Shanghai Terrace

Voted the number one "Chinese Restaurant in Chicago" by Zagat Survey, Shanghai Terrace offers Cantonese delicacies amidst a 1930s supper club décor.

8 / 10
86
ratings
Address

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

Comments / 52


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Elena

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.

ISC Chicago

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 )

ISC Chicago

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 magazine

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

ISC Chicago

Coconut Exotic (coconut almond cream, mango pineapple compote, coconut almond strusel, chocolate shell, mango caramel sauce , coconut lime sorbet )

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Shanghai Terrace appetizer trio (mini chicken salad , spicy wagyu beef , lobster & chicken dumpling with black truffle )

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果香炒時菜 shanghai terrace vegetables with ginger and soy bean sauce (asparagus , wood ear mushrooms , lotus root , cashew nut )

Serious Eats

The outdoor terrace portion of this restaurant is open and spacious , with various kind of seating options, from traditional tables to lounge-y nooks.

Bravo

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

ISC Chicago

東坡肉 dong po pork belly (braised, red miso , palm sugar, star anise )

ISC Chicago

華庭特色炒飯 shanghai terrace three treasures fried rice (wagyu beef , chicken , duck , egg , taro )

Rishad Tobaccowala

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.

Tony Long

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 .

Rishad Tobaccowala

Start with BBQ pork dumplings and crispy tofu ( yes tofu ). Then beef tenderloin and Kung pao chicken . Any fish dish also works.

ISC Chicago

Pineapple Coconut (roasted pineapple , coconut chantilly, angel food cake , coconut sorbet )

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the ning sling (absolute mandarin, lychee , lime , fresh mint , passion fruit , sprite)

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The Ning Sling (absolut mandarin, lychee , lime , fresh mint , passion fruit , sprite)

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traditional Peking duck roll mandarin pan cake cucumber , scallion , hoisin sauce

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homemade mooncake & mango pudding (egg , milk , custard , fresh mango )

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Five Spices Tea Smoked Duck (pickling spices, mushrooms , asian vegetables )

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kung pao beef tenderloin (onion , bell peppers , ginger , garlic , mixed vegetables )

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terrace crispy lobster (mesclun mix greens, spicy mustard mayonnaise )

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steamed chilean seabass (coriander soy, ginger , scallion , cilantro )

Chicago Tribune

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

ISC Chicago

Dragon Wall (Longjing infused gin , Passionfruit , Lime , Lemon Shrub)

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The Pen20 (Champagne , jasmine pearl tea , French lavender )

Myra Rubin

I definitely recommend dining @ Shanghai Terrace. Experience Chef Ivan's divine dumplings , flavorful entrees and creative desserts . Beautiful atmosphere, great cocktails !

Irays Munoz

Everything is delicious. Amazing view during summer day on terrace .

Myra Rubin

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

charleen

wonton noodle soup , duck fried rice , string beans

Tom Kinney

Peking duck and the Chilean sea bass were both great!

Kevin Dulin

I recommend the Peking Duck 3 course meal. It's very good.

The Peninsula Chicago

Experience authentic Chinese cuisine during summer months for lunch , cocktails and dinner seven days a week.

Myra Rubin

Don't miss the Mid-Autumn Festival ! Enjoy mooncakes , Peking duck , lobster !!!

ISC Chicago

Steamed Pork Dumpling Shanghai Style 上海 小籠 包

Catherine L

Foie gras and duck dumplings are excellent! My ultimate fav!

SELF Magazine

This Asian-inspired bar is a great escape from the bustle of the windy city .

ISC Chicago

Steamed Pork Dumpling Shanghai Style

ISC Chicago

Be treated like royalty with dishes to complement the experience, can never go wrong with this wonderful restaurant

ISC Chicago

Chinese New Year Dinner

ISC Chicago

Dessert if you still have room

ISC Chicago

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

ISC Chicago

An annual tradition .

Aydl

The restaurant gets better every time I visit.

ISC Chicago

Exquisite .

Time Out Chicago

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

ISC Chicago

If in doubt or just confused or overwhelmed, just ask the knowledgeable staff .

Myra Rubin

Love the Shanghai Lemonade cocktail ...refreshing!!!

Erik B

You can also order the shanghai menu up in The Bar !

amy

Very nice attentive staff . Delightful menu choices.

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