Voted the number one "Chinese Restaurant in Chicago" by Zagat Survey, Shanghai Terrace offers Cantonese delicacies amidst a 1930s supper club décor.
108 E Superior St (The Peninsula) Chicago , IL 60611 United States
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. Discover & Visa) |
Wi-Fi | Free |
Outdoor Seating | Yes |
Menus | Dinner |
Drinks | Full Bar, Cocktails |
If 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.
The 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 )
The outdoor terrace portion of this restaurant is open and spacious , with various kind of seating options, from traditional tables to lounge-y nooks.
This 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.
Genuinely 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.
Pineapple Coconut (roasted pineapple , coconut chantilly, angel food cake , coconut sorbet )
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
homemade mooncake & mango pudding (egg , milk , custard , fresh mango )
Five Spices Tea Smoked Duck (pickling spices, mushrooms , asian vegetables )
kung pao beef tenderloin (onion , bell peppers , ginger , garlic , mixed vegetables )
terrace crispy lobster (mesclun mix greens, spicy mustard mayonnaise )
steamed chilean seabass (coriander soy, ginger , scallion , cilantro )
Ordering 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)
The Pen20 (Champagne , jasmine pearl tea , French lavender )
I definitely recommend dining @ Shanghai Terrace. Experience Chef Ivan's divine dumplings , flavorful entrees and creative desserts . Beautiful atmosphere, great cocktails !
Everything is delicious. Amazing view during summer day on terrace .
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
wonton noodle soup , duck fried rice , string beans
Peking duck and the Chilean sea bass were both great!
I recommend the Peking Duck 3 course meal. It's very good.
Experience authentic Chinese cuisine during summer months for lunch , cocktails and dinner seven days a week.
Don't miss the Mid-Autumn Festival ! Enjoy mooncakes , Peking duck , lobster !!!
Steamed Pork Dumpling Shanghai Style 上海 小籠 包
Foie gras and duck dumplings are excellent! My ultimate fav!
This Asian-inspired bar is a great escape from the bustle of the windy city .
Steamed Pork Dumpling Shanghai Style
Be treated like royalty with dishes to complement the experience, can never go wrong with this wonderful restaurant
Chinese New Year Dinner
Dessert if you still have room
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
An annual tradition .
The restaurant gets better every time I visit.
Exquisite .
If 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 .
Love the Shanghai Lemonade cocktail ...refreshing!!!
You can also order the shanghai menu up in The Bar !
Very nice attentive staff . Delightful menu choices.
Perfect place to relax with pot of tea, dessert, love the quiche! Warm, friendly vibe. Outside of The Peninsula at the corner. - Myra Rubin
Incredible whole chicken for two. Perfect atmosphere for a romantic dinner. - Lana Rifkin
Pedicures are beyond excellent! Also the hot stone massage is the best one I have ever had. Enjoy yourself :) - Masha
I like that they are located right on Michigan Ave! No need to go to Chinatown for authentic Chinese cuisine. Extensive menu and so far been pleased w/ every dish we‘be ordered. Will keep coming back! - Lucille Fisher
Ahh my new favorite beef noodle soup place, plus a few more authentic Chinese street food favorites. The owners know what they are doing. - Lucille Fisher
You can't go wrong with any soy selections. Try firm tofu in a casserole, with cubes of fried, shrimp-stuffed tofu simmered in black bean sauce: - Tasting Table
Shopping is really good! Also the downstairs food court has a lot of options! - Julia Cohon