Bring the restaurant to you. Order and pay for food directly on OpenTable.
Support Shanghai Terrace during COVID-19
Safety precautions
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep cleaned daily
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
Popular dishes
Traditional Peking Duck
mandarin pancakes, cucumber, scallion, hoisin & plum sauce
49 reviews
Lobster and Chicken Dumpling with Black Truffle
19 reviews
Chilean Sea Bass in Traditional Szechwan Sauce
cayenne pepper, seasonal vegetables, ginger, garlic
12 reviews
Menu
All entrees were fantastic. The starters were very good. The wonton soup was nothing special.
The terrace in the neighborhood of Chicago skyscrapers provides a fabulous ambience.
Amazing food, service and ambiance. Treat yourself and experience this treat in the middle of the city.
Dear SherriW, We are humbled by your kind review. Thank you for joining us at Shanghai Terrace. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed the food, service and ambiance. We hope to serve you again soon! Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
great service and food. staff verified all allergies.
Dear Angel, Thank you for your wonderful review of Shanghai Terrace. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the food and the service provided by our staff. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Duck with XO sauce and vegetables, 20th Anniversary Dumplings, Happy Red Rice, Spicy Sweet Chili Prawn, Lobster and Chicken w/Black Truffle Dumpling were all excellent and well-executed. In terms of ambience, you cannot beat the view form the terrace as this outdoor space has to be one of the best in the City. Sometimes service can be a bit slow but the food is always outstanding.
Dear MarkJ, Thank you for your wonderful review of Shanghai Terrace! We are pleased that you were able to try a variety of cuisine and that you enjoyed the ambiance on the terrace. Also, thank you for your feedback about the service, as we are always looking to improve for our guests. We appreciate your business and hope to serve you again soon! Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
One of the loveliest places in Chicago to eat on their terrace
Dear lynneg, We're humbled by your kind words about Shanghai Terrace. Thank you for joining us for a meal on the terrace. We hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Sea bass could have been larger. Better value. 9 dollars for an ice tea?
Dear AnthonyB, Thank you for leaving your review of Shanghai Terrace. We appreciate the feedback regarding the sea bass and iced tea, and will discuss this with the team. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Max Schroeder Hotel Manager
Very Good Ambience, Excellent Service and Good Food. The menu is limited in their offering but everything was well made. Some dishes are on the sweeter side. Very accommodating for our vegetarian friends as they whipped a Tofy instead of Chicken Kung Pao. The fried tofu as an appetizer is interesting and well made. The overall quality of ingredients is excellent as it should be in a restaurant of this level. The only comment for chef would be to have some dishes which are spiced to authentic Chinese standards.
Dear MudradG, Thank you for sharing your review of Shanghai Terrace. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed the ambiance, food and service provided by our staff. We are pleased that your friends were able to enjoy our vegetarian options as well. Also, we appreciate your feedback regarding the spices on the dishes, and will share this comment with our Chef. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Food ranged from good to outstanding. Service was extremely good. We sat outside, enjoyed the night, enjoyed the food and drink, and felt truly relaxed. A perfect way to celebrate.
Dear Kevin, Thank you for your glowing review of Shanghai Terrace. We are pleased to read that you felt truly relaxed and enjoyed the cuisine. Thank you for choosing to celebrate with us! We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
I was looking forward to celebrating a special occasion at the restaurant and even more so as a result of being limited as a result of the pandemic. While the overall atmosphere of the restaurant was lovely and the servers tried to be attentive, the food was average and certainly not special in terms of either presentation or flavor profiles. In addition, after having appetizers, it took one and a half hours to receive of main courses. During that span of one and a half hours, the server did not check in with us to explain or delay or inquire if we needed anything. It appeared as though the dining room was short staffed and servers were trying to do their best to accommodate to many tables. Based on this experience (which is not my first at the restaurant), I would not consider going back.
Dear AlyseS, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I am very sorry to hear about the wait time and lapse in service that you experienced while dining at Shanghai Terrace. Please accept my sincere apologies, as this is not the experience we strive to provide to our guests. I invite you to reach out to me directly, so that we can discuss this in more detail. I have sent you my contact information in a private message. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Nice place if you are prepared for a relatively long wait time.
