Three-in-one nightlife hub on the Bund. Dining, lounge cocktail bar and club with its own dedicated entrance, kind of like M1NT, its nearest comparison. Nice terrace on the dining and lounge side. Food is pan-Asian or modern Asian fusion. Think burrata with XO sauce.... Read more
Fine Italian dining on the Bund. An expansive menu spans many regions of the boot, with the kind of down-to-earth, casual fare Italians might eat any day of the week. Standouts include the Tuscan chicken liver terrine and the pici alla Toscana. Pizzas are somewhere... Read more
Hidden on the roof of Captain's Hostel, The Captain sportingly provides a cheaper alternative to some of its neighboring bars along The Bund. Comes with a roof terrace and a very nifty view. Nautical-themed decor and a drinks menu averaging in the 70rmb range. Food... Read more
Well-designed, casual French bar and lounge with a great rooftop that has one of the best views in town. The guy who started this used to be with Dr. Wine, then broke off to start his own spot. The place is warm, with wooden floors, exposed bricks, and long, communal... Read more
After a couple of years at the rooftop second floor of The Cut, this spot is now The Cut Rooftop, an upscale casual dining lounge thing aimed at a young professionals crowd. Seems like a really good spot... Read more
POP is the new concept to replace New Heights. It's an American-inspired brasserie that totally looks the part — red button leather booths, tray ceilings, tones of copper and tan. The menu is mostly approachable comfort cuisine like braised short ribs, duck leg... Read more
Formerly Shen, this rooftop bar just off the Bund is now part of the Goodfellas family. Since they've taken over, little has changed, other than the name and the fact that pizzas are now on the menu. Drink offerings remain roughly the same: cocktails, wine, and beer,... Read more
Highline is a contemporary American and cocktails from a trio of F&B veterans. The plan: All-day and late night California classics cuisine. The look: mid-century Miami-fornia minimalist chic sunken living room batch pad. The price points: Cocktails from 68rmb to... Read more
M marks the beginning of the Bund's renaissance. In 1999, Australian restaurateur Michelle Garnaut had enough vision to turn a taciturn and stately strip of colonial buildings into a happening hub for wining and dining. Today, the restaurant is still immensely... Read more
This is the flagship location of Yunnan restaurant Lost Heaven. They do relatively authentic Yunaan food, and if you wanna do pre- or post-dinner drinks they have a really nice terrace on the roof. Prices are reasonable for the location and views. Definitely a good... Read more
Char is a contemporary steakhouse and bar in the Hotel Indigo which pays dutiful attention to little details like a selection of cutlery and sea salts. The upstairs bar is also an attraction with its panoramic, unobstructed riverside views. Read more
100 Century Avenue was the world's highest bar, restaurant and private dining room until Burj Khalifa beat it in 2011. In 2020, they closed and changed the bar area into a banquet hall. Now it is a restaurant. Serving Western, Chinese and Japanese cuisine, the... Read more
First China outpost of inescapable American chain serving southwestern food like fajitas and strong, sweet drinks for the suburban American crowd. Sizzle platters! Read more
This restaurant offers a lot of charm on top of the ridiculous view of the Bund. Upon exiting the elevators you are transported into a collector's paradise as the restaurant itself is designed in fashion of an actual apartment - complete with dining areas meant to... Read more
Chain of restaurants and one of the longest running with quality ingredients and good service. One of the mainstays in Shanghai. And why not, it's a little bit pricy but you get good, healthy food with decent ingredients in a clean, bright, well designed setting.... Read more
Bvlgari Hotel's headliner is simple, unpretentious, contemporary Italian done exquisitely with a stunning view over Pudong. Michelin-starred Niko Romito, the namesake, is known for a "ain't broke/don't fix" attitude towards contemporary Italian cuisine. Simple... Read more
Italian fine dining inspired by a legendary restaurant of the same name in Venice (but no affiliation). The kitchen in the Shanghai incarnation is helmed by Giorgina Mazzero, a veteran of Da Ivo in Venice. Located on the 23rd floor, it has a 270-degree view over the... Read more
Ritz-Carlton's tower restaurant, sporting probably the best view of the Pearl Tower in Shanghai, except maybe for Flair Bar upstairs. At least the closest. The cuisine's Italian, and most tables have an excellent view out the floor-to-ceiling windows. Expect to drop... Read more
Jade on 36 is the flagship restaurant and bar of the luxe Shangri-La Hotel group's flagship hotel. Once a rarefied fine dining experience, Jade has recently made inroads to a broader audience with a more affordable and diverse menu. It modish, drawing inspiration... Read more