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Peninsula Chicago The Terrace Outdoor Dining

The Best Chinese Restaurant in Chicago Shanghai Terrace

  • Peninsula Chicago Shanghai Terrace Dim Sum Enjoy a wide selection of Dim Sum of freshly steamed favorites including the new chicken & shrimp dumpling in happiness plum blossom.
  • Peninsula Chicago Shanghai Terrace Private Dining Shanghai Terrace’s private dining room seats up to 30 guests in semi privacy with an Asian-inspired menu.
Cuisine Type Cantonese and Shanghainese Location 4/F Hours

Lunch: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm (Mon - Sun)

Cocktails & Bites: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Mon - Sun)

Dinner: 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm (Mon - Sun)


Enquiries

+1 312 573 6695 diningPCH@peninsula.com

By clicking "Book A Table" you will be directed to OpenTable, an external website that is not operated or managed by The Peninsula.

Reservations not accepted for outdoor dining on The Terrace, only indoors at Shanghai Terrace.

Dress Code
Smart Casual
Voted the number one "Chinese Restaurant in Chicago" by Zagat Survey, Shanghai Terrace offers Cantonese delicacies amidst a 1930s supper club décor, or outside on The Terrace with spectacular skyline views and cocktails. Step into the seductive setting of the restaurant and savour distinctive cuisine, consistently honoured with the AAA Four Diamond Award. With Chef de Cuisine Elmo Han at the helm, the menu encompasses a magnificent blend of traditional dishes and creative rendition of classics. At lunch, bamboo baskets of freshly steamed dim sum contain favourites such as barbecue pork buns, Peking Duck and shrimp and chive dumplings.

In the warmer months, weather permitting, Shanghai Terrace opens its doors to an outdoor dining venue called The Terrace to savor a newly-crafted lunch menu, Terrace Bites and cocktails.  

 

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Shanghai Terrace MENU

View The Shanghai Terrace Cocktail Menu Here.

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

Ox
hendricks gin, green chartreuse, lime, pineapple cordial, luxardo maraschino

Monkey
plantation pineapple rum, plum brandy, st. george spiced pear, lemon, apple cider, peychaud's bitters

Tiger
suntory toki whisky, bulleit bourbon, choya yuzu liquor, pimento dram, lemon, honey, orange bitters

Dragon
duck fat washed templeton rye, 5 spices, luxardo cherry, cherrywood smoke 

Rabbit
kettle one citroen, solerno blood orange liquor, aperol, lemon cordial, dassai sparkling sake

Horse
pear-vanilla puree, lemon cordial, st. germain, prosecco

*This menu is for reference only, as individual items are subject to change.

CLASSIC COCKTAILS

Lost in Shanghai
tito’s vodka, lychee, grapefruit, drop of cassis

Rising Dragon
sparkling wine, orange blossom water, creme de peche, ginger shrub

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

Sour Cherry Old Fashioned
woodford reserve, ginger beer, griottine cherries, orange, peychauds

Cucumber "Haze"
don julio blanco, cilantro, ginger shrub, cucumber, lime

Lychee
plantation pineapple rum, lychee & lime shrub, mint, lime



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WINES BY THE GLASS

SPARKLING 

Luca Paretti Lovo Prosecco

Taittinger brut

Laurent-Perrier brut

SPARKLING ROSÉ 

Laurent-Perrier, rosé

Canard-Duchene cuvee, rosé

Simonnet Fevre brut, rosé

ROSÉ 

Vie Vite, rosé

Chapoutier Belleruche, rosé

Fleur de Mer, rosé

WHITE 

Terra D'Oro, Amador County

Whitehaven, Marlborough

Bottega Vinaia, Trentino

Selbach Incline, Mosel

Domaine de la Villaudierro Sancerre

Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley

Dutton Goldfield, Russian River

RED

Salentein Reserve, Uco Valley

Fontanafredda Briccotondo

Vieilles Vignes,Burgundy

Four Graced, Willamette Valley

Hall Vineyards, Napa Valley

Ch. Rahoul, Bordeaux

Groth, Napa Valley

SPECIALTY BEER

Coedo Shikkoku Black Lager, Japan

Lucky Buddha, China

Tsing Tao, China

Sapporo, Japan

Asahi Super Dry, Japan

Half Acre Red Door Saison, Chicago
specially brewed for Shanghai Terrace, lager inspired belgium saison hint of citrus *on draft*

