Shanghai Terrace

Name: Shanghai Terrace
Address: 108 E Superior, Chicago, IL, United States, 60611
Telephone: (312) 573-6744
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (2378)

$31 to $50

Chinese

108 E Superior, Chicago, IL 60611

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Neighborhood gem

Shanghai Terrace offers Chinese cuisine highlighting contemporary interpretations of Shanghainese, Cantonese, and Sichuanese classics. A Private Dining Room is available to reserve for up to 30 guests while The Main Dining Room offers a seductive 1930’s Shanghai eatery-inspired atmosphere decorated in tones of ebony, gold and scarlet. In warmer weather, additional seating is provided on The Terrace, an urban garden with spectacular skyline views that allows diners to experience the magic of summertime in Chicago. In cooler months when The Terrace is not available, additional seating is provided in The Lobby – a soaring, majestic room with floor to ceiling windows, towering ceilings, and elegant chandeliers. Please be sure to indicate your preference when reserving your table.

Please note, last orders will be taken at 9 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and 9:30 pm on Friday and Saturday.

For parties of 5 guests or more, please email diningPCH@peninsula.com with your inquiry.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian, Dim Sum
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 573-6744
Website
http://chicago.peninsula.com/en/fine-dining/shanghai-terrace-chinese-restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Elmo Han
Private party facilities
Semi Private Dining Room available for up to 30 guests. Set menu required. For larger parties The Peninsula Chicago offers a wide variety of banquet facilities.

Location
108 E Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Cross street
Michigan Avenue
Parking details
$35.00 flat rate for dining guests with validation from restaurant
Public transit
Red Line - Chicago; Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue CTA Bus Routes
Additional
BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 2,378 people are saying

Shanghai Terrace reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Chinese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shanghai Terrace offers an "amazing experience" marked by "impeccable service," "delicious food," and a "stunning skyline view." Known for its authentic Chinese cuisine, highlights include the "best Peking duck in the city" and exquisite dim sum. With its luxurious ambiance and attentive staff, it's a top dining destination in Chicago.

2,378 Reviews

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Dawn
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were wonderful and the atmosphere quite nice. My favorite part of the meal was dessert. It was one of the best I’ve ever had. A mango tapioca with coconut cream. Glad we ended on that dish. The pork dim sum, veggie stir fry, and beef tenderloin were very good. We had an appetizer with puffed rice (messy) that we wouldn’t recommend. The tofu was rather hard and it seemed like there was an element missing, maybe a sauce, that could have brought the flavors together. I’m glad we tried it.
Shanghai TerraceResponded 4 days ago
Dear Dawn, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall dining experience at Shanghai Terrace, including the staff, atmosphere, and dessert. Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding some of the dishes as well. We will certainly share this with our team. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another meal soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Abby VIP
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Wonderful service and incredible food. The staff is extremely helpful, attentive, and kind - especially our primary server Elmir. He gave us great recommendations and made us feel welcome and comfortable. Overall an excellent experience.
Shanghai TerraceResponded 1 day ago
Dear Abby, Thank you for taking the time to share your review of Shanghai Terrace. We are delighted that you enjoyed your dining experience. It is wonderful to read that our staff, including Elmir, made you feel 'welcome and comfortable'. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Margaret VIP
New York City113 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible dim sum flavor and quality. Extraordinary restaurant. The house mango pudding was outstanding as well; delicate and not too sweet. Loved it
Shanghai TerraceResponded 5 days ago
Dear Margaret, We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your dining experience at Shanghai Terrace, including the dim sum and mango pudding. Thank you for sharing your kind review. We hope to welcome you back for another meal soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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melissa VIP
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We were so excited to dine inside of the restaurant for our last anniversary before getting married, and we were sat in the hotels lobby, which was awkward and silent. We should’ve at least been notified we would not be able to sit in the restaurant. It also took us about 45 minutes of waiting to get a cocktail. We left after our first drink.
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Brian
Philadelphia County30 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and great food…consistently great food!
Shanghai TerraceResponded on June 3, 2025
Dear Brian, Thank you for sharing your kind review of Shanghai Terrace! We are delighted that you enjoy the cuisine, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Alan VIP
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Great great food. Were given a table in lobby area. They were definitely short staffed this time around. Waiter was kind but clearly stressed. Took a long time to place orders and receive drinks and food.
Shanghai TerraceResponded on June 3, 2025
Dear Alan, Thank you for sharing your review of Shanghai Terrace. I am pleased to read that you enjoyed the food, however, I am sorry about the wait time that you experienced while dining. I would love to speak with you directly, should you be open to it, as we are always striving to improve for our guests. I will send you my contact information in a direct message. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Gregory VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food/service/outdoor area--all of it is always perfect! Mom loves the duck/my sister the lobster/me the abalone... Top spot in Chicago for Chinese food--by far-please keep it up
Shanghai TerraceResponded on June 3, 2025
Dear Gregory, We are honored to read your kind review of Shanghai Terrace, and we are delighted that you, your mom, and your sister enjoy the cuisine. Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another dining experience soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Manish
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always! Service and food were great! Very friendly staff.
Shanghai TerraceResponded on June 3, 2025
Dear Manish, Thank you for sharing your review! We are delighted that you have enjoyed your dining experiences at Shanghai Terrace, including the service and food, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Lisa VIP
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is spot on! I wish every restaurant could have this staff as they truly are so personable and make you feel at home! Peipot (sure I am not spelling this correctly) is a star! The ambience is fabulous, too, although we always seem to come on rainy days and want to enjoy that stellar patio more often. As for the food, yes it is expensive but worth it to spend more on a great experience! We loved the crab shumai and shredded duck dish. It’s refreshing to have Chinese that is not overly drowning in sauce and sodium. The fresh vegetables stand out!
Shanghai TerraceResponded on May 28, 2025
Dear Lisa, Thank you for sharing your wonderful review of Shanghai Terrace! We are humbled to read your kind words about your dining experiences. Also, thank you for sharing your compliments of the service provided by our staff, including Pipat. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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Dylan VIP
Chicago / Illinois25 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shanghai Terrace delivers a seamless blend of elegance and flavor, tucked above the city with a stunning skyline view that sets the tone for a memorable evening. Each dish is a refined take on classic Chinese cuisine—beautifully presented and bursting with layered, balanced flavors. The service is attentive, adding to the calm, luxurious ambiance. It’s the kind of place where time slows down, and every detail feels just right.
Shanghai TerraceResponded on May 31, 2025
Dear Dylan, We are honored to read your kind review of Shanghai Terrace. Thank you for taking the time to share your compliments. We are delighted that you enjoyed your dining experience, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
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FAQs

Shanghai Terrace offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 573-6744.

Shanghai Terrace is rated 4.8 stars by 2378 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

108 E Superior, Chicago, IL 60611

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Michigan Avenue
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian, Dim Sum
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
$35.00 flat rate for dining guests with validation from restaurant
Public transit
Red Line - Chicago; Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue CTA Bus Routes
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Elmo Han
Additional
BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://chicago.peninsula.com/en/fine-dining/shanghai-terrace-chinese-restaurant
Phone number
(312) 573-6744
Private party facilities
Semi Private Dining Room available for up to 30 guests. Set menu required. For larger parties The Peninsula Chicago offers a wide variety of banquet facilities.

Shanghai Terrace

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

peking duck salad

Traditional Peking Duck

Wonton Soup

Menu

What 2,378 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Shanghai Terrace offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Shanghai Terrace restaurant rated?

Is Shanghai Terrace currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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