Even a meditating monk will jump over a wall for it.
- Chicago magazineApril 26, 2012The menu is steeped in tradition—excellent dumplings and exemplary bird’s nest soup—but flexible enough to offer new classics such as garlic lobster with cheong fun and wok-seared beef tenderloin. Read more
- Coconut Exotic (coconut almond cream, mango pineapple compote, coconut almond strusel, chocolate shell, mango caramel sauce, coconut lime sorbet)
- Shanghai Terrace appetizer trio (mini chicken salad, spicy wagyu beef, lobster & chicken dumpling with black truffle)
- 果香炒時菜 shanghai terrace vegetables with ginger and soy bean sauce (asparagus, wood ear mushrooms, lotus root, cashew nut)
Serious EatsMay 22, 2014The outdoor terrace portion of this restaurant is open and spacious, with various kind of seating options, from traditional tables to lounge-y nooks.
BravoNovember 11, 2010This is a beautiful restaurant and the place to go for high quality authentic Chinese. They have the best Dim Sum menu with amazing fillings. My favorite are the scallop, spicy beef, and crab. The tab- 東坡肉 dong po pork belly (braised, red miso, palm sugar, star anise)
- 華庭特色炒飯 shanghai terrace three treasures fried rice (wagyu beef, chicken, duck, egg, taro)
Start with tofu appetizer and half a Peking duck. Then beef tenderloin, Kung pao chicken and lo Mein noodles. For dessert go down to Pierrot.- Pineapple Coconut (roasted pineapple, coconut chantilly, angel food cake, coconut sorbet)
Tony LongApril 24, 2013Genuinely gave me an immediate pang of longing for Hong Kong...the flavors and the service really reminded me of some of my fave spots in Central and Causeway Bay.- Start with BBQ pork dumplings and crispy tofu ( yes tofu). Then beef tenderloin and Kung pao chicken. Any fish dish also works.
- the ning sling (absolute mandarin, lychee, lime, fresh mint, passion fruit, sprite)
- The Ning Sling (absolut mandarin, lychee, lime, fresh mint, passion fruit, sprite)
- traditional Peking duck roll mandarin pan cake cucumber, scallion, hoisin sauce
- Five Spices Tea Smoked Duck (pickling spices, mushrooms, asian vegetables)
- homemade mooncake & mango pudding (egg, milk, custard, fresh mango)
- terrace crispy lobster (mesclun mix greens, spicy mustard mayonnaise)
- kung pao beef tenderloin (onion, bell peppers, ginger, garlic, mixed vegetables)
- steamed chilean seabass (coriander soy, ginger, scallion, cilantro)
Chicago TribuneApril 16, 2015Ordering the peking duck here is an elegant experience. Though not carved tableside, the meat is laid out in strips, topped with skin so crisp it might cut you. Read more- Dragon Wall (Longjing infused gin, Passionfruit, Lime, Lemon Shrub)
- I definitely recommend dining @ Shanghai Terrace. Experience Chef Ivan's divine dumplings, flavorful entrees and creative desserts. Beautiful atmosphere, great cocktails!
- Love the atmosphere and the terrace. If it's your 1st time I'd recommend lunch. Service during dinner seems lacking. Recommend the foie gras dumplings...delish! And specialty cocktails
- Don't miss the Mid-Autumn Festival! Enjoy mooncakes, Peking duck, lobster!!!
The Peninsula ChicagoApril 11, 2012Experience authentic Chinese cuisine during summer months for lunch, cocktails and dinner seven days a week.
SELF MagazineAugust 12, 2013This Asian-inspired bar is a great escape from the bustle of the windy city.- Be treated like royalty with dishes to complement the experience, can never go wrong with this wonderful restaurant
Time Out ChicagoSeptember 14, 2010If the name didn’t tip you off, there’s a terrace attached to this upscale Chinese restaurant and lounge (and a mighty nice rooftop one at that). Read more- If in doubt or just confused or overwhelmed, just ask the knowledgeable staff.
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Shanghai Terrace
108 E Superior St (The Peninsula)
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
Voted the number one "Chinese Restaurant in Chicago" by Zagat Survey, Shanghai Terrace offers Cantonese delicacies amidst a 1930s supper club décor.
Closed until 5:00 PM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Fri, Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(312) 573-6744
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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