Dear toasttea, Thank you for sharing your feedback about Shanghai Terrace. I want to extend my sincere apologies for the long wait time that you experienced while dining with us. I would love to hear more about this, should you wish to share. I have provided you with my contact information in a private message. I look forward to connecting with you. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
The moon festival tasting menu was really a great sampling of some of the items we haven’t ordered on the menu. The moon cake dessert really is a special treat
Food was cold. Lacked flavor. Had to cancel meal midway and left to find other dining option. SUPER DISSATISFIED
Dear LaurelJ, I am very concerned to hear that you were dissatisfied with your meal at Shanghai Terrace and want to extend my sincerest apologies to you for the experience that you had. I would love to connect with you directly, should you wish to share more, as we are always striving to improve for our guests. I have sent you my contact information through a private message. I look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
The food was sadly disappointing. One dish tasted very much like the other. I was expecting a much more authentic dining experience. The food tasted good but rather ordinary.
The service was unparalleled and the ambiance was beautiful.
Dear Excellent, Thank you for sharing your honest review of Shanghai Terrace. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the service provided by our staff and the ambiance, however, we are disappointed to hear that you did not have a great experience with the cuisine. I have provided you with my contact information in a private message, should you wish to share more with me directly. I look forward to connecting. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
One of the best restaurants in Chicago. It is near impossible to get a reservation for the terrace!!! Wish it was easier, then we would eat there more often. It is within walking distance to our condo.
Dear Joyce, Thank you for sharing your review of Shanghai Terrace! We are honored that you would consider us "one of the best restaurants in Chicago". We hope to serve you again soon! Warm regards, Max Schroeder Hotel Manager
A little pricey for the food, but the service was exceptional. We had an unruly 3 yr old and they offered the cutest kids chop sticks and crayons/ toy to play with while my husband and I finished our meal.
Dear SarahM, Thank you for sharing your review of Shanghai Terrace! We are delighted to read that you enjoyed the service provided by our staff, and that your little one was able to enjoy the kids' chopsticks and toy. We hope to serve you again soon! Warm regards, Max Schroeder Hotel Manager
We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at Shanghai Terrace. The setting is beautiful and we enjoyed golden shrimp, tenderloin and vegetables and kung pao chicken. When it began to rain we asked for our check. The waitress brought it with cake packed to go in honor of our anniversary.
Dear KathrynM, Happy anniversary! Thank you for sharing your kind review of Shanghai Terrace and for dining with us during your special occasion. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the setting as well as the cuisine. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Max Schroeder Hotel Manager
Amazing food and service outside in your beautiful terrace!!!
Dear Diane, Thank you for your kind review! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the food and outdoor terrace. We hope to serve you again soon! Warm regards, Max Schroeder Hotel Manager
Lunch at Shanghai Terrace is special and always just great!
Dear Sammy, Thank you for sharing your review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoy having lunch at Shanghai Terrace. We hope to see you again for lunch soon. Warm regards, Max Schroeder Hotel Manager
Delicious dim sum with delightful cocktails followed with outstanding entrees. A favorite when visiting Chicago. Service is excellent.
Dear Chitownmom, Thank you for your wonderful review of Shanghai Terrace! We are honored to be considered one of your favorites when visiting Chicago. We are delighted to hear that you enjoy the cuisine, cocktails and service provided by our staff. We hope to serve you again soon! Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Every aspect of the meal was exceptional. We ordered two types of dim sum and three entrees as well as dessert and each selection was a wonderful taste experience. The service was professional and attentive. We ate in the inside dining room and found it to be a relaxing and beautiful experience. We had not been to Shanghai Terrace for a few years and it seems to have only improved over the time since we were last there.
Dear BillR, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are humbled by your kind words about Shanghai Terrace and are pleased to read that you enjoyed the cuisine, service provided by our staff, and overall experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Max Schroeder Hotel Manager
It’s hard to surpass ambiance at Shanghai Terrace! The food was exceptional and our server, Max, was wonderful. Highly recommended!! Two thumbs up!!
Dear Lynette, Thank you for recommending Shanghai Terrace! We are delighted to read that you enjoyed the ambiance, food and service provided by Max during your dining experience with us. We will certainly pass along the praise to him. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
As usual a fantastic dining experience…but be prepared to pay for it!
Dear OpenTable Diner, Thank you for sharing your review and for joining us again at Shanghai Terrace! We are delighted to read that you had a fantastic dining experience. We hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Wonderful restaurant. Great presentation. We ate on the patio and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Excellent food. We will go back.