PREMIUM SAKE

Dassai 50 Sparkling, Nigori

Divine Droplets Sake "Ginga Shizuku"

Hakutsuru Premium Sake "Sho-Une"

Hakutsuru Superior Sake

NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

Celebration Iced Tea
orange infused

Virgin Ning Sling
orange, lychee, fresh mint, lime, passion fruit, sprite

Virgin Lychee Mojito
lychee and lime shrub, lemonade, mint

Cucumber Cooler Agua Fresca
lime, cucumber, cucumber soda, mint, ginger shrub

View The Shanghai Terrace Lunch Menu Here. 

Lunch is offered 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Sunday

DIM SUM 

Barbecue Pork Bun
Buddhist Vegetables in Rice Crepe
Vegetable Dumpling
Traditional Colorful Shrimp Dumpling
Almond Lemon Shrimp Ball
Shanghai Style Pork Dumpling
Shrimp Spring Roll
Jade Baby Bok Choy Chicken & Shrimp Dumpling
Lobster & Chicken Dumpling with Black Truffle
Crispy Crab Wonton
Spicy Beef Pot Sticker
Scallop & Celery Dumpling

SIGNATURE DISHES

The Peninsula XO Sauce Scallop 
XO sauce, asian vegetable, onions

Szechwan String Bean 
minced pork, roasted garlic

Kung Pao Chicken
peanuts, ginger, onions, chili pepper

Wok Fried Beef in Black Bean Sauce
bell pepper, mushroom, oyster sauce

Steamed Chilean Sea Bass
ginger, scallion, coriander soy sauce, asian vegetables

4 COURSE DIM SUM PRIX-FIXE LUNCH MENU

APPETIZER

Soup
scallop hot & sour soup OR chicken corn chowder soup

Dim Sum Trio
spicy beef pot sticker, vegetables spring roll, lobster & chicken dumpling with black truffle


CHOICE OF MAIN COURSE

Yang Zhao Fried Rice
shrimp, BBQ pork, vegetables, scallion

OR

Wok Fried Rice Noodles with Roasted Duck
green vegetables, onion, bean sprouts

DESSERT

Seasonal Fruit Plate
fresh fruit, passion fruit sorbet

 

PEKING DUCK

Traditional Peking Duck 
mandarin pancakes, cucumber, scallion, hoisin & plum sauce


TRADITIONAL PEKING NOODLES IN BLACK SOY BEAN SAUCE

cucumber, carrot, scallion, port, soybean, bean sprouts

 

*This menu is for reference only, as individual items are subject to change.

 

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RICE & NOODLES

Happy Red Rice
pistachio, sunflower seed, ginger root, egg

Seafood Cantonese Chow Mien
scallop, shrimp, scallion, onion, bean sprouts

Beef Chow Fun with Oyster Sauce
onion, bean sprouts, rice noodles

Spicy Vegetarian Wok Fried Noodles
broccoli, carrots, bean sprouts, egg, chili oil, premium lime sauce

Seasonal Jade Vegetables
cashew nut, lotus root, soy bean sauce

SOUP & SALADS

Wonton Soup
shrimp, pork, noodles, supreme broth

Traditional Duck Double Boiled Soup
roasted duck, vegetables, tofu

Seasonal Vegetables Salad
“zhenjiang” black vinegar dressing

Phoenix Roasted Chicken Salad 
mango, wonton crisp, hazelnut dressing

Peking Duck Salad
orange, toasted almond, truffle peanut dressing

 

*This menu is for reference only, as individual items are subject to change.

View The Shanghai Terrace Bites Menu Here.

