Shanghai Terrace

I came to eat here while visiting Chicago recently and was extremely impressed with not only the quality of food but also the excellent customer service from Jade, Max, and Pipat. We were blown away by the dim sum, peking duck, and egg plant. When we decided we couldn’t have another delicious bite because we were so full, our incredible waiters insisted that we share some wine and have some sorbet. We were not disappointed. If you’re visiting the Chicago area and are craving Chinese, look no further- this is the place you want to enjoy a dinner at!! Thank you for your impeccable hospitality.

We are looking for fine Chinese food so we chose here. The service and atmosphere was great. But the food did not live up to the expectations. First, soup dumplings did not present well and tasted mediocre. The Peking duck was too lean, and the skin was not very crispy. The sea scallop did not mix well with the truffle, more like two different things held on the same plate.

Great Experience. The food was delicious and the service was awesome. We tried some Dim Sum, Kung Pao Chicken, Prawns in sweet chilli sauce and the fried rice and everything tasted great. The menu choice is a bit limited.The entire staff is very friendly and always there to assist. They have a very good wine list too. The ambiance is very nice. Since it was raining the outdoor (terrace) area was limited but the indoor space also has a very nice vibe. Reservations are a must at this place. I highly recommend this place.

Great service from both the Peninsula Hotel staff (we were not staying there) and the restaurant staff. The patio seating and atmosphere was perfect. Food and cocktails were really good. Had three different dumplings from the Dim Sum menu and the Peking Duck. Our server made great recommendations and answered all of our questions. We weren't sure what to expect from a restaurant attached to a chain hotel (albeit a luxury chain), but it was a really nice experience overall.

My husband took me here for my birthday dinner and we had a phenomenal experience! First of all, the staff are all so friendly and helpful; they immediately set the ambiance while seating you. The outdoor terrace had such a great energy about it and was a great spot to enjoy our meal. The pork dumplings were very juicy and flavorful, the scallops were melt-in-your mouth good (although the picture doesn’t do them Justice), and the Kung Pao Chicken was incredible. We also both loved our cocktails! In addition, the restaurant brought a complimentary dessert to help make my birthday that much more special. We would definitely come here again!

I really liked this place. We were hoping for some late night outdoor dining but the night we were there the weather was rough. But inside was pretty elegant. Understand this restaurant is part of a hotel building which was very elegant and we spent time actually exploring some of the public areas which you can see in my pictures. One important point. I felt way underdressed in shorts and a tee. This place is pretty dressy which makes it a good spot for a special date and not ideal for kids but I'm sure they are welcome. The third pic is of the hotel lobby.

This restaurant and the Nomi Garden at Park Hyatt are two best terrace type restaurants in Chicago. Nice open space that is also private enough to enjoy a fun, relaxed time with family or friends. Everyone here is super friendly and not pretentious. They offer classic Chinese food to perfection. Prices are reasonable considering the quality of each menu and the atmosphere. I wish they offered wine by the glass, but I was pretty happy trying a Chinese beer called Lucky Buhdda. I will definitely come back here to try the dishes I didn't order this time.