Dear Laura, Thank you for sharing your wonderful review of Shanghai Terrace! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal and dining on the terrace. We look forward to serving you again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Fabulous restaurant - incredible service and ambience with a+ food. And a kick*** bartender .
Dear Diningirl, Thank you for sharing your review! We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the service and ambiance at Shanghai Terrace. We hope to serve you again soon! Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
I was shocked on how booked it is to only be disappointed with the food
loved the food . amazing taste and presentation . The duck and sea
bass was exceptional
Dear David, Thank you for your kind review of Shanghai Terrace! We are delighted to read that you enjoyed the duck and sea bass. We hope to serve you again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
GREAT spot in the city for excellent, gourmet Chinese food. Rooftop terrace is a perfect setting and is quiet enough for a business or romantic dinner, and tables are set for social distancing. The food is excellent quality — don’t miss the honey glazed shrimp and the house special beef tenderloin with pepper sauce. Dumplings are good, too, as are cocktails and wine. The service is the best in the city. Not cheap, but this is a special place.
Dear midwesttravelor, Thank you for your kind review of Shanghai Terrace! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cuisine, cocktails, and service provided by our staff. We hope to serve you again in the future! Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Fantastic location with incredible service. The Dim Sum was beautifully done.
Dear OpenTable Diner, Thank you for your kind review of Shanghai Terrace! We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the dim sum, location and service provided by our staff. We hope to see you again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Food and service was amazing. Outdoor seating is beautiful.
Dear BrookeC, Thank you for your wonderful review of Shanghai Terrace. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the food, service and outdoor terrace. We look forward to serving you again soon. Warm Regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
The prices are exorbitant- I’m not poor. And there’s nothing special about the food. Very average food. Oily. Not worthwhile at all. Only saving grace is the lovely terrace on a summer evening. Dozens of Monterey park California Chinese restaurants blow this place out of the water.
Food always amazing! Service a little slow this time. We sat outside with our kids and it wasn’t the greatest that they kept seating people all around us when there were so many other tables open . During covid I thought they’d be more aware to keep tables as far away as possible .
Dear OpenTable Diner, Thank you for sharing your review! We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the cuisine at Shanghai Terrace. Thank you for providing your feedback regarding the service and the seating as well. We will certainly discuss this with our team. We hope to serve you again in the future. Warm Regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
We had such a great time at Shanghai Terrace yesterday for lunch. It's the only place I feel safe going to during the pandemic!
Dear SusanBK, Thank you for your kind review of Shanghai Terrace! We are delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable lunch. Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! Warm Regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Great food!
Dear JenG, Thank you for your review of Shanghai Terrace! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food. We hope to serve you again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Wait time is longer and the menu needs more vegetarian items.
Dear kakuji, Thank you for leaving your review of Shanghai Terrace. We appreciate the feedback regarding the longer wait time and the desire for more vegetarian items on the menu. We will certainly discuss this with our team. We hope to serve you again at Shanghai Terrace soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Excellent. Incredible service food and atmosphere
Dear MichaelZ, Thank you for your kind review of Shanghai Terrace! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service provided by our staff. We hope to see you again here soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
It was difficult making a reservation for dinning on the terrace but the effort was worth it. Great Asian food and elegant surrounding and service.
Dear OttoT, Thank you for leaving your review of Shanghai Terrace. We apologize for the difficulties that you experienced while trying to make a reservation for the terrace, but are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cuisine, atmosphere and service provided by our staff. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Warm regards, Max Schroeder Hotel Manager
Good pecking duck, but Paris pecking duck in peninsula hotel is better
Dear OpenTable Diner, Thank you for leaving your review of Shanghai Terrace. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the Peking duck. We hope to serve you again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Great dumplings and scallops. Beautiful terrace
Dear OpenTable Diner, Thank you for your kind review of Shanghai Terrace! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the dumplings and scallops. We hope you can join us again soon. Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Awesome, great food, great service.
Dear Cobraprime, Thank you for sharing your review of Shanghai Terrace. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the food and the service provided by our staff. We hope to serve you again soon! Warm regards, Andrea Azara Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage
Excellent service Food delicious
Dear theresap, Thank you for leaving your review of Shanghai Terrace. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the service provided by our staff and the food! We look forward to serving you again soon. Warm regards, Max Schroeder Hotel Manager
FAQs
Shanghai Terrace offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 573-6567.
Shanghai Terrace is rated 4.8 stars by 1809 OpenTable diners.