Terrace Bites are offered 11:30 am to 10:30 pm

TERRACE BITES

Spicy Beef Pot Sticker

Vegetable Spring Roll

Crispy Crab Wonton

Pan-Fried Stuffed Lotus Root with Port
cilantro, peppers, garlic

Pan-Fried Pork Siewmai
cucumber, walnuts, mustard mayonnaise

Salt and Pepper Beef
green bean, sea salt, jalapeno, scallion

Shanghai Terrace Summer Spring Roll
cucumber, carrot, cilantro, papaya, avocado

Golden Shrimp
cucumber, walnut, mustard mayonnaise

Maodou
five spice salt, dry chili pepper

*This menu is for reference only, as individual items are subject to change.

View The Shanghai Terrace Dinner Menu Here.

Dinner is offered 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm

DIM SUM

Chicken and Shrimp Dumpling in Happiness Plum Blossom Style
Barbecue Pork Bun
Spicy Beef Pot Sticker
Vegetable Dumpling
Foie Gras & Duck Dumpling
Abalone Shrimp & Pork Siewmai
Steamed Pork Dumpling Shanghai Style
Lobster and Chicken Dumpling With Black Truffle

Chef's Dim Sum Sampler
spicy beef pot sticker, seafood siewmai, vegetable dumpling, green leaves shrimp dumpling, shrimp spring roll, crab wonton

SOUP

Double Boiled Chinese Herbs Chicken Soup
chestnuts, lily, premium herbs, wolf berries

Wonton Soup
shrimp, pork, wonton noodles, superior broth

Lobster with Scallop Hot and Sour Soup
eggs, tofu, bamboo shoots, rice vinegar

SHANGHAI TERRACE SPECIALTIES

Steamed Lotus Lily Flower in Saffron Sauce
wild prawn, pork, tofu, eggs, mushroom, asian vegetables

Chinese Style Beef Tenderloin
chinese vegetables, black pepper sauce

Kung Pao Chicken
peanuts, garlic, bell peppers, chili peppers

Seasonal Vegetables
cashew nuts, ginger, soy bean sauce

Happy Red Rice
pistachio, ginger, garden vegetables, eggs

 

APPETIZER

Five Spice Smoked Fish
chili pepper, cilantro, scallion, pepper corn, five spice, balsamic vinegar

Crispy Tofu with Salt and Pepper
chili, green bean, puff rice

Golden Shrimp
cucumber, walnuts, mustard mayonnaise 

Roasted Duck and Pork with Beef Shank
five spices, honey glazed, plum and chili sauce

ASIAN SALAD

Cloud Ear Mushroom Salad
bamboo, bell pepper, spring onion, garlic, black vinegar sauce

Shanghai Terrace Dragon Cucumber Salad
papaya, cherry tomato, garlic vinegar sauce

Baby Spinach with Walnut in Honey Mustard
sesame, green onions oil, yellow mustard oil

Peking Duck Salad
tangerine, toasted almond, truffle peanut dressing

PEKING DUCK

Traditional Peking Duck
mandarin pancakes, cucumber, scallion, hoisin and plum sauce (available in full or half order)

 

*This menu is for reference only, as individual items are subject to change.

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ABALONE

Slowly braised with premium ingredients and finest herbs served with fresh seasonal vegetables in rich abalone jus

Monk Jumps Over The Wall
dried seafood delicacies, finest herbs, thick broth

Australian Red Abalone
flower shiitake mushroom, aged oyster sauce

Yoshihama Abalone
vegetables, premium mushrooms, braised jus

FISH & SEAFOOD

Spicy Sweet Chili Prawns
vegetables, ginger, scallion, chili peppers

Steamed Market Fish Fillet
ginger & scallion, cilantro

Braised Maine Lobster in its Shell
glass noodles, quail egg, spinach, black bean sauce

Chilean Sea Bass in Traditional Szechwan Sauce
cayenne pepper, seasonal vegetables, ginger garlic

Braised Tiger Prawn in Cashew Puff Rice
asian vegetables, ginger, chili, honey scallions

Wok Fried Scallop in Black Truffle Sauce
asian vegetables, ginger garlic, black truffle pate

RICE & NOODLES

Shanghai Terrace Three Treasures Fried Rice 
wagyu beef, chicken, duck, egg, taro

Roasted Duck Chow Fun with Bean Sprouts
rice noodles, scallion, homemade chili sauce

Shanghai Fried Rice in Abalone Sauce
scallop, shrimp, seasonal vegetables, braised jus

Shanghai Fried Noodle
shrimp, pork, chicken, basil, premium lime soy

 

MEAT & POULTRY

Spicy Crispy Beef Tenderloin
king mushroom, seasonal vegetable, chili sauce

Dong Po Pork Belly
braised, res miso, palm sugar, star anise

Wok Fried Shredded Beef
ginger, scallions, oyster sauce

Traditional Chicken Sung
minced chicken, lettuce, bamboo shoot, garlic, scallion

Five Spices Duck
pickling spices, mushrooms, asian vegetables

Shanghai Terrace XO Duck
seasonal vegetables, ginger, oyster sauce

VEGETABLES

Szechwan Mapo Tofu
pickled cabbage, szechwan peppercorn

Braised Eggplant Szechwan Style
dry shitake, asian vegetables, chili paste

Braised Mushroom with Seasonal Vegetables
asian mushrooms, cordycep flower, braised jus

Wok Fried Asian Vegetables with Roasted Garlic
seasonal vegetables, garlic sauce

 

*This menu is for reference only, as individual items are subject to change.

 
View The Shanghai Terrace Dessert Menu Here.

DINNER DESSERTS

Sesame Balls 
chocolate ganache, ginger cream

Green Tea Creme Brulee
green tea crumble, black sesame ice cream

Mandarin Yuzu Cake
coconut daquoise, mandarin yuzu curd, coconut lime mousse, mandarin gelee, white chocolate yuzu ice cream

Raspberry Lychee Pavlova
raspberry lychee whipped ganache, raspberry lychee jam, meringue, raspberry sorbet, sugared rose petals

Jasmine Pineapple Napoleon
white chocolate cream, puff pastry, pineapple compote, jasmin tea ice cream

TRADITIONAL CANTONESE DESSERTS

Mango and Coconut Tapioca
mango tapioca, coconut cream, matcha financier, raspberry jam

Bird’s Nest Soup
ginseng, chinese red dates, goji berries


DESSERT WINES

Heinz Eiffel Beerenauslese Rheinhessen, Germany
Disznoko 5 Puttonyos Tokaji, Hungary
Marenco Brachetto D'Aqui, Piedmont, Italy
Dow's 10 Year Tawny
Warre's Otima 10 Year Tawny


*This menu is for reference only, as individual items are subject to change.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shanghai Terrace HIGHLIGHTS

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  • Peninsula Chicago Shanghai Terrace Private Dining

    Private Dining

    For corporate events, wedding engagements or private celebrations, look no further than Shanghai Terrace, one of Chicago’s most acclaimed restaurants. Shanghai Terrace’s private dining room seats up to 30 guests in semi privacy with an Asian-inspired menu. For reservations and more details on private dining in Shanghai Terrace, please call +1 312 573 6695 or e-mail diningPCH@peninsula.com.

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  • Peninsula Chicago The Terrace Outdoor Dining Daytime

    Shanghai Terrace's Outdoor Dining Destination The Terrace

    With the warmer Chicago months upon us, Shanghai Terrace opens its doors to The Terrace for lunch, cocktails and dinner al fresco every day! Adjacent to Shanghai Terrace and located on the 4th floor of The Peninsula Chicago, guests savour warm summer days amid spectacular city views.

    Seating is first-come, first-serve. The Terrace is now closed for the season and will reopen in spring 2018.

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  • Peninsula Chicago Shanghai Terrace Interior

    Design Details

    The elegant nouveau interior at Shanghai Terrace blends wood chevrons, elegant furniture and walls adorned with Chinese silkscreen paintings. The piece de resistance is the restaurant’s spacious terrace, which at night is lit by the glittering lights of the Chicago skyline. On finer evenings, Chicagoans and visitors alike flock here to indulge in an array of exquisite cocktails and innovative small bites